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Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passes away, Telangana CM condoles

Hyderabad, Oct 4 (UNI) Renowned filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao (95) passed away at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai on Saturday night.
He had been suffering from age-related ailments for some time.
Born on September 21, 19 Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passes away; Telangana CM condoles31, in Udayagiri of Nellore district, Singeetham began his career in theatre before entering the film industry in 1954 as an assistant to legendary director K V. Reddy on films including Donga Ramudu and Mayabazar.
He later emerged as one of Indian cinema's most innovative filmmakers and directed films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and English.
His acclaimed works included Samskara, Tharam Marindi, Pushpaka Vimanam, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Aditya 369, Mayuri and Bhairava Dweepam. He received several prestigious honours, including Presidential Awards and Nandi Awards.
Known for his experimentation, Singeetham also worked on animation and silent cinema. His last directorial venture, Singeetham, produced by Nag Ashwin, was released on June 12 this year. He created a record by directing a film at the age of 94.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy condoled his death, saying Singeetham's contribution to Indian cinema would remain unforgettable and his passing was an irreparable loss to the film industry. He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.
Several film personalities, including Jr NTR, Devi Sri Prasad and Manchu Vishnu, also expressed condolences over his demise.
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