Singeetham Srinivasa Rao

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Singeetham Srinivasa Rao is a popular Actor and Director.

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Kamal Haasan says his film 'Pushpak' was made in Rs 15 lakh: 'Would have easily generated returns equivalent to Rs 200 crore today'

IANS / Jun 08, 2026, 11:49 (IST)

Actor and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan has now disclosed that his critically acclaimed superhit film 'Pushpak', directed by veteran director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, was made on a budget of just Rs 15 lakhs and that if the film had been made today, it would have collected Rs 200 crore.

Kamal Haasan reveals the creative struggles behind Appu in 'Apoorva Sagodharargal': 'If we are not happy, we simply will not release it'

etimes.in / Jun 08, 2026, 13:43 (IST)

Kamal Haasan lauded mentor Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, lamenting filmmaking's shift from passion to profit. He cited 'Pushpaka Vimana's' success on a low budget as proof of passion's power. Haasan revealed 'Apoorva Sagodharargal's' 20-day footage was scrapped for quality, emphasizing creative integrity over financial risk. Their enduring partnership highlights cinema's true essence.

Telugu boy Ayaan steps up with Sing Geetham

TNN / Jun 10, 2026, 10:10 (IST)

VIRAL STAR TURNS T’WOOD HERO

Nandamuri Balakrishna pays a visit to veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao in Chennai

TNN / Jun 27, 2019, 11:41 (IST)

Meanwhile, Nandamuri Balakrishna who was in Chennai on Wednesday paid a visit to Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s house and spend some quality time with him.

Buzz: Samantha Akkineni likely to play Bangalore Nagarathnamma in the latter’s biopic?

Mar 31, 2020, 12:35 (IST)

Speculations are rife that Singeetham Srinivasa Rao has approached Samantha Akkineni to play the titular role of Bangalore Nagarathnamma in the biopic.

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao says there's no rule to screenwriting

TNN / Oct 17, 2012, 11:44 (IST)

Kamal Haasan and Singeetham Srinivasa Rao entertain and engage the audience on screenwriting and their films

Mohan Reddy, Prasada Reddy to receive honorary doctorates

TNN / Jul 30, 2018, 22:57 (IST)

With Pushpak turning 35, Kamal Haasan fondly remembers the silent comedy

TNN / Nov 28, 2022, 18:09 (IST)

The actor called the film's director, veteran Singeetham Srinivasa Rao the youngest among the great filmmakers he has worked with.

Aditya 369 was inspired by ‘Back to the Future’

TNN / Apr 28, 2014, 12:06 (IST)

Aditya 369 was inspired by ‘Back to the Future’

Pushpaka Vimanam goes to Shanghai International Film Festival

TNN / May 18, 2013, 12:05 (IST)

Pushpaka Vimanam goes to Shanghai International Film Festival

Welcome Obama to premiere on TV

TNN / Jan 22, 2015, 15:21 (IST)

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao's film which released back in 2013 will finally be aired on TV this month

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao is the mentor for Prabhas and Deepika Padukone’s film

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 21, 2020, 12:13 (IST)

Taking his birthday into account, the makers of Prabhas and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film took to social media and welcomed Singeetham to the magnum opus as the mentor.

Legendary director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao tests COVID-19 positive

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 16, 2020, 15:02 (IST)

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao announced that he has been tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms on September 9th in Chennai. Revealing that he is currently in home isolation, the 88-year-old said that his quarantine period is up to September 22nd. Meanwhile, the octogenarian will be turning 89 on the 21st of this month.