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Singeetam Srinivasa Rao(born 21 September 1931) is an Indian film director. He was Born in Udayagiri
, Nellore district
of Andhra Pradesh
to a Telugu family. He has directed films in all south Indian languages viz., Telugu
, Kannada
, Tamil
and Malayalam. He made his directorial debut with the Telugu Film Neethi Nijayathi in (1972)
, Mayuri
, Taram Marindhi, Vichitra Sodarulu, Michael Madhana Kamarajan
, and Aditya 369
. He worked as assistant director under Harindranath Chattopadhyay
and as assistant director with K. V. Reddy, starting in 1954. He directed about 60 films in various languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English. He won many awards for his work including National Award, Nandi
and L V Prasad awards. Currently he is working on a film about the life of Jesus Christ with Pawan Kalyan
, scheduled to be released in 2011.
He wrote a song which was included in Bhairava Dweepam
(1994). He composed music in Kannada for Rajkumar
's films. The Kannada film journalists association printed a special book on Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, a distinction received only by a few. He also directed an English animation film called Son Of Aladdin which had 1100 shots and total 125 characters..
He introduced music director Pravin Mani through his film Little John
.
Nandi Awards
Filmfare Awards
Udayagiri
Udayagiri is the name of many places in India, among them:*Udayagiri Fort, one in Tamil Nadu and the other in Andhra Pradesh...
, Nellore district
Nellore district
Sri Amarajeevi Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District is one of the 23 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Nellore is famous for high paddy field, and so it got its name from "Nelli". The population of the district was 2,966,082 of which 22.45% were urban as of 2011....
of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
to a Telugu family. He has directed films in all south Indian languages viz., Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
, Kannada
Kannada language
Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...
, Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
and Malayalam. He made his directorial debut with the Telugu Film Neethi Nijayathi in (1972)
Career
He has directed several movies, including PushpakPushpak
Pushpaka Vimana is a silent black comedy released in 1987. This Indian film was directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and written by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Set in a large unnamed Indian city , the film is based on the king-for-a-day story. The film is notable for its inventive re-casting of the...
, Mayuri
Mayuri
Mayuri may refer to:* Mayuri , a 1984 Telugu film produced by Ramoji Rao* Mayoori , a South Indian actress in Malayalam film industry* Mayuri Upadhya, the Artistic Director of Nritarutya Dance Collective...
, Taram Marindhi, Vichitra Sodarulu, Michael Madhana Kamarajan
Michael Madhana Kamarajan
Michael Madhana Kama Rajan is a 1990 Tamil comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, written, produced by, and starring Kamal Haasan. With Crazy Mohan penning the dialogues. The film tells a story of quadruplets, Michael, Madhanagopal, Kameshwaran, and Raju, all played by Kamal Haasan...
, and Aditya 369
Aditya 369
Aditya 369 is a 1991 historical, science fiction Telugu film directed by Veteran Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by Anita Krishna. The Soundtrack of the Film was composed by Tamil Mastero Illayaraja. This movie was later dubbed in Tamil as "Aboorva Shakti 369".-Plot summary:This movie begins...
. He worked as assistant director under Harindranath Chattopadhyay
Harindranath Chattopadhyay
Harindranath Chattopadhyay was an Indian English poet, an actor, and a member of the 1st Lok Sabha from Vijayawada constituency. He was the younger brother of Sarojini Naidu.-Life:...
and as assistant director with K. V. Reddy, starting in 1954. He directed about 60 films in various languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English. He won many awards for his work including National Award, Nandi
Nandi Awards
The Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi...
and L V Prasad awards. Currently he is working on a film about the life of Jesus Christ with Pawan Kalyan
Pawan Kalyan
Pawan Kalyan ; is an Indian film Actor, Director, Screenwriter and Action choreographer in Telugu cinema...
, scheduled to be released in 2011.
He wrote a song which was included in Bhairava Dweepam
Bhairava Dweepam
Bhairava Dweepam is a very successful Tollywood folk movie that was released by the banner of Chandamama Vijaya Combines in the year 1994. The movie was starred by Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja Selvamani, Rambha, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Manorama, K. R. Vijaya, Babu Mohan, Giri Babu, Subhalekha...
(1994). He composed music in Kannada for Rajkumar
Rajkumar
Rajkumar , born as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju was a popular actor and singer in the Kannada film industry...
's films. The Kannada film journalists association printed a special book on Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, a distinction received only by a few. He also directed an English animation film called Son Of Aladdin which had 1100 shots and total 125 characters..
He introduced music director Pravin Mani through his film Little John
Little John
Little John was a legendary fellow outlaw of Robin Hood, and was said to be Robin's chief lieutenant and second-in-command of the Merry Men.-Folklore:He appears in the earliest recorded Robin Hood ballads and stories...
.
Career as a writer
Before Singeetam started working for movies, he wrote for magazines such as Bharati. He scripted many plays, including Brahma, Antya Ghattam, and Chitrarajuna. Chitrarajuna was translated into English and played in Western countries.Awards
National Film Award- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in TamilNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in TamilThe following lists the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. The year in the header refers to the date when the film was censored and submitted for the awards, without of regard of when the award was presented. Apart from the Silver Lotus Award "Certificate of Merit" was also given...
- Dikketra Parvathi - 1973 - Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome EntertainmentNational Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome EntertainmentThe National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment winners:1981 to 1984 and 1992, 1986 & 1977 No Award was given....
- 'Golden Lotus Award' (Director) - PushpakPushpakPushpaka Vimana is a silent black comedy released in 1987. This Indian film was directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and written by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Set in a large unnamed Indian city , the film is based on the king-for-a-day story. The film is notable for its inventive re-casting of the...
- 1988
Nandi Awards
Nandi Awards
The Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi...
- Nandi Award for Best DirectorNandi Award for Best DirectorThe Nandi Award for Best Director winners:...
- Bhairava DweepamBhairava DweepamBhairava Dweepam is a very successful Tollywood folk movie that was released by the banner of Chandamama Vijaya Combines in the year 1994. The movie was starred by Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja Selvamani, Rambha, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Manorama, K. R. Vijaya, Babu Mohan, Giri Babu, Subhalekha...
- 1994 - Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - (Bronze) - Bhairava DweepamBhairava DweepamBhairava Dweepam is a very successful Tollywood folk movie that was released by the banner of Chandamama Vijaya Combines in the year 1994. The movie was starred by Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja Selvamani, Rambha, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Manorama, K. R. Vijaya, Babu Mohan, Giri Babu, Subhalekha...
- 1994 - Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - (Silver) - Tharam Marindi - 1994
Filmfare Awards
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...
- Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu) - Bhairava DweepamBhairava DweepamBhairava Dweepam is a very successful Tollywood folk movie that was released by the banner of Chandamama Vijaya Combines in the year 1994. The movie was starred by Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja Selvamani, Rambha, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Manorama, K. R. Vijaya, Babu Mohan, Giri Babu, Subhalekha...
- 1994
Filmography
- Untitled Pawan Kalyan Starrer (TeluguTelugu languageTelugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
- Malayalam Bilingual).
- Ghatothkach (2008)
- Mumbai ExpressMumbai ExpressMumbai Express is a Tamil film directed by Singeetham Sreenivasa Rao, starring Kamal Haasan and Manisha Koirala. This film was produced by Kamal Haasan himself and music was composed by Ilayaraaja. This movie, released on Tamil New Year 2005 along with Chandramukhi and Sachien surprisingly failed...
(2005) [Tamil][Hindi] - Son of Alladin (2003)
- Little JohnLittle JohnLittle John was a legendary fellow outlaw of Robin Hood, and was said to be Robin's chief lieutenant and second-in-command of the Merry Men.-Folklore:He appears in the earliest recorded Robin Hood ballads and stories...
(2002)[Tamil][Hindi] - Akasa VeedhiloAkasa VeedhiloAkasa Veedhilo is a 2001 Telugu film written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nagarjuna, Rajendra Prasad, Raveena Tandon, and Kasturi with music by M.M. Keeravani. This movie did average business in the theaters.- Plot :...
(2001) - Kaathala Kaathala (1998) [Tamil]
- Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam (1996)
- Chinna VathiyarChinna VathiyarChinna Vathiyar is a 1995 Tamil film, directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Prabhu Ganesan in a dual role, Kushboo, Ranjitha, Goundamani, Senthil and Nizhalgal Ravi. Music is by Ilaiyaraaja-Plot:...
(1995) [Tamil] - Bhairava DweepamBhairava DweepamBhairava Dweepam is a very successful Tollywood folk movie that was released by the banner of Chandamama Vijaya Combines in the year 1994. The movie was starred by Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja Selvamani, Rambha, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Manorama, K. R. Vijaya, Babu Mohan, Giri Babu, Subhalekha...
(1994) - Ladies OnlyLadies OnlyLadies Only is a 1997 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Dinesh Shailendra, starring Randhir Kapoor, Seema Biswas, Shilpa Shirodkar, Heera Rajagopal and Kamal Haasan in guest appearance as a dead body.-Plot:...
(1994) (as Singeetam Sreenivasa Rao) - Magalir MattumMagalir MattumMagalir Mattum is a 1994 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, starring Revathy, Urvashi, Rohini and Nassar in lead roles with Nagesh and Kamal Haasan in guest appearance. The film was inspired by the American film 9 to 5...
(1994) - MadamMadamMadam, or madame, is a polite title used for women which, in English, is the equivalent of Mrs. or Ms., and is often found abbreviated as "ma'am", and less frequently as "ma'm". It is derived from the French madame, which means "my lady", the feminine form of lord; the plural of ma dame in this...
(1993) - PhoolPhoolPhool is a monthly magazine for children published by Nawa-i-Waqt group of publications, from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is read by children of nearly 20 countries. It is the most widely read Urdu magazine....
(1993) - BrundavanamBrundavanamFor the 2010 Telugu film, see BrindavanamBrundavanam is a 1993 Telugu Drama film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao.-The plot:...
(1992) - Ksheera Sagara (1992)
- Aditya 369Aditya 369Aditya 369 is a 1991 historical, science fiction Telugu film directed by Veteran Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by Anita Krishna. The Soundtrack of the Film was composed by Tamil Mastero Illayaraja. This movie was later dubbed in Tamil as "Aboorva Shakti 369".-Plot summary:This movie begins...
(1991) - Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1991) [Tamil]
- Apoorva Sagodharargal / Appu Raja (1990) [Tamil][Hindi]
- Chiranjeevi Sudhakara (1988)
- Devatha Manushya (1988)
- PushpakPushpakPushpaka Vimana is a silent black comedy released in 1987. This Indian film was directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and written by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Set in a large unnamed Indian city , the film is based on the king-for-a-day story. The film is notable for its inventive re-casting of the...
(1988) - America Abbayi (1987)
- Ananda (1986)
- Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma (1985)
- MayuriMayuri (film)Mayuri is a 1984 Telugu film produced by Ramoji Rao, and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It was dubbed into Malayalam as Mayoori and remade as Naache Mayuri in 1986 in Hindi. The movie starred Sudha Chandran, Subhakar, P. L. Narayana, Nirmalamma, Y. Vijaya, Potti Prasad, K. K. Sharma, S. R....
(1984) - Shravana Banthu (1984)
- Chelisuva Modagalu (1982)
- Nancy (1981) [Malayalam]
- Raja PaarvaiRaja PaarvaiRaja Paarvai is a Tamil language feature film directed by Telugu film director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. The story was written by Kamal Haasan, for whom the film was also his 100th starrer and first production. The score and soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja...
(1981) - Triloka Sundari (1980)
- Mangala Toranalu (1979)
- Gammathu Goodacharulu (1978)
- Ramachilaka (1978)
- Sommokadidhi SokokadidhiSommokadidhi SokokadidhiSommokadidhi Sokokadidhi is a 1978 Telugu-language Indian feature film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, starring Kamal Haasan in a dual role for the first time in his career.-Plot:...
(1978) - Andame Anandam (1977)
- Niraparayum Nilavilakkum (1977) [Malayalam]
- PanthulammaPanthulammaPanthulamma or Pantulamma is a 1977 Telugu Drama film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film won Nandi Award for Best Music direction for Rajan-Nagendra and Lyricist for Veturi Sundararama Murthy and also Laksmi for best actress.-Cast:* Ranganath * Lakshmi * Deepa* Sarath...
(1977) - Tharam Marindi (1977)
- America AmmayiAmerica AmmayiAmerica Ammayi is a 1976 Telugu film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The movie is film based on the story of Telugu cultural greatness in comparison to the western culture. French dancer Anne Chaymotty later became Devayani acted in the main role. She was learning Kuchipudi dance from Vempati...
(1976) - Oka Deepam Veligindhi (1976)
- Zamindarugari Ammayi (1975)
- Dikkatra ParvathiDikkatra ParvathiDikkatra Parvathi is a 1974 Tamil language film starring Sreekanth and Lakshmi in the lead roles. Written by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The movie was adapted from a novel by the same name written by C. Rajagopalachari.-Plot:...
(1973) - Neethi Nijayathi (1972)
External links
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0801870/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Popular_Film_Providing_Wholesome_Entertainment