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Mahesh Babu, Kamal Haasan and Rajamouli Honour Filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 01:46 PM
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Veteran director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao was lauded by leading actor Mahesh Babu, cinema legend Kamal Haasan and director S.S. Rajamouli, who highlighted his enduring influence on Indian cinema.
Mahesh Babu, Kamal Haasan and acclaimed director S.S. Rajamouli publicly paid tribute to veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, describing him as a pillar of Indian cinema. Their statements, reported by the Deccan Herald, emphasized that the industry owes a lasting debt to Rao for his pioneering work.
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, whose career spans several decades, is renowned for introducing innovative storytelling techniques and for mentoring generations of actors and directors. His films across Telugu, Kannada and Tamil languages have set benchmarks in narrative structure and technical execution.
The three luminaries each highlighted different facets of Rao’s legacy: Mahesh Babu praised his ability to blend commercial appeal with artistic depth, Kamal Haasan noted Rao’s bold experimentation with genre, and Rajamouli underscored the director’s influence on contemporary filmmaking practices. Their collective homage reinforces Rao’s status as a foundational figure in the nation’s cinematic heritage.
Rao’s body of work includes classics such as "Mayuri", "Aditya 369" and "Pushpaka Vimana", films that continue to be studied for their creative brilliance. The tributes serve as a reminder of his enduring impact on the evolution of Indian cinema.
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, whose career spans several decades, is renowned for introducing innovative storytelling techniques and for mentoring generations of actors and directors. His films across Telugu, Kannada and Tamil languages have set benchmarks in narrative structure and technical execution.
The three luminaries each highlighted different facets of Rao’s legacy: Mahesh Babu praised his ability to blend commercial appeal with artistic depth, Kamal Haasan noted Rao’s bold experimentation with genre, and Rajamouli underscored the director’s influence on contemporary filmmaking practices. Their collective homage reinforces Rao’s status as a foundational figure in the nation’s cinematic heritage.
Rao’s body of work includes classics such as "Mayuri", "Aditya 369" and "Pushpaka Vimana", films that continue to be studied for their creative brilliance. The tributes serve as a reminder of his enduring impact on the evolution of Indian cinema.