Chennai, Oct. 4 -- Legendary filmmaker, screenwriter, producer and composer Singeetam Srinivasa Rao passed away at a private hospital here late last night due to old age.
He was 94. He had been undergoing treatment at Kauvery Hospital due to age-related ailments and health complications, but died despite best of treatment.
Born in Gudur in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao was a multifaceted personality who had donned various roles as director, producer, composer and screenwriter after entering the film industry in 1972 directing and writing Telugu film "Neeti Nijayiti" . He directed several acclaimed Tamil films and formed a formidable association with renowned actor Kamal Haasan helming films like landmark 100t...