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Vijay Deverakonda Remembers Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s Affection
Actor Vijay Deverakonda is remembering filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, who has died at age 95.
Deverakonda said Rao had shown him warmth and affection over the years.
He recalled that Rao had called him since Pelli Choopulu.
Deverakonda also appeared in Rao’s film Sing Geetham.
He said he was glad to have been part of one of the filmmaker’s ideas.
Other people from Indian cinema, including Jr NTR, also shared tributes.
They remembered Rao’s films and his lasting contribution to cinema.
Vijay Deverakonda mourned filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and recalled the affection he showed him.
Deverakonda said Rao had called him with love since the release of Pelli Choopulu.
Deverakonda said he was happy to appear in one of Rao’s visions and hoped his role made the filmmaker happy.
Rao, who died aged 95, was known for an experimental style and films including Raja Paarvai and Aditya 369.
Jr NTR, Kamal Haasan, S. S. Rajamouli and Vishnu Manchu also paid tribute to Rao.
- Who
- Actor Vijay Deverakonda remembered filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao; other film figures also paid tribute.
- What
- Deverakonda mourned Rao’s death and recalled the filmmaker’s affection and creative vision.
- Where
- The article is datelined Mumbai; no location for Rao’s death is stated.
- When
- After Rao’s death at age 95; no date is specified.
- Why
- Deverakonda wished to honor Rao’s warmth toward him and his contribution to cinema.
Key facts
- Filmmaker
- Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
- Age at death
- 95
- Actor paying tribute
- Vijay Deverakonda
- Film recalling their connection
- Pelli Choopulu
- Film featuring Deverakonda’s cameo
- Sing Geetham (2026)
- Other people named as paying tribute
- Jr NTR, Kamal Haasan, S. S. Rajamouli and Vishnu Manchu
Quotes
Vijay Deverakonda
Actor who worked with Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
“The news that Singeetham Srinivasa Rao garu is no more is deeply heartbreaking. Aditya 369, Pushpaka Vimanam, Mayuri… a visionary who thought ahead of his time, delivering films that feel fresh even across generations. My deepest condolences to his family members. Om Shanti.”
thehansindia.com
“Singeetham sir, your beliefs, your thoughts and your stories will live on with us forever. For every time you called me since Pelli Choopulu to shower love and affection, I hope it made you happy and brought a smile seeing me in one of your films.”
thehansindia.com
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