Archive · 4 Oct 2026
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.
- When
- After Rao’s death at age 95; no date is specified.
- Where
- The article is datelined Mumbai; no location for Rao’s death is stated.
- Why
- Deverakonda wished to honor Rao’s warmth toward him and his contribution to cinema.
- 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