{"data":{"prismicArticle":{"uid":"singeetham-an-era-ends","tags":["Entertainment","featured","one"],"first_publication_date":"2026-10-03T18:26:45+0000","last_publication_date":"2026-10-03T18:26:45+0000","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Singeetham: An Era Ends"},"rating":null,"datetime":"2026-10-03T18:24:00+0000","img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/1951f435-3008-4fe3-ac08-da4eb6f4bbc1_singeetham.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"embed":{"embed_url":null,"thumbnail_url":null,"author_url":null,"title":null},"content":{"raw":[{"text":"Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, one of the most distinctive voices in Indian cinema, has passed away in Chennai at the age of 94 while undergoing treatment at Kauvery Hospital. His death marks the end of an extraordinary filmmaking journey spanning several decades, during which he worked across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and other languages. Known for his fearless experimentation and ability to move effortlessly between genres, Singeetham leaves behind a body of work that continues to be remembered by generations of movie lovers."},{"text":"Singeetham’s filmography stands out for its sheer variety and originality. From the imaginative fantasy world of Bhairava Dweepam and the time-travel adventure Aditya 369 to the dialogue-free Pushpaka Vimana, he repeatedly explored ideas that were considered unconventional for mainstream Indian cinema. His collaborations with legendary actors such as Kamal Haasan and Rajkumar also produced several memorable films, including Apoorva Sagodharargal and Michael Madana Kama Rajan. Over his career, he directed around 60 films and received major recognition, including National Film Awards, Nandi Awards, Karnataka State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South."},{"text":"What made Singeetham particularly remarkable was his continued passion for filmmaking even in his nineties. Earlier in 2026, he returned to the director’s chair with Sing Geetham, his 61st film, becoming one of the world’s oldest active filmmakers to lead a major production. The film was completed despite the challenges of his age and was released earlier this year, serving as a final testament to his lifelong commitment to cinema. With his passing, Indian cinema loses a filmmaker who consistently pushed creative boundaries and refused to be confined by conventional formulas. His films and innovative approach are likely to remain an enduring part of the country’s cinematic legacy."}]}}},"relatedArticles":{"edges":[{"node":{"uid":"vijay-supports-ntrs-strong-stand","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Vijay Supports NTR’s Strong Stand"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/d2f24df9-41c7-4467-a48f-0b77edc021b2_VDK.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-10-03T12:49:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"chiru-calls-for-unity-against-ai-misuse","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Chiru Calls for Unity Against AI Misuse"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F903c61cb-fbac-4fcc-9575-0bbb00f78ef1_chiru.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C36%2C1500%2C740&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-10-03T16:35:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"jailer-2-roars-past-100k-in-us-pre-sales","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"'Jailer 2' Roars Past $100K in US 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