Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Passes Away: Here Is The Title Of His Last Script
The filmmaker’s long career is an example of his strong love for cinema. Even in his nineties, he continued to think about stories and work on new projects.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 4 Oct 2026 9:58 AM ISTVeteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s death has left the Indian film industry in deep sadness. The legendary director passed away in Chennai on October 3 at the age of 94 due to age-related health problems. Several celebrities have been remembering his contribution to Indian cinema.
Among them, filmmaker and producer Nag Ashwin shared a special tribute to Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. He revealed the title of the veteran filmmaker’s last script through his social media account.
Nag Ashwin shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp message that Singeetham had sent him. The message was dated September 5, 2026. In the message, Singeetham revealed the title of his new script as "A fruit cuts the knife". The title immediately caught the attention of cinema lovers, as it showed that the filmmaker was still developing new ideas even at the age of 94.
Nag Ashwin’s post has also touched many fans. Social media users remembered Singeetham as a filmmaker who never stopped exploring new ideas. His passion for cinema continued until the final stage of his life.
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao was known for experimenting with different genres and storytelling styles. His films often introduced fresh ideas and unusual concepts to audiences. Movies such as Aditya 369, Pushpaka Vimanam and Mayuri remain popular among film lovers even today.
Interestingly, his final directorial project was Sing Geetham. The film was backed by Nag Ashwin under Vyjayanthi Movies and Swapna Cinema. It marked Singeetham’s return to direction after several years. The project also became special because he took up the director’s chair at the age of 94.
The filmmaker’s long career is an example of his strong love for cinema. Even in his nineties, he continued to think about stories and work on new projects.
Singeetham’s passing has created a huge void in the film industry. Many actors and filmmakers have paid tribute to him and remembered his unique contribution to Indian cinema.
Nag Ashwin revealing the title of his final script has made the tribute even more emotional. It is a reminder of how deeply Singeetham Srinivasa Rao loved filmmaking and continued to dream about new stories until the very end.
