{
  "id": 11942236,
  "title": "Udayagiri pays tributes to son of the soil Singeetham Srinivasa Rao",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/udayagiri-pays-tributes-to-son-of-the-soil-singeetham-srinivasa-rao",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T14:42:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/udayagiri-pays-tributes-to-son-of-the-soil-singeetham-srinivasa-rao/article71544197.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Udayagiri, a fort town in SPSR Nellore district, paid silent tributes to its 'son of the soil' and renowned film director, Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, who passed away at the age of 94 in Chennai on Saturday. The filmmaker is celebrated for his acclaimed movies alongside leading actor Kamal Haasan, including 'Apoorva Sahodarargal' (Vichitra Sodarulu in Telugu), 'Michael Madana Kama Rajan', and the esteemed 'Pushpaka Vimanam', recognized as a muted masterpiece in the film industry. Notable Telugu films by Singeetham include 'Aditya 369', 'Bhairava Dweepam', and 'Rajahamsa'. Born in Udayagiri town and educated up to SSC in Althuri Rami Reddy Government High School, he later migrated to Chennai in pursuit of a career in the film industry. However, his family members also relocated to Nellore and other parts of the region, causing a disconnection from his roots in Udayagiri over time. Notably, Udayagiri MLA Kakarla Suresh paid rich tributes to the departed director, recalling his significant role in elevating Telugu cinema to global platforms.",
  "summary": "The acclaimed filmmaker studied up to SSC in Althuri Rami Reddy Government High School in the town and later migrated to Chennai, where he made a promising career in the tinsel town",
  "key_points": [
    "Udayagiri honored late film director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao.",
    "Rao passed away at 94 in Chennai on Saturday.",
    "MLA Kakarla Suresh paid tribute to the director."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "54 years, five languages, zero repetitions: Singeetham Srinivasa Rao was one of a kind",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/54-years-five-languages-zero-repetitions-singeetham-srinivasa-rao-was",
        "published": "2026-10-04T14:57:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}