Did you know 94-year-old Singeetham Srinivasa Rao wrapped Sing Geetham in 77 days?
Director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao completed Sing Geetham in 77 shooting days at the age of 94. The film's remote direction, health setback and all-sung narrative underline its unusual production.
Telugu film Sing Geetham, directed by 94-year-old Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, released in theatres on June 12 amid anticipation among his fans. But, did you know that the ambitious film, where every dialogue is sung, was completed in less than three months?
A source close to the team told India Today, "At 94, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao has completed Sing Geetham in just 77 days. Having crossed 90+ years, his passion and commitment to storytelling continue to inspire everyone on set.’"
In an interview with SCREEN, producer Nag Ashwin spoke about how Singeetham Srinivasa Rao helmed the film at the age of 94, saying the production required accommodation and improvisation. He said shooting in Chennai worked well enough, while Hyderabad was harder.
Nag Ashwin explained, "When the director could not travel, a virtual monitor was set up at his home, and Singeetham guided actors and crew through a headset, watching the shoot remotely and directing from a distance. For the majority of the production, however, he was physically present on set."
He also recalled that in the final two months, the director's health was affected by a cough that worsened into an infection.
Ashwin said, "He lost a little weight, but that didn’t dampen his spirits. His passion is infectious," describing how the director continued to work through the production.
About Sing Geetham
Sing Geetham follows a young man named Prathap, who travels to a mysterious and isolated village called Kuberapuram in search of better opportunities. Once there, he is drawn into strange and uncontrollable events stemming from a peculiar village curse that forces everyone to sing rather than speak.
Much like the director's previous works, Sing Geetham takes an experimental approach, with every character delivering their dialogues through song, creating a musical narrative. Directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and backed by Kalki 2898 AD director Nag Ashwin, the film stars debutant Ayaan, Ahilya Bamroo, and Shalini Kondepudi in key roles, with songs and background score composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Telugu film Sing Geetham, directed by 94-year-old Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, released in theatres on June 12 amid anticipation among his fans. But, did you know that the ambitious film, where every dialogue is sung, was completed in less than three months?
A source close to the team told India Today, "At 94, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao has completed Sing Geetham in just 77 days. Having crossed 90+ years, his passion and commitment to storytelling continue to inspire everyone on set.’"
In an interview with SCREEN, producer Nag Ashwin spoke about how Singeetham Srinivasa Rao helmed the film at the age of 94, saying the production required accommodation and improvisation. He said shooting in Chennai worked well enough, while Hyderabad was harder.
Nag Ashwin explained, "When the director could not travel, a virtual monitor was set up at his home, and Singeetham guided actors and crew through a headset, watching the shoot remotely and directing from a distance. For the majority of the production, however, he was physically present on set."
He also recalled that in the final two months, the director's health was affected by a cough that worsened into an infection.
Ashwin said, "He lost a little weight, but that didn’t dampen his spirits. His passion is infectious," describing how the director continued to work through the production.
About Sing Geetham
Sing Geetham follows a young man named Prathap, who travels to a mysterious and isolated village called Kuberapuram in search of better opportunities. Once there, he is drawn into strange and uncontrollable events stemming from a peculiar village curse that forces everyone to sing rather than speak.
Much like the director's previous works, Sing Geetham takes an experimental approach, with every character delivering their dialogues through song, creating a musical narrative. Directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and backed by Kalki 2898 AD director Nag Ashwin, the film stars debutant Ayaan, Ahilya Bamroo, and Shalini Kondepudi in key roles, with songs and background score composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
