Filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, who turns 89 today, is the latest addition to the upcoming yet-untitled film starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in the lead. According to reports, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao will play the role of a mentor in the film produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, which completes 50 years in the industry.
“A long awaited dream finally comes true. We are thrilled to welcome #SingeetamSrinivasaRao Garu to our epic. His creative superpowers will surely be a guiding force for us,” tweeted the production house on the occasion of Singeetam’s birthday. Tentatively known as Prabhas 21, the big-budget film marks Prabhas’ first association with director Nag Ashwin, whose biographical drama Mahanati won multiple National Awards.
Meanwhile, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao recently tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently on the road to recovery. The filmmaker, who started out as an assistant on Mayabazar , has made successful movies such as Apoorva Sagodharargal , Michael Madana Kama Rajan , Mayuri and Aditya 369 .
