Srinivasa Rao Returns To Direction For Nag Ashwin Production SSR61: Deets Inside

Legendary

director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao has just announced his next project, tentatively titled SSR61, marking his 61st year in the film industry after directing major releases for much of his career. The filmmaker is collaborating with Nag Ashwin for his next after a decade at the age of 93. Though not much about the new project has been revealed and that is making the buzz even more interesting and exciting to audiences. Earlier Rao had directed Welcome Obama, released in the year 2013.

Singeetam Srinivasa Rao announces new project

Vyjayanthi Movies, the production banner has announced the next project, SSR61, with Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and Nag Ashwin in collaboration. The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Taking to their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, they announced the news with the caption, "A visionary. A master. A genius ahead of time. The legendary Director #SingeetamSrinivasaRao garu returns with his most ambitious project yet. #SSR61 - Title Announcement Soon."Check out the first glimpse below:

https://youtu.be/ptkqqZzKkFQ?si=7PZOIoaWxCOW89I4

SS Rajamouli is all praises since the project's announcement

Taking to his official Instagram handle, fellow director SS Rajamouli has shared the first announcement video of the film on his story while also praising Rao's return with the caption, 'Every film of his leaves a distinct mark.' The Varanasi filmmaker also added that it pushed both the filmmaker and the viewers to think 'a step ahead'. "One of my favourites Singeetam Srinivasa Rao garu is back in cinema..:) Looking forward to it and wishing you a big one sir," he concluded.

When Srinivasa Rao rose to fame with a no-dialogue film

Singeetam Srinivasa Rao rose to fame with the 1987 release Pushpaka Vimana, a no-dialogue film, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead roles. In 2024, during an interview, Nag Ashwin spoke about collaborating with the two legends calling it an honour as he said, "I think just being a spectator when both of you were working together was extraordinary. Pushpak is one of the most special films because it was so ahead of its time. Even today, when you watch it, it feels timeless. We now talk about 'pan-India' and 'pan-world', but Pushpak was the original—something that could travel anywhere." The film also had an ensemble cast that includes Samir Khakhar, Tinu Anand, KS Ramesh, Amala, Farida Jalal, Pratap Potan, Lokanath, PL Narayana and Ramya.