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Sing Geetham

10 June 2026Telugu2h 17m
6.3
from 4 scored reviews · 3 not rated

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What critics are saying

Critical reception for Sing Geetham is broadly positive, with reviewers united in appreciation for its refreshing originality and its distinction from mainstream Telugu commercial cinema.

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In an isolated village, young Prathap seeks opportunity but enters a world of deception. Drawn into uncontrollable forces, he's caught between progress and preservation, testing his beliefs and purpose.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for Sing Geetham is broadly positive, with reviewers united in appreciation for its refreshing originality and its distinction from mainstream Telugu commercial cinema. The film's whimsical, environmentally conscious premise and Devi Sri Prasad's music draw consistent praise, as does the remarkable achievement of veteran director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao returning to helm a project at 94. The most recurring criticism is that the film does not fully realize the surreal potential of its premise, with some noting its modest, quaint scale.

4 rated reviews · 4 positive

Praised: originality and musical spiritCriticised: underexplored surreal premise

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Critic Reviews (7)

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Yashaswini Sri· Indian Express
8.0
The result is fantastical, ambitious, and unlike anything Telugu cinema has put on screen before.
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Sing Geetham is neither a tentpole film nor a star-driven mass entertainer; it is a small, quaint musical fantasy by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, who is still chasing his dreams and unconventional ideas at 94. Watch it to celebrate his continued passion for cinema and Devi Sri Prasad's musical genius.
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Sashidhar Adivi· Filmfare
6.0
Sing Geetham is a refreshingly unique musical comedy that blends environmental consciousness with a whimsical, Chandamama-like fantasy. While the film does not fully exploit the surreal possibilities of its fascinating premise, its sincerity, originality, and musical spirit make it a pleasant and worthwhile watch.
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T Maruthi Acharya· India Today
6.0
The musical fantasy turns that eccentric premise into a sincere fable about nature, greed and human change.
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Hari Prasad S· Hindustan Times
Not rated
This legendary director, who has given timeless classics like 'Aditya 369', 'Pushpak Vimaanam', and 'Bhairavadweepam', created a sensation in Tollywood again by picking up the megaphone at the age of 94.
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Not rated
Sing Geetham is a refreshing departure at a time when Telugu cinema seems trapped in the pursuit of pan-Indian ambitions. Yet Sing Geetham is the kind of film I would gladly surrender to rather than nitpick. By the end of Sing Geetham, I found myself wondering how the team pulled it off.
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Sruthi Ganapathy Raman· HollywoodReporterIndia
Not rated
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao's return to direction is a Telugu musical that tells the story of an eccentric mining village and appeals to the childlike wonder within us — one we gladly give in to.
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Release Date
10 June 2026
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
Telugu

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