The legendary 94-year-old filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao is back with a refreshing and unique film called Sing-Geetham. Produced by Nag Ashwin (the maker of Kalki 2898 AD) and presented by veteran producer C. Ashwini Dutt, this musical fantasy movie released in theaters on June 12, 2026.
The Story
The movie is set in a fictional village named Kuberapuram in Andhra Pradesh. A business owner named Brahmayya (played by Banerjee) owns a local gold mining company, which is managed by his daughter Renu (played by Shalini Kondepudi). A man named Pratap (played by Ayaan) arrives in the village as a new business partner.
Pratap meets Gowri (played by Ahilya Bamroo), a young woman who fiercely opposes the mining because she wants to protect the environment and the village’s very last tree. When the mining company cuts the tree down, a heartbroken Gowri prays to Kubera, the village deity. This triggers a series of mysterious and supernatural events that make the villagers believe they are cursed. The rest of the story follows how the villagers deal with this unexpected situation.
What Works (Plus Points)
- A Bold Experiment: Director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao delivers a creative and relevant modern fable. The most unique part of the movie is its format: instead of regular dialogues, the characters speak to each other through rhythmic singing.
- Strong Second Half: The movie gets much better in the second half. It features deep emotions, a good backstory for the village, and a moving pre-climax scene where the greedy villagers unite to save two lives.
- Great Performances: Ahilya Bamroo is charming and highly expressive as Gowri. Ayaan gives a neat and commendable performance as Pratap. Shalini Kondepudi shines in a negative-shaded role, and Nivetha Pethuraj makes a memorable impact in a brief appearance. The supporting cast, including Sivannarayana, Tulasi Shivamani, and Agu Stanley Chiedozie, do their jobs well.
- Excellent Music: Composing music for a film where characters sing their conversations is incredibly difficult, but music director Devi Sri Prasad (DSP) does a brilliant job. His background score and situational songs elevate the entire movie.
- Technical Quality: Cinematographer Ankur Sanjeevi gives the movie a bright and pleasing look, while Arvind Mule’s production design fits the fantasy theme perfectly.
What Doesn’t Work (Minus Points)
- Not for Everyone: The unconventional style of singing dialogues takes time to get used to. Some viewers might find it hard to connect with the format, and a few emotional scenes accidentally end up looking funny because of the singing.
- Slow First Half: The first half feels stretched and repetitive, with the story going in circles before it finally picks up pace.
- Minor Technical Flaws: While the editing is decent, the first half needed sharper trimming. The visual effects (VFX) are okay but could have been cleaner.
Verdict
Sing-Geetham is a wholesome, distinctive cinematic experience that stands out for its bold storytelling. Led by great performances from Ahilya Bamroo, Ayaan, and Shalini Kondepudi, and backed by DSP’s fantastic music, it delivers a meaningful message. Despite a slightly slow start, families can happily watch this creative movie in theaters.
