Hyderabad: Veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passes away, leaving behind an irreplaceable void in Indian cinema.
He breathed his last Sunday morning at his residence in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, following a period of ill health. He was 83.
🙏 Born in 1942 in Kankipadu, Krishna District, Kota initially worked at the State Bank of India before starting his journey as a stage actor.
He made his film debut with Pranam Khareedu and went on to appear in over 750 films, earning acclaim for his versatility and natural screen presence.
🎭 Some of his most memorable roles came in classics like Pratighatana, Aha Naa Pellanta, Yamaleela, Athadu, and Bommarillu.
Whether as a villain, a strict father, or a miserly character, Kota’s performances left a lasting mark on Telugu audiences across generations.
💔 He married Rukmini in 1968 and had three children — two daughters and a son, Kota Prasad, who tragically passed away in a road accident in 2010.
Kota’s ability to adapt to evolving storytelling styles and work with every generation of heroes made him a cherished pillar of the Telugu film industry.
His contribution to cinema has been celebrated not just in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana but across the country.
🕯️ As news of Kota Srinivasa Rao‘s passing spreads, tributes are pouring in from fans, celebrities, and colleagues.
The Telugu film fraternity mourns the loss of a true legend.
Several movie legends like Megastar Chiranjeevi, Power Star Pawan Kalyan, Brahmanadam, Trivikram visited his house and extended their condolences to the family.