US EditionVeteran Telugu Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao Passes Away at 83
HYDERABAD, INDIA, JUL 13 – Kota Srinivasa Rao acted in over 750 films across multiple languages and served as an MLA from Vijayawada between 1999 and 2004, earning nine Nandi Awards and the Padma Shri.
- Kota Srinivasa Rao, a renowned actor from Telugu cinema, died at the age of 83 on July 13, 2025, at his home in Hyderabad following a lengthy illness.
- Kota began his career as a theatre artist before debuting in films with Pranam Khareedu in 1978, later earning acclaim for his diverse roles across four decades.
- He appeared in over 750 movies, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films, gaining fame for villainous, comedic, and character roles and winning nine Nandi awards.
- In 2015, Kota was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, and he held the position of MLA representing Vijayawada from 1999 to 2004 during his brief stint in politics.
- His death elicited widespread grief from film peers and political leaders, marking an irreplaceable loss to Telugu cinema and its audiences.
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