Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passes away at 83 in Hyderabad : Bollywood News

Filmyzilla July 13, 2025

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Renowned Telugu Actor And Former Mla Kota Srinivasa Rao Passed AWay on Sunday at the age of 83. Indian Cinema.

Veteran Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao Passes AWay at 83 in Hyderabad

Known for his impeccable performance Across genres, rao had acted in more than 750 films in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. His versatiility allowed Him to portray a wide range of roles – form iconic Villains to Memorable Character Roles. Films like Pratiighatana, Aha Naa Pellanta, Shiva, and Mahatma Cemented his reputation as one of telugu cinema’s finest actors.

Born in Vijayawada, Kota Srinivasa Rao Began His Professional Life as a Banker and TheATRE Artist Before Entering Films in the late 1970s. Over the Years, He Became a Beloved Figure in the Industry, Earning Acclades Including The Padma Shri in 2015 for his contribution to the arts.5

Apart from acting, rao was active in politics and served as an MLA from the Vijayawada East Constituency from 1999 to 2004, represening the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Condolences have poured in from across the film and political fraternities. Celebrities, Politicians, and Fans have Remembred Him as a Toving personality with performance

Rao is survived by his wife and child. His final rites are expected to be help with full state honors.