Ram Gopal Varma shares rare throwback photo with Kota Srinivasa Rao; Jr NTR remembers the legendary actor
The Telugu film industry is mourning the passing of legendary actor
Kota Srinivasa Rao
, who breathed his last at the age of 83. Renowned filmmaker
Ram Gopal Varma
took to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to the veteran star.
He took to the social media platform X to honour the memory of the veteran actor. Reflecting on their longstanding collaboration, RGV wrote, "The effect of his contribution to my films Shiva, Gaayam, Money, Sarkar, and Rakht Charitra is immeasurable, sir."
A rare glimpse from the past
In a touching follow-up post, RGV shared a rare and nostalgic photograph taken during the shoot of the 1996 cult classic 'Anaganaga Oka Roju', directed by him and featuring Kota
Srinivasa Rao
in a pivotal role.
In 'Anaganaga Oka Roju', Kota played a character layered with humour and satire, once again proving his impeccable range. Fans online praised both the photograph and RGV's gesture, calling it a fitting tribute to one of Telugu cinema's finest talents.
'Anaganaga Oka Roju' was released in 1996 and featured a stellar cast including J.D. Chakravarthy, Urmila Matondkar, Brahmanandam, and Raghuvaran alongside Kota Srinivasa Rao.
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Legacy through cult classics
These films mentioned by RGV are now cult classics, which saw Kota Srinivasa Rao portray a range of characters—from crooked politicians to emotionally complex supporting roles.
Jr NTR's emotional tribute
Tollywood superstar Jr NTR in Telugu wrote that just hearing the name "Kota Srinivasa Rao" is enough to remember what a great actor he was. He praised him for his unique acting style and said that every role Kota sir played felt real and full of life.
His post, loosely translated to English, reads, "Kota Srinivasa Rao garu… that name is enough. Unparalleled acting prowess. A great actor who breathed life into every role with his unique style. The moments I shared and acted with him in my cinematic journey will remain unforgettable forever. I pray for peace to his soul. I express my deepest condolences to his family members and loved ones."
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