Chiranjeevi to Ravi Teja, celebs mourn Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao's death
He wrote on X, "Grew up watching him, admiring him, and learning from every performance. Kota Babai was like family to me, I cherish the lovely memories of working with him. Rest in peace, Kota Srinivasa Rao garu. Om Shanti (sic)."Actor Vishnu Manchu also shared a heartfelt note, remembering their time together on set. A section of his tribute read, "My heart is heavy with the loss of Sri. Kota Srinivas garu. A phenomenal actor, an unmatched talent, and a man whose presence lit up every frame he was in. Whether it was a serious role, a villain, or comedy - he brought life into every character with a rare mastery that only a few are blessed with (sic)." He further offered condolences to Rao's family and said the actor would always be missed.Mohan Babu, too, expressed his grief on X, writing, "Dear Kota, You will be missed. Deeply. Your talent, your presence, your soul - unforgettable. At a loss for words. Praying for his family. Om Shanti (sic)."Read all the posts here:
ABOUT KOTA SRINIVASA RAOKota Srinivasa Rao's film career spanned nearly five decades, beginning with his debut in the 1978 Telugu drama 'Pranam Khareedu'. He went on to act in over 750 films across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema. Known for his exceptional versatility, Rao seamlessly transitioned between villainous, comedic, and character roles - earning nine Nandi Awards and the prestigious Padma Shri in 2015.advertisementSome of his most memorable performances include the menacing antagonist in 'Gaayam', the comic genius in 'Money' and 'Aha Naa Pellanta', and the emotionally layered roles in 'Aa Naluguru' and 'Bommarillu'. Even in his later years, he remained active in the industry, with his final screen appearance in the 2023 Telugu film 'Suvarna Sundari'.His passing was also mourned by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. In addition to his contributions to cinema, Kota Srinivasa Rao had an active political career, serving as the MLA from Vijayawada.- Ends
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