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Emotional Jr NTR meets Kota Srinivasa Rao's family, asks them to not chant Jai NTR
As the Telugu film industry mourns the death of legendary actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, Jr NTR personally visited the late actor's home to offer his condolences to the family. The 'RRR' actor appeared emotional, and later addressed the media with a heartfelt message, calling Rao's death an 'irreplaceable loss' to Indian NTR said, 'Kota Srinivasa Rao garu – an era has come to an end today. I've spoken on many occasions about the beautiful bond we shared. I consider it my good fortune and a blessing to have worked with him in so many films. His absence today is an irreplaceable loss to the Telugu film industry. My heartfelt condolences to his family." advertisement"Wherever he is, I pray to God that his blessings remain with us. Kota Srinivasa Rao garu was the very embodiment of acting. There is only one like him. No one else can take his place. So I request all media and fans, let us not mourn, but celebrate Kota Srinivasa Rao garu through his timeless, versatile performances. And when fans began chanting 'Jai NTR,' I asked them to say, 'Jai Kota Srinivasa Rao' instead. That's the kind of respect he deserves," he added., , @tarak9999 #ripkotasrinivasaraogaru #ripkotasrinivasarao #jrntr #tarak #LNC #LNChowdary9999 (@LNChowdary9999) July 14, 2025
Earlier in the day, Jr NTR had also expressed his grief on social media. He wrote, '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 for his soul. I express my deepest condolences to his family members and loved ones.'
Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao died on July 13 at the age of 83. He was one of the most respected and versatile actors in Indian cinema, with a career spanning over five decades. While primarily known for his work in Telugu films, he also appeared in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi of his most memorable performances include 'Gaayam', 'Money', 'Aa Naluguru', 'Sarkar', and 'Bommarillu'. He was last seen in the 2023 film 'Suvarna Sundari'. Widely praised for his comic timing and villainous roles, Kota Srinivasa Rao received nine Nandi Awards and was honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri in 2015. Beyond cinema, he also served as an MLA from Vijayawada and was actively involved in celebrities, including SS Rajamouli, Chiranjeevi, Rana Daggubati, Mahesh Babu, Ravi Teja, Vishnu Manchu, and Mohan Babu, have paid tribute to the late actor.- Ends
