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2 days ago
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Mohan Babu pays heartfelt tribute to Late Kota Srinivasa Rao
Veteran Tollywood actor Dr. M. Mohan Babu recently visited the family of the late Kota Srinivasa Rao to offer his heartfelt condolences and pay his respects to the legendary actor. During the emotional visit, Mohan Babu fondly recalled their decades-long friendship and professional journey, expressing deep sorrow over Kota's sudden demise. Speaking to the media, Mohan Babu said, 'Kota Srinivasa Rao was more than a colleague — he was a dear friend, someone incredibly close to my heart. I was not in Hyderabad on the day he passed away, and the news of his death left me in complete shock. Today, I came here to personally express my condolences to his family.' The veteran actor shared a touching memory of a phone call from Kota on the day of the Kannappa release. 'He called to appreciate the film and praised Vishnu's performance. That meant a great deal to me,' he said. Reflecting on their professional association, Mohan Babu added, 'In 1987, I cast Kota in a key role as a magician and the main villain in my production Veera Pratap. Since then, we worked together in several films. His dialogue delivery, modulation, and acting versatility—whether as a villain, comedian, or character artist—were unmatched.' Describing Kota as an integral part of his life, Mohan Babu said, 'He was like family to me. His passing is not just a personal loss but a significant one for the entire film fraternity. I pray for his soul to rest in peace and for his family to find strength in this difficult time.' Kota Srinivasa Rao's absence leaves a void that Tollywood will feel for years to come.
Hans India
3 days ago
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Dr. M. Mohan Babu Pays Respects to the Family of Late Kota Srinivasa Rao
Tollywood senior actor Dr. M. Mohan Babu garu visited the family of the late Kota Srinivasa Rao, expressing his deep condolences and reminiscing about their long-standing bond. Recalling their shared memories, Mohan Babu spoke about the close friendship and warmth he had with Kota Srinivasa Rao and expressed his grief over not being in Hyderabad on the day of his passing. Speaking to the media, Dr. Mohan Babu said, "Kota Srinivasa Rao was a dear friend, someone very close to my heart. I wasn't in Hyderabad on the day of his sudden demise, and his passing left me deeply shocked. I came today to personally offer my condolences to his family. He fondly remembered a phone call from Kota on the day of the 'Kannappa' release, "Kota called me to say the film was excellent and that Vishnu received great appreciation for his performance. That meant a lot." Reflecting on their professional journey, Mohan Babu shared: "Back in 1987, I gave him a significant role as a magician and the main villain in my film Veera Pratap, produced under my own banner. Since then, we've acted together in several films, both under my production and others. Kota was a phenomenal actor, capable of delivering any kind of dialogue with impeccable modulation, whether it was a villain, a comedian, or a character role. He brought life to every performance with absolute ease." Mohan Babu also emphasized how close Kota was to his own family: "Kota Srinivasa Rao wasn't just a co-star; he was like family. His loss is not just a personal one for us but a huge void for the entire film industry. I pray for eternal peace for his soul and strength for his family during this difficult time."
