Southern Film Industry Mourns the Loss of Veteran Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao

Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao Passes Away : Veteran Telugu actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao, who ruled the audience's hearts with his powerful acting for over four decades, passed away at the age of 83. He had recently celebrated his birthday on July 10, and just a few days later, his passing has left the entire South Indian film industry in mourning. Srinivasa Rao was known for his versatile acting, especially his villainous roles that remained memorable to the audience. His impactful performances often made people feel anger towards him in real life, but this very anger was considered the highest accolade for his acting. 'Rao' had a unique acting style. With restrained, effective, and spontaneous acting, he brought every role to life.

Born in 1942 in Kankipadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kota Srinivasa Rao made his acting debut in 1978 with the film 'Pranam Khareedu'. After that, he never looked back. He played various roles in more than 750 films. Along with Telugu, he also left his mark in Tamil and Hindi films. He won the Andhra Pradesh government's 'Nandi Award' nine times for his outstanding performance. His role in the 2013 film 'Naayak' starring Ram Charan was particularly notable. The demise of Kota Srinivasa Rao has not only affected the Telugu film industry but the entire Indian art world has lost a highly influential artist. His passing marks the end of an era in acting.