Kota Srinivasa Rao; Chiranjeevi, Junior NTR, and Ravi Teja
Veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao breathed his last at his residence in Hyderabad on Sunday (July 13, 2025) at the age of 83. The actor was unwell due to age related issues for the last few months. With a career spread in more than 750 films and more than 750 films, the actor left an indelible impression as a comedian, villain and a character artist.
The news of this passing has sent shockwaves to the Indian film industry, with many prominent personalities such as Chiranjeevi, Junior NTR and Ravi Teja expressed their condolences.
Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi, in a post on X, called Kota a versatility, reminds about how they both made their debut in the 1978 film Pranam kharadu“Subsequently, he acted in hundreds of films, portrayed countless diverse roles, attracting Telugu audiences with his unique and distinct style, and achieved a permanent place in his hearts. It was performed with a comic villain, a serious villain, or a supporting character, every role, it could only feel that it could do justice.”
The Telugu superstar Venkatesh Daggubati, who worked with Kota in many films such as Sathruvu, Suryavamsam, and Adivari Mattalaku Orthuce Verule, called him a legend in every sense, “brought greatness for every role.”
In a post shared on its official X handle, RRR-Star Junior NTR called Kota Srinivasa Rao a great actor who breathed his life in his roles. He wrote, “The moments I shared and acted with him in my cinematic journey will remain unforgettable.”
Telugu star Ravi Teja, who worked in films with Kota dumb, Krishna And kickSaid that the actor was like a family for him and he would cherish the memories working with him.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, with whom Kota worked in many films Shiva, Government And RacketPayed his tribute, writing, “#Kotasrinivasarao Gaaru, you must have gone but your characters will live forever.”
Actor Vishnu Manchu, who shared the screen in films with Kota Srinivasa Garu Denicaina ready And DoosukelthaHe was “called an unmatched talent, and the presence of a man, whose presence was burnt every frame.”
Meanwhile, Tamil actor Vishal, who worked with the actor in 2008 SatyamSaid that the silver screen will remember a great artist.
Actor Nandamuri Kalyan Ram said in his tribute that Kota will always be in the hearts of Telugu audience
Published – July 13, 2025 10:41 am IST
