SS Rajamouli | Photo Credit: V Raju
Director SS Rajamouli was seen pushing a fan in an attempt to take a selfie during the funeral of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao in Hyderabad on Saturday. A video of the incident, which has since been aired on social media, reacts to Rajamouli to react to the obstruction that he exited the residence of the late actor with his wife Ram Rajamouli.
The clip reached a person with a phone in hand to Rajamouli, while the directors walk towards their car. Initially, after ignoring the fan, Rajamouli appears disappointed and pushed him aside before getting into the vehicle. This moment has attracted public attention online, questioning the suitability of seeking selfies during a personal mourning.
Kota Srinivasa RaoA respected person in Indian cinema died on 13 July at the age of 83. His funeral attracted several prominent members of the Telugu film industry, including Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Prakash Raj, Venkatesh Dugubati, and Rana Daggubati, who arrived to offer sensations.
Rajamouli, while paying homage to the actor at X (East Twitter), “Kota Srinivasa Rao Garu deeply saddened by hearing about the passage of Garu. A master of his craft, a legend, a legend, who breathed life in every character, which he portrayed. His appearance on the screen is actually for his family.
Born in 1942 in Kankipadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kota Srinivasa Rao made his acting debut with the 1978 Telugu film Pranam kharaduOver the years, he acted in more than 750 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. Known for his versatility, Rao played a wide range of roles and was recognized for his contribution to Indian cinema with awards at the state and national level.
Published – July 14, 2025 10:21 am IST