Kota Srinivasa Rao dies: Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan attends funeral, pay tribute
On Sunday, major Tollywood stars gathered to pay their honors to the Telugu icon Kota Srinivasa Rao. He died at the age of 83, with more than 750 films in many languages, a rich heritage in Indian cinema was left behind.
In short
- Veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao died in Hyderabad in 83
- His funeral was attended by Telugu film stars, including Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan
- Rao acted in more than 750 films in many Indian languages
Veteran Telugu actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao died in Hyderabad at the age of 83. Rao’s funeral held at his home on Sunday, included several major figures of the Telugu film industry, including megastar Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Prakash Raj, Venkatesh Daggubati and Rana Daggubati, others paid their honors.
Chiranjeevi placed a garland of red rose on Rao’s remains and bowed his head in Shraddha before the actor’s portrait. The actor’s family members were also present at the Sombre event, receiving condolences from their colleagues and friends. Actor and Vice President of Andhra Pradesh Pawan Kalyan also arrived at the late actor’s house amid heavy security.
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Veteran actor Brahminandam was visually transferred during a press conference, where he talked about immense loss to the industry. He highlighted the remarkable career of Kota Srinivasa Rao, which spread for about five decades, marked him as one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema. From villain to comedians, his ability to portray a wide range of characters made him a dear person among the audience.
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Kota Srinivasa Rao’s brilliant film career began with his debut in the 1978 Telugu drama ‘Pranam Kharedu’. Over the years, he appeared in more than 750 films in many languages including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam. Some of his most memorable roles include ‘Gayam’ and his comic performance in ‘Money’ and ‘Aha Na Palenta’. His work has left an indelible mark on the industry, which affects many young actors who saw him.
The Tollywood industry, including Junior NTR, Naga Chaitanya, Samantha, Mahesh Babu, Karthi, Varun Tej, Vishnu Manchu, Ravi Teja and SS Rajamouli, expressed their losses on social media. Many people expressed their praise for his talent and dedication. Rao’s versatile performance has left a permanent impact, and will be remembered evenly by fans and colleagues. Their heritage will continue to inspire the future generations of actors and filmmakers, ensuring that their contribution to cinema is never forgotten.