Kota Srinivasa Rao Demise: Kota Srinivasa Rao, a towering figure in Telugu cinema, breathed his last at his residence at 4:00 am today after battling health issues for some time. His passing has left the film and political circles in deep shock. From Chief Ministers to celebrated actors, many have taken to social media to express their grief and pay respects.
Megastar Chiranjeevi was among the first to respond. “The news that legendary actor Kota Srinivasa Rao is no more is very disturbing. He and I started our film careers at the same time with the film ‘Pranam Khareedhu’. He acted brilliantly, whether it was a comedy, a villain, or a supporting character. The film industry will never be able to fill the void left by Kota Srinivasa Rao,” he said.
Veteran comedian Brahmanandam personally visited Kota Srinivasa Rao’s residence and paid his last respects, visibly emotional as he recalled their bond. Alongside him, Rajendra Prasad also offered condolences to the grieving family.
Tanikella Bharani, after paying tribute, poignantly remarked to the media, “The fortress of the film industry has collapsed. Born in the common middle class, his rise to the pinnacle of cinema step by step is very inspiring. I wish his soul peace and may God grant courage to his family members.”
వైవిధ్యభరితమైన పాత్రలతో సినీ ప్రేక్షకుల అభిమానాన్ని చూరగొన్న ప్రముఖ నటులు కోట శ్రీనివాసరావు గారి మరణం విచారకరం. సుమారు నాలుగు దశాబ్దాల పాటు సినీ, నాటక రంగాలకు ఆయన చేసిన కళా సేవ, ఆయన పోషించిన పాత్రలు చిరస్మరణీయం. విలన్ గా, క్యారెక్టర్ ఆర్టిస్ట్ గా ఆయన పోషించిన ఎన్నో మధురమైన… pic.twitter.com/4C6UL29KPR
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) July 13, 2025
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu tweeted, “The death of Kota Srinivasa Rao, a famous actor who won the affection of the film audience with his diverse roles, is saddening. His distinguished service to the film and theater sectors and the roles he played are memorable. His death is a great loss to the Telugu film industry. He won as an MLA from Vijayawada in 1999 and served the public. I express my deepest condolences to his family members.”
ప్రముఖ నటుడు….
కోట శ్రీనివాసరావు గారి
మరణం తీవ్ర దిగ్భ్రాంతిని కలిగించింది.చలన చిత్ర పరిశ్రమకు
ఆయన లేని లోటు తీర్చలేనిది.భౌతికంగా కోట గారు మన మధ్య లేకపోయినా…
ఆయన పోషించిన విభిన్న పాత్రలతో…
తెలుగు ప్రజల గుండెల్లో చిరస్థాయిగా ఉంటారు.ఆయన ఆత్మకు శాంతి చేకూరాలని… pic.twitter.com/ANsHre9lNx
— Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) July 13, 2025
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also shared, “He impressed the audience with his distinctive acting. His death is a huge loss to the film industry. The film industry cannot make up for his absence. Even though Kota garu is not physically with us…he will remain in the hearts of the Telugu people forever with the diverse roles he played. I pray to God that his soul may rest in peace…and I express my deepest condolences to the family members.”
Former Telangana Chief Minister KCR reacted, saying, “A distinguished silver screen actor who played various roles… has cemented his place in the hearts of the audience. With Kota’s death, the film industry has lost a great actor. I pray that his soul may rest in peace.”
ప్రముఖ సినీ నటుడు కోటా శ్రీనివాసరావు గారి మృతి విచారకరం. విలక్షణమైన పాత్రల్లో నటించి, మెప్పించిన ఆయనను పద్మశ్రీతో పాటు ఎన్నో అవార్డులు వరించాయి. కోటా గారి మృతి తెలుగు చిత్ర పరిశ్రమకు తీరని లోటు. ఆయన ఆత్మకు శాంతి కలగాలని కోరుకుంటూ నివాళులు. pic.twitter.com/FjQsioIsO3
— YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) July 13, 2025
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy expressed his sorrow: “The death of renowned film actor Kota Srinivasa Rao is saddening. He was honored with many awards including the Padma Shri for his unique roles. Kota’s death is an irreparable loss to the Telugu film industry. May his soul rest in peace and pay tributes.”
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