Veteran Actor and Ex-BJP MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao Passes Away at 83

Fast Summary:

• Veteran Telugu actor and Padma Shri awardee Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away at the age of 83 in Hyderabad on july 13,2025,at 4 am due to prolonged illness and age-related issues.
• Rao celebrated his birthday just two days before his death; he featured in nearly 750 films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi languages.
• Known for versatile roles as a villain or character artist,some iconic films include Siva,Gaayam,Money,bommarillu,Athadu among others. he made his Tamil debut in the acclaimed film Saamy (2003).
• The Andhra Pradesh CM expressed condolences, calling Rao’s demise an irreparable loss and praising his contributions to cinema over four decades as well as public service during his tenure as BJP MLA (1999-2004) from Vijayawada East.
• Rao is survived by wife Rukmini and two daughters; he had lost a son earlier in a road accident in hyderabad (2010). Details about last rites are yet unavailable.

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