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**Headline: Veteran Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao Passes Away, Industry Mourns**
**Hyderabad, India – July 13, 2025** – Legendary Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao has died at the age of 83. He passed away early Sunday morning at his residence in Film Nagar after battling a prolonged illness. The news has sent shockwaves through the Telugu film industry, with numerous celebrities expressing their condolences.
Kota Srinivasa Rao was known for his versatile acting, portraying a wide range of characters including villains, comedians, and character roles.
The film industry is mourning the loss of the legendary actor with Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Rana Daggubati, Allu Aravind, Trivikram Srinivas, Pawan Kalyan, Sekhar Kammula, Brahmanandam, Rajeev Kanakala, Srikanth and other celebrities paid their last respects.
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