Sun Jul 13 00:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Veteran Telugu Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao Passes Away at 75
**Hyderabad, India** – Renowned Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away at his residence in Hyderabad early Sunday morning, his family confirmed. The 75-year-old actor had been suffering from age-related ailments for some time.
Kota Srinivasa Rao was a prolific actor with a career spanning four decades, appearing in over 750 films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi languages. Known for his versatility, he effortlessly transitioned between villainous roles, comedic characters, and character roles, earning him critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase.
“He was one of a kind,” said director Trivikram Srinivas in a social media post on the actor’s birthday just days prior. “Many actors can make you laugh, many can make you cry, but Kota Srinivasa Rao was one of the few who could make you laugh, cry, and scare you.”
Beyond his acting career, Kota Srinivasa Rao also had a brief political stint, serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Vijayawada East constituency after winning the 1999 election on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket.
He was honored with numerous awards throughout his career, including the prestigious Padma Shri in 2015.
His death has been met with widespread condolences from the film industry and political figures alike. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed his condolences, stating, “The death of Kota Srinivasa Rao, a renowned actor who won the hearts of film lovers with his versatile roles, is saddening. My deepest sympathies to his family members.” Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also mourned the loss, saying, “Kota Srinivasa Rao’s death is an irreparable loss to the film industry.”
Actor Chiranjeevi mourned the loss of his friend stating “I started my film career with him in Pranam Khareedu. Later, he acted in hundreds of films in many different roles and became etched in the hearts of Telugu audience with his unique and special style”.
Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Pawan Kalyan said “He had a good command of Telugu language. He lived in any role, whether it is a miser, a cruel villain, a middle-class father or a naughty grandfather.”
Kota Srinivasa Rao leaves behind a legacy as one of Telugu cinema’s most respected and versatile actors. He is survived by [Family information not provided in the text].
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