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**Summary:**

The article recounts the relationship between veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao and director Jandhyala. Kota began his film career with K. Vasu but found limited success initially. Jandhyala, known for supporting theater actors, recognized Kota’s talent and gave him small roles. Kota felt Jandhyala was holding him back until he was cast as Lakshmipathi in “Aha Naa Pellanta,” a role that became a breakthrough. Jandhyala had great faith in Kota. He used to create new words from small dialogues. Kota attributes his own ability to coin new words to Jandhyala’s influence, who in turn was inspired by writers like Pingali Nagendra Rao and Mullapudi Venkata Ramana.

**News Article:**

**Kota Srinivasa Rao Credits Director Jandhyala for His Wordplay Prowess**

**Hyderabad, July 13, 2025** – Veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao has opened up about the significant influence of director Jandhyala on his career and his unique ability to create new words and phrases.

Kota, who made his debut in K. Vasu’s “Pranam Khareedu” (1978), initially struggled to find consistent work in the film industry. His fortunes changed when Jandhyala, known for his support of theater actors, recognized his potential and began casting him in his films.

While early roles were small, Kota confessed to feeling that Jandhyala was deliberately keeping him from larger opportunities. However, Jandhyala challenged Kota by casting him as Lakshmipathi in “Aha Naa Pellanta,”. The role proved to be a turning point.

Kota revealed that Jandhyala’s habit of coining new words and phrases from small conversations. Kota credited Jandhyala for teaching him the art of crafting memorable and humorous expressions, like coining **avmABN.** . He added that Jandhyala drew inspiration from the works of writers such as Pingali Nagendra Rao and Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, known for their clever wordplay and wit.

“Observing Jandhyala’s wordplay made me want to create something new,” Kota explained. He shared that he learnt to give a new meaning with the existing word. “It was Jandhyala who gave me strength. I dedicate my work to him.”.

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