Veteran actor-politician Kota Srinivasa Rao, who performed character roles in films, left for the heavenly abode in Hyderabad on Sunday. He was 83 years outdated. Reportedly, Rao was present process remedy for a protracted sickness. Celebrities like Chiranjeevi and Mahesh Babu have mourned his loss on social media.
Chiranjeevi remembers his first movie with Kota Srinivasa Rao, Mahesh Babu pays tribute
Telugu celebrity Chiranjeevi took to X to mourn the lack of Kota Srinivasa Rao. Chiranjeevi penned a prolonged word whereas paying tribute to the late actor. In his tweet, he talked about that his demise has “deeply saddened” him.
Chiranjeevi remembered how each of them began their respective careers with the Telugu movie Pranam Khareedu in 1978.
“…Be it a comedic villain, a critical villain, or a supporting character, each function he performed was carried out with such brilliance that it felt solely he may do it justice. Lately, the private tragedy in his household deeply affected him mentally,” an excerpt from his tweet reads.
He added, “The void left by an actor like Sri Kota Srinivasa Rao is one which the movie trade and cinephiles won’t ever overcome. Praying for peace to his soul, I categorical my profound condolences to his relations, well-wishers, and followers.”
Mahesh Babu additionally posted a heartfelt word after studying about Kota Srinivasa Rao’s demise on X. The actor expressed that this loss feels “private”. “Saddened to listen to concerning the passing of Kota Srinivasa Rao garu.. This loss feels private to all of us who grew up watching and studying from him…Might his soul relaxation in peace. Sending Power and prayers to his household,” Mahesh Babu tweeted.
SS Rajamouli, Venkatesh Daggubati and Genelia Deshmukh additionally react
Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli additionally posted condolences on X whereas expressing grief about Kota Srinivasa Rao’s demise. In his publish, the director referred to as the late actor a “grasp of his craft” and a “legend”. Rajamouli famous that Rao’s on-screen presence was really “irreplaceable”.
Telugu actor Venkatesh Daggubati’s crew, actress Genelia Deshmukh, and actor Vishnu Manchu additionally reacted to the information of Kota Srinivasa Rao’s demise. This is what they wrote on social media:
A short about Kota Srinivasa Rao’s profession
Kota Srinivasa Rao labored in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam films in his profession. He made his performing debut with Pranam Khareedu. Rao starred in additional than 700 movies, together with S/O Satyamurthy, Siva, Rakta Charitra, and Sarkar.
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