🎬 RIP Kota Srinivasa Rao: Legendary Telugu Actor Gone, But Forever Alive on Screen! 😢

TL;DR: Telugu cinema’s powerhouse Kota Srinivasa Rao garu, who acted in over 750 films across five languages and even served as an MLA, passed away at 83 in Hyderabad on 13 July 2025, just three days after his birthday. From bank employee to iconic villain, lovable comedian, and compassionate leader, Rao garu leaves behind a legacy of memorable characters, awards like Padma Shri & nine Nandi, and a true people’s hero vibe. 🙏

🎥 From SBI clerical desk to screen king!

• Born on 10 July 1942 in Kankipadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kota garu initially worked at State Bank of India, quitting it to pursue acting after rave reactions to his college stage plays.

• He debuted in 1978 with Pranam Khareedu, the same flick that marked Chiranjeevi’s debut.

🦹‍♂️ Versatile roles that shook audiences!

• Over 750 movies spanning Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, & Malayalam—villain, comedian, fatherly roles, you name it!

• Memorable flicks:

  • Aha Naa Pellanta! (comedy hit),

  • Gaayam, Siva, Athadu, Bommarillu—where he nailed negative & powerful roles.

• Awards: 9 Nandi, SIIMA, and honoured with Padma Shri in 2015!

🎖️ Public service & humble persona!

• Elected MLA from Vijayawada East (1999–2004) with BJP, but remained down‑to‑earth—assets declared low, heart remained rich.

• PM Modi praised him for working to “empower poor, downtrodden” people—a true man of the people.

🕊️ Final journey & grief across Tollywood

• Died peacefully at his Jubilee Hills home on 13 July 2025, aged 83.

• Stars like Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Rana Daggubati, Samantha, Rajamouli & CM Naidu paid heartfelt tributes at his funeral.

✊ MediaFx people’s perspective

Kota garu’s journey from humble bank clerk to cinematic legend and public servant shows what hard work, honesty, and self‑belief can achieve—even without big money or privilege. His diverse roles reflected real-life folks, their struggles, laughter, and anger. In today’s world where workers are pushed down, his legacy reminds us that we too can rise—with art, compassion, and speaking for the underserved.

📢 If you loved any one of his characters or his real-life spirit, drop a comment sharing your favourite memory. Let’s celebrate the legacy of a real people's hero!

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