Tributes poured in from all corners of the film fraternity and political sphere, with numerous celebrities expressing their profound grief and respect for Kotta Srinivasa Rao (83) who passed away on Sunday.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi, director S S Rajamouli and producer Allu Aravind were among the prominent figures who visited Kota Srinivasa Rao’s residence to pay their final respects to the departed soul and offer condolences to his grieving family.
Kota Srinivasa Rao had a significant presence in Tamil cinema, having appeared in several notable films, often delivering powerful performances as antagonists or crucial character actors.
His memorable roles in films like ‘Saamy’, ‘Thirupaachi’, and ‘Ko’, where he played the opposition leader to Prakash Raj’s character, are fondly remembered by Kollywood fans.
He was also known for his voice acting, further cementing his connection to the Tamil industry.