Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/07/1947 |
| Age | 78 years (died on 13, Jul, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Kankipadu, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death | 13/07/2025 |
Latest News about Kota Srinivasa Rao
13/07/2025
Veteran Telugu actor and former Andhra Pradesh MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away at the age of 83 due to prolonged illness at his residence in Filmnagar, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. He died just three days after celebrating his 78th birthday on 10 July 2025, ending a remarkable career spanning over five decades in Indian cinema where he appeared in more than 750 films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam languages. He is survived by his wife Rukmani Rao and two daughters, Pavani and Pallavi.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | BSc |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Rukmani Rao |
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Family
| Father | Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu (deceased) |
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| Spouse | Rukmani Rao |
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Career
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| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party | ||||
| Political Journey | Contested and won the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections from the Vijayawada East constituency on BJP's ticket (1999-2004) | ||||
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| Total Films | Over 750 feature films across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema | ||||
| Last Film | Suvarna Sundari (2023) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kota Srinivasa Rao is an Indian actor who has appeared in films across various Indian film industries. | |
| 2. He was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Andhra Pradesh and also briefly pursued a career in banking. | |
| 3. Kota received the Nandi Award for his portrayal of a politician in the Telugu film Pratighatana in 1985. | |
| 4. He won awards for his roles in various Telugu films, such as Gaayam, Teerpu, and Little Soldiers. | |
| 5. Kota also ventured into politics, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Andhra Pradesh assembly. | |
| 6. Despite his success, he faced criticism from senior party members for his limited constituency engagement. | |
| 7. Throughout his career, he received multiple Nandi Awards for his performances in films. | |
| 8. Kota enacted roles in films across different languages, from Kannada to Hindi. | |
| 9. He had a diverse filmography, including working with well-known actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan. | |
| 10. In 2011, he won the Nandi Award for playing a villain in the Telugu film Dookudu. | |
| 11. Kota has ventured into voice-over work, dubbing Tamil films into Telugu. | |
| 12. In an interview, he expressed his alternative career interest in medicine. | |
| 13. Despite rumors of his demise in 2023, Kota reassured fans through a video that he was safe. | |
| 14. He initially worked as a bank employee before stepping into theatre and eventually into cinema. | |
| 15. His career in cinema spanned over five decades, during which he became known for his versatility and powerful screen presence. |