Kota Srinivasa Rao passes away: Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR, Ravi Teja and extra mourn the lack of legendary actor

Veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao breathed his final on the age of 83 on Sunday (July 13, 2025) at his residence in Hyderabad. The actor had been unwell on account of age-related points for the previous few months. A maverick with a profession spanning over 4 many years and over 750 movies, the actor left an indelible mark as a comic, villain and a personality artist.

The information of this passing has despatched shockwaves throughout the Indian movie business, with many distinguished celebrities like Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, and Ravi Teja expressing their condolences.

Veteran actor Chiranjeevi, in a publish on X, referred to as Kota a multifaceted genius, reminiscing about how they each made their debuts within the 1978 movie Pranam Khareedu. “Thereafter, he acted in tons of of movies, portraying numerous numerous roles, fascinating Telugu audiences together with his distinctive and distinctive type, and securing a everlasting place of their hearts. 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,” wrote Chiranjeevi.

Here’s a visible of Chiranjeevi chatting with the media outdoors the residence of the late actor:

Meanwhile, actor Nagarjuna Akkineni wrote, “Dear Kota garu so many lovely reminiscences come again..your affection, your sense of humour and above all of your irreplaceable expertise!! Deepest condolences to the household (sic).”

Actor Venkatesh Daggubati, who labored with Kota in lots of movies reminiscent of Sathruvu, Suryavamsam, and Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule amongst others, referred to as him a legend in each sense, one who “introduced greatness to each function.”

“He’ll be deeply missed. I’ll eternally be glad about the moments we shared on and off the display. May his soul relaxation in peace. Heartfelt condolences to his household,” wrote Venkatesh.

Pawan Kalyan too paid a heartfelt tribute to Kota. On X, the actor wrote, “The information of the passing of famend senior movie actor, former MLA, and Padma Shri awardee Kota Srinivasa Rao garu is deeply saddening. A multi-faceted expertise who acted in over 700 movies in varied Indian languages in numerous roles, his demise is an irreparable loss to the movie business. He started his cinematic journey similtaneously my elder brother Chiranjeevi garu with the movie Pranam Khareedu.

“It stays a cherished reminiscence that I had the chance to behave alongside him in additional than half a dozen movies. I pray for peace to his noble soul and prolong my deepest condolences to his relations and followers,” wrote Pawan.

Mahesh Babu expressed his condolences and wrote, “This loss feels private to all of us who grew up watching and studying from him.”

In a publish shared on his official X deal with, RRR-star Jr NTR referred to as Kota Srinivasa Rao an important actor who breathed life into his roles. “The moments I shared and acted with him in my cinematic journey will stay unforgettable foreve,” he wrote.

Meanwhile, acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli referred to as Kota “a grasp of his craft, a legend who breathed life into each character he portrayed,” in his tribute. “His presence on display was really irreplaceable. My heartfelt condolences to his household. Om Shanti,” he wrote.

Actor Ram Charan additionally expressed his condolences on X. “The memorable characters he has etched in our reminiscences might be remembered eternally,” he wrote.

Telugu star Ravi Teja, who labored with Kota in movies reminiscent of Idiot, Krishna and Kick, stated that the actor was like household to him and that he’ll cherish the reminiscences working with him.

Actor Mohan Babu wrote, “Dear Kota,You might be missed. Deeply. Your expertise, your presence, your soul- unforgettable. At a loss for phrases. Praying for his household. Om Shanti! (sic)“

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, with whom Kota labored in a number of movies reminiscent of Shiva, Sarkar and Raktacharitra, paid his tribute, writing, “KOTA SRINIVASA RAO is undoubtedly one of many biggest actors cinema has ever seen ..The impact of his contribution to my movies SHIVA. GAAYAM, MONEY, SARKAR and RAKTACHARITRA is immeasurable..Sir #kotasrinivasarao Gaaru, you may need gone however your characters will dwell eternally (sic)”

Tamil actor Karthi, with whom Kota had acted in Saguni and All in All Azhagu Raja, stated, “His love for the craft, his power on set, and the unforgettable characters he delivered to life will all the time stick with us.”

Tamil actor Sarath Kumar stated he’ll cherish the unforgettable expertise of working with Kota in Aei. “Beyond his immense contribution to cinema, his dedication to public service was admirable. The South Indian movie business has misplaced a exceptional artist. May his legacy dwell on eternally,” he wrote.

Actor Gautami Tadimalla, in her publish on X, wrote, “He was an important actor whose versatility introduced alive so many characters on the silver display by way of many years of honing his craft and I’m honoured that I had the chance to work with him in lots of memorable movies.”

Actor Vishnu Manchu, who shared display with Kota Srinivasa Garu in movies reminiscent of Denikaina Ready and Doosukeltha, referred to as him “an unmatched expertise, and a person whose presence lit up each body he was in.”

Meanwhile, Tamil actor Vishal, who labored with the actor in 2008’s Sathyam, stated that the silver display will miss an important performer. “Had an important memorable time to work with sir in my film Sathyam. He used to face out as a villain in all languages. Can always remember his efficiency in ramgopal varma sir s SARKAR. My deepest condolences and should his soul relaxation in peace. May God give energy and skill to his household to beat this loss to them (sic)“ wrote Vishal.

Chaitanya Akkineni too paid his tribute to Kota

In his heartfelt tribute, actor Sai Dharam Tej wrote, “His performing in quite a few movies was extraordinary. Sometimes he instilled worry on the display, different instances he introduced smiles, and at instances he made us snicker so exhausting our stomachs harm… and now he has left us with this sorrow. I don’t have sufficient experiences to totally describe him, however an actor like him won’t ever be seen once more within the Telugu business.”

Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, in his tribute, stated Kota will eternally stay within the hearts of Telugu audiences. “The Telugu movie business has misplaced an important actor. Praying for peace to his soul, I categorical my deepest condolences to his household,” he added.

Actor Sharwanand referred to as Kota Srinivasa Rao “a real legend whose impression will eternally stay in our hearts.”

Manoj Manchu too paid his tribute to the late actor with a tweet

Meanwhile, many distinguished politicians, together with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, BRS chief and former Chief Minister Okay. Chandrashekar Rao and state BJP president N. Ramachander Rao condoled Kota’s demise, stating the movie business misplaced an actor par excellence.

Kota started his journey as a theatre artist and later transitioned into movies. Though born in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, he used the Telangana dialect with brilliance to make a reputation for himself. He shot to fame together with his portrayal of a politician within the award-winning movie ‘Prathighatana’, the place he performed a villainous comic function with unparalleled conviction and finesse.

Inspired by his good friend and co-actor Babu Mohan, he took a plunge into politics and received from Vijayawada constituency within the mixed Andhra Pradesh from the BJP ticket and served as MLA from 1999-2004.