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Beloved Actor and Politician Kota Srinivasa Rao Dies at 83

7/14/2025

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Kota Srinivasa Rao, the beloved Indian actor and politician, passed away on July 13, 2025, in Hyderabad at the age of 83 after battling illness. Renowned for his roles in over 750 films, he garnered nine Nandi Awards and was honored with the Padma Shri in 2015. He also served as an MLA from 1999 to 2004, leaving a lasting legacy.

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Kota Srinivasa Rao, the beloved Indian actor and politician, passed away on July 13, 2025, in Hyderabad at the age of 83 after battling illness. Renowned for his roles in over 750 films, he garnered nine Nandi Awards and was honored with the Padma Shri in 2015. He also served as an MLA from 1999 to 2004, leaving a lasting legacy.