Kota Srinivasa Rao

Acting

1944-07-10 · Vijayawada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Kota Srinivasa Rao (born 10 July 1942 –13 July 2025) was an Indian actor, politician, and theatre artist who worked primarily in Telugu cinema, as well as Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam films. He made his feature film debut in *Pranam Khareedu* (1978), alongside Chiranjeevi. His breakthrough came with the comedy *Aha Naa Pellanta* (1987), in which he played the miser Lakshmipathy. He later appeared as politicians, patriarchs, and antagonists in films including Ram Gopal Varma's *Shiva* (1989), *Gaayam* (1993), *Hello Brother* (1994), and *Ganesh* (1998). During the 2000s and 2010s, he appeared in films including *Idiot* (2002), *Athadu* (2005), *Bommarillu* (2006), *Ready* (2008), *Leader* (2010), *Rakta Charitra* (2010), *Dookudu* (2011), *Attarintiki Daredi* (2013), and *S/O Satyamurthy* (2015). His other-language film roles included the antagonist in the Tamil film *Saamy* (2003) and a role in the Hindi film *Sarkar* (2005). He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly representing Vijayawada East from 1999 to 2004 as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Over a career spanning nearly five decades and more than 750 films, Kota received nine Nandi Awards in the Best Villain, Best Character Actor, and Best Supporting Actor categories. In 2015, he was awarded the Padma Shri. He died in Hyderabad on 13 July 2025, aged 83. His final on-screen appearance was in the period film *Hari Hara Veera Mallu* (2025).

Filmography

Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit

2025 · Movie

Maya Bazaar - For Sale

2023 · Series

Kabzaa

2023 · Movie

Dochevaarevarura

2023 · Movie

Suvarna Sundari

2023 · Movie

Hero

2022 · Movie

Aaradugula Bullet

2021 · Movie

Konda Polam

2021 · Movie

Power Play

2021 · Movie

Narthanasala

2020 · Movie

Rajdooth

2019 · Movie

Sita

2019 · Movie

ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi

2019 · Movie

Maharshi

2019 · Movie

Saamy²

2018 · Movie

Achari America Yatra

2018 · Movie

Kaathadi

2018 · Movie

Gayatri

2018 · Movie

Jawaan

2017 · Movie

Balakrishnudu

2017 · Movie

Maragadha Naanayam

2017 · Movie

Radha

2017 · Movie

Gunturodu

2017 · Movie

Siddhartha

2016 · Movie

Baaghi

2016 · Movie

Terror

2016 · Movie

Saahasam

2016 · Movie

Subramanyam For Sale

2015 · Movie

Jadoogadu

2015 · Movie

Lion

2015 · Movie

Son of Satyamurthy

2015 · Movie

Tungabhadra

2015 · Movie

Temper

2015 · Movie

Govindudu Andarivaadele

2014 · Movie

Aranmanai

2014 · Movie

Anukshanam

2014 · Movie

Power

2014 · Movie

Run Raja Run

2014 · Movie

Jump Jilani

2014 · Movie

Prathinidhi

2014 · Movie

Thalaivan

2014 · Movie

Damaal Dumeel

2014 · Movie

Race Gurram

2014 · Movie

Malini 22 Palayamkottai

2014 · Movie

Yevadu

2014 · Movie

Kshatriya

2014 · Movie

Acham Thavir

2013 · Movie

All in All Azhagu Raja

2013 · Movie

Doosukeltha

2013 · Movie

Ramayya Vasthavayya

2013 · Movie

Atharintiki Daaredi

2013 · Movie

Adda

2013 · Movie

Operation Duryodhana 2

2013 · Movie

Greeku Veerudu

2013 · Movie

Okkadine

2013 · Movie

Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu

2013 · Movie

Genius

2012 · Movie

Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum

2012 · Movie

Dhenikaina Ready

2012 · Movie

Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu

2012 · Movie

Thaandavam

2012 · Movie

Srimannarayana

2012 · Movie

Julayi

2012 · Movie

Saguni

2012 · Movie

Adhinayakudu

2012 · Movie

Gabbar Singh

2012 · Movie

Dhammu

2012 · Movie

Rachcha

2012 · Movie

Maasi

2012 · Movie

Poola Rangadu

2012 · Movie

Kshetram

2011 · Movie

8aam Number Veedu

2011 · Movie

Priyudu

2011 · Movie

Bejawada

2011 · Movie

Dookudu

2011 · Movie

Mambattiyan

2011 · Movie

Shrimathi

2011 · Movie

The Train

2011 · Movie

Nenu Naa Rakshasi

2011 · Movie

Bhavani IPS

2011 · Movie

Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju

2011 · Movie

Mirapakay

2011 · Movie

Parama Veera Chakra

2011 · Movie

Ragada

2010 · Movie

Kathi Kanta Rao

2010 · Movie

Rakht Charitra 2

2010 · Movie

Kalyan Ram Kathi

2010 · Movie

Rakht Charitra

2010 · Movie

Brindavanam

2010 · Movie

Khaleja

2010 · Movie

Gaayam 2

2010 · Movie

Aunty Uncle Nanda Gopal

2010 · Movie

Sye Aata

2010 · Movie

Subhapradam

2010 · Movie

Ambasamuthiram Ambani

2010 · Movie

Kanagavel Kaaka

2010 · Movie

Simha

2010 · Movie

Darling

2010 · Movie

Betting Bangarraju

2010 · Movie

Taj Mahal

2010 · Movie

Sadhyam

2010 · Movie

Leader

2010 · Movie

Shambo Shiva Shambo

2010 · Movie

Namo Venkatesa

2010 · Movie

Odipolama

2009 · Movie

Amaravathi

2009 · Movie

Jaganmohini

2009 · Movie

Shankam

2009 · Movie

Anjaneyulu

2009 · Movie

Luck

2009 · Movie

Aa Intlo

2009 · Movie

Kick

2009 · Movie

Karthik Anitha

2009 · Movie

Perumal

2009 · Movie

Siddham

2009 · Movie

Laadam

2009 · Movie

Hero

2008 · Movie

Dhanam

2008 · Movie

Aadi Vishnu

2008 · Movie

Satyam

2008 · Movie

Gaji Biji

2008 · Movie

Hare Ram

2008 · Movie

Ready

2008 · Movie

Bujjigaadu

2008 · Movie

Kantri

2008 · Movie

Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters

2008 · Movie

Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna

2008 · Movie

Idhi Sangathi

2008 · Movie

Sundarakanda

2008 · Movie

Sadhu Miranda

2008 · Movie

Vishaka Express

2008 · Movie

Pourudu

2008 · Movie

Krishna

2008 · Movie

Okka Magaadu

2008 · Movie

Don

2007 · Movie

Nava Vasantham

2007 · Movie

Athidhi

2007 · Movie

Darling

2007 · Movie

Pellaindi Kaani

2007 · Movie

Lakshyam

2007 · Movie

Masti

2007 · Movie

Munna

2007 · Movie

Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule

2007 · Movie

Classmates

2007 · Movie

Evadaithe Nakenti

2007 · Movie

Yogi

2007 · Movie

Rakhi

2006 · Movie

Khatarnak

2006 · Movie

Pellaina Kothalo

2006 · Movie

Sainikudu

2006 · Movie

Hyderabad Nawabs

2006 · Movie

Andala Ramudu

2006 · Movie

Brahmastram

2006 · Movie

Bommarillu

2006 · Movie

Nandanavanam.. 120Kms

2006 · Movie

Kokki

2006 · Movie

Pournami

2006 · Movie

Shock

2006 · Movie

Paramasivan

2006 · Movie

Mahanandi

2005 · Movie

Mestri

2005 · Movie

Allari Pidugu

2005 · Movie

Bhageeratha

2005 · Movie

Chatrapathi

2005 · Movie

Political Rowdy

2005 · Movie

Allari Bullodu

2005 · Movie

Athadu

2005 · Movie

Sarkar

2005 · Movie

Hungama

2005 · Movie

Soggadu

2005 · Movie

Dhairyam

2005 · Movie

Thirupaachi

2005 · Movie

Naa Alludu

2005 · Movie

Jai Surya

2004 · Movie

Aa Naluguru

2004 · Movie

Suryam

2004 · Movie

Aai

2004 · Movie

Jore

2004 · Movie

Gudumba Shankar

2004 · Movie

Love

2004 · Movie

Naani

2004 · Movie

Pedababu

2004 · Movie

Nenu

2004 · Movie

Kuthu

2004 · Movie

Malliswari

2004 · Movie

Satyam

2003 · Movie

Raktha Kanneeru

2003 · Movie

Pellamto Panenti

2003 · Movie

Simhadri

2003 · Movie

Saamy

2003 · Movie

Raghavendra

2003 · Movie

Sandade Sandadi

2002 · Movie

Gemeni

2002 · Movie

Idiot

2002 · Movie

Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru!

2002 · Movie

Allari

2002 · Movie

Santosham

2002 · Movie

Kondaveeti Simhasanam

2002 · Movie

O Chinadaana

2002 · Movie

Bhadrachalam

2001 · Movie

Veedekkadi Mogudandi...!

2001 · Movie

Daddy

2001 · Movie

Student No. 1

2001 · Movie

Akasa Veedhilo

2001 · Movie

Naa Manasistha Raa

2001 · Movie

Family Circus

2001 · Movie

Pandanti Samsaram

2001 · Movie

Premato Raa

2001 · Movie

Eduruleni Manishi

2001 · Movie

Maa Pelliki Randi

2001 · Movie

Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi

2001 · Movie

Devi Putrudu

2001 · Movie

Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa

2000 · Movie

Sakutumba Saparivara Sametam

2000 · Movie

Bachi

2000 · Movie

Ammo! Okato Tareekhu

2000 · Movie

Mechanic Mavayya

2000 · Movie

Vamsi

2000 · Movie

Goppinti Alludu

2000 · Movie

Badri

2000 · Movie

Nuvvu Vasthavani

2000 · Movie

Chala Bagundi

2000 · Movie

Annayya

2000 · Movie

Yuvakudu

2000 · Movie

Manasunna Maraju

2000 · Movie

Postman

1999 · Movie

Pilla Nachindi

1999 · Movie

Swayamvaram

1999 · Movie

Seetharama Raju

1999 · Movie

Samarasimha Reddy

1999 · Movie

Pedda Manushulu

1999 · Movie

Neti Gandhi

1999 · Movie

Sneham Kosam

1999 · Movie

Paape Naa Pranam

1998 · Movie

Sri Ramulayya

1998 · Movie

Pelli Peetalu

1998 · Movie

Ganesh

1998 · Movie

Bavagaru Bagunnara

1998 · Movie

Suryavamsham

1998 · Movie

Aavida Maa Aavide

1998 · Movie

Maavidakulu

1998 · Movie

Ma Nanaku Pelli

1997 · Movie

Devudu

1997 · Movie

Priyaraagalu

1997 · Movie

Taraka Ramudu

1997 · Movie

Gokulamlo Seetha

1997 · Movie

Chinnabbaayi

1997 · Movie

Dongaata

1997 · Movie

Annamayya

1997 · Movie

Muddula Mogudu

1997 · Movie

Mama Bagunnava

1997 · Movie

Anaganaga Oka Roju

1997 · Movie

Egire Paavurama

1997 · Movie

Peddannayya

1997 · Movie

Veedevadandi Babu

1997 · Movie

Maa Nanna Ki Pelli

1997 · Movie

Gunshot

1996 · Movie

Adirindi Alludu

1996 · Movie

Vinodham

1996 · Movie

Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya

1996 · Movie

Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu

1996 · Movie

Little Soldiers

1996 · Movie

Mummy Mee Aayanochadu

1996 · Movie

Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi

1996 · Movie

Amma Donga!

1995 · Movie

Gulabi

1995 · Movie

Rambantu

1995 · Movie

Badili

1995 · Movie

Maatho Pettukoku

1995 · Movie

Aunty

1995 · Movie

Big Boss

1995 · Movie

Aayanaki Iddaru

1995 · Movie

Money Money

1995 · Movie

Telugu Veera Levara

1995 · Movie

Subha Sankalpam

1995 · Movie

Ghatotkachudu

1995 · Movie

Gharana Bullodu

1995 · Movie

Alludaa Majakaa

1995 · Movie

Aame

1994 · Movie

Subhalagnam

1994 · Movie

Super Police

1994 · Movie

Kishkinda Kaanda

1994 · Movie

Yamaleela

1994 · Movie

Hello Brother

1994 · Movie

Bhale Pellam

1994 · Movie

Top Hero

1994 · Movie

Mugguru Monagallu

1994 · Movie

Lucky Chance

1994 · Movie

Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu

1993 · Movie

Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram

1993 · Movie

Tholi Muddu

1993 · Movie

Abbaigaru

1993 · Movie

Amma Koduku

1993 · Movie

Mayalodu

1993 · Movie

Kondapalli Raja

1993 · Movie

Kannayya Kittayya

1993 · Movie

Bava Bavamaridi

1993 · Movie

Mechanic Alludu

1993 · Movie

Govindha Govindha

1993 · Movie

Jambalakidi Pamba

1993 · Movie

Money

1993 · Movie

Gaayam

1993 · Movie

Rendilla Poojari

1993 · Movie

Rajendrudu Gajendrudu

1993 · Movie

Muta Mestri

1993 · Movie

Manavarali Pelli

1993 · Movie

Rampur Ka Raja

1993 · Movie

Nakshatra Poratam

1993 · Movie

Ashwamedham

1992 · Movie

President Gari Pellam

1992 · Movie

Sundara Kanda

1992 · Movie

Chinarayudu

1992 · Movie

Chitram! Bhalare Vichitram!!

1992 · Movie

Babai Hotel

1992 · Movie

Joker Mama Super Alludu

1992 · Movie

Bhale Khaideelu

1992 · Movie

Raktha Tharpanam

1992 · Movie

Prema Vijetha

1992 · Movie

Alexander

1992 · Movie

Sri Yedukondala Swamy

1991 · Movie

Rowdy Alludu

1991 · Movie

Athiradhudu

1991 · Movie

Rowdy Gari Pellam

1991 · Movie

Surya IPS

1991 · Movie

Mamagaru

1991 · Movie

Bava Bava Panneeru

1991 · Movie

Chaitanya

1991 · Movie

Indra Bhavanam

1991 · Movie

Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu

1991 · Movie

Stuartpuram Police Station

1991 · Movie

Shatruvu

1991 · Movie

Nenera Police

1991 · Movie

Pichi Pullayya

1991 · Movie

Kobbari Bondam

1991 · Movie

Chinnari Muddula Papa

1990 · Movie

Raja Vikramarka

1990 · Movie

Nagastharam

1990 · Movie

Bobbili Raja

1990 · Movie

Iddaru Iddare

1990 · Movie

Jayammu Nischayammu Raa!

1990 · Movie

Justice Rudramadevi

1990 · Movie

Irugillu Porugillu

1990 · Movie

Chevilo Puvvu

1990 · Movie

Guru Sishyulu

1990 · Movie

Kondaveeti Rowdy

1990 · Movie

Idem Pellam Baboi

1990 · Movie

Kokila

1990 · Movie

Siva

1989 · Movie

Sarvabhoumudu

1989 · Movie

Swara Kalpana

1989 · Movie

Gaduggai

1989 · Movie

Hai Hai Nayaka

1989 · Movie

Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha

1989 · Movie

Mouna Poratam

1989 · Movie

Mugguru Kodukulu

1988 · Movie

Varasudochadu

1988 · Movie

Bazaaru Rowdy

1988 · Movie

Khaidi No.786

1988 · Movie

Asthulu Anthasthulu

1988 · Movie

Rajakeeya Chadarangam

1988 · Movie

Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela

1988 · Movie

Aha Naa Pellanta!

1987 · Movie

Maa Voori Magaadu

1987 · Movie

Bhargava Ramudu

1987 · Movie

Collector Gari Abbai

1987 · Movie

Kaboye Alludu

1987 · Movie

Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe

1987 · Movie

Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham

1987 · Movie

Repati Pourulu

1986 · Movie

Tandra Paparayudu

1986 · Movie

Pratighatana

1985 · Movie

Vande Mataram

1985 · Movie

Babai Abbai

1985 · Movie

Sri Ramanujar

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