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Kota Srinivasa Rao
Kota Srinivasa Rao (born 10 July 1942) is an Indian character actor known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He has also starred in a few films in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam. As a former politician, Rao has served as the MLA from Vijayawada East in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999 to 2004.[1] He made his debut with the Telugu film Pranam Khareedu in 1978.[2] He starred in over 750 feature films.[3][4] He has received nine state Nandi Awards in various categories of villain, character actor, and supporting actor. In 2012, he has garnered the SIIMA Award for his work in Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum.[5] In 2015, he received India's fourth highest civilian honour Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.[6][7][2]
Kota Srinivasa Rao | |
|---|---|
Rao in 2016 | |
| Born | 10 July 1942 |
| Occupations |
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| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2015) |
| Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Vangaveeti Ratnakumari |
| Succeeded by | Vangaveeti Radha Krishna |
| Constituency | Vijayawada East |
| Personal details | |
| Residence(s) | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
He received wide critical acclaim for his diverse roles in films such as S/O Satyamurthy (2015), Attarintiki Daredi (2013), Rakta Charitra (2010), Leader (2010), Ready (2008), Pellaina Kothalo (2006), Sarkar (2006), Bommarillu (2006), Chatrapathi (2005), Athadu (2005), Aa Naluguru (2004), Malliswari (2004), Idiot (2002), Prudhvi Narayana (2002), Chinna (2000), Ganesh (1998), Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997), Little Soldiers (1996), Aame (1994), Hello Brother (1994), Teerpu (1994), Govindha Govindha (1993), Gaayam (1993), Money (1993), Sathruvu (1990), Siva (1989), Aha Naa Pellanta (1987), Pratighatana (1986), and Repati Pourulu (1986).[8] In 2003, he made his debut in the Tamil industry with Saamy as a suave villain.[9][10]
Personal life
Kota Srinivasa Rao was born on 10 July 1942 in the village of Kankipadu in present-day Andhra Pradesh.[11] His father Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu was a doctor. Srinivasa initially aimed to become a doctor but eventually couldn't make it because of his love towards acting. He started his career on stage in plays during college. He has a Bachelor of Science degree and worked as a State Bank employee before entering the film industry.
He is married to Rukmini and has three children (2 daughters and a son). He lost his son Kota Venkata Anjaneya Prasad on 20 June 2010 in a road accident in Hyderabad.[12] Prasad acted in J. D. Chakravarthy's flick Siddham and alongside his father in Gaayam 2 (2010). His acting was critically acclaimed.
Srinivasa's younger brother Kota Sankara Rao is also an actor. He works in a nationalised bank and acts in soap operas.[13]
Awards
The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Shri Award to Kota Srinivasa Rao in 2015.
- Padma Shri (2015)[14]
- Special Jury Award – Pratighatana (1985)
- Best Villain – Gaayam (1993)
- Best Villain – Teerpu (1994)
- Best Character Actor – Little Soldiers (1996)
- Best Villain – Ganesh (1998)
- Best Villain – Chinna (2000)
- Best Supporting Actor – Prudhvi Narayana (2002)
- Best Character Actor – Aa Naluguru (2004)
- Best Character Actor – Pellaina Kothalo (2006)
- Other honours
- Allu Ramalingaiah Puraskaram[16]
Filmography
As actor
Telugu
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Pranam Khareedu | ||
| 1979 | Maa Voori Devatha | Seshayya | |
| 1983 | Moodu Mullu | Pujari | |
| 1984 | Devanthakudu | ||
| 1985 | Babayi-Abbayi | ||
| 1986 | Tandra Paparayudu | ||
| Repati Pourulu | |||
| Pratighatana | Yadagiri | ||
| 1987 | Aha Naa Pellanta | Lakshmipathi | |
| Attagaru Zindabad | Chintapikkala Chinna Rao | ||
| Subhavartha | |||
| Mandaladeesudu | Bhima Rao | ||
| Sri Kanaka Maalakshmi Recording Dance Troop | Yella Papa Rao | ||
| Muddu Bidda | |||
| 1988 | Varasudochhadu | ||
| Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka | Harmonium Hanumantha Rao | ||
| Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela | Gurnadham | ||
| Yamudiki Mogudu | Kotayya | ||
| Khaidi No. 786 | Surya Chandra Rao | ||
| Rendilla Poojari | |||
| Prema Zindabad | |||
| Prema Vijetha | |||
| Pelligola | |||
| Peddanayya | |||
| Pavan – Subblakshmi Preminchukunnarata | |||
| Ugranethrudu | Pachipenta Papa Rao | ||
| Kaliyuga Karnudu | Panganamala King George | ||
| 1989 | Swara Kalpana | ||
| Hai Hai Nayaka | Pedda Rayudu | ||
| Chinnalludu | |||
| Baava Bavamaridi | |||
| Bava Bava Panneeru | |||
| Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha | Suraiah | ||
| Akka Mogudu | |||
| Aalumagalu | |||
| Srimaan Brahmachari | |||
| Siva | Machiraju | ||
| Ajatha Satruvu | Papaala Parandhamaiah | ||
| Dorikithe Dongalu | Bhairava Murthy | ||
| Palnati Rudraiah | Sisupala Rayudu | ||
| 1990 | Chevilo Puvvu | Manager Venkateswara Rao | |
| Sathruvu | Venkatarathnam | ||
| Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! | Patel | ||
| Bobbili Raja | Ahobala Rao | ||
| Raja Vikramarka | Raja Kotappa | ||
| Kokkoroko | |||
| 1991 | Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu | Veerabhadraiah | |
| Mamagaru | Pothuraja | ||
| Kobbari Bondam | |||
| Edu Kondalaswamy | |||
| Stoovertpuram Police Station | |||
| Prema Entha Madhuram | Narayan Rao | ||
| Rowdy Alludu | Venkat Ramudu | ||
| 1992 | Sundara Kanda | ||
| Pachani Samsaram | |||
| Chitram Bhalare Vichitram | G. Garudachalam | ||
| Aswamedham | Rayudu | ||
| Ayoo Brahmaih | |||
| 420 | Tadi Mattayya | ||
| Chitemma Mogudu | Military Babai | ||
| President Gari Pellam | Nadamuni | ||
| 1993 | Rajendrudu Gajendrudu | Kotilingam | |
| Amma Kodaku | Subbaiah | ||
| Praana Daata | |||
| Money | |||
| Mechanic Alludu | Kotappa | ||
| Mayalodu | Appalakonda | ||
| Jamba Lakidi Pamba | Ramalakshmi’s father | ||
| Ish Gup Chup | |||
| Gaayam | Guru Narayan | ||
| Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram | |||
| Evandi Aavida Vachindi | |||
| Mutha Mestri | |||
| 1994 | Govinda Govinda | Satyananda Swamy | |
| Yamaleela | Inspector Ranjith | ||
| Pelli Koduku | |||
| Number One | |||
| Hello Brother | Tadi Mattayya | ||
| Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu | |||
| Aame | Srinivasa Rao | ||
| Top Hero | Dasu | ||
| Mugguru Monagallu | |||
| Raithu Bharatam | |||
| Pacha Thoranam | |||
| Lucky Chance | Nayudamma | ||
| Police Alludu | |||
| Subhalagnam | Bangarayah | ||
| Super Police | Abbanna | ||
| Hello Alludu | |||
| 1995 | Subha Sankalpam | ||
| Money Money | Allaudin | ||
| Ghatotkachudu | Mantrikudu | ||
| Alluda Majaka | Kota Pentaiah | ||
| Gharana Bullodu | Ammaji's husband | ||
| Maato Pettukoku | Mayor Geedapenta Basavaiah | ||
| Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu | Sriram's father | ||
| Big Boss | Varadarajulu | ||
| Aayanaki Iddaru | Mysore Jackson | ||
| 1996 | Akkum Bakkum | ||
| Bombay Priyudu | |||
| Gunshot | |||
| Rambantu | Gireesam | ||
| Little Soldiers | Major Harishchandra Prasad | ||
| Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi | Suleiman | ||
| Oho Naa Pellanta | Vallabha Rao | ||
| Pittala Dora | |||
| Vamshanikokkadu | Kotilingam | ||
| Vinodam | Bangaram | ||
| Anaganaga Oka Roju | |||
| 1997 | Annamayya | Minister | |
| Veedevadandi Babu | |||
| Mama Bagunnavaa? | |||
| Maa Nannaki Pelli | Subba Raju | ||
| Gokulamlo Seetha | Muddukrishnayya | ||
| Dongaata | Subbalakshmi's father | ||
| Chinnabbayi | |||
| Devudu | Gangaraju | ||
| 1998 | Aavida Maa Aavide | Murari | |
| Maavidaakulu | Bapineedu | ||
| Bavagaru Bagunnara? | Pedda Basavaraju | ||
| Ganesh | Health Minister Samba Sivudu | ||
| Raayudu | |||
| Suryavamsam | Major Yeddulayya | ||
| 1999 | Sneham Kosam | ||
| Sri Ramulayya | |||
| Samarasimha Reddy | Kanthamma's brother | ||
| Manikyam | |||
| 2000 | Postman | Ramkoti | |
| Annayya | Babai | ||
| Manasunna Maaraju | |||
| Nuvvu Vastavani | Koteswara Rao | ||
| Badri | Badri's father | ||
| Vamsi | Ankineedu's gang member | ||
| Ayodhya Ramayya | |||
| Prema Sandadi | |||
| Cheliya Cheliya Chirukopama | |||
| Vijayaramaraju | |||
| Sakumba Saparivara Sametamga | |||
| Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa | Kota | ||
| 2001 | Orey Thammudu | ||
| Chinna | |||
| Student No. 1 | Leakage Sambashiva Rao | ||
| Daddy | Shanti's paternal uncle | ||
| Maa Avida Meda Ottu | |||
| Maa Aayana Sundarayya | |||
| Eduruleni Manishi | |||
| Preminchu | Dolly's father | ||
| Prematho Raa | Chandu's grandfather | ||
| Pandanti Samsaram | |||
| Family Circus | Lance Naik Bhaghat | ||
| Naa Manasista Raa | |||
| Akasa Veedhilo | G.K. | ||
| Adhipati | Gnaneswara Rao | ||
| Thank You Subba Rao | |||
| Veedekkadi Mogudandi? | |||
| Badrachalam | |||
| Idem Oorura Babu | |||
| Hanuman Junction | |||
| Darling Darling | a girl's father | ||
| 2002 | Kondaveeti Simhasanam | ||
| Raghava | Lakshma Reddy | ||
| Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru | |||
| O Chinadana | |||
| Santosham | Himsaraju / Vikram | ||
| Allari | Mahabala Rao | ||
| Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu | Pedda Koteswara Rao | ||
| Idiot | Head Constable Venkata Swamy | ||
| Prudhvi Narayana | Narayana | ||
| Sandade Sandadi | Lakshmi Narayana / Lucky | ||
| Premalo Pavani Kalyan | Sitarama Raju | ||
| Gelupu | |||
| 2003 | Pellam Oorelithe | ||
| Ammulu | |||
| Donga Ramudu & Party | |||
| Simhachalam | |||
| Pellamto Panenti | Kalyani's father | ||
| Simhadri | |||
| Tagore | |||
| Satyam | Shankar | ||
| 2004 | Pellam Oorelithe | ||
| Malliswari | Bhavani Prasad | ||
| Naani | Doctor | ||
| Gudumba Shankar | Devudu | ||
| Suryam | Police Officer | ||
| 2005 | Soggadu | Ravi's father | |
| Naa Alludu | Bilahari | ||
| Hungama | Pedda Babu | ||
| Athadu | Baaji Reddy | ||
| Chatrapati | Appala Naidu | ||
| Allari Bullodu | |||
| Allari Pidugu | Subbalakshmi's father | ||
| Sri | |||
| Mahanandi | Nayar | ||
| Sarkar | Silver Mani | ||
| 2006 | Shock | Dharma Reddy | |
| Nandanavanam 120km | Banerjee | ||
| Andala Ramudu | Bhushanam | ||
| Sainikudu | Chief Minister | ||
| Pellaina Kothalo | Veeraraju | ||
| Pournami | Nagendra Naidu | ||
| Bommarillu | Kanaka Rao | ||
| Rakhi | Rakhi's grandfather | ||
| Khatarnak | Dasu's father | ||
| 2007 | Yogi | Kotaiah | |
| Bhajantreelu | |||
| Athidi | MLA Maccha Srinu | ||
| Pellaindi Kaani | Rajeshwari's brother | ||
| Lakshyam | Chandu & Bose's father | ||
| Munna | Srinivas Rao | ||
| Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule | Ganesh's father | ||
| Classmates | Professor Chandram | ||
| 2008 | Krishna | K. Srinivasa Rao [Advocate] | |
| Okka Magadu | |||
| Visakha Express | Mohan Rao | ||
| Idi Sangathi | Chief Minister | ||
| Nee Sukhame Ne Korukunna | Sarvabhouma Rao | ||
| Salute | Home Minister Kondal Rao | ||
| Ready | Peddi Naidu | ||
| Sundarakanda | Kota | ||
| Kousalya Supraja Rama | Ranga Rao | ||
| Kantri | Daiva Sahayam | ||
| Bujjigadu | Machi Reddy | ||
| Hare Ram | G. Siva Reddy (Health Minister) | ||
| Pourudu | Kasi | ||
| Hero | Ram Mohan Rao | ||
| Gajibiji | |||
| 2009 | Aa Intlo | ||
| Rajavari Chepala Cheruvu | |||
| Evaraina Epudaina | |||
| Sare Nee Istam | |||
| Kick | Minister | ||
| Sankham | Pasupathi | ||
| Anjaneyulu | Gurudev | ||
| 2010 | Leader | Mahadevayya (Peddayana) | |
| Kalyan Ram Kathi | Krishna Mohan's father | ||
| Darling | Vishwanath's father | ||
| Simha | Veerakesavudu's father | ||
| Gaayam 2 | Guru Narayana | ||
| Khaleja | Raju's Grandfather | ||
| Ragada | Gangaiah | ||
| Rakta Charitra | Rajidi Nagamani Reddy | ||
| Rakta Charitra 2 | |||
| Brindaavanam | Durga Prasad | ||
| Kathi Kantha Rao | Ringu Raja Rao | ||
| 2011 | Mirapakaay | Shankar Anna | |
| Dookudu | Mallesh Goud | ||
| Bejawada | Ramana | ||
| Maaro | Venkatratnam | ||
| Kshetram | Chinnanna | ||
| 2012 | Bodyguard | Siva Reddy | |
| Dhammu | Raja of Veera Durgam Fort | ||
| Adhinayakudu | Politician | ||
| Srimannarayana | Rajan Modaliyar | ||
| Rachcha | Baireddanna | ||
| Nenu Naa Rakshasi | Vishwanath | ||
| Gabbar Singh | Bhagyalakshmi's father | ||
| Poola Rangadu | Ranga's father | ||
| Julayi | MLA Varadarajulu | ||
| Denikaina Ready | Rudrama Naidu | ||
| Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu | Jawahar Naidu | ||
| Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum | Subrahmanyam | ||
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Brahmananda Rao | |
| Ramayya Vasthavayya | Umapathi | ||
| Doosukeltha | Rajeshwar | ||
| Attarintiki Daredi | Siddhappa Naidu | ||
| Okkadine | Sivaiah | ||
| Naayak | Minister | ||
| 2014 | Yevadu | Central Minister | |
| Race Gurram | Hanumayya | ||
| Prathinidhi | Chief Minister Sambasiva Rao | ||
| Power | Baldev's Uncle | ||
| Anukshanam | Home Minister | ||
| Run Raja Run | Minister Govindharaju | ||
| Govindudu Andarivadele | Balaraju's brother | ||
| 2015 | Temper | Judge | |
| S/O Satyamurthy | Devaraj's Father | ||
| Lion | Murugan | ||
| Jadoogadu | |||
| Subramanyam for Sale | Govind's father | ||
| 2016 | Terror | Home Minister | |
| 2017 | Gunturodu | MLA Koteswara Rao | |
| Radha | Chief Minister | ||
| Balakrishnudu | Raghunandan Yadav | ||
| Jawaan | Baabai (Uncle) | ||
| 2018 | Achari America Yatra | Chakrapani | |
| Gayatri | Judge | ||
| 2019 | Maharshi | Pooja's grandfather | |
| ABCD: American Born Confused Desi | Koteswara | ||
| Sita | Basavaraju's father-in-law | ||
| Rajdooth | Sanjay's grandfather | ||
| Oorantha Anukuntunnaru | Oori Pedda | ||
| 2021 | Konda Polam | Grandfather of Ravi | |
| Power Play | |||
| 2022 | Hero | Arjuna's father |
Tamil
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Saamy | Perumal Pichai | |
| 2004 | Kuththu | Anjali's grandfather | |
| Jore | Lingam | ||
| Aai | Naachiyaar | ||
| Jaisurya | Highways Govindan | ||
| 2005 | Thirupaachi | Saniyan Saggadai | |
| 2006 | Paramasivan | Swami Kathirvedhi | |
| Kokki | Uppiliappan | ||
| 2008 | Sadhu Miranda | Venkata Sabhapathy | |
| Sathyam | Home Minister Kondal Dhasan | ||
| Dhanam | Vedhagiri | ||
| 2009 | Karthik Anitha | Ramachandramoorthy | |
| Perumal | |||
| Laadam | Pavadai | ||
| Odipolama | Anjali's father | ||
| 2010 | Jaganmohini | Sidhar | |
| Kanagavel Kaaka | Ayyanarappan | ||
| Ambasamuthiram Ambani | Annachi | ||
| 2011 | Bhavani | Sivalingam | |
| Ko | Aalavandhan | ||
| Thalakonam | Home minister | ||
| Mambattiyan | Annachchi | ||
| 2012 | Saguni | Perumal | |
| Thaandavam | Home Minister | ||
| Maasi | Paramasivam | ||
| 2013 | All in All Azhagu Raja | Chokkanathan | |
| 2014 | Malini 22 Palayamkottai | Santhanam | |
| Damaal Dumeel | Ilavarasu | ||
| Thalaivan | Cameo appearance | ||
| Aranmanai | Swamiji | ||
| 2016 | Saagasam | Varatharajan | |
| 2017 | Maragadha Naanayam | Astrologer | |
| 2018 | Saamy 2 | Ilaiya Perumal (Perumal Pichai) | |
| Kaathadi | Seth |
Hindi
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Pratighaat | ||
| 2005 | Sarkar | Selver Mani | |
| 2006 | Darwaza Bandh Rakho | Veterinary Doctor Umapathi | |
| 2007 | Darling | Psychiatrist | |
| 2009 | Ek: The Power of One | ||
| 2009 | Luck | Swami | |
| 2009 | Kirkit | ||
| 2010 | Rakta Charitra | Rajidi Nagamani Reddy | |
| 2010 | Rakta Charitra 2 | ||
| 2016 | Baaghi | Dasanna |
Malayalam
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Train | Yogesh Thivari |
Kannada
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Raktha Kanneeru | ||
| 2004 | Love | ||
| 2005 | Namma Basava | Pampathy | |
| 2023 | Kabzaa |
Dakhini
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Hyderabad Nawabs | Dasanna |
As singer
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Mandu Babulam |
As dubbing artist
| Year | Title | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Gentleman | Goundamani | Telugu version |
| 1996 | Indian | Goundamani | Telugu version |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Manivannan | Telugu version |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | Manivannan | Telugu version |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Manivannan | Telugu Version |
| 2002 | Baba | Goundamani | Telugu version |
| 2005 | Majaa | Manivannan | Telugu Version |
| 2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Manivannan | Telugu Version |
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