🕯️ Telugu Cinema Mourns the Loss of Legendary Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao Garu 🕯️
Renowned Telugu actor and Padma Shri awardee Kota Srinivasa Rao Garu passed away at his Filmnagar residence in Hyderabad following a prolonged illness at the age of 83.
July 13, 2025 at 7:22:08 PM
With a career spanning over 750 films across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam languages, he was celebrated for his versatility, portraying everything from comic villains to emotionally rich character roles. Telugu people mourn his demise, bids farewell to Shri Kota Srinivas Rao Garu.
🗣️ Official Statements & Tributes
- PM Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow, calling him a “stalwart of Indian cinema.”
- CMs Chandrababu Naidu and Revanth Reddy described his passing as an “irreparable loss” to Telugu cinema.
- SS Rajamouli, Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, and Mahesh Babu paid heartfelt tributes, remembering him as a “master of his craft” and “an institution of acting”.
Legacy Highlights
- Debuted in 1978 with Pranam Khareedu
- Known for iconic roles in Gaayam, Money, Aa Naluguru, Bommarillu, Sarkar, and Athadu
- Served as MLA from Vijayawada East (1999–2004)
- Honored with 9 Nandi Awards and the Padma Shri in 2015
Telugu cinema bids farewell to Kota Srinivasa Rao Garu, a legendary actor whose performances shaped generations. From villainous brilliance to heartfelt character roles, his legacy will live on in every frame he graced. Stay tuned for exclusive tributes and retrospectives on his cinematic journey.
Hyderabad, Telangana