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Kota Srinivasa Rao
Kota Srinivasa Rao
Born: January 19, 1945 (1945-13-19) (age 64)
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
India
Occupation: Actor
Years active: 1975 to present
Spouse: Rukmani
Children: kota Prasad,Pavani& Pallavi
Kota Srinivasa Rao is a versatile Indian film actor in Telugu Cinema. He is known for his negative roles, character roles and comedy timing. He also served as an MLA from Vijayawada East assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999-2004.
He was a theater artist with Rangasthalam for more than 20 years. His performance in the drama inspired the director, producer Kranthi Kumar. Later he decided to film the play and thus the entry of this versatile actor landed into Tollywood film Industry. From his debut Telugu film Pranam Kareedu in 1978.
He had donned a whole gamut of roles ranging from an earthly scavenger to a princely Duryodhana. His role in Aha Naa Pellanta, Pratighatana, Gaayam, Shatruvu, Govinda Govinda, and Hello Brother are highly acclaimed. He made his debut in Tamil film Saamy as a cool suave villain. He played an excellent negative role named Saniyan Saggadi in the Tamil film Thirupaachi.
He continued doing remarkable performances in Sadhu Mirandha, Satyam, etc. More than 30 years in the film Industry, he has acted in nearly 650 films. He received Best Villain Award for film Chinna in 2001.
Personal life
His father Kota Seetha Raama Anjaneyulu , was a great doctor. He initially started his career in stage and drama plays during his childhood. He worked as a State Bank employee before entering the film Industry.
He was married to Rukmani and has three children ( 2 daughters and a son). He lost his son Kota Venkata Sai Prasad on June 20, 2010 in a road accident in Hyderabad. His son also acted in J D Chakravathy's flick Siddham. His acting was critically acclaimed .
Kota Shankar Rao is his younger brother who is also an actor. He works in a nationalized bank and acts in soap operas. He lives with his family in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Awards
Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor- Prudhvi Narayana (2002)
Nandi Award for Best Villain - Chinna (2000)
Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Chinna (2000)
Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Aa Naluguru (2004)
Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Pellaina Kothalo (2006)
Filmography
Telugu
Tamil
Raththa Charitram (2010)
Bhavani IPS (2010) .... Release soon
Laadam (2009) .... Pavadai Dubbed into Telugu as 16 Days.
Karthik Anitha (2009)
Dhanam (2008)
Sadhu Miranda (2008)
Thirupaachi (2005) .... Saniyan Saggadai
Chinna (2005)
Kuthu (2004)
Saamy (2003) .... Perumal Pichai
Hindi
Rakta Charitra (2010)
Kirkit (2009)
Luck (2009)..... Swami
Ek - The Power of One (2009)
Darling (2007) .... Psychiatrist
Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006) .... Veterinary Doctor Umapathi
Sarkar (2005) .... Silver Mani
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