Kota Srinivasa Rao

Kota Srinivasa Rao
Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly for Vijayawada East
In office
1999–2004
Preceded by Vangaveeti Ratnakumari
Succeeded by Vangaveeti Radha Krishna
Personal details
Born (1947-07-10) 10 July 1947
Kankipadu, Madras Presidency, British India
(now in Andhra Pradesh, India)
Political party Bharatiya Janata Party
Residence Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Occupation Film actor, politician
Religion Hinduism
Awards Padma Shri 2015

Kota Srinivasa Rao is an Indian film character actor, known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema and theatre. He has also starred in few films in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam. A former politician, Rao, has served as MLA from Vijayawada East assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999–2004.[1] He made his debut with the Telugu film Pranam Khareedu in 1978.[2] Rao is one of the finest method actors of contemporary Telugu cinema. He is starred in six hundred and fifty feature films.[3][4] He has received eight state Nandi Awards as best character, villain and supporting actor. In 2012, he has garnered the South Indian International Movie Award, for his work in Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum.[5] In 2015, He received India's fourth highest civilian honor Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.[6][7][8]

He received wide critical acclaim for his diverse roles in hits such as Attarintiki Daredi (2013), Dookudu (2011), Rakta Charitra (2010), Leader (2010), Ready (2008), Sarkar (2006), Bommarillu (2006), Pournami (2006), Athadu (2005), Malliswari (2004), Tagore (2003), Idiot (2002), Student No. 1 (2001), Ganesh (1998), Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997), Aha Naa Pellanta (1987), Aame (1994), Hello Brother (1994), Govindha Govindha (1993), Gaayam (1993), Money (1993), Sathruvu (1990), Shiva (1989), Pratighatana (1986), and Repati Pourulu (1986). In 2003, He made his debut in Tamil film Saamy as a suave villain. He played a negative role Saniyan Saggadi in the Tamil film Thirupaachi.[9][10]

Personal life

His father Kota Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu was a 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 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.[11]

Kota Prasad acted in J. D. Chakravarthy's flick Siddham and alongside his father in Gaayam 2 (2010). His acting was critically acclaimed. His younger brother Kota Sankara Rao is also an actor. He works in a nationalised bank and acts in soap operas.[12]

Awards

Civilian Honors
Nandi Awards
SIIMA Awards
Other honours

Selected filmography

Actor

Telugu

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  1. Jadoogadu (2015)
  2. Lion (2015) ..... Murugan
  3. S/O Satyamurthy (2015) ..... Devaraj's Father
  4. Temper (2015) ..... Judge
  5. Govindudu Andarivadele (2014)
  6. Attarintiki Daredi (2013) .... Siddappa
  7. Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)
  8. Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu (2012) ... Jawahar Naidu
  9. Gabbar Singh (2012)
  10. Dhammu (2012)
  11. Bodyguard (2012)
  12. Dookudu (2011) ... Mallesh Goud
  13. Bhavani IPS (2011) ..... Shivalingam
  14. Rangam (2011) ... Aalavandhan
  15. Kathi Kantha Rao (2010) ... Ringu Ranga Rao
  16. Brindaavanam (2010)
  17. Rakta Charitra (2010)
  18. Khaleja (2010) .... Hero's Grandfather
  19. Gaayam 2 (2010) .... Guru Narayana
  20. Darling (2010)
  21. Leader (2010) .... Peddayana
  22. Anjaneyulu (2009)
  23. Kick (2009)
  24. Sare Nee Istam (2009)
  25. Evaraina Epudaina (2009)
  26. Rajavari Chepala Cheruvu (2009)
  27. Aa Intlo (2009)
  28. Gajibiji (2008)
  29. Hero (2008)
  30. Pourudu (2008)
  31. Hare Ram (2008)
  32. Bujjigadu (2008)
  33. Kantri (2008)
  34. Sundarakanda (2008)
  35. Ready (2008)
  36. Nee Sukhame Ne Korukunna (2008) .... Sarvabhouma Rao
  37. Visakha Express (2008)
  38. Okka Magadu (2008)
  39. Krishna (2008)
  40. Bhajantreelu (2007)
  41. Athidi (2007)
  42. Pellaindi Kaani (2007)
  43. Lakshyam (2007)
  44. Munna (2007) .... Srinivas Rao
  45. Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) .... Ganesh's father
  46. Classmates (2007) .... Professor Chandram
  47. Yogi (2007) .... Kotaiah
  48. Khatarnak (2006)
  49. Rakhi (2006)
  50. Bommarillu (2006) .... Kanaka Rao
  51. Pournami (2006)
  52. Pellaina Kothalo (2006)
  53. Sainikudu (2006) .... Chief Minister
  54. Andala Ramudu (2006)
  55. Nandanavanam(2006) .... Banerjee
  56. Shock (2006) .... Dharma Reddy
  57. Sarkar (2005).. Silver Mani
  58. Mahanandi (2005)
  59. Sri (2005)
  60. Allari Pidugu (2005)
  61. Allari Bullodu (2005)
  62. Chatrapati (2005) .... Appala Naidu
  63. Athadu (2005) .... Bajji Reddy
  64. Dhairyam (2005)
  65. Hungama (2005)
  66. Naa Alludu (2005)
  67. Soggadu (2005) .... Ravi's father
  68. Suryam (2004)
  69. Gudumba Shankar (2004) .... Devudu
  70. Naani (2004)
  71. Malliswari (2004) .... Bhavani Prasad
  72. Satyam (2003) .... Shankar, Ankita's father
  73. Tagore (2003)
  74. Simhadri (2003)
  75. Peelamto Panemti (2003) .... Kalyani's father
  76. Simhachalam (2003)
  77. Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)
  78. Ammulu (2003)
  79. Pellam Oorelithe (2003)
  80. Gelupu
  81. Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002)
  82. Sandade Sandadi (2002)
  83. Prudhvi Narayana (2002)
  84. Idem Voorura Baabu
  85. Idiot (2002) .... The Head Constable
  86. Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
  87. Allari (2002)
  88. Santosham (2002)
  89. O Chinadana (2002)
  90. Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru (2002)
  91. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
  92. Hanuman Junction (2001)
  93. Badrachalam (2001)
  94. Veedekkadi Mogudandi? (2001)
  95. Thank You Subba Rao (2001)
  96. Adhipati (2001)
  97. Aakasa Veedhilo (2001)
  98. Manasista Ra (2001)
  99. Family Circus (2001)
  100. Pandanti Samsaram (2001)
  101. Prematho Raa! (2001)
  102. Preminchu (2001)
  103. Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
  104. Maa Aayana Sundarayya (2001)
  105. Maa Avida Meda Ottu (2001)
  106. Sakumba Saparivara Sametamga (2000)
  107. Cheliya Cheliya Chirukopama (2000)
  108. Prema Sandadi (2000)
  109. Ayodhya Ramayya (2000)
  110. Vamsi (2000)
  111. Badri (2000) .... Badri's father
  112. Samarasimha Reddy (1999)
  113. Gun Shot
  114. Bombay Priyudu
  115. Vinodam
  116. Pittala Dora
  117. Intlo Illallu Ventintlo Priyuralu
  118. Akkum Bakkum
  119. Vamsanikokkadu
  120. Subhalagnam
  121. Daddy (2001)
  122. Student No. 1 (2001) .... Sampat Verma
  123. Chinna (2001)
  124. Orey Thammudu (2001)
  125. Annayya (2000) .... Babai
  126. Postman (1999)
  127. Sri Ramulayya (1999)
  128. Sneham Kosam (1999)
  129. Rayudu (1998)
  130. Ganesh (1998)
  131. Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998)
  132. Maavidakulu (1998)
  133. Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997)
  134. Annamayya (1997)
  135. Chinnabbayi (1997)
  136. Gokulamlo Seetha (1997) .... Muddukrishnayya
  137. Maa Nannaki Pelli (1997) .... Subba Raju
  138. Mama Bagunnavaa? (1997)
  139. Veedevadandi Babu (1997)
  140. Oho Naa Pellanta (1996) .... Vallabha Rao
  141. Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi (1996) .... Suleiman
  142. Little Soldiers (1996) .... Major Harishchandra Prasad
  143. Rambantu (1996) .... Gireesam
  144. Big Boss (1995)
  145. Gharana Bullodu (1995)
  146. Alluda Majaka (1995) .... Kota Pentaiah
  147. Ghatotkachudu (1995) .... Mantrikudu
  148. Money Money (1995)
  149. Subha Sankalpam (1995)
  150. Super Police (1994)
  151. Police Alludu (1994)
  152. Lucky Chance
  153. Pacha Thoranam (1994)
  154. Raithu Bharatam (1994)
  155. Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
  156. Top Hero (1994)
  157. Aame (1994) .... Srinivasa Rao
  158. Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994)
  159. Hello Brother (1994) .... Tadi Mattayya
  160. Number One (1994)
  161. Pelli Koduku (1994)
  162. Yamaleela (1994)
  163. Govindha Govindha (1993)
  164. Mutamestri (1993)
  165. Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
  166. Gaayam (1993) .... Guru Narayan
  167. Ish Gup Chup (1993)
  168. Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993)
  169. Mayalodu (1993) .... Appalakonda
  170. Mechanic Alludu (1993) .... Kotappa
  171. Money (1993)
  172. Praana Daata (1993)
  173. Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
  174. Chitemma Mogudu (1992) .... Military Babai
  175. 420 (1992) .... Tadi Mattayya
  176. Ashwamedham (1992)
  177. Ayoo Bramhaih
  178. Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1992) .... G. Garudachalam
  179. Pachani Samsaram (1992)
  180. Sundara Kanda (1992)
  181. Rowdy Alludu (1991)
  182. Prema Entha Madhuram (1991) .... Narayan Rao
  183. Stoovertpuram Police Station (1991)
  184. Edu Kondalaswamy (1991)
  185. Kobbari Bondam (1991)
  186. Mamagaru (1991) .... Pothuraja
  187. Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)
  188. Kokkoroko(1990)
  189. Raja Vikramarka (1990)
  190. Bobbili Raja (1990)
  191. Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! (1990) .... Patel
  192. Shatruvu (1990) .... Venkatarathnam
  193. Shiva (1989) .... Machiraju
  194. Srimaan Brahmachari
  195. Aalumagalu
  196. Aavidaa Maa Aavide
  197. Akka Mogudu
  198. Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989)
  199. Bava Bava Panneeru (1989)
  200. Baava Bavamaridi
  201. Chinnalludu
  202. Dongaata
  203. Hai Hai Nayaka (1989) .... Pedda Rayudu
  204. Swara Kalpana (1989)
  205. Chevilo Puvvu(1989)
  206. Maatopettukoku
  207. Manasunna Maaraju
  208. Pavan – Subblakshmi Preminchukunnarata
  209. Peddanayya
  210. Pelligola
  211. Prema Vijetha
  212. Prema Zindabad
  213. Presidentugaari Pellam
  214. Rendilla Poojari
  215. Khaidi No. 786 (1988) .... Suryachandra Rao
  216. Yamudiki Mogudu (1988) .... Kotayya
  217. Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela (1988) .... Gurnadham
  218. Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka (1988) .... Harmonium Hanumantha Rao
  219. Varasudochhadu (1988)
  220. Kanaka Mahalakshmi Dance Troup (1987) .... Yella Papa Rao
  221. Mandaladeesudu (1987)
  222. Subhavaartha
  223. Aha Naa Pellanta....lakshmipathi
  224. Surya Vamsam
  225. Baabai Abbai
  226. Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)
  227. Pratighatana (1986) .... Yadagiri
  228. Repati Pourulu (1986)
  229. Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
  230. Devanthakudu (1984)
  231. Moodu Mullu (1983)
  232. Pranam Khareedu (1978)

Tamil

  1. Saagasam (2016)
  2. Aranmanai (2014) ... Swamiji
  3. Malini 22 Palayamkottai (2014) ... Santhanam
  4. All in All Azhagu Raja (2013) ... Chokkanathan
  5. Maasi (2012)
  6. Thaandavam (2012) ... Home Minister
  7. Saguni (2012) ... Perumal
  8. Mambattiyan (2011) ... Annachchi
  9. Thalakonam (2011) ... Home minister
  10. Ko (2011) ... Aalavandhan
  11. Bhavani IPS (2011) ... Sivalingam
  12. Ambasamuthiram Ambani (2010) ... Annachi
  13. Kanagavel Kaaka (2010) ... Ayyanarappan
  14. Jaganmohini (2010)
  15. Odipolama (2009)
  16. Laadam (2009) ... Pavadai
  17. Perumal (2009)
  18. Karthik Anitha (2009)... Karthik father
  19. Dhanam (2008)... Vedhagiri
  20. Sathyam (2008)
  21. Sadhu Miranda (2008) ... Venkata Sabhapathy
  22. Kokki (2006)
  23. Paramasivan (2006)
  24. Thirupaachi (2005) ... Saniyan Saggadai
  25. Jaisurya (2005)
  26. Jore (2004)
  27. Aae (2004)
  28. Kuththu (2004)
  29. Saamy (2003) ... Perumal Pichai

Hindi

Malayalam

Singer

References

  1. ↑ "The Hindu : Doubts over Vijayawada(East) seat for Kota Srinivasa Rao". Hindu.com. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  2. ↑ IANS (25 January 2015). "Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao gets Padma Shri". business-standard.com.
  3. ↑ "Srinivasa Rao Kota". IMDb. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  4. ↑ "Welcome to Superhit". Thesuperhit.com. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  5. ↑ "Allu Ramalingaiah award is special: Kota Srinivasa Rao". Filmibeat.com. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  6. ↑ Kota Srinivasa Rao received Padma Shri award 2015
  7. ↑ PTI. "Advani, Bachchan, Dilip Kumar get Padma Vibhushan". The Hindu.
  8. ↑ IANS (25 January 2015). "Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao gets Padma Shri". business-standard.com.
  9. ↑ Archived 17 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine.
  10. ↑ "Telugu film 'Masti' deals with realistic subject: Film's producer Ravi K Punnam". IBNLive. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  11. ↑ Special Correspondent. "Actor Kota's son killed in accident". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  12. ↑ Archived 22 June 2010 at the Wayback Machine.
  13. ↑ "Padma Awards 2015". Press Information Bureau. Archived from the original on 26 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  14. ↑ "Allu Ramalingaiah award is special: Kota Srinivasa Rao". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 14 December 2014.

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