Kota Srinivasa Rao
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).
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Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
as Peddha Dora
Maya Bazaar - For Sale
as Father In Law
Kabzaa
as Unknown
Dochevaarevarura
as Unknown
Suvarna Sundari
as Unknown
Hero
as Arjun's Father
Konda Polam
as Unknown
Aaradugula Bullet
as Minister
Power Play
as Unknown
Narthanasala
as Virata Raju
Rajdooth
as Unknown
Sita
as Unknown
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
as Unknown
Maharshi
as Pooja's maternal grandfather
Saamy²
as Ilaiya Perumal (Perumal Pichai)
Achari America Yatra
as Unknown
Kaathadi
as Unknown
Gayatri
as Unknown
Jawaan
as Babaayi
Balakrishnudu
as Bapu
Maragadha Naanayam
as Astrologer
Radha
as Chief minister
Gunturodu
as M.L.A.Koteswara Rao
Siddhartha
as Unknown
Baaghi
as Film Producer
Terror
as Unknown
Saahasam
as Varatharajan
Subramanyam For Sale
as Govind's father
Jadoogadu
as Unknown
Lion
as Unknown
Son of Satyamurthy
as Devaraj's father
Tungabhadra
as Paiditalli
Temper
as Judge
Govindudu Andarivaadele
as Balaraju's brother
Aranmanai
as Unknown
Power
as Baldev's Uncle
Anukshanam
as Harish Reddy
Run Raja Run
as Govindaraju
Jump Jilani
as Unknown
Prathinidhi
as Sambasiva Rao
Thalaivan
as Unknown
Malini 22 Palayamkottai
as Santhanam
All in All Azhagu Raja
as Chokkanathan
Doosukeltha
as Rajeshwar, Alekhya's Grandfather
Ramayya Vasthavayya
as Umapathi
Atharintiki Daaredi
as Siddhappa
Adda
as Unknown
Greeku Veerudu
as Unknown
Okkadine
as Sivaiah
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
as Brahmananda Rao
Genius
as Peddha babu fan
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
as Subrahmanyam
Dhenikaina Ready
as Rudrama Naidu
Dhenikaina Ready
as Unknown
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
as Ex-Chief Minister Jawahar Naidu
Thaandavam
as Union Home Minister
Srimannarayana
as Unknown
Julayi
as MLA Varadarajulu
Saguni
as Perumal
Adhinayakudu
as Unknown
Gabbar Singh
as Heroine Father
Dhammu
as Veera Durgam Rajavaaru
Maasi
as Unknown
Poola Rangadu
as Ranga's Father
Kshetram
as Unknown
8aam Number Veedu
as Unknown
Priyudu
as Unknown
Bejawada
as Ramana
Dookudu
as Mallesh Goud
Mambattiyan
as Annachchi
Shrimathi
as Unknown
The Train
as Tiwary
Nenu Naa Rakshasi
as Vishwanath
Ko
as Alavandhan
Bhavani IPS
as Sivalingam
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
as Onti Kannu Gavarraju
Mirapakay
as Sankaranna
Ragada
as Unknown
Kathi Kanta Rao
as Unknown
Rakht Charitra 2
as Nagamani Reddy
Kalyan Ram Kathi
as Unknown
Rakht Charitra
as Nagamani Reddy
Brindavanam
as Unknown
Brindavanam
as Durga Prasad
Khaleja
as Raju's grandfather
Gaayam 2
as Guru Narayan
Ambasamuthiram Ambani
as Unknown
Kanagavel Kaaka
as Ayyanarappan
Simha
as Father of Veerakeshava
Darling
as Vishwanath's Father
Betting Bangarraju
as Unknown
Taj Mahal
as Venkateswarlu, Ajay's father
Sadhyam
as Unknown
Leader
as Mahadevayya
Namo Venkatesa
as Unknown
Shambo Shiva Shambo
as Unknown
Amaravathi
as Dr. Sebastian
Jaganmohini
as Sidhar
Shankam
as Unknown
Anjaneyulu
as Unknown
Aa Intlo
as Unknown
Kick
as Minister
Laadam
as Unknown
Hero
as Ram Mohan Rao
Satyam
as Kondal Dhasan
Hare Ram
as Unknown
Ready
as Peddi Naidu
Bujjigaadu: Made in Chennai
as Machi Reddy
Kantri
as Unknown
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters
as Mohan Rao
Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna
as Unknown
Idhi Sangathi
as Unknown
Sadhu Miranda
as Unknown
Vishaka Express
as Mohan Rao
Pourudu
as Unknown
Krishna
as Unknown
Okka Magaadu
as Unknown
Don
as Unknown
Nava Vasantham
as Unknown
Athidhi
as Maccha Srinu
Darling
as Psychiatrist
Pellaindi Kaani
as Unknown
Lakshyam
as Chandu & Bose's Father
Masti
as Unknown
Munna
as Unknown
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
as Ganesh's Father
Evadaithe Nakenti
as State Governor
Yogi
as Unknown
Rakhi
as Rakhi's Grandfather
Khatarnak
as Dasu's Father
Pellaina Kothalo
as Veeraraju
Sainikudu
as Chief Minister
Hyderabad Nawabs
as Special Appearance
Andala Ramudu
as Bhushanam
Bommarillu
as Haasini's Father
Nandanavanam.. 120Kms
as Banerjee
Kokki
as Upilliappan
Pournami
as Nagendra Naidu
Shock
as Lawyer Dharma Reddy
Paramasivan
as Swamy Kathirvethi
Mahanandi
as Nayar
Allari Pidugu
as Unknown
Bhageeratha
as Narrator
Chatrapathi
as Appala Naidu
Political Rowdy
as Unknown
Allari Bullodu
as Unknown
Athadu
as Baji Reddy
Sarkar
as Selvar Mani
Hungama
as Unknown
Soggadu
as Unknown
Dhairyam
as Unknown
Naa Alludu
as Bilahari
Thirupaachi
as Saniyan Sagadai
Jai Surya
as Unknown
Aa Naluguru
as Kotayya
Suryam
as Unknown
Aai
as Nachiyar
Jore
as Lingam
Gudumba Shankar
as Devudu
Love
as Unknown
Naani
as Doctor
Pedababu
as Unknown
Nenu
as Unknown
Kuthu
as Anjali's Grandfather
Malliswari
as Bhavani Shankar
Satyam
as Shankar
Raktha Kanneeru
as Unknown
Pellamto Panenti
as Unknown
Simhadri
as Pingalam
Saamy
as Annachi
Sandade Sandadi
as Lakshmi Narayana / Lucky
Gemeni
as Police Commissioner Kumaraswamy
Idiot
as Venkata Swamy
Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru!
as Anand's Father
Allari
as Unknown
Santosham
as Himsaraju / Vikram
Kondaveeti Simhasanam
as Unknown
O Chinadaana
as Unknown
Daddy
as Shanti's paternal uncle
Student No. 1
as Sambaiah
Akasa Veedhilo
as Unknown
Naa Manasistha Raa
as Shankar's father
Family Circus
as Lance Naik Bhagath
Pandanti Samsaram
as Unknown
Premato Raa
as Unknown
Eduruleni Manishi
as Unknown
Maa Pelliki Randi
as Unknown
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
as Praveen's father
Devi Putrudu
as Dheyyala Raju (Wizard)
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
as Unknown
Sakutumba Saparivara Sametam
as Srinivasa Rao
Bachi
as Unknown
Ammo! Okato Tareekhu
as Anjaneyulu
Mechanic Mavayya
as Unknown
Vamsi
as Satya
Vamsi
as Unknown
Goppinti Alludu
as Unknown
Badri
as Badri's Father
Nuvvu Vasthavani
as Unknown
Chala Bagundi
as Unknown
Annayya
as Babai
Postman
as Unknown
Pilla Nachindi
as Kutumba Rao
Swayamvaram
as Unknown
Seetharama Raju
as Basavaraju
Pedda Manushulu
as Unknown
Samarasimha Reddy
as Unknown
Neti Gandhi
as Unknown
Sneham Kosam
as Unknown
Paape Naa Pranam
as Unknown
Sri Ramulayya
as Unknown
Pelli Peetalu
as Raghavayya
Ganesh
as Samba Sivudu
Bavagaru Bagunnara
as Pedda Basavaraju
Suryavamsham
as Unknown
Aavida Maa Aavide
as Unknown
Maavidakulu
as Unknown
Devudu
as Ganga Raju
Priyaraagalu
as Unknown
Taraka Ramudu
as Unknown
Gokulamlo Seetha
as Muddukrishnayya
Chinnabbaayi
as Unknown
Dongaata
as Subbalakshmi's father
Annamayya
as Unknown
Mama Bagunnava
as Unknown
Anaganaga Oka Roju
as Minister
Egire Paavurama
as Unknown
Peddannayya
as Unknown
Maa Nanna Ki Pelli
as Unknown
Adirindi Alludu
as Unknown
Vinodham
as Bangaram
Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya
as Mutyalu
Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu
as Sriram's father
Little Soldiers
as Major Harischandra Prasad
Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi
as Unknown
Amma Donga!
as Kotayya
Gulabi
as Kishtayya
Rambantu
as Gireesam
Maatho Pettukoku
as Mayor Geedapenta Basavaiah
Aunty
as Unknown
Big Boss
as Unknown
Aayanaki Iddaru
as Unknown
Money Money
as Allauddin
Telugu Veera Levara
as pamu
Subha Sankalpam
as Unknown
Ghatotkachudu
as Wizard
Alludaa Majakaa
as Kota Pentaiah
Aame
as Srinivasa Rao
Subhalagnam
as Bangarayah
Super Police
as Abbanna
Kishkinda Kaanda
as Unknown
Yamaleela
as Inspector Ranjith
Hello Brother
as S.I.Thadi Mataiyya
Top Hero
as Unknown
Mugguru Monagallu
as Unknown
Lucky Chance
as Unknown
Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu
as Unknown
Tholi Muddu
as Kotishwara Raayudu
Abbaigaru
as Valeswar Rao
Mayalodu
as Appalakonda
Kondapalli Raja
as Unknown
Kannayya Kittayya
as Bangarayya
Bava Bavamaridi
as Peddapuram Pedda Rayudu
Mechanic Alludu
as Kotappa
Govindha Govindha
as Satyananda Swamy
Jambalakidi Pamba
as Unknown
Money
as Alauddin
Gaayam
as Guru Narayan
Rajendrudu Gajendrudu
as Unknown
Muta Mestri
as Unknown
Manavarali Pelli
as Unknown
Nakshatra Poratam
as Unknown
Rampur Ka Raja
as Unknown
Ashwamedham
as Rayudu
President Gari Pellam
as Unknown
Sundara Kanda
as Principal
Chinarayudu
as Unknown
Babai Hotel
as Unknown
Joker Mama Super Alludu
as Unknown
Bhale Khaideelu
as Unknown
Raktha Tharpanam
as Unknown
Rowdy Alludu
as Venkat Ramudu
Rowdy Gari Pellam
as Unknown
Surya IPS
as Unknown
Mamagaru
as Poturaju
Chaitanya
as Unknown
Indra Bhavanam
as Unknown
Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu
as Unknown
Stuartpuram Police Station
as Unknown
Nenera Police
as Unknown
Shatruvu
as Unknown
Raja Vikramarka
as Raja Kotappa
Bobbili Raja
as Ahobala Rao
Iddaru Iddare
as Unknown
Chevilo Puvvu
as Manager Venkateswara Rao
Kokila
as Unknown
Idem Pellam Baboi
as Unknown
Siva
as Machiraju
Swara Kalpana
as Unknown
Gaduggai
as Papa Rao
Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha
as Suraiah
Mugguru Kodukulu
as Bhanu Murthy
Varasudochadu
as Unknown
Khaidi No.786
as Unknown
Rajakiya Chadurangam
as Joginadham
Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela
as Gurnadham
Aha Naa Pellanta!
as Lakshmipathy
Maa Voori Magaadu
as Sathakopam
Bhargava Ramudu
as Sadanandam
Collector Gari Abbai
as Appa Rao
Kaboye Alludu
as Unknown
Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham
as Unknown
Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe
as Papa Rao
Repati Pourulu
as Unknown
Tandra Paparayudu
as Unknown
Pratighatana
as Unknown
Babai Abbai
as Unknown