Actual Name : Kota Srinivasa Rao
Date of birth : 10/07/1947
Place of birth : Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
First Movie : Pranam Khareedu
Category : Hindi
Kota Srinivasa Rao is a Telugu film actor and Politician. He is known for his negative roles, character roles and comedy timing in Telugu films. He is also acted in Tamil and Hindi movies. Kota Srinivasa Rao wasborn on July 10, 1947 at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India, his father is 'Kota Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu' was a doctor. He is married to 'Rukmani' and has three children 2 daughters and a son, those are 'Pavani', 'Pallavi' and 'Prasad'. He lost his son 'Kota Venkata Anjaneya Prasad' on June 20, 2010 in a road accident in Hyderabad.
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 also served as an MLA from Vijayawada East assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999-2004.
Awards
Nandi Award for Best Villain- Ganesh (1998)
Nandi Award for Best Villain - Chinna (2000)
Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Chinna (2000)
Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor- Prudhvi Narayana (2002)
Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Aa Naluguru (2004)
Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Pellaina Kothalo (2006)
Tollywood Entry
Kota Srinivasa Rao was a stage artist for over 20 years. His performance in the drama inspired director-producer 'Kranthi Kumar'. In earlier days he was not interested to act in films. At that time he thought movies are like passing clouds. Later he decided to film the play which marked his entry into Tollywood. He made his debut with the Telugu film 'Pranam Khareedu' in 1978.
Film Career
Kota Srinivasa Rao has portrayed diverse 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 films with 'Saamy' as a suave villain in the year 2003. He played an excellent negative role named 'Saniyan Saggadi' in the Tamil film 'Thirupaachi'. Some of his roles are remarkable like the negative role in the film 'Ganesh', 'Gaayam', 'Chinna' and supporting role in 'Aa Naluguru', 'Pellaina Kothalo', 'Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum'.
Movies acted by Kota Srinivasa Rao
1978: Pranam Khareedu
1983: Moodu Mullu
1984: Devanthakudu
1986: Tandra Paparayudu, Repati Pourulu, Pratighatana
1987: Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe, Subhavaartha, Aha Naa Pellanta, Surya Vamsam, Baabai Abbai, Aha Naa Pellanta
1988: Maatopettukoku, Manasunna Maaraju, Pavan - Subblakshmi Preminchukunnarata, Peddanayya, Pelligola, Prema Vijetha, Prema Zindabad, Presidentugaari Pellam, Rendilla Poojari, Khaidi No. 786, Yamudiki Mogudu, Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela, Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka, Varasudochhadu
1989: Shiva, Srimaan Brahmachari, Aalumagalu, Aavidaa Maa Aavide, Akka Mogudu, Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha, Bava Bava Panneeru, Baava Bavamaridi, Chinnalludu, Dongaata, Hai, Hai Nayaka, Swara Kalpana, Chevilo Puvvu
1990: Kokkoroko, Raja Vikramarka, Bobbili Raja, Jayammu Nischayammu Raa!, Shatruvu (1990)
1991: Rowdy Alludu, Prema Entha Madhuram, Stoovertpuram Police Station, Edu Kondalaswamy, Kobbari Bondam, Mamagaru, Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu
1992: Chitemma Mogudu, 420, Ashwamedham, Ayoo Bramhaih, Chitram Bhalare Vichitram, Pachani Samsaram, Sundara Kanda
1993: Govindha Govindha, Mutamestri, Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram, Gaayam, Ish Gup Chup, Jamba Lakidi Pamba, Mayalodu, Mechanic Alludu, Money, Praana Daata, Rajendrudu Gajendrudu
1994: Super Police, Police Alludu, Lucky Chance, Pacha Thoranam, Raithu Bharatam, Mugguru Monagallu, Top Hero, Aame, Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu, Hello Brother, Number One, Pelli Koduku, Yamaleela
1995: Big Boss, Gharana Bullodu, Alluda Majaka, Ghatotkachudu, Money Money, Subha Sankalpam
1996: Oho Naa Pellanta, Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi, Little Soldiers, Rambantu
1997: Anaganaga Oka Roju, Annamayya, Chinnabbayi, Gokulamlo Seeta, Maa Nannaki Pelli, Mama Bagunnavaa?, Veedevadandi Babu
1998: Rayudu, Ganesh, Bavagaru Bagunnara?, Maavidakulu
1999: Postman, Sri Ramulayya, Sneham Kosam
2000: Annayya, Sakumba Saparivara Sametamga, Cheliya Cheliya Chirukopama, Prema Sandadi, Ayodhya Ramayya, Vamsi, Badri
2001: Hanuman Junction, Badrachalam, Veedekkadi Mogudandi?, Thank You Subba Rao, Adhipati, Aakasa Veedhilo, Manasista Ra, Family Circus, Pandanti Samsaram, Prematho Raa!, Preminchu, Eduruleni Manishi, Maa Aayana Sundarayya, Maa Avida Meda Ottu
2002: Premalo Pavani Kalyan, Sandade Sandadi, Prudhvi Narayana, Idem Voorura Baabu, Idiot, Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu, Allari, Santosham, O Chinadana, Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru, Kondaveeti Simhasanam
2003: Satyam, Tagore, Simhadri, Peelamto Panemti, Simhachalam, Donga Ramudu & Party, Ammulu, Pellam Oorelithe, Saamy (Tamil)
2004: Suryam, Gudumba Shankar, Naani, Malliswari, Jore(Tamil), Aae(Tamil), Kuthu(Tamil)
2005: Sarkar, Mahanandi, Sri, Allari Pidugu, Allari Bullodu, Chhatrapati, Athadu, Dhairyam, Hungama, Naa Alludu, Soggadu, Parasivam(Tamil), Thirupaachi(Tamil), surya(Tamil)
2006: Khatarnak, Rakhi, Bommarillu, Pournami, Pellaina Kothalo, Sainikudu, Andala Ramudu, Nandanavanam, Shock, Kokki(Tamil), Sarkar(Hindi), Darwaaza Bandh Rakho(Hndi)
2007: Bhajantreelu, Athidi, Pellaindi Kaani, Lakshyam, Munna, Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule, Classmates, Yogi, Darling(Hindi)
2008: Gajibiji, Hero, Pourudu, Hare Ram, Bujjigadu, Kantri, Sundarakanda, Ready, Nee Sukhame Ne Korukunna, Visakha Express, Okka Magaadu, Krishna, Dhanam(Tamil), Sathyam(Tamil), Sadhu Miranda(Tamil)
2009: Anjaneyulu, Kick, Sare Nee Istam, Evaraina Epudaina, Rajavari Chepala Cheruvu, Odipolama(Tamil), Laadam(Tamil), Perumal(Tamil), Karthik Anitha(Tamil), Ek: The Power of One(Hindi), Luck(Hindi), Kitkit + Cricket = Kirkit(Hindi)
2010: Kathi Kantha Rao, Brindaavanam, Rakta Charitra, Khaleja, Gaayam 2, Darling, Leader, Raththa Charitram(Tamil), Ambasamudram Ambani(Tamil), Kanagavel Kaaka(Tamil), Jaganmohini(Tamil), Rakta Charitra(Hindi)
2011: Dookudu, Bhavani IPS, Rangam, Mambattiyan(Tamil), Krishna Leelai(Tamil), Thalakkonam(Tamil), Ko(Tamil)
2012: Masti, Gabbar Singh, Dhammu, Bodyguard, Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu, Maasi(Tamil), Thaandavam(Tamil), Saguni(Tamil)
2013: Atharintiki Daaredi, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
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