Biography
Kota Srinivasa Rao (born 10 July 1942) is an Indian character actor known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He has also starred in a few films in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam. As a former politician, Rao has served as the MLA from Vijayawada East in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999 to 2004. He made his debut with the Telugu film Pranam Khareedu in 1978. He starred in over 750 feature films. He has received nine state Nandi Awards in various categories of villain, character actor, and supporting actor. In 2012, he has garnered the SIIMA Award for his work in Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum. In 2015, he received India's fourth highest civilian honour Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.He received wide critical acclaim for his diverse roles in films such as S/O Satyamurthy (2015), Attarintiki Daredi (2013), Rakta Charitra (2010), Leader (2010), Ready (2008), Pellaina Kothalo (2006), Sarkar (2006), Bommarillu (2006), Chatrapathi (2005), Athadu (2005), Aa Naluguru (2004), Malliswari (2004), Idiot (2002), Prudhvi Narayana (2002), Chinna (2000), Ganesh (1998), Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997), Little Soldiers (1996), Aame (1994), Hello Brother (1994), Teerpu (1994), Govindha Govindha (1993), Gaayam (1993), Money (1993), Sathruvu (1990), Siva (1989), Aha Naa Pellanta (1987), Pratighatana (1985), and Repati Pourulu (1986). In 2003, he made his debut in the Tamil industry with Saamy as a suave villain.
Filmography
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Movies 314
TV Shows 1
Producer 1
![Maya Bazaar - For Sale](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/790650-maya-bazar-a-paradise-on-earth.jpg)
Maya Bazaar - For Sale (2023)
![Hero](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/599253-hero.jpg)
Hero (2022)
![Narthanasala](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/509882-narthanasala.jpg)
Narthanasala (2020)
![Maharshi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/204671-maharshi.jpg)
Maharshi (2019)
![Saamy²](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/119114-saamy.jpg)
Saamy² (2018)
![Jawaan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/56395-jawaan.jpg)
Jawaan (2017)
![Maragadha Naanayam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44420-maragadha-naanayam.jpg)
Maragadha Naanayam (2017)
![Radha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66234-radha.jpg)
Radha (2017)
![Gunturodu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111178-gunturodu.jpg)
Gunturodu (2017)
![Baaghi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/21954-baaghi.jpg)
Baaghi (2016)
![Terror](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/249054-terror.jpg)
Terror (2016)
![Saahasam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/91179-saahasam.jpg)
Saahasam (2016)
![Subramanyam For Sale](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44618-subramanyam-for-sale.jpg)
Subramanyam For Sale (2015)
![Son of Satyamurthy](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/20628-son-of-satyamurthy.jpg)
Son of Satyamurthy (2015)
![Temper](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/49522-temper.jpg)
Temper (2015)
![Anukshanam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44603-anukshanam.jpg)
Anukshanam (2014)
![Power](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/9815-power.jpg)
Power (2014)
![Run Raja Run](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/56423-run-raja-run.jpg)
Run Raja Run (2014)
![Damaal Dumeel](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Damaal Dumeel (2014)
![Laddu Babu](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Laddu Babu (2014)
![Race Gurram](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44438-race-gurram.jpg)
Race Gurram (2014)
![Malini 22 Palayamkottai](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66032-malini-22-palayamkottai.jpg)
Malini 22 Palayamkottai (2014)
![Yevadu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/23660-yevadu.jpg)
Yevadu (2014)
![Kshatriya](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Kshatriya (2014)
![All in All Azhagu Raja](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/24505-all-in-all-azhagu-raja.jpg)
All in All Azhagu Raja (2013)
![Doosukeltha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44541-doosukeltha.jpg)
Doosukeltha (2013)
![Ramayya Vasthavayya](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/94285-ramayya-vasthavayya.jpg)
Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013)
![Atharintiki Daaredi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/24090-atharintiki-daaredi.jpg)
Atharintiki Daaredi (2013)
![Adda](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66347-adda.jpg)
Adda (2013)
![Operation Duryodhana 2](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Operation Duryodhana 2 (2013)
![Okkadine](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44615-okkadine.jpg)
Okkadine (2013)
![Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/9810-seethamma-vakitlo-sirimalle-chettu.jpg)
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)
![Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44511-krishnam-vande-jagadgurum.jpg)
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012)
![Dhenikaina Ready](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/24092-dhenikaina-ready.jpg)
Dhenikaina Ready (2012)
![Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44535-cameraman-ganga-tho-rambabu.jpg)
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (2012)
![Thaandavam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/23510-thaandavam.jpg)
Thaandavam (2012)
![Srimannarayana](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111202-srimannarayana.jpg)
Srimannarayana (2012)
![Julayi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/12442-julayi.jpg)
Julayi (2012)
![Saguni](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/23518-saguni.jpg)
Saguni (2012)
![Gabbar Singh](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/24097-gabbar-singh.jpg)
Gabbar Singh (2012)
![Dhammu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44507-dammu.jpg)
Dhammu (2012)
![Rachcha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44506-rachcha.jpg)
Rachcha (2012)
![Poola Rangadu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111198-poola-rangadu.jpg)
Poola Rangadu (2012)
![Bodyguard](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/49555-bodyguard.jpg)
Bodyguard (2012)
![Priyudu](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Priyudu (2011)
![Bejawada](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/184978-bejawada.jpg)
Bejawada (2011)
![Dookudu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/12447-dookudu.jpg)
Dookudu (2011)
![Mambattiyan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/27726-mambattiyan.jpg)
Mambattiyan (2011)
![Maaro](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/106830-maaro.jpg)
Maaro (2011)
![The Train](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111244-the-train.jpg)
The Train (2011)
![Ko](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/27705-ko.jpg)
Ko (2011)
![Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44495-katha-screenplay-darsakatvam-appalaraju.jpg)
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (2011)
![Mirapakay](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/49579-mirapakay.jpg)
Mirapakay (2011)
![Broker](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/310312-broker.jpg)
Broker (2010)
![Kathi Kanta Rao](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/268260-kathi-kanta-rao.jpg)
Kathi Kanta Rao (2010)
![Rakht Charitra 2](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111169-rakht-charitra-2.jpg)
Rakht Charitra 2 (2010)
![Rakht Charitra](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111172-rakht-charitra.jpg)
Rakht Charitra (2010)
![Brindavanam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44424-brindaavanam.jpg)
Brindavanam (2010)
![Khaleja](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/12450-khaleja.jpg)
Khaleja (2010)
![Gaayam 2](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66287-gaayam-2.jpg)
Gaayam 2 (2010)
![Kanagavel Kaaka](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111222-kanagavel-kaaka.jpg)
Kanagavel Kaaka (2010)
![Simha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44497-simha.jpg)
Simha (2010)
![Darling](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/24089-darling.jpg)
Darling (2010)
![Sadhyam](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Sadhyam (2010)
![Leader](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/12440-leader.jpg)
Leader (2010)
![Amaravathi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/378418-amaravathi.jpg)
Amaravathi (2009)
![Jaganmohini](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/70879-jaganmohini.jpg)
Jaganmohini (2009)
![Shankam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111167-shankam.jpg)
Shankam (2009)
![Anjaneyulu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44587-anjaneyulu.jpg)
Anjaneyulu (2009)
![Luck](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/43423-luck.jpg)
Luck (2009)
![Aa Intlo](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/667857-aa-intlo.jpg)
Aa Intlo (2009)
![Kick](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/9812-kick.jpg)
Kick (2009)
![16 Days](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
16 Days (2009)
![Perumal](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Perumal (2009)
![Hero](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/186237-hero.jpg)
Hero (2008)
![Dhanam](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Dhanam (2008)
![Satyam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44457-satyam.jpg)
Satyam (2008)
![Hare Ram](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44612-hare-ram.jpg)
Hare Ram (2008)
![Ready](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/20626-ready.jpg)
Ready (2008)
![Bujjigaadu: Made in Chennai](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/106757-bujjigadu.jpg)
Bujjigaadu: Made in Chennai (2008)
![Vishaka Express](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/647317-vishaka-express.jpg)
Vishaka Express (2008)
![Athidhi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/184958-athidhi.jpg)
Athidhi (2007)
![Darling](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/187533-darling.jpg)
Darling (2007)
![Lakshyam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/184971-lakshyam.jpg)
Lakshyam (2007)
![Munna](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/23663-munna.jpg)
Munna (2007)
![Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/23664-aadavari-matalaku-ardhalu-verule.jpg)
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007)
![Classmates](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Classmates (2007)
![Yogi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111176-yogi.jpg)
Yogi (2007)
![Rakhi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/49615-rakhi.jpg)
Rakhi (2006)
![Khatarnak](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44657-khatarnak.jpg)
Khatarnak (2006)
![Pellaina Kothalo](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/647067-pellaina-kothalo.jpg)
Pellaina Kothalo (2006)
![Sainikudu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/45597-sainikudu.jpg)
Sainikudu (2006)
![Hyderabad Nawabs](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111236-hyderabad-nawabs.jpg)
Hyderabad Nawabs (2006)
![Andala Ramudu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44586-andala-ramudu.jpg)
Andala Ramudu (2006)
![Bommarillu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/12437-bommarillu.jpg)
Bommarillu (2006)
![Pournami](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/184990-pournami.jpg)
Pournami (2006)
![Shock](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44573-shock.jpg)
Shock (2006)
![Chatrapathi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/67201-chatrapathi.jpg)
Chatrapathi (2005)
![Athadu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/12434-athadu.jpg)
Athadu (2005)
![Sarkar](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/2868-sarkar.jpg)
Sarkar (2005)
![Thirupaachi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111165-thirupaachi.jpg)
Thirupaachi (2005)
![Naa Alludu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/67261-naa-alludu.jpg)
Naa Alludu (2005)
![Aa Naluguru](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/23686-aa-naluguru.jpg)
Aa Naluguru (2004)
![Aai](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/554288-aai.jpg)
Aai (2004)
![Naani](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/179547-naani.jpg)
Naani (2004)
![Kuthu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111214-kuthu.jpg)
Kuthu (2004)
![Malliswari](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/24100-malliswari.jpg)
Malliswari (2004)
![Satyam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44581-satyam.jpg)
Satyam (2003)
![Pellamto Panenti](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/793878-pellamto-panenti.jpg)
Pellamto Panenti (2003)
![Saamy](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/100323-saamy.jpg)
Saamy (2003)
![Gemeni](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44559-gemini.jpg)
Gemeni (2002)
![Idiot](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/591350-idiot.jpg)
Idiot (2002)
![Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru!](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66337-avunu-valliddaru-ishtapaddaru.jpg)
Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! (2002)
![Daddy](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/187509-daddy.jpg)
Daddy (2001)
![Student No. 1](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44493-student-no-1.jpg)
Student No. 1 (2001)
![Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/980743-maa-aavida-meeda-ottu-mee-aavida-chala-manchidi.jpg)
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi (2001)
![Devi Putrudu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/225747-devi-putrudu.jpg)
Devi Putrudu (2001)
![Prema Sandadi](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Prema Sandadi (2001)
![Bachi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/627117-bachi.jpg)
Bachi (2000)
![Badri](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/184961-badri.jpg)
Badri (2000)
![Annayya](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Annayya (2000)
![Postman](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44663-postman.jpg)
Postman (1999)
![Seetharama Raju](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Seetharama Raju (1999)
![Ganesh](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111218-ganesh.jpg)
Ganesh (1998)
![Bavagaru Bagunnara](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/109999-bavagaru-bagunnara.jpg)
Bavagaru Bagunnara (1998)
![Devudu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/398306-devudu.jpg)
Devudu (1997)
![Gokulamlo Seetha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111162-gokulamlo-seetha.jpg)
Gokulamlo Seetha (1997)
![Anaganaga Oka Roju](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/186251-anaganaga-oka-roju.jpg)
Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997)
![Maa Nanna Ki Pelli](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/936878-maa-nanna-ki-pelli.jpg)
Maa Nanna Ki Pelli (1997)
![Vinodham](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Vinodham (1996)
![Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/659574-intlo-illaalu-vantintlo-priyuraalu.jpg)
Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu (1996)
![Little Soldiers](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Little Soldiers (1996)
![Maatho Pettukoku](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/398072-maatho-pettukoku.jpg)
Maatho Pettukoku (1995)
![Big Boss](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66248-big-boss.jpg)
Big Boss (1995)
![Alluda Majaka](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44448-alluda-majaka.jpg)
Alluda Majaka (1995)
![Subhalagnam](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Subhalagnam (1994)
![Super Police](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44562-super-police.jpg)
Super Police (1994)
![Kishkinda Kaanda](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/925182-kishkinda-kaanda.jpg)
Kishkinda Kaanda (1994)
![Hello Brother](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44655-hello-brother.jpg)
Hello Brother (1994)
![Abbaigaru](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Abbaigaru (1993)
![Bava Bavamaridi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/618591-bava-bavamaridi.jpg)
Bava Bavamaridi (1993)
![Mechanic Alludu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44553-mechanic-alludu.jpg)
Mechanic Alludu (1993)
![Govindha Govindha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111248-govindha-govindha.jpg)
Govindha Govindha (1993)
![Money](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/24098-money.jpg)
Money (1993)
![Gaayam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111228-gaayam.jpg)
Gaayam (1993)
![Ashwamedham](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/398182-ashwamedham.jpg)
Ashwamedham (1992)
![Sundara Kanda](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/186243-sundara-kanda.jpg)
Sundara Kanda (1992)
![Chittemma Mogudu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/106791-chittemma-mogudu.jpg)
Chittemma Mogudu (1992)
![Alexander](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Alexander (1992)
![Rowdy Alludu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44555-rowdy-alludu.jpg)
Rowdy Alludu (1991)
![Mamagaru](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/1020029-mamagaru.jpg)
Mamagaru (1991)
![Shatruvu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/224322-shatruvu.jpg)
Shatruvu (1991)
![Raja Vikramarka](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/590116-raja-vikramarka.jpg)
Raja Vikramarka (1990)
![Iddaru Iddare](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/226778-iddaru-iddare.jpg)
Iddaru Iddare (1990)
![Aggiramudu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/590117-aggni-ramudu.jpg)
Aggiramudu (1990)
![Chevilo Puvvu](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Chevilo Puvvu (1990)
![Siva](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66360-siva.jpg)
Siva (1989)
![Gaduggai](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Gaduggai (1989)
![Hai Hai Nayaka](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
![Rajakiya Chadurangam](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Rajakiya Chadurangam (1988)
![Bhargava Ramudu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/398121-bhargava-ramudu.jpg)
Bhargava Ramudu (1987)
![Collector Gari Abbai](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/312725-collector-gari-abbai.jpg)
Collector Gari Abbai (1987)
![Sri Kanakamalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/427513-sri-kanaka-mahalakshmi-recording-dance-troope.jpg)
Sri Kanakamalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987)
![Pratighatana](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/900720-pratighatana.jpg)
Pratighatana (1985)
![Rambantu](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Rambantu
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1942-07-10 (81 years old)
Birth PlaceVijayawada, India
ReligionHinduism
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsSrinivasa Rao Kota, కోటా శ్రీనివాస రావు, கோட்டா சீனிவாச ராவ், కోట శ్రీనివాసరావు
AwardsPadma Shri in arts, Nandi Award
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