On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Chiranjeevi attended legendary actor and former BJP MLA, Kota Srinivasa Rao’s funeral in Hyderabad. The actor interacted with Rao’s household and paid his emotional tribute to the legend.
The Telugu movie trade misplaced a legend in Kota Srinivasa Rao, however his reminiscences will stay on. The veteran actor was a legendary Telugu star and former BJP MLA, who handed away on Sunday, July 13, because of extended sickness. Meanwhile, a number of outstanding figures attended the late actor’s funeral ceremony in Hyderabad and paid their final tribute. Megastar Chiranjeevi additionally paid a heartfelt tribute to the veteran actor in the course of the ceremony. He regarded devastated by the lack of a gem and was visibly in tears. The Magadheera actor confirmed his respect and admiration for the late actor. Chiranjeevi additionally interacted with the relations and buddies of Srinivasa Rao. His attendance on the funeral showcased his fondness for Kota Srinivasa Rao, a expertise who shall be deeply missed. The actor additionally wrote a heartfelt observe for the late star and recalled their shared reminiscences within the movie trade.
Chiranjeevi’s heartfelt observe for Kota Srinivasa Rao
In the video, Chiranjeevi was seen providing flowers close to Rao’s toes and showering petals on the photograph of the late star. He prayed for the peaceable departure of his soul with folded fingers. Chiranjeevi regarded distraught as he stood close to Rao’s mortal stays.
Watch the video right here:
Chiranjeevi took to his social media account and wrote a heartfelt observe remembering his good friend from the movie trade. The actor recalled the start of their profession collectively and stated that the vacancy within the movie trade on Rao’s departure will at all times stay. In his phrases: “With the film Pranam Khareedu, he and I began our cinema careers at the same time. Thereafter, he acted in hundreds of films, portraying countless diverse roles, captivating Telugu audiences with his unique and distinctive style, and securing a permanent place in their hearts. Be it a comedic villain, a serious villain, or a supporting character, every role he played was performed with such brilliance that it felt only he could do it justice. “The void left by an actor like Sri Kota Srinivasa Rao is one which the movie trade and cinephiles won’t ever overcome. Praying for peace to his soul, I specific my profound condolences to his relations, well-wishers, and followers.” Chiranjeevi wrote.
Who was Kota Srinivasa Rao?
Kota Srinivasa Rao has given an immense contribution to the movie trade together with his highly effective roles and sensible performing. He had appeared in over 750 movies. Besides this, Srinivasa Rao served because the MLA from Vijayawada East Assembly constituency on a BJP ticket from 1994 to 2004. The late actor was honoured with Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2015.
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