Kota Srinivasa Rao

Kota Srinivasa Rao
Bharatiya Janata Party
Ex Member Of Legislative Assembly, Andhra Pradesh, India
Constituency Vijayawada East , Andhra Pradesh , India
Personal details
Born Kankipadu, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupation Actor
politician
Religion Hindu

Kota Srinivasa Rao is an Indian film 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 six 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 by the honorable President Shri Pranab Mukherjee [6]for his contribution to Indian cinema.[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), Shatruvu (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

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

Tamil

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

External links