Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu, Governor Nazeer mourn death of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, Governor Abdul Nazeer, and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy mourned the death of veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, remembering his legacy in cinema and politics as an irreplaceable loss to the Telugu-speaking community.

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Governor Abdul Nazeer were among those who condoled the death of veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao on Sunday.

Naidu led the tributes, recalling Rao’s extraordinary contribution to Telugu cinema and his public service as an MLA from the Vijayawada Assembly constituency in 1999. “My tributes to Padma Shri awardee Rao, who mesmerised generations of audiences with his acting brilliance. I offer my deepest sympathies to his family,” said the CM in a post on X.

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Abdul Nazeer also mourned Rao’s death, saying the actor made a lasting impression with his stage and screen performances that touched crores of Telugu-speaking audiences worldwide. “The demise of renowned actor Rao, who won the hearts of film audiences with his diverse roles, is deeply saddening,” Nazeer said in the press release from Raj Bhavan.

He noted that Rao’s roles would remain etched in Telugu film history, and termed the death an “irreparable loss” to the industry and the theatre community. YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy also conveyed his grief, saying that Rao’s artistic legacy and impact on Telugu cinema would be remembered for generations to come.

“Rao’s versatile performances left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. I offer heartfelt condolences and pray for peace to his soul,” said Reddy in the post on X.