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
all 315
Movies 314
TV Shows 1
Producer 1
Bhimaa (2024)
Maya Bazaar - For Sale (2023)
Kabzaa (2023)
Dochevaarevarura (2023)
Suvarna Sundari (2023)
Hero (2022)
Madurai Manikkuravar (2021)
Aaradugula Bullet (2021)
Konda Polam (2021)
Power Play (2021)
Narthanasala (2020)
Rajdooth (2019)
Sita (2019)
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2019)
Maharshi (2019)
Saamy² (2018)
Achari America Yatra (2018)
Kaathadi (2018)
Gayatri (2018)
Jawaan (2017)
Balakrishnudu (2017)
Maragadha Naanayam (2017)
Radha (2017)
Gunturodu (2017)
Siddhartha (2016)
Baaghi (2016)
Terror (2016)
Saahasam (2016)
Subramanyam For Sale (2015)
Jadoogadu (2015)
Lion (2015)
Son of Satyamurthy (2015)
Tungabhadra (2015)
Temper (2015)
Govindudu Andarivaadele (2014)
Aranmanai (2014)
Anukshanam (2014)
Power (2014)
Run Raja Run (2014)
Jump Jilani (2014)
Prathinidhi (2014)
Damaal Dumeel (2014)
Thalaivan (2014)
Laddu Babu (2014)
Race Gurram (2014)
Malini 22 Palayamkottai (2014)
Yevadu (2014)
Kshatriya (2014)
Acham Thavir (2013)
All in All Azhagu Raja (2013)
Doosukeltha (2013)
Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013)
Atharintiki Daaredi (2013)
Adda (2013)
Operation Duryodhana 2 (2013)
Greeku Veerudu (2013)
Okkadine (2013)
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012)
Dhenikaina Ready (2012)
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (2012)
Thaandavam (2012)
Srimannarayana (2012)
Julayi (2012)
All the Best (2012)
Saguni (2012)
Adhinayakudu (2012)
Gabbar Singh (2012)
Dhammu (2012)
Rachcha (2012)
Maasi (2012)
Poola Rangadu (2012)
Bodyguard (2012)
Kshetram (2011)
Priyudu (2011)
Bejawada (2011)
Dookudu (2011)
Mambattiyan (2011)
Shrimathi (2011)
Maaro (2011)
The Train (2011)
Nenu Naa Rakshasi (2011)
Ko (2011)
Bhavani IPS (2011)
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (2011)
Parama Veera Chakra (2011)
Mirapakay (2011)
Broker (2010)
Ragada (2010)
Kathi Kanta Rao (2010)
Rakht Charitra 2 (2010)
Kalyan Ram Kathi (2010)
Rakht Charitra (2010)
Brindavanam (2010)
Khaleja (2010)
Gaayam 2 (2010)
Sye Aata (2010)
Ambasamuthiram Ambani (2010)
Kanagavel Kaaka (2010)
Simha (2010)
Darling (2010)
Betting Bangarraju (2010)
Sadhyam (2010)
Leader (2010)
Namo Venkatesa (2010)
Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010)
Odipolama (2009)
Amaravathi (2009)
Jaganmohini (2009)
Shankam (2009)
Anjaneyulu (2009)
Luck (2009)
Aa Intlo (2009)
Kick (2009)
Karthik Anitha (2009)
16 Days (2009)
Perumal (2009)
Siddham (2009)
Laadam (2009)
Hero (2008)
Dhanam (2008)
Satyam (2008)
Gaji Biji (2008)
Hare Ram (2008)
Ready (2008)
Bujjigaadu: Made in Chennai (2008)
Kantri (2008)
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008)
Idhi Sangathi (2008)
Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna (2008)
Sundarakanda (2008)
Sadhu Miranda (2008)
Vishaka Express (2008)
Pourudu (2008)
Krishna (2008)
Okka Magaadu (2008)
Athidhi (2007)
Darling (2007)
Lakshyam (2007)
Munna (2007)
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007)
Classmates (2007)
Yogi (2007)
Rakhi (2006)
Khatarnak (2006)
Pellaina Kothalo (2006)
Sainikudu (2006)
Dongodi Pelli (2006)
Hyderabad Nawabs (2006)
Brahmastram (2006)
Andala Ramudu (2006)
Bommarillu (2006)
Nandanavanam 120 KMs (2006)
Pournami (2006)
Shock (2006)
Paramasivan (2006)
Mahanandi (2005)
Allari Pidugu (2005)
Chatrapathi (2005)
Political Rowdy (2005)
Athadu (2005)
Sarkar (2005)
Hungama (2005)
Soggadu (2005)
Thirupaachi (2005)
Naa Alludu (2005)
Jai Surya (2004)
Aa Naluguru (2004)
Aai (2004)
Jore (2004)
Gudumba Shankar (2004)
Love (2004)
Naani (2004)
Pedababu (2004)
Nenu (2004)
Kuthu (2004)
Malliswari (2004)
Satyam (2003)
Pellamto Panenti (2003)
Simhadri (2003)
Saamy (2003)
Raghavendra (2003)
Sandade Sandadi (2002)
Gemeni (2002)
Idiot (2002)
Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! (2002)
Allari (2002)
Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
O Chinadaana (2002)
Daddy (2001)
Student No. 1 (2001)
Akasa Veedhilo (2001)
Premato Raa (2001)
Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
Maa Pelliki Randi (2001)
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi (2001)
Devi Putrudu (2001)
Prema Sandadi (2001)
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa (2000)
Bachi (2000)
Ammo! Okato Tareekhu (2000)
Mechanic Mavayya (2000)
Vamsi (2000)
Goppinti Alludu (2000)
Badri (2000)
Nuvvu Vastavani (2000)
Annayya (2000)
Manasunna Maraju (2000)
Yuvakudu (2000)
Postman (1999)
Swayamvaram (1999)
Seetharama Raju (1999)
Pedda Manushulu (1999)
Samarasimha Reddy (1999)
Neti Gandhi (1999)
Ganesh (1998)
Bavagaru Bagunnara (1998)
Surya Vamsham (1998)
Aavida Maa Aavide (1998)
Maavidakulu (1998)
Devudu (1997)
Priyaraagalu (1997)
Gokulamlo Seetha (1997)
Chinnabbaayi (1997)
Dongaata (1997)
Muddula Mogudu (1997)
Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997)
Peddannayya (1997)
Maa Nanna Ki Pelli (1997)
Veedevadandi Babu (1997)
Gunshot (1996)
Vinodham (1996)
Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu (1996)
Little Soldiers (1996)
Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi (1996)
Maatho Pettukoku (1995)
Big Boss (1995)
Money Money (1995)
Telugu Veera levara (1995)
Subha Sankalpam (1995)
Gharana Bullodu (1995)
Alluda Majaka (1995)
Amma Donga (1995)
Subhalagnam (1994)
Super Police (1994)
Kishkinda Kaanda (1994)
Hello Brother (1994)
Bhale Pellam (1994)
Top Hero (1994)
Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
Aame (1994)
Lucky Chance (1994)
Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1993)
Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
Tholi Muddhu (1993)
Abbaigaru (1993)
Kondapalli Raja (1993)
Bava Bavamaridi (1993)
Mechanic Alludu (1993)
Govindha Govindha (1993)
Jambalakidi Pamba (1993)
Money (1993)
Gaayam (1993)
Rendilla Poojari (1993)
Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
Muta Mesthri (1993)
Rampur Ka Raja (1993)
Manavarali Pelli (1993)
Ashwamedham (1992)
President Gari Pellam (1992)
Sundara Kanda (1992)
Akka Mogudu (1992)
Chinarayudu (1992)
Chittemma Mogudu (1992)
Bhale Khaideelu (1992)
Alexander (1992)
Rowdy Alludu (1991)
Rowdy Gari Pellam (1991)
Surya IPS (1991)
Mamagaru (1991)
Bava Bava Panneeru (1991)
Chaitanya (1991)
Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)
Stuartpuram Police Station (1991)
Shatruvu (1991)
Nenera Police (1991)
Kobbari Bondam (1991)
Chinnari Muddula Papa (1990)
Raja Vikramarka (1990)
Bobbili Raja (1990)
Iddaru Iddare (1990)
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! (1990)
Justice Rudramadevi (1990)
Aggiramudu (1990)
Irugillu Porugillu (1990)
Chevilo Puvvu (1990)
Kokila (1990)
Siva (1989)
Swara Kalpana (1989)
Gaduggai (1989)
Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989)
Varasudochadu (1988)
Khaidi No.786 (1988)
Rajakiya Chadurangam (1988)
Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela (1988)
Bhargava Ramudu (1987)
Collector Gari Abbai (1987)
Aha Naa Pellanta! (1987)
Sri Kanakamalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987)
Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham (1987)
Pratighatana (1985)
Babai Abbai (1985)
Rambantu
Nakshatra Poratam
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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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