This man in photo was once India's most dreaded villain, worked in many films, can you recognise him? his name is...
Here we are talking about renowned veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, who made his impeccable debut with 2003 action thriller 'Saamy.' Srinivasa Rao captivated audiences with his powerful representation of the villain 'Perumal Pichai.' His performance received widespread praise and signified the start of his significant contributions to Tamil cinema. After 'Saamy', Kota Srinivasa Rao continued to feature in numerous Tamil films, such as 'Kuthu' (2004), 'Thirupaachi' (2005), 'Paramasivan' (2006), Sathyam (2008), 'Saamy 2' (2018), and 'Kaathadi' (2018). He consistently garnered accolades for his performances as a villain. A versatile artist, Kota Srinivasa Rao is also known as a singer and dubbing artist, with an extensive career comprising over 750 films. Personal Life Of Kota Srinivasa Rao
Kota Srinivasa Rao was born on 10 July 1942 in the village of Kankipadu in present-day Andhra Pradesh. His father, Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu, was a doctor. Srinivasa Rao initially aimed to become a doctor, but eventually couldn't make it because of his love for acting. He started his career on stage in plays during college. He has a Bachelor of Science degree and 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. More about Kota Srinivasa Rao
Kota Srinivasa Rao has been largely missing from screens lately. Fans were surprised to discover that he is currently dealing with health issues and difficulty moving due to his age. His most recent appearance was in the 2023 Telugu movie 'Suvarna Sundari', as well as the Kannada film 'Kabzaa', after which he has mostly stayed at home.
Recently, the well-known producer Bandla Ganesh visited him and shared a photo on Twitter, which has quickly gained attention. The picture shows Kota Srinivasa Rao appearing quite frail with a bandage on his leg, raising significant concern among fans and netizens about his health and general condition.
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