Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao to be seen for one last time in Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu
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Kota okayed Hari Hara Veera Mallu only for Pawan Kalyan
In one of his last interviews given to a YouTube channel, Kota revealed that he shot for two days for the period drama and was thrilled to share screen space with the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan.
Kota added that the makers wanted him for a special role and approached him despite knowing he was unwell. As it was for Pawan Kalyan, Kota said yes and shot for the film alongside the star hero. Kota entertained the Telugu audience for decades together and will be seen one last time in Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which is set to hit screens on July 31, 2025.
Jothi Krishna directed the film, which will be released in two parts, and it is not known in which part Kota will appear for the final time. MM Keeravani composed music for this film, which has Niddhi Agerwal as the female lead.
Meanwhile, Kota's funeral will be held later on Sunday in Hyderabad with state honours, as per reports.
The entire Telugu film industry is mourning his loss, and the likes of Brahmanandam and Babu Mohan, his close aides and fellow star comedians, broke down while speaking to the press after visiting Kota one last time during his final rites.
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