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India.com
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This man in photo was once India's most dreaded villain, worked in many films, can you recognise him? his name is...
Once feared for his menacing screen presence and commanding baritone, this legendary villain of Indian cinema carved a niche with over 700 film appearances across multiple languages. Known for striking fear with just a glance, he was a staple in action dramas and crime sagas. However, time has a way of softening even the strongest. In recent years, his once towering persona has taken a backseat due to declining health. Far from the spotlight and action-packed sequences, he now lives a quieter life. Telugu Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao 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.
Pink Villa
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Jana Nayagan: Is Thalapathy Vijay crooning a farewell track titled ‘One Last Song' in his final movie?
Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay in the lead, is slated to release on January 9, 2026. The H Vinoth directorial is now expected to feature a farewell track by the superstar, titled 'One Last Song.' According to a report by Valai Pechu, Thalapathy Vijay has crooned a special song in Jana Nayagan. The track is expected to be a 'Kuthu' dance number and reported to have lyrics referencing the actor's iconic lines from his illustrious cinematic career. However, as of now, these are just reports with an official confirmation yet to be made by the makers. If it turns out to be true, this would be the actor's 5th collaboration with Anirudh Ravichander in a song after Kaththi, Master, Beast, and Leo. Talking about the film, Jana Nayagan is an upcoming Tamil-language political action drama. The much-awaited film will feature actors like Bobby Deol and Pooja Hegde as co-leads. With the movie touted to be the superstar's alleged final cinematic venture, it also features an ensemble cast of actors like Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju, Monisha Blessy, and many more in key roles. As per reports, Shruti Haasan is also expected to make an appearance in a pivotal role. Initially, there were speculations that Jana Nayagan would be the remake of Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Bhagavanth Kesari. However, reports suggested that Jana Nayagan makers bought remake rights for the film to use a 'Good Touch, Bad Touch' scene from the Telugu-language action drama. In a recent update, the makers of Jana Nayagan announced that a video glimpse of the movie will be released on Vijay's birthday. The glimpse titled 'Jana Nayagan's First Roar' is set to drop on the superstar's 51st birthday. Coming to Thalapathy Vijay's work front, the actor was last seen in a lead role for The Greatest Of All Time (The G.O.A.T.), directed by Venkat Prabhu. The spy action drama featured the tale of a former anti-terrorist squad who lost his son during a high-stakes mission. With his family life in shambles, the man leads an alone life until one day he is reunited with his supposed son. However, his son is more than what meets the eye and resurfaced with his own vendetta. As Vijay played the lead roles as both father and son, the movie had Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Sneha, and more in key roles.
