Kota Srinivasa Rao
Kota Srinivasa Rao | |
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Srinivasa Rao in April 2016
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Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly for Vijayawada East | |
In office 1999–2004 |
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Preceded by | Vangaveeti Ratnakumari |
Succeeded by | Vangaveeti Radha Krishna |
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Born | Kankipadu, Madras Presidency, British India (now in Andhra Pradesh, India) |
10 July 1947
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
Residence | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
Occupation | Film actor, politician |
Religion | Hinduism |
Awards | Padma Shri 2015 |
Kota Srinivasa Rao is an Indian film character actor, known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema and theatre. He has also starred in few films in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam. A former politician, Rao, has served as MLA from Vijayawada East assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999–2004.[1] He made his debut with the Telugu film Pranam Khareedu in 1978.[2] Rao is one of the finest method actors of contemporary Telugu cinema. He is starred in six hundred and fifty feature films.[3][4] He has received eight state Nandi Awards as best character, villain and supporting actor. In 2012, he has garnered the South Indian International Movie Award, for his work in Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum.[5] In 2015, He received India's fourth highest civilian honor Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.[6][7][8]
He received wide critical acclaim for his diverse roles in hits such as Attarintiki Daredi (2013), Dookudu (2011), Rakta Charitra (2010), Leader (2010), Ready (2008), Sarkar (2006), Bommarillu (2006), Pournami (2006), Athadu (2005), Malliswari (2004), Tagore (2003), Idiot (2002), Student No. 1 (2001), Ganesh (1998), Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997), Aha Naa Pellanta (1987), Aame (1994), Hello Brother (1994), Govindha Govindha (1993), Gaayam (1993), Money (1993), Sathruvu (1990), Shiva (1989), Pratighatana (1986), and Repati Pourulu (1986). In 2003, He made his debut in Tamil film Saamy as a suave villain. He played a negative role Saniyan Saggadi in the Tamil film Thirupaachi.[9][10]
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Personal life
His father Kota Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu was a doctor. He initially started his career in stage and drama plays during his childhood. He 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.[11]
Kota Prasad acted in J. D. Chakravarthy's flick Siddham and alongside his father in Gaayam 2 (2010). His acting was critically acclaimed. His younger brother Kota Sankara Rao is also an actor. He works in a nationalised bank and acts in soap operas.[12]
Awards
- Civilian Honors
- Padma Shri (2015)[13]
- Nandi Award for Best Villain- Gaayam (1993)
- Nandi Award for Best Villain- for Various numerous films (1994)
- Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Little Soldiers (1996)
- Nandi Award for Best Villain- Ganesh (1998)
- Nandi Award for Best Villain – Chinna (2000)
- Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor- Prudhvi Narayana (2002)
- Nandi Award for Best Character Actor – Aa Naluguru (2004)
- Nandi Award for Best Character Actor – Pellaina Kothalo (2006)
- South Indian International Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor - Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012)
- Other honours
- Allu Ramalingaiah Puraskaram.[14]
Selected filmography
Actor
Telugu
- Jadoogadu (2015)
- Lion (2015) ..... Murugan
- S/O Satyamurthy (2015) ..... Devaraj's Father
- Temper (2015) ..... Judge
- Govindudu Andarivadele (2014)
- Attarintiki Daredi (2013) .... Siddappa
- Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)
- Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu (2012) ... Jawahar Naidu
- Gabbar Singh (2012)
- Dhammu (2012)
- Bodyguard (2012)
- Dookudu (2011) ... Mallesh Goud
- Bhavani IPS (2011) ..... Shivalingam
- Rangam (2011) ... Aalavandhan
- Kathi Kantha Rao (2010) ... Ringu Ranga Rao
- Brindaavanam (2010)
- Rakta Charitra (2010)
- Khaleja (2010) .... Hero's Grandfather
- Gaayam 2 (2010) .... Guru Narayana
- Darling (2010)
- Leader (2010) .... Peddayana
- Anjaneyulu (2009)
- Kick (2009)
- Sare Nee Istam (2009)
- Evaraina Epudaina (2009)
- Rajavari Chepala Cheruvu (2009)
- Aa Intlo (2009)
- Gajibiji (2008)
- Hero (2008)
- Pourudu (2008)
- Hare Ram (2008)
- Bujjigadu (2008)
- Kantri (2008)
- Sundarakanda (2008)
- Ready (2008)
- Nee Sukhame Ne Korukunna (2008) .... Sarvabhouma Rao
- Visakha Express (2008)
- Okka Magadu (2008)
- Krishna (2008)
- Bhajantreelu (2007)
- Athidi (2007)
- Pellaindi Kaani (2007)
- Lakshyam (2007)
- Munna (2007) .... Srinivas Rao
- Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) .... Ganesh's father
- Classmates (2007) .... Professor Chandram
- Yogi (2007) .... Kotaiah
- Khatarnak (2006)
- Rakhi (2006)
- Bommarillu (2006) .... Kanaka Rao
- Pournami (2006)
- Pellaina Kothalo (2006)
- Sainikudu (2006) .... Chief Minister
- Andala Ramudu (2006)
- Nandanavanam(2006) .... Banerjee
- Shock (2006) .... Dharma Reddy
- Sarkar (2005).. Silver Mani
- Mahanandi (2005)
- Sri (2005)
- Allari Pidugu (2005)
- Allari Bullodu (2005)
- Chatrapati (2005) .... Appala Naidu
- Athadu (2005) .... Bajji Reddy
- Dhairyam (2005)
- Hungama (2005)
- Naa Alludu (2005)
- Soggadu (2005) .... Ravi's father
- Suryam (2004)
- Gudumba Shankar (2004) .... Devudu
- Naani (2004)
- Malliswari (2004) .... Bhavani Prasad
- Satyam (2003) .... Shankar, Ankita's father
- Tagore (2003)
- Simhadri (2003)
- Peelamto Panemti (2003) .... Kalyani's father
- Simhachalam (2003)
- Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)
- Ammulu (2003)
- Pellam Oorelithe (2003)
- Gelupu
- Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002)
- Sandade Sandadi (2002)
- Prudhvi Narayana (2002)
- Idem Voorura Baabu
- Idiot (2002) .... The Head Constable
- Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
- Allari (2002)
- Santosham (2002)
- O Chinadana (2002)
- Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru (2002)
- Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
- Hanuman Junction (2001)
- Badrachalam (2001)
- Veedekkadi Mogudandi? (2001)
- Thank You Subba Rao (2001)
- Adhipati (2001)
- Aakasa Veedhilo (2001)
- Manasista Ra (2001)
- Family Circus (2001)
- Pandanti Samsaram (2001)
- Prematho Raa! (2001)
- Preminchu (2001)
- Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
- Maa Aayana Sundarayya (2001)
- Maa Avida Meda Ottu (2001)
- Sakumba Saparivara Sametamga (2000)
- Cheliya Cheliya Chirukopama (2000)
- Prema Sandadi (2000)
- Ayodhya Ramayya (2000)
- Vamsi (2000)
- Badri (2000) .... Badri's father
- Samarasimha Reddy (1999)
- Gun Shot
- Bombay Priyudu
- Vinodam
- Pittala Dora
- Intlo Illallu Ventintlo Priyuralu
- Akkum Bakkum
- Vamsanikokkadu
- Subhalagnam
- Daddy (2001)
- Student No. 1 (2001) .... Sampat Verma
- Chinna (2001)
- Orey Thammudu (2001)
- Annayya (2000) .... Babai
- Postman (1999)
- Sri Ramulayya (1999)
- Sneham Kosam (1999)
- Rayudu (1998)
- Ganesh (1998)
- Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998)
- Maavidakulu (1998)
- Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997)
- Annamayya (1997)
- Chinnabbayi (1997)
- Gokulamlo Seetha (1997) .... Muddukrishnayya
- Maa Nannaki Pelli (1997) .... Subba Raju
- Mama Bagunnavaa? (1997)
- Veedevadandi Babu (1997)
- Oho Naa Pellanta (1996) .... Vallabha Rao
- Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi (1996) .... Suleiman
- Little Soldiers (1996) .... Major Harishchandra Prasad
- Rambantu (1996) .... Gireesam
- Big Boss (1995)
- Gharana Bullodu (1995)
- Alluda Majaka (1995) .... Kota Pentaiah
- Ghatotkachudu (1995) .... Mantrikudu
- Money Money (1995)
- Subha Sankalpam (1995)
- Super Police (1994)
- Police Alludu (1994)
- Lucky Chance
- Pacha Thoranam (1994)
- Raithu Bharatam (1994)
- Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
- Top Hero (1994)
- Aame (1994) .... Srinivasa Rao
- Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994)
- Hello Brother (1994) .... Tadi Mattayya
- Number One (1994)
- Pelli Koduku (1994)
- Yamaleela (1994)
- Govindha Govindha (1993)
- Mutamestri (1993)
- Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
- Gaayam (1993) .... Guru Narayan
- Ish Gup Chup (1993)
- Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993)
- Mayalodu (1993) .... Appalakonda
- Mechanic Alludu (1993) .... Kotappa
- Money (1993)
- Praana Daata (1993)
- Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
- Chitemma Mogudu (1992) .... Military Babai
- 420 (1992) .... Tadi Mattayya
- Ashwamedham (1992)
- Ayoo Bramhaih
- Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1992) .... G. Garudachalam
- Pachani Samsaram (1992)
- Sundara Kanda (1992)
- Rowdy Alludu (1991)
- Prema Entha Madhuram (1991) .... Narayan Rao
- Stoovertpuram Police Station (1991)
- Edu Kondalaswamy (1991)
- Kobbari Bondam (1991)
- Mamagaru (1991) .... Pothuraja
- Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)
- Kokkoroko(1990)
- Raja Vikramarka (1990)
- Bobbili Raja (1990)
- Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! (1990) .... Patel
- Shatruvu (1990) .... Venkatarathnam
- Shiva (1989) .... Machiraju
- Srimaan Brahmachari
- Aalumagalu
- Aavidaa Maa Aavide
- Akka Mogudu
- Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989)
- Bava Bava Panneeru (1989)
- Baava Bavamaridi
- Chinnalludu
- Dongaata
- Hai Hai Nayaka (1989) .... Pedda Rayudu
- Swara Kalpana (1989)
- Chevilo Puvvu(1989)
- Maatopettukoku
- Manasunna Maaraju
- Pavan – Subblakshmi Preminchukunnarata
- Peddanayya
- Pelligola
- Prema Vijetha
- Prema Zindabad
- Presidentugaari Pellam
- Rendilla Poojari
- Khaidi No. 786 (1988) .... Suryachandra Rao
- Yamudiki Mogudu (1988) .... Kotayya
- Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela (1988) .... Gurnadham
- Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka (1988) .... Harmonium Hanumantha Rao
- Varasudochhadu (1988)
- Kanaka Mahalakshmi Dance Troup (1987) .... Yella Papa Rao
- Mandaladeesudu (1987)
- Subhavaartha
- Aha Naa Pellanta....lakshmipathi
- Surya Vamsam
- Baabai Abbai
- Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)
- Pratighatana (1986) .... Yadagiri
- Repati Pourulu (1986)
- Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
- Devanthakudu (1984)
- Moodu Mullu (1983)
- Pranam Khareedu (1978)
Tamil
- Saagasam (2016)
- Aranmanai (2014) ... Swamiji
- Malini 22 Palayamkottai (2014) ... Santhanam
- All in All Azhagu Raja (2013) ... Chokkanathan
- Maasi (2012)
- Thaandavam (2012) ... Home Minister
- Saguni (2012) ... Perumal
- Mambattiyan (2011) ... Annachchi
- Thalakonam (2011) ... Home minister
- Ko (2011) ... Aalavandhan
- Bhavani IPS (2011) ... Sivalingam
- Ambasamuthiram Ambani (2010) ... Annachi
- Kanagavel Kaaka (2010) ... Ayyanarappan
- Jaganmohini (2010)
- Odipolama (2009)
- Laadam (2009) ... Pavadai
- Perumal (2009)
- Karthik Anitha (2009)... Karthik father
- Dhanam (2008)... Vedhagiri
- Sathyam (2008)
- Sadhu Miranda (2008) ... Venkata Sabhapathy
- Kokki (2006)
- Paramasivan (2006)
- Thirupaachi (2005) ... Saniyan Saggadai
- Jaisurya (2005)
- Jore (2004)
- Aae (2004)
- Kuththu (2004)
- Saamy (2003) ... Perumal Pichai
Hindi
- Rakta Charitra (2010)
- Kirkit (2009)
- Luck (2009)... Swami
- Ek: The Power of One (2009)
- Darling (2007) ... Psychiatrist
- Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006) ... Veterinary Doctor Umapathi
- Sarkar (2006) ... Selver Mani
Malayalam
- The Train (2011)
Kannada
- Namma Basava (2009)
Singer
- Gabbar Singh (2012) – "Mandu Baabulam kadhu"
References
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External links
- EngvarB from August 2014
- Use dmy dates from August 2014
- Pages with broken file links
- Male actors from Andhra Pradesh
- Living people
- 1947 births
- Telugu actors
- Telugu people
- Indian male film actors
- Indian male stage actors
- Male actors in Tamil cinema
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- Telugu comedians
- Nandi Award winners
- Recipients of the Padma Shri
- People from Krishna district