Kota Srinivasa Rao
Kota Srinivasa Rao కోటా శ్రీనివాస రావు | |
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Kota Srinivasa Rao | |
Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly for Vijayawada East | |
In office 1999–2004 | |
Preceded by | Vangaveeti Ratnakumari |
Succeeded by | Vangaveeti Radha Krishna |
Personal details | |
Born |
Kankipadu, Madras Presidency, British India. (now in Andhra Pradesh, India.) | 10 July 1944
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
Residence | Banjara Hills, 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 Telugu theatre. He has also starred in few films in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam. As former politician, Rao, has served as MLA from Vijayawada East 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 nine state Nandi Awards as best character, villain and supporting actor. In 2012, he has garnered the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA), 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]
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
- Padma Shri (2015)[13]
- Nandi Special Jury Award - Pratighatana (1985)
- 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
As Actor
Telugu
- Jadoogadu (2015)
- Lion (2015) ..... Murugan
- S/O Satyamurthy (2015) ..... Devaraj's Advisor
- 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)
- Sri Kanaka Maalakshmi Recording Dance Troop (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
- Baaghi (2016)
- Rakta Charitra (2010)
- Kirkit (2009)
- Luck (2009)... Swami
- Ek: The Power of One (2009)
- Darling (2007) ... Psychiatrist
- Sarkar (2006) ... Selver Mani
- Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006) ... Veterinary Doctor Umapathi
Malayalam
- The Train (2011)
Kannada
- Raktha Kanneeru (2003)
- Love (2004)
- Namma Basava (2005)
As Singer
Telugu
- Gabbar Singh (2012) – "Mandu Baabulam kadhu"
References
- ↑ "The Hindu : Doubts over Vijayawada(East) seat for Kota Srinivasa Rao". Hindu.com. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ IANS (25 January 2015). "Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao gets Padma Shri". business-standard.com.
- ↑ "Srinivasa Rao Kota". IMDb. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ "Welcome to Superhit". Thesuperhit.com. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ "Allu Ramalingaiah award is special: Kota Srinivasa Rao". Filmibeat.com. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ Kota Srinivasa Rao received Padma Shri award 2015
- ↑ PTI. "Advani, Bachchan, Dilip Kumar get Padma Vibhushan". The Hindu.
- ↑ IANS (25 January 2015). "Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao gets Padma Shri". business-standard.com.
- ↑ Archived 17 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Telugu film 'Masti' deals with realistic subject: Film's producer Ravi K Punnam". IBNLive. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ Special Correspondent. "Actor Kota's son killed in accident". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ Archived 22 June 2010 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2015". Press Information Bureau. Archived from the original on 26 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
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