Kota Srinivasa Rao is a renowned Indian film actor, whose professional career has been primarily focused on the Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre industries, although he has also made notable appearances in a select few films produced in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.
Throughout his illustrious career, Kota Srinivasa Rao has had the privilege of starring in an impressive total of over six hundred and fifty feature films, a testament to his enduring popularity and versatility as an actor.
Notably, he has been recognized for his outstanding performances on numerous occasions, having received a total of nine prestigious state Nandi Awards for his exceptional work as a character actor, villain, and supporting actor.
In 2015, his contributions to Indian cinema were formally acknowledged and honored with the esteemed Padma Shri award, which is India's fourth-highest civilian honor.
