Hyderabad, July 13 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, calling his demise an irreplaceable loss to the film industry.

Reddy said the actor would live on in the hearts of Telugu people through the many roles he portrayed, and also offered his condolences to the bereaved family.

In a post on the social media platform X, A Revanth Reddy wrote, "Prominent actor... Kota Srinivas Rao garu's demise has caused profound shock. To the film industry, his absence is an irreplaceable loss. Though Kota garu is no longer with us physically... through the diverse roles he portrayed... he will remain forever in the hearts of Telugu people. Praying to God that his soul...