India, July 13 -- Celebrities and fans were left heartbroken at the news of veteran actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao's death. Now, taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to the late actor. PM Modi, in his note, said that Kota Srinivasa Rao "will be remembered for his cinematic brilliance and versatility".

The PM remembered how the actor "enthralled audiences across generations with his performances". "Anguished by the passing of Shri Kota Srinivas Rao Garu. He will be remembered for his cinematic brilliance and versatility," PM Modi wrote.

"He enthralled audiences across generations with his riveting performances. He was also at the forefront of social service and worked towards em...