India, July 13 -- Renowned Tollywood actor and former lawmaker Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away at his Filmnagar residence in Hyderabad in the early hours of Sunday, after battling health problems and age-related issues, his family members said.

He was 83. He is survived by his wife, Rukmini, and two daughters. He had a son, Kota Prasad Rao, who died in a tragic road accident in Hyderabad in 2010.

The veteran actor, known for his versatile performances-including roles as a villain, character actor, and occasionally as a comedian-made an indelible mark in Telugu cinema. He also acted in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam films. In total, he appeared in 750 films, including 30 in Tamil, 10 in Hindi, 8 in Kannada, and one in Malayalam. His...