India, July 13 -- Veteran actor and Padma Shri awardee Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away in Hyderabad on Sunday at the age of 83. His demise has been met with an outpouring of tributes, with actor Vishnu Manchu among those mourning the loss.

On Sunday, Vishnu Manchu took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to pay tribute to him, saying he will be deeply missed and remembered for his contributions.

Sharing his image, Vishnu wrote, "A Legend Beyond Words. My heart is heavy with the loss of Sri. Kota Srinivas garu. A phenomenal actor, an unmatched talent, and a man whose presence lit up every frame he was in. Whether it was a serious role, a villain, or comedy- he brought life into every character with a rare mastery that only a few are blessed ...