India, July 14 -- Veteran actor-comedian Kota Srinivasa Rao died in Hyderabad on Sunday. He was 83 and died due to age-related issues at his Filmnagar residence. Prakash Raj paid an honest tribute while speaking to the press at Kota's last rites, calling him a 'sarcastic' person whom not everyone liked. (Also Read: Angry Jr NTR scolds fans for chanting 'Jai NTR' at Kota Srinivasa Rao's funeral, internet applauds gesture of respect)

Prakash spoke to the press on Sunday after paying his last respects to Kota. He spoke of how, before he came to the Telugu film industry, he would watch the veteran's films and be inspired by him. "When I came here, I had the privilege of working with such a unique person in many films," said Prakash.

He then...