Hyderabad, July 13 -- Kota Srinivasa Rao's death has caused a profound hole in the Indian film industry, especially in Telugu cinema.
Tributes have been flowing in from political leaders, ministers, and members of the film fraternity, who remembered him not just for his cinematic brilliance but also for his upright nature and deep cultural roots.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed profound grief, calling Kota's passing a major loss to Indian cinema. "Kota Srinivasa Rao garu captivated audiences with his unique acting style. His departure leaves a huge void in the film industry. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family," he said.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu recalled Kota's remarkable journey, bo...