Renowned actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away in the early hours of Sunday at his residence in Filmnagar, Hyderabad. He was 83 and had been battling illness for the past few days. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he carved a unique space for himself in Telugu cinema, featuring in over 750 films.
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