Kota Srinivasa Rao is an Indian film actor, known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre.
He has also starred in few films in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam.
As former politician, Rao, has served as MLA from Vijayawada East in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999–2004.
He made his debut with the Telugu film Pranam Khareedu in 1978.
He starred in six hundred and fifty feature films.
He has received nine state Nandi Awards as best character, villain and supporting actor.
In 2012, he has garnered the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA), for his work in Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum.
In 2015, he received India's fourth highest civilian honor Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.He received wide critical acclaim for his diverse roles in hits such as Attarintiki Daredi (2013), Dookudu (2011), Rakta Charitra (2010), Leader (2010), Ready (2008), Sarkar (2006), Bommarillu (2006), Pournami (2006), Athadu (2005), Malliswari (2004), Tagore (2003), Idiot (2002), Student No.