Kota Srinivasa Rao
Born	(1947-07-10) July 10, 1947 (age 64) Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1975 to present
Spouse	Rukmani
Children	Prasad(deceased), Pavani and Pallavi

Kota Srinivasa Rao (Telugu: కోట శ్రీనివాస రావు) is a versatile Indian film actor in Telugu Cinema. He is known for his negative roles, character roles and comedy timing. He also served as an MLA from Vijayawada East assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999-2004.

He was a theatre artist with Rangasthalam for over 20 years. His performance in the drama inspired director-producer Kranthi Kumar. Later he decided to film the play which marked his entry into Tollywood. He made his debut with the Telugu film Pranam Khareedu in 1978.

He has portrayed diverse roles ranging from an earthly scavenger to a princely Duryodhana. His role in Aha Naa Pellanta, Pratighatana, Gaayam, Shatruvu, Govinda Govinda, and Hello Brother are highly acclaimed. He made his debut in Tamil film Saamy as a suave villain. He played an excellent negative role named Saniyan Saggadi in the Tamil film Thirupaachi.

He delivered remarkable performances in Sadhu Mirandha and Satyam. He has acted in nearly 650 films. He received the Best Villain Award for the film Chinna in 2001.

Personal life[link]

His father Kota Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu was a doctor. He initially started his career in stage and drama plays during his childhood. He worked as a State Bank employee before entering the film industry.

He is married to Rukmani and has three children (2 daughters and a son). He lost his son Kota Venkata Anjaneya Prasad on June 20, 2010 in a road accident in Hyderabad. Prasad acted in J. D. Chakravathy's flick Siddham and alongside his father in Gaayam 2 (2010). His acting was critically acclaimed.^[1]

His younger brother Kota Sankara Rao is also an actor. He works in a nationalized bank and acts in soap operas.

Awards[link]

Won

• Nandi Award for Best Villain- Ganesh (1998)
• Nandi Award for Best Villain - Chinna (2000)
• Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Chinna (2000)
• Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor- Prudhvi Narayana (2002)
• Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Aa Naluguru (2004)
• Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Pellaina Kothalo (2006)

Nominated

• Filmfare Award for Best Villain – Tamil - Saamy

Filmography[link]

Telugu[link]

1. Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2012)
2. Dhammu (2012)
3. Gabbar Singh (2012)
4. Bodyguard (2012)
5. Dookudu (2011) ... Mallesh Goud
6. Bhavani IPS (2011)
7. Rangam (2011) ... Aalavandhan
8. Kathi Kantha Rao (2010) ... Ringu Ranga Rao
9. Brindaavanam (2010)
10. Rakta Charitra (2010)
11. Khaleja (2010) .... Hero's Grandfather
12. Gaayam 2 (2010) .... Guru Narayana
13. Darling (2010)
14. Leader (2010) .... Peddayana
15. Anjaneyulu (2009)
16. Kick (2009)
17. Sare Nee Istam (2009)
18. Evaraina Epudaina (2009)
19. Rajavari Chepala Cheruvu (2009)
20. Gajibiji (2008)
21. Hero (2008)
22. Pourudu (2008)
23. Hare Ram (2008)
24. Bujjigadu (2008)
25. Kantri (2008)
26. Sundarakanda (2008)
27. Ready (2008)
28. Nee Sukhame Ne Korukunna (2008) .... Sarvabhouma Rao
29. Visakha Express (2008)
30. Okka Magadu (2008)
31. Krishna (2008)
32. Bhajantreelu (2007)
33. Athidi (2007)
34. Pellaindi Kaani (2007)
35. Lakshyam (2007)
36. Munna (2007) .... Srinivas Rao
37. Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) .... Ganesh's father
38. Classmates (2007) .... Professor Chandram
39. Yogi (2007) .... Kotaiah
40. Khatarnak (2006)
41. Rakhi (2006)
42. Bommarillu (2006) .... Kanaka Rao
43. Pournami (2006)
44. Pellaina Kothalo (2006)
45. Sainikudu (2006) .... Chief Minister
46. Andala Ramudu (2006)
47. Nandanavanam(2006) .... Banerjee
48. Shock (2006) .... Dharma Reddy
49. Sarkar (2005).. Silver Mani
50. Mahanandi (2005)
51. Sri (2005)
52. Allari Pidugu (2005)
53. Allari Bullodu (2005)
54. Chatrapati (2005) .... Appala Naidu
55. Athadu (2005) .... Bajji Reddy
56. Dhairyam (2005)
57. Hungama (2005)
58. Naa Alludu (2005)
59. Soggadu (2005) .... Ravi's father
60. Suryam (2004)
61. Gudumba Shankar (2004) .... Devudu
62. Naani (2004)
63. Malliswari (2004) .... Bhavani Prasad
64. Satyam (2003) .... Shankar, Ankita's father
65. Tagore (2003)
66. Simhadri (2003)
67. Peelamto Panemti (2003) .... Kalyani's father
68. Simhachalam (2003)
69. Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)
70. Ammulu (2003)
71. Pellam Oorelithe (2003)
72. Gelupu
73. Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002)
74. Sandade Sandadi (2002)
75. Prudhvi Narayana (2002)
76. Idem Voorura Baabu
77. Idiot (2002) .... The Head Constable
78. Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
79. Allari (2002)
80. Santosham (2002)
81. O Chinadana (2002)
82. Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru (2002)
83. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
84. Hanuman Junction (2001)
85. Badrachalam (2001)
86. Veedekkadi Mogudandi? (2001)
87. Thank You Subba Rao (2001)
88. Adhipati (2001)
89. Aakasa Veedhilo (2001)
90. Manasista Ra (2001)
91. Family Circus (2001)
92. Pandanti Samsaram (2001)
93. Prematho Raa! (2001)
94. Preminchu (2001)
95. Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
96. Maa Aayana Sundarayya (2001)
97. Maa Avida Meda Ottu (2001)
98. Sakumba Saparivara Sametamga (2000)
99. Cheliya Cheliya Chirukopama (2000)
100. Prema Sandadi (2000)
101. Ayodhya Ramayya (2000)
102. Vamsi (2000)
103. Badri (2000) .... Badri's father
104. Samarasimha Reddy (1999)
105. Gun Shot
106. Bombay Priyudu
107. Vinodam
108. Pittala Dora
109. Intlo Illallu Veedhilo Priyuralu
110. Akkum Bakkum
111. Vamsanikokkadu
112. Subhalagnam
113. Daddy (2001)
114. Student No. 1 (2001) .... Sampat Verma
115. Chinna (2001)
116. Orey Thammudu (2001)
117. Annayya (2000) .... Babai
118. Postman (1999)
119. Sri Ramulayya (1999)
120. Sneham Kosam (1999)
121. Rayudu (1998)
122. Ganesh (1998)
123. Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998)
124. Maavidakulu (1998)
125. Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997)
126. Annamayya (1997)
127. Chinnabbayi (1997)
128. Gokulamlo Seetha (1997) .... Muddukrishnayya
129. Maa Nannaki Pelli (1997) .... Subba Raju
130. Mama Bagunnavaa? (1997)
131. Veedevadandi Babu (1997)
132. Oho Naa Pellanta (1996) .... Vallabha Rao
133. Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi (1996) .... Suleiman
134. Little Soldiers (1996) .... Major Harishchandra Prasad
135. Rambantu (1996) .... Gireesam
136. Big Boss (1995)
137. Gharana Bullodu (1995)
138. Alluda Majaka (1995) .... Kota Pentaiah
139. Ghatotkachudu (1995) .... Mantrikudu
140. Money Money (1995)
141. Subha Sankalpam (1995)
142. Super Police (1994)
143. Police Alludu (1994)
144. Lucky Chance
145. Pacha Thoranam (1994)
146. Raithu Bharatam (1994)
147. Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
148. Top Hero (1994)
149. Aame (1994) .... Srinivasa Rao
150. Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994)
151. Hello Brother (1994) .... Tadi Mattayya
152. Number One (1994)
153. Pelli Koduku (1994)
154. Yamaleela (1994)
155. Govindha Govindha (1993)
156. Mutamestri (1993)
157. Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
158. Gaayam (1993) .... Guru Narayan
159. Ish Gup Chup (1993)
160. Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993)
161. Mayalodu (1993) .... Appalakonda
162. Mechanic Alludu (1993) .... Kotappa
163. Money (1993)
164. Praana Daata (1993)
165. Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
166. Chitemma Mogudu (1992) .... Military Babai
167. 420 (1992) .... Tadi Mattayya
168. Ashwamedham (1992)
169. Ayoo Bramhaih
170. Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1992) .... G. Garudachalam
171. Pachani Samsaram (1992)
172. Sundara Kanda (1992)
173. Rowdy Alludu (1991)
174. Prema Entha Madhuram (1991) .... Narayan Rao
175. Stoovertpuram Police Station (1991)
176. Edu Kondalaswamy (1991)
177. Kobbari Bondam (1991)
178. Mamagaru (1991) .... Pothuraja
179. Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)
180. Kokkoroko(1990)
181. Raja Vikramarka (1990)
182. Bobbili Raja (1990)
183. Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! (1990) .... Patel
184. Shatruvu (1990) .... Venkatarathnam
185. Shiva (1989) .... Machiraju
186. Srimaan Brahmachari
187. Aalumagalu
188. Aavidaa Maa Aavide
189. Akka Mogudu
190. Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989)
191. Bava Bava Panneeru (1989)
192. Baava Bavamaridi
193. Chinnalludu
194. Dongaata
195. Hai Hai Nayaka (1989) .... Pedda Rayudu
196. Swara Kalpana (1989)
197. Chevilo Puvvu(1989)
198. Maatopettukoku
199. Manasunna Maaraju
200. Pavan - Subblakshmi Preminchukunnarata
201. Peddanayya
202. Pelligola
203. Prema Vijetha
204. Prema Zindabad
205. Presidentugaari Pellam
206. Rendilla Poojari
207. Khaidi No. 786 (1988) .... Suryachandra Rao
208. Yamudiki Mogudu (1988) .... Kotayya
209. Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela (1988) .... Gurnadham
210. Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka (1988) .... Harmonium Hanumantha Rao
211. Varasudochhadu (1988)
212. Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987) .... Yella Papa Rao
213. Subhavaartha
214. Aha Naa Pellanta....lakshmipathi
215. Surya Vamsam
216. Baabai Abbai
217. Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)
218. Pratighatana (1986) .... Yadagiri
219. Repati Pourulu (1986)
220. Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
221. Devanthakudu (1984)
222. Moodu Mullu (1983)
223. Pranam Khareedu (1978)

Tamil[link]

1. Maasi (2012)
2. Saguni (2012)
3. Mambattiyan (2011)
4. Krishna Leelai (2011)
5. Thalakkonam (2011) ... Home minister
6. Ko (2011) ... Aalavandhan
7. Bhavani IPS (2011) ... Sivalingam
8. Raththa Charitram (2010)... Nagamani Reddy
9. Ambasamuthiram Ambani (2010)
10. Kanagavel Kakka (2010)
11. Jaganmohini (2010)
12. Odipolama (2009)
13. Laadam (2009) ... Pavadai
14. Perumal (2009)
15. Karthik Anitha (2009)... Karthik Father
16. Dhanam (2008)... Vedugiri
17. Satyam (2008 film) (2008)
18. Sadhu Miranda (2008) ... Venkata Sabhapathy
19. Kokki (2006)
20. Parasivam (2005)
21. Thirupaachi (2005) ... Saniyan Saggadai
22. Jai Surya (2005)
23. Jore (2004)
24. Aae (2004)
25. Kuthu (2004)
26. Saamy (2003) ... Perumal Pichai

Hindi[link]

• Rakta Charitra (2010)
• Kitkit + Cricket = Kirkit (2009)
• Luck (2009)... Swami
• Ek: The Power of One (2009)
• Darling (2007) ... Psychiatrist
• Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006) ... Veterinary Doctor Umapathi
• Sarkar (2006) ... Silver Mani

References[link]

External links[link]

• Kota Srinivasa Rao at the Internet Movie Database

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Allu Rama Lingaiah (Telugu: అల్లు రామలింగయ్య) (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004), commonly known as Allu, was an Indian Telugu language comedic actor from Palakollou, India who appeared in over one thousand Tollywood films.

Film career[link]

Rama Lingaiah began his film career in 1953 with Puttillu and finished his last film Jai in the year before his death. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1990 by the Government of India, and received the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 2001.

Rama Lingaiah played memorable roles in classics like Mayabazar (as one of the Sarma-Sastry duo), Missamma, Muthyala Muggu (where he played as a monkey-bitten man, imitating the monkey), Sankarabharanam (his speech preceding the song "Dorakunaa Ituvanti Seva" commenting on the downfall of modern-day music, and the scene where he admonishes Somayajulu), Saptapadi, Yamagola ("Taalamu vesitini, gollemu marachitini!"), and numerous movies of the 80s, where he played a soft and unhated villain with the likes of Raogopal Rao and Nagabhushanam. His comedic timing and his nasal voice distinguished his many comic performances.

Allu Rama Lingaiah played in a total of 1016 movies.

Other works[link]

• This comedian was also a homeopathic doctor and freedom fighter.
• Was arrested by the British during Quit India Movement.
• Was featured in dramas for Praja Natya Mandali before joining films and awarded the title 'Hasya Kala Prapoorna' by Nritya Kala Mandali.
• His social service and concern for others can be seen in his active support of the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust. Posthumously, he had his eyes donated to the Chiranjeevi Eye Bank.

Family ties[link]

Rama Lingaiah's immediate family members are well established in the Telugu film industry including

• Allu Aravind - Son - Producer
• Chiranjeevi - Son-in-law - mega star (Actor)
• Allu Arjun - Grandson - Actor
• Ram Charan Teja - Grandson - Actor

Awards[link]

• Was awarded the prestigious Raghupathy Venkaiah award by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for his outstanding contribution to Telugu cinema for the year 2001.
• Was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award by Government of India for his outstanding contribution to Telugu cinema for the year 1990.
• A statue of Rama Lingaiah has been recently unveiled on Ramakrishna Beach in VIZAG Visakhapatnam.

Filmography[link]

This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.

External links[link]

• Allu Ramalingaiah on the Internet Movie Database