Kota Srinivasa Rao funeral: Chiranjeevi looks devastated, pays his emotional tribute to the legend; VIDEO

The Telugu film industry lost a legend in Kota Srinivasa Rao, but his memories will live on. The veteran actor was a legendary Telugu star and former BJP MLA, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, due to prolonged illness. Meanwhile, several prominent figures attended the late actor's funeral ceremony in Hyderabad and paid their last tribute. Megastar Chiranjeevi also paid a heartfelt tribute to the veteran actor during the ceremony. He looked devastated by the loss of a gem and was visibly in tears. The Magadheera actor showed his respect and admiration for the late actor. Chiranjeevi also interacted with the family members and friends of Srinivasa Rao. His attendance at the funeral showcased his fondness for Kota Srinivasa Rao, a talent who will be deeply missed. The actor also wrote a heartfelt note for the late star and recalled their shared memories in the film industry.

Chiranjeevi's heartfelt note for Kota Srinivasa Rao

In the video, Chiranjeevi was seen offering flowers near Rao's feet and showering petals at the photo of the late star. He prayed for the peaceful departure of his soul with folded hands. Chiranjeevi looked distraught as he stood near Rao's mortal remains.

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Chiranjeevi took to his social media account and wrote a heartfelt note remembering his friend from the film industry. The actor recalled the beginning of their career together and said that the emptiness in the film industry on Rao's departure will always remain. In his words: "With the film Pranam Khareedu, he and I began our cinema careers at the same time. Thereafter, he acted in hundreds of films, portraying countless diverse roles, captivating Telugu audiences with his unique and distinctive style, and securing a permanent place in their hearts. Be it a comedic villain, a serious villain, or a supporting character, every role he played was performed with such brilliance that it felt only he could do it justice. "The void left by an actor like Sri Kota Srinivasa Rao is one that the film industry and cinephiles will never overcome. Praying for peace to his soul, I express my profound condolences to his family members, well-wishers, and fans." Chiranjeevi wrote.

Who was Kota Srinivasa Rao?

Kota Srinivasa Rao has given an immense contribution to the film industry with his powerful roles and brilliant acting. He had appeared in over 750 films. Besides this, Srinivasa Rao served as the MLA from Vijayawada East Assembly constituency on a BJP ticket from 1994 to 2004. The late actor was honoured with Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2015.