Dr. M. Mohan Babu Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Kota Srinivasa Rao

 Dr. M. Mohan Babu Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Kota Srinivasa Rao

Veteran Tollywood actor Dr. M. Mohan Babu garu visited the residence of the late Kota Srinivasa Rao to offer his deepest condolences to the bereaved family. During his visit, he fondly remembered the legendary actor, reflecting on their decades-long friendship and the irreplaceable bond they shared.

Speaking to the media, Dr. Mohan Babu said,

"Kota Srinivasa Rao was more than a friendhe was like a brother. His sudden passing came as a deep shock, especially since I wasn’t in Hyderabad when it happened. I had to come in person to pay my respects to the family."

He recalled a cherished memory connected to his upcoming film Kannappa, saying,

"After watching the Kannappa teaser, Kota garu called me. He praised the film and appreciated Vishnu’s performance. That gesture touched me deeplyit was a call full of affection and encouragement."

Reflecting on their professional journey, he shared,

"In 1987, I cast Kota garu as the main antagonist and a magician in my film Veera Pratap, produced under my home banner. That marked the beginning of a memorable collaboration. We went on to share the screen in many films over the years."

Mohan Babu lauded Kota's versatility and mastery as an actor:

"Kota garu was a powerhouse performer. Be it a villain, a comedian, or a character rolehe delivered every line with flawless dialogue modulation and unmatched ease. His talent was truly one of a kind."

He concluded with a personal note,

"Kota garu was not just a colleaguehe was family. His demise is a profound loss, not just for us personally, but for the entire Telugu film fraternity. I pray for his soul to rest in peace and for strength to his family during this painful time."