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Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao's death has left the Telugu film industry in shock. Rao passed away at 83 due to age-related ailments. From industry peers and politicians to fans, many visited the late actor's residence to pay him their last respects. Eminent filmmaker SS Rajamouli was also one among the many. Rajamouli looked emotional and paid tribute to the late actor. However, he lost his cool while making his way out when a fan tried to take selfies with him.
Rajamouli Loses His Cool
A video from the funeral has gone viral on social media that shows Rajamouli losing his cool and getting miffed at the fan.
In the video, the Baahubali maker is seen making his way out of the funeral site towards his vehicle. Rajamouli can be seen avoiding any interaction. However, as he walked out, people from the crowd started clicking selfies. However, one among them didn't stop and followed the filmmaker to click selfies. This visibly irritated Rajamouli, and he shrugged him off angrily. The filmmaker also reprimanded him for such behaviour.
The incident was captured on camera, and the clip has gone viral. This never-before-seen behaviour of Rajamouli, who is known to be cool and referred to as a 'saint' by his peers, has left many shocked.
The video is shared on Instagram by Artistry Buzz.
Rajamouli is known for his cool behaviour. But this time, he got furious as he was in grief over the senior actor's sudden demise. While the video has sparked an online debate, most of the netizens stood in support of Rajamouli.
Kota Srinivasa Rao Departs For His Heavenly Abode
Legendary actor and former BJP MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away on Sunday (July 13). The Padma Shri awardee has worked in over 700 films in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi movies. Rao was celebrated for his versatility. He often portrayed complex characters, ranging from warm-hearted elders to comic villains and stern politicians. The Telugu cinema stalwart leaves behind a towering legacy.
He passed away at 83 in Hyderabad, only three days after his birthday (July 10). From Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan to Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun and several other celebrities, they grieved the irreparable loss. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared his deepest condolences with the bereaved family.
Anguished by the passing of Shri Kota Srinivas Rao Garu. He will be remembered for his cinematic brilliance and versatility. He enthralled audiences across generations with his riveting performances. He was also at the forefront of social service and worked towards empowering the…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2025
