SS Rajamouli Reacts To Fan’s Selfie Attempt During Kota Srinivasa Rao’s Funeral; WATCH
During Kota Srinivasa Rao's funeral, SS Rajamouli was approached for a selfie, leading to a viral video of him pushing the fan aside. The incident sparked a debate online.
Renowned filmmaker SS Rajamouli found himself in an uncomfortable situation during the funeral of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao in Hyderabad on Saturday. As the RRR director was exiting the late actor’s residence alongside his wife Rama Rajamouli, a fan approached him with a phone in hand, attempting to take a selfie — prompting a visible reaction that has since gone viral.
Rajamouli's Reaction Sparks Online Discussion
A widely shared video captures the moment when Rajamouli, initially appearing to ignore the fan, eventually grows visibly frustrated and pushes the individual aside before entering his car.
The incident has sparked conversations online about the appropriateness of seeking selfies at emotionally sensitive events, especially during a moment of mourning.
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A Star-Studded Farewell for a Cinematic Legend
The funeral of Kota Srinivasa Rao, who passed away on July 13 at the age of 83, was attended by several stalwarts of the Telugu film industry. Celebrities such as Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Prakash Raj, Venkatesh Daggubati, and Rana Daggubati came together to pay their last respects to the legendary actor.
Rajamouli's Heartfelt Tribute
Following the news of Rao’s passing, SS Rajamouli expressed his grief on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Kota Srinivasa Rao garu. A master of his craft, a legend who breathed life into every character he portrayed. His presence on screen was truly irreplaceable. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Om Shanti.”
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Kota Srinivasa Rao garu. A master of his craft, a legend who breathed life into every character he portrayed. His presence on screen was truly irreplaceable. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Om Shanti.
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) July 13, 2025
Kota Srinivasa Rao: A Versatile Titan of Indian Cinema
Born in 1942 in Kankipadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kota Srinivasa Rao made his film debut with the 1978 Telugu film Pranam Khareedu. Over the next several decades, he appeared in over 750 films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. Known for his extraordinary versatility, he seamlessly transitioned between comic, villainous, and character roles — leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
His contributions were recognised with multiple accolades at both the state and national level, solidifying his place as one of the industry's most respected and enduring figures.
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