Versatile Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, who has being acting in Telugu films from many decades has expressed his happiness for receiving the Padma Sri award today. Sometime back, Kota was conferred with Padma Sri by the Government Of India for his services through ‘arts’ in entertainment industry.

Today Kota Srinivasa Rao along with other recipients has received the award at a ceremony held in New Delhi. “I’m happy that Central Government has recognised my services and conferring me this award”, said Kota about awards, while expressed dissent for Movie Artist Elections turning out into a political warfare.