Career

Kota started his career with many hits. His debut film is Pranam Khareedu in 1978.
 Personal life

He is married. Kota Shankar Rao is his Younger brother who is also an actor. He has a son named Nataraj.

Awards

Won

    Nandi Award for Best Villain- Ganesh (1998)
    Nandi Award for Best Villain - Chinna (2000)
    Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Chinna (2000)
    Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor- Prudhvi Narayana (2002)
    Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Aa Naluguru (2004)
    Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Pellaina Kothalo (2006)

Nominated

    Filmfare Award for Best Villain – Tamil - Saamy
    The Hyderabad Times Film Awards -Best Actor in a Negative Role in Dookudu (2011)

Pending

    SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012)

 Filmography

Telugu

   1. Bhavani IPS (2010)
   2. Leader (2010 film) (2010) .... peddayana
   3. Anjaneyulu (2009)
   4. [Kick (2009 film)] (2009)
   5. Sare Nee Istam (2009)
   6. Evaraina Epudaina (2009)
   7. Rajavari Chepala Cheruvu (2009)
   8. Gajibiji (2008)
   9. Hero (2008)
  10. Pourudu (2008)
  11. Hare Ram (2008)
  12. Bujjigadu (2008)
  13. Kantri (2008)
  14. Sundarakanda (2008)
  15. Nee Sukhame Ne Korukunna (2008) .... Sarvabhouma Rao
  16. Visakha Express (2008)
  17. Okka Magadu (2008)
  18. Bhajantreelu (2007)
  19. Athidi (2007)
  20. Pellaindi Kaani (2007)
  21. Lakshyam (2007)
  22. Munna (2007) .... Srinivas Rao
  23. Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) .... Ganesh's father
  24. Classmates (2007) .... Professor Chandram
  25. Yogi (2007) .... Kotaiah
  26. Khatarnak (2006)
  27. Rakhi (2006)
  28. Bommarillu (2006) .... Kanaka Rao
  29. Pournami (2006)
  30. Pellaina Kothalo (2006)
  31. Sainikudu (2006) .... Chief Minister
  32. Andala Ramudu (2006)
  33. Nandanavanam 120 km (2006) .... Banerjee
  34. Shock (2006) .... Dharma Reddy
  35. Sarkar (2005).. Silver Mani
  36. Mahanandi (2005)
  37. Sri (2005)
  38. Allari Pidugu (2005)
  39. Allari Bullodu (2005)
  40. Chatrapati (2005) .... Appala Naidu
  41. Athadu (2005) .... Bajji Reddy
  42. Dhairyam (2005)
  43. Hungama (2005)
  44. Naa Alludu (2005)
  45. Soggadu (2005) .... Ravi's father
  46. Suryam (2004)
  47. Gudumba Shankar (2004) .... Devudu
  48. Naani (2004)
  49. Malliswari (2004) .... Bhavani Prasad
  50. Satyam (2003) .... Shankar, Ankita's father
  51. Tagore (2003)
  52. Simhadri (2003)
  53. Peelamto Panemti (2003) .... Kalyani's father
  54. Simhachalam (2003)
  55. Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)
  56. Ammulu (2003)
  57. Pellam Oorelithe (2003)
  58. Gelupu
  59. Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002)
  60. Sandade Sandadi (2002)
  61. Prudhvi Narayana (2002)
  62. Idem Voorura Baabu
  63. Idiot (2002) .... The Head Constable
  64. Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
  65. Allari (2002)
  66. Santosham (2002)
  67. O Chinadana (2002)
  68. Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru (2002)
  69. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
  70. Hanuman Junction (2001)
  71. Badrachalam (2001)
  72. Veedekkadi Mogudandi? (2001)
  73. Thank You Subba Rao (2001)
  74. Adhipati (2001)
  75. Aakasa Veedhilo (2001)
  76. Manasista Ra
  77. Family Circus (2001)
  78. Pandanti Samsaram
  79. Prematho Raa! (2001)
  80. Preminchu (2001)
  81. Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
  82. Maa Aayana Sundarayya
  83. Maa Avida Meda Ottu (2001)
  84. Sakumba Saparivara Sametamga (2000)
  85. Cheliya Cheliya Chirukopama
  86. Prema Sandadi
  87. Ayodhya Ramayya
  88. Vamsi (2000)
  89. Badri (2000) .... Badri's father
  90. Samarasimha Reddy (1999)
  91. Gun Shot
  92. Bombay Priyudu
  93. Vinodam
  94. Pittala Dora
  95. Intlo Illallu Veedhilo Priyuralu
  96. Akkum Bakkum
  97. Vamsanikokkadu
  98. Subhalagnam
  99. Daddy (2001)
 100. Student No. 1 (2001) .... Sampat Verma
 101. Chinna (2001)
 102. Orey Thammudu (2001)
 103. Annayya (2000) .... Babai
 104. Postman (1999)
 105. Sri Ramulayya (1999)
 106. Sneham Kosam (1999)
 107. Rayudu (1998)
 108. Ganesh (1998)
 109. Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998)
 110. Maavidakulu (1998)
 111. Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997)
 112. Annamayya (1997)
 113. Chinnabbayi (1997)
 114. Gokulamlo Seetha (1997) .... Muddukrishnayya
 115. Maa Nannaki Pelli (1997) .... Subba Raju
 116. Mama Bagunnavaa? (1997)
 117. Veedevadandi Babu (1997)
 118. Oho Naa Pellanta (1996) .... Vallabha Rao
 119. Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi (1996) .... Suleiman
 120. Little Soldiers (1996) .... Major Harishchandra Prasad
 121. Rambantu (1996) .... Gireesam
 122. Big Boss (1995)
 123. Gharana Bullodu (1995)
 124. Alluda Majaka (1995) .... Kota Pentaiah
 125. Ghatotkachudu (1995) .... Mantrikudu
 126. Money Money (1995)
 127. Subha Sankalpam (1995)
 128. Super Police (1994)
 129. Police Alludu (1994)
 130. Lucky Chance
 131. Pacha Thoranam (1994)
 132. Raithu Bharatam (1994)
 133. Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
 134. Top Hero (1994)
 135. Aame (1994) .... Srinivasa Rao
 136. Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994)
 137. Hello Brother (1994) .... Tadi Mattayya
 138. Number One (1994)
 139. Pelli Koduku (1994)
 140. Yamaleela (1994)
 141. Govindha Govindha (1993)
 142. Mutamestri (1993)
 143. Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
 144. Gaayam (1993) .... Guru Narayan
 145. Ish Gup Chup (1993)
 146. Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993)
 147. Mayalodu (1993) .... Appalakonda
 148. Mechanic Alludu (1993) .... Kotappa
 149. Money (1993)
 150. Praana Daata (1993)
 151. Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
 152. Chitemma Mogudu (1992) .... Military Babai
 153. 420 (1992) .... Tadi Mattayya
 154. Ashwamedham (1992)
 155. Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1992) .... G. Garudachalam
 156. Pachani Samsaram (1992)
 157. Sundara Kanda (1992)
 158. Rowdy Alludu (1991)
 159. Prema Entha Madhuram (1991) .... Narayan Rao
 160. Stoovertpuram Police Station (1991)
 161. Edu Kondalaswamy (1991)
 162. Kobbari Bondam (1991)
 163. Mamagaru (1991) .... Pothuraja
 164. Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)
 165. Kokkoroko(1990)
 166. Raja Vikramarka (1990)
 167. Bobbili Raja (1990)
 168. Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! (1990) .... Patel
 169. Shatruvu (1990) .... Venkatarathnam
 170. Shiva (1989) .... Machiraju
 171. Srimaan Brahmachari
 172. Aalumagalu
 173. Aavidaa Maa Aavide
 174. Akka Mogudu
 175. Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989)
 176. Bava Bava Panneeru (1989)
 177. Baava Bavamaridi
 178. Chinnalludu
 179. Dongaata
 180. Hai Hai Nayaka (1989) .... Pedda Rayudu
 181. Swara Kalpana (1989)
 182. Chevilo Puvvu(1989)
 183. Maatopettukoku
 184. Manasunna Maaraju
 185. Pavan - Subblakshmi Preminchukunnarata
 186. Peddanayya
 187. Pelligola
 188. Prema Vijetha
 189. Prema Zindabad
 190. Presidentugaari Pellam
 191. Rendilla Poojari
 192. Khaidi No. 786 (1988) .... Suryachandra Rao
 193. Yamudiki Mogudu (1988) .... Kotayya
 194. Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela (1988) .... Gurnadham
 195. Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka (1988) .... Harmonium Hanumantha Rao
 196. Varasudochhadu (1988)
 197. Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987) .... Yella Papa Rao
 198. Subhavaartha
 199. Aha Naa Pellanta
 200. Surya Vamsam
 201. Baabai Abbai
 202. Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)
 203. Pratighatana (1986) .... Yadagiri
 204. Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
 205. Pranam Khareedu (1978)

Tamil

    * Laadam (2009) .... Pavadai Dubbed into telugu as 16 Days.
    * Karthik Anitha (2009)
    * Dhanam (2008)
    * Sadhu Miranda (2008)
    * Thirupaachi (2005) .... Saniyan Saggadai
    * Chinna (2005)
    * Kuthu (2004)
    * Saamy (2003) .... Perumal Pichai

 Hindi

   1. Kirkit (2009)
   2. Luck (2009)..... Swami
   3. Ek - The Power of One (2009)
   4. Darling (2007) .... Psychiatrist
   5. Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006) .... Veterinary Doctor Umapathi
   6. Sarkar (2005) .... Silver Mani