Updated On: 14 July, 2025 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jr NTR silenced fans chanting his name at Kota Srinivasa Rao’s funeral, urging them to honour the late actor instead. Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli lost his cool and pushed a fan attempting to take a selfie during the funeral visit

Jr NTR and SS Rajamouli
Telugu superstar Jr NTR silenced his fans as he attended the funeral of the late veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao on Sunday. The actor was addressing the media after paying his respects to the senior star. As he mourned the demise of the legend, his fans, who had gathered at the funeral site, began chanting his name.
While addressing the media, Jr NTR honoured the memory of Kota Srinivasa Rao. He said, "Let’s celebrate the legacy he left behind through his unforgettable performances across all our mediums, without sorrow."
During his interaction, the actor heard fans chanting, “Jai NTR.” Not pleased with the interruption, he signalled the crowd to stop and instead urged them to chant, “Jai Kota Srinivasa Rao.” His fans immediately obliged.