Kolikapudi Srinivasa Rao
Kolikapudi Srinivasa Rao | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Chief Minister | N. Chandrababu Naidu |
| Preceded by | Kokkiligadda Rakshana Nidhi |
| Constituency | Tiruvuru, NTR district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1969 (age 55–56) Tadikonda, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Political party | TDP (2024 – present) |
| Parent | Subba Rao (father) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Kolikapudi Srinivasa Rao (born 1969) is an Indian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Tiruvuru Assembly constituency[1] in the state of Andhra Pradesh.[2] He is member of the Telugu Desam Party.[3] He is a former convener for Amaravati Joint Action Committee.[4]
Electoral performance
| S.No | Year | Election | Constituency | Party | Votes | Margin | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | MLA | Tiruvuru | TDP | 89,118 | +21,874 | Won |
Controversies
Police complaint by Ram Gopal Varma
On 27 December 2023, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma lodged an online and in-person complaint with the Andhra Pradesh police against Kolikapudi. This followed a live TV5 debate in which Kolikapudi allegedly offered a bounty of ₹1 crore for beheading the director over his upcoming film Vyooham.[5] Varma also named the show’s anchor and the channel’s owner in his complaint, alleging they facilitated the remarks. In the same debate, Kolikapudi said Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan’s fans “should not allow Varma to roam free anywhere” for his comments on their favourite stars. The police complaint was filed in Vijayawada.[6]
Demolition row in Kambampadu
After becoming MLA, on 3 July 2024, Kolikapudi Srinivasa Rao was involved in a tense situation at Kambampadu village in A. Konduru mandal. Acting on complaints from local residents about alleged encroachment, he personally inspected a building under construction by YSRCP MPP (Mandal Praja Parishad President) Kalasani Nagalakshmi’s husband and directed its partial demolition, reportedly stating that he would remove the structure himself if officials failed to act.[7] The action, carried out with the help of machinery and accompanied by supporters, led to traffic disruption on the Bhadrachalam National Highway and a standoff with police and officials, who later halted the demolition citing procedural requirements.[8]
References
- ^ "Tiruvuru, Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: TDP's Kolikapudi Srinivasa Rao defeats YSRCP's Nallagatla Swamy Das with 21874 votes". India Today. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Kolikapudi Srinivasa Rao, TDP Candidate from Tiruvuru Assembly Election 2024 Seat: Electoral History & Political Journey, Winning or Losing - News18 Assembly Election 2024 Result News". www.news18.com. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "టీడీపీలో చేరిన వీరశివారెడ్డి, కొలికపూడి శ్రీనివాసరావు, శ్రీకాంత్ రెడ్డి". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ M, Sambasiva Rao (3 January 2024). "AP-CID questions Amaravati JAC convener Kolikapudi Srinivasa Rao in RGV case". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Ram Gopal Varma files a complaint against an activist who placed a Rs. 1 crore reward on the filmmaker". The Times of India. 28 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Ram Gopal Varma files complaint against activist for offering ₹1 crore bounty on his head". Hindustan Times. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "MLA Kolikapudi: ఎమ్మెల్యే కొలికపూడి అత్యుత్సాహం". EENADU (in Telugu). Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ BSV (3 July 2024). "వైసీపీ ఎంపీపీ ఇంటిపైకి బుల్డోజర్ - టీడీపీ తిరువూరు ఎమ్మెల్యేపై విమర్శలు". telugu.abplive.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 31 July 2025.