Kota Srinivasa Rao, a veteran actor in Tollywood, stated on Tuesday that social media had killed him and urged people not to believe rumors of his death.
He responded to social media rumors about him by releasing a video. The 75-year-old stated that those who spread rumors should not interfere with anyone's life.
Srinivasa Rao stated that those who spread rumors should be taught a lesson. The actor described the death rumors as
"unfortunate."
"The series of phone calls were troubling at a time when I am busy with tomorrow's Ugadi festival. He stated, "His heart would have stopped beating if an elderly person were in my place."
The actor also said that ten police officers came to his house to make security arrangements after hearing about his death.
He stated, "There are many ways to earn popularity or money, but spreading such rumors is not proper."