N.T. Rama Rao
Biography
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (May 28, 1923 – January 18, 1996), commonly known as N. T. Rama Rao or NTR, was an Indian actor, filmmaker, and politician who worked primarily in Telugu cinema. After debuting as a police inspector in *Mana Desam* (1949), he gained prominence with leading roles in *Shavukaru* (1950), the fantasy swashbuckler *Pathala Bhairavi* (1951), and the period romance *Malliswari* (1951). Across the 1950s and 1960s, he established himself as a central figure in Telugu cinema, starring in comedies such as *Missamma* (1955) and *Gundamma Katha* (1962), alongside depictions of Hindu deities and mythological characters in *Mayabazar* (1957), *Bhookailas* (1958), *Lava Kusa* (1963), and *Narthanasala* (1963).
In 1961, Rama Rao made his directorial debut with *Seetha Rama Kalyanam*, later directing, producing, and starring in mythological and historical epics under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner, including *Daana Veera Soora Karna* (1977), *Srimadhvirata Parvamu* (1979), and *Brahmarshi Vishwamitra* (1991). Concurrently, he headlined commercial social and action films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including *Adavi Ramudu* (1977), *Yamagola* (1977), *Vetagadu* (1979), *Sardar Papa Rayudu* (1980), *Justice Chowdhary* (1982), and *Bobbili Puli* (1982). His final screen appearances were in *Major Chandrakanth* (1993) and the biographical drama *Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu* (1993). Beyond film, he served three terms as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1968.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
207
Gender
Male
Birthday
1923-05-28
Place of Birth
Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Also Known As
Rama Rao Taraka Nandamuri, Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri, NTR, N.T.Rama Rao, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Known For
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Desa Drohulu
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Simham Navvindi!
Thalla? Pellama
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Shavukaru
Chandraharam
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
Aggi Pidugu
Punyavathi
Samrat Ashoka
Ummadi Kutumbam
Aathma Bandhuvu
Adavi Ramudu
Malliswari
Kondaveeti Simham
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Gundamma Katha
Karnan
Pathala Bhairavi
Bhale Thammudu
Bhookailas
Mayabazar
Superman
Lava Kusa
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
Flowing Against
Vinayaka Chavithi
Kalyanam Panni Paar
Vivaha Bandham
Driver Ramudu
Charana Daasi
Bhama Vijayam
Daiva Balam
Desa Drohulu
Errakota Veerudu
Karthavarayani Katha
Marmayogi
Santosham
Tiruguleni Manishi
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
Annadammula Anubandham
Gulebakavali Katha
Vaddante Dabbu
Tiger
Jayasimha
Major Chandrakanth
Kanyasulkam
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Paruvu-Prathishtta
Gaja Donga
Dakshayagnam
Veerabhimanyu
Chanakya Chandragupta
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Chandashasanudu
Thathamma Kala
Kannan Karunai
Kula Gowravam
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
Maayani Mamata
Mana Desam
Palletoori Pilla
Magaadu
Maavaari Manchithanam
Yugandhar
Nippulanti Manishi
KD No:1
Simha Baludu
Bhatti Vikramarka
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
Sati Savithri
Lawyer Vishwanath
Panduranga Mahatyam
Rechukka
Cherapakura Chedevu
Palletooru
Pichi Pullaiah
Chintamani
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
Justice Chowdhary
Bhagyarekha
Varakatnam
Narthanasala
Ramudu Bheemudu
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
Missamma
Sri Krishnavataram
Babruvahana
Nindu Hrudayalu
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
Bobbili Yuddham
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
Parivartana
Aaptha Mithrulu
Aaradhana
Badi Panthulu
Bandipotu
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Tenali Ramakrishna
Bhishma
Pandava Vanavasamu
Yugapurushudu
Sardar Papa Rayudu
Intiguttu
Eduruleni Manishi
Jayam Manade
Chandirani
Bobbili Puli
Bala Nagamma
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Chikkadu Dorakadu
Ramu
Palnati Yudham
Banda Ramudu
Sangham
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
Yamagola
Vetagadu
Aatagadu
Aggi Barata
Pelli Chesi Choodu
Kathanayakudu
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
Sri Krishna Tulabharam
Gudi Gantalu
Mangamma Sapatham
Baghdad Gaja Donga
Ekaveera
Samsaram
Maaya Rambha
Stree Janma
Niluvu Dopidi
Life Cycle
Maya Maschindra
Satya Harishchandra
Raja Makutam
Dorikithe Dongalu
Nirdoshi
Saarangadhara
Aggi Ravva
Chitti Chellelu
Tenali Raman
Lakshadhikari
Kalisochina Adrushtam
Circus Ramudu
Wife is the light of the house
Bidaai