N.T. Rama Rao
Biography
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (born Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh; 28 May 1923–18 January 1996), also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician. Rama Rao made his debut as an actor in Mana Desam, a Telugu social film directed by L. V. Prasad in 1949. He first gained popularity in the 1950s when he became well-known for his portrayals of Hindu deities, especially Lord Krishna and Lord Rama, roles which have made him a mythic figure among the Telugu-speaking people of Andhra Pradesh. He later became known for portraying antagonistic characters and cementing leading roles in films. In total he starred in over 320 Telugu films and has become one of the most prominent figures in the history of Telugu cinema. After his career in movies, Rama Rao became a political activist and a political party leader. Rao founded the Telugu Desam Party in 1982 and served three tumultuous terms as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh between 1983 and 1994. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1968, recognizing his contribution to Telugu cinema. He is known as an advocate of Andhra Pradesh's distinct cultural identity, distinguishing it from Madras State with which it was often associated. Besides Telugu, he has also acted in a few Tamil and Kannada films.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
205
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
Bidaai