N.T. Rama Rao

N.T. Rama Rao

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1923-05-28
Deathday: 1996-01-18 (72 years old)

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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.

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Filmography

all 143

Movies 143

Producer 9

Director 3

Writer 2

Major Chandrakanth
Major Chandrakanth

Major Chandrakanth (1993)

Movie
Ashoka / Chanakya / Director / Editor / Producer / Writer
Samrat Ashoka

Samrat Ashoka (1992)

Movie
Vishwamitra / Ravana / Screenplay / Director / Editor / Producer / Writer
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra

Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (1991)

Movie
Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana / Director / Producer / Writer / Playback Singer
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra

Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)

Movie
Writer
Sarithira Nayagan

Sarithira Nayagan (1984)

Movie
Actor
Simham Navvindi

Simham Navvindi (1983)

Movie
Actor
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu

Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu (1982)

Movie
Major Chakradhar
Bobbili Puli

Bobbili Puli (1982)

Movie
Justice Chowdhary
Justice Chowdhary

Justice Chowdhary (1982)

Movie
Ranjith Kumar
Kondaveeti Simham

Kondaveeti Simham (1981)

Movie
Tiruguleni Manishi

Tiruguleni Manishi (1981)

Movie
Gaja Donga / Raja
Gaja Donga

Gaja Donga (1981)

Movie
Actor
Vishwaroobam

Vishwaroobam (1980)

Movie
Sardar Paparayudu
Sardar Papa Rayudu

Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)

Movie
Actor
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)

Movie
Superman / Raja
Superman

Superman (1980)

Movie
Actor
Aatagadu

Aatagadu (1980)

Movie
Actor
Vetagadu

Vetagadu (1979)

Movie
Lord Venkateswara / Screenplay / Director / Producer
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979)

Movie
Tiger Raja
Tiger

Tiger (1979)

Movie
Lord Krishna/ Arjun/ Duryodhana/ Kichaka/ Brihannala / Director / Producer / Adaptation
Srimadhvirata Parvamu

Srimadhvirata Parvamu (1979)

Movie
Ramu
Driver Ramudu

Driver Ramudu (1979)

Movie
Rajesh / Kalyan
Yugapurushudu

Yugapurushudu (1978)

Movie
Akbar / Director / Producer / Writer
Akbar Saleem Anarkali

Akbar Saleem Anarkali (1978)

Movie
Actor
Simha Baludu

Simha Baludu (1978)

Movie
Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna / Director / Producer / Writer
Daana Veera Soora Karna

Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977)

Movie
Satyam
Yamagola

Yamagola (1977)

Movie
Chandragupta Maurya / Screenplay / Director / Producer
Chanakya Chandragupta

Chanakya Chandragupta (1977)

Movie
Madhu
Flowing Against

Flowing Against (1977)

Movie
Ramu
Adavi Ramudu

Adavi Ramudu (1977)

Movie
Kurukshetramu

Kurukshetramu (1977)

Movie
Actor
Aaradhana

Aaradhana (1976)

Movie
Actor
Eduruleni Manishi

Eduruleni Manishi (1975)

Movie
Vijay
Annadammula Anubhandam

Annadammula Anubhandam (1975)

Movie
Sri Rama
Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham

Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham (1975)

Movie
Actor
Deeksha

Deeksha (1974)

Movie
Writer
Bidaai

Bidaai (1974)

Movie
Errakota Veerudu

Errakota Veerudu (1973)

Movie
Actor
Redeemers of the Country

Redeemers of the Country (1973)

Movie
Actor
Badi Panthulu

Badi Panthulu (1972)

Movie
Actor
Shri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham

Shri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham (1972)

Movie
Actor
Jeevitha Chakram

Jeevitha Chakram (1971)

Movie
Alibaba
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu

Ali Baba 40 Dongalu (1970)

Movie
Sudhakar / Director / Producer / Writer
Thalla? Pellama

Thalla? Pellama (1970)

Movie
Actor
Mayani Mamata

Mayani Mamata (1970)

Movie
Actor
Vijayam Manade

Vijayam Manade (1970)

Movie
Actor
Nirdoshi

Nirdoshi (1970)

Movie
Actor
Lakshmi Kataaksha

Lakshmi Kataaksha (1970)

Movie
Actor
Kodalu Diddina Kapuram

Kodalu Diddina Kapuram (1970)

Movie
Paul, Shayam Prasad
Bhale Thammudu

Bhale Thammudu (1969)

Movie
Actor
Nindu Hrudayalu

Nindu Hrudayalu (1969)

Movie
Actor
Shanti Nilayam

Shanti Nilayam (1969)

Movie
Devasimha / Director / Writer / Story
Varakatnam

Varakatnam (1969)

Movie
Actor
Kadaladu Vadaladu

Kadaladu Vadaladu (1969)

Movie
Kanavan

Kanavan (1968)

Movie
Actor
Ramu

Ramu (1968)

Movie
Actor
Nindu Samsaram

Nindu Samsaram (1968)

Movie
Chikka
The Slippery Guy

The Slippery Guy (1967)

Movie
Prakash
Punyavathi

Punyavathi (1967)

Movie
Lord Krishna / Lord Vishnu
Sri Krishnavataram

Sri Krishnavataram (1967)

Movie
Jaya Chandra
Bhama Vijayam

Bhama Vijayam (1967)

Movie
Actor
Joint Family

Joint Family (1967)

Movie
Nandivardhana Maharaju
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha

Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha (1966)

Movie
Brahmanaidu
Palnati Yudham

Palnati Yudham (1966)

Movie
Actor
Aggibarata

Aggibarata (1966)

Movie
Actor
Veerabhimanyu

Veerabhimanyu (1965)

Movie
Bheema
Pandava Vanavasamu

Pandava Vanavasamu (1965)

Movie
Raja; son of Rao Bahadur Ranganatham
Aadabrathuku

Aadabrathuku (1965)

Movie
Actor
Naadi Aada Janme

Naadi Aada Janme (1965)

Movie
Chandrasekhar
Marriage Relation

Marriage Relation (1964)

Movie
Ramudu & Bheemudu
Ramudu Bheemudu

Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)

Movie
Ramu
Desa Drohulu

Desa Drohulu (1964)

Movie
Prabhakar
Marmayogi

Marmayogi (1964)

Movie
Shri Kishan
Karnan

Karnan (1964)

Movie
Actor
Varasatwam

Varasatwam (1964)

Movie
Rangarayadu
Bobbili Yuddham

Bobbili Yuddham (1964)

Movie
Actor
Manchi Manishi

Manchi Manishi (1964)

Movie
Actor
Aggi Pidugu

Aggi Pidugu (1964)

Movie
Arjuna /Brihannala
Narthanasala

Narthanasala (1963)

Movie
Actor
Lakshadhikari

Lakshadhikari (1963)

Movie
Narasimha Nayaka
Bandipotu

Bandipotu (1963)

Movie
Actor
Aaptha Mithrulu

Aaptha Mithrulu (1963)

Movie
Actor
Paruvu-Prathishtta

Paruvu-Prathishtta (1963)

Movie
Lord Rama
Lava Kusa

Lava Kusa (1963)

Movie
Actor
Irugu Porugu

Irugu Porugu (1963)

Movie
Actor
Saku Magalu

Saku Magalu (1963)

Movie
Actor
Swarna Manjari

Swarna Manjari (1962)

Movie
SriKrishna Deva Rayalu
Mahamantri Timmarasu

Mahamantri Timmarasu (1962)

Movie
Anji
Gundamma Katha

Gundamma Katha (1962)

Movie
Lord Shiva
Dakshayagnam

Dakshayagnam (1962)

Movie
Bheeshma
Bhishma

Bhishma (1962)

Movie
Vijay / Director
Gulebakavali Katha

Gulebakavali Katha (1962)

Movie
Actor
Tiger Ramudu

Tiger Ramudu (1962)

Movie
Actor
Gaali Medalu

Gaali Medalu (1962)

Movie
Actor
Aathma Bandhuvu

Aathma Bandhuvu (1962)

Movie
Actor
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham (1961)

Movie
Pratap
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha

Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961)

Movie
Actor
Pendli Pilupu

Pendli Pilupu (1961)

Movie
Ravana / Director
Seetha Rama Kalyanam

Seetha Rama Kalyanam (1961)

Movie
Vikramarka Maharaju
Bhatti Vikramarka

Bhatti Vikramarka (1960)

Movie
Lord Venkateswara (Balaji)
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam

Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960)

Movie
Srimaha Vishnu
Sri Venketswara Mahathymam

Sri Venketswara Mahathymam (1960)

Movie
Actor
Banda Ramudu

Banda Ramudu (1959)

Movie
Karyavardhi
Bala Nagamma

Bala Nagamma (1959)

Movie
Chandrasenudu
Daiva Balam

Daiva Balam (1959)

Movie
Raja Rao
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959)

Movie
Pratap
Raja makutam

Raja makutam (1959)

Movie
Karthavaraya
Karthavarayuni Katha

Karthavarayuni Katha (1958)

Movie
Actor
Raja Nandhini

Raja Nandhini (1958)

Movie
Raman
Sampoorna Ramayanam

Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958)

Movie
Ravana
Bhookailas

Bhookailas (1958)

Movie
Actor
Intiguttu

Intiguttu (1958)

Movie
Lord Krishna
Vinayaka Chavithi

Vinayaka Chavithi (1957)

Movie
Krishna
Mayabazar

Mayabazar (1957)

Movie
Ravi
Fortunes

Fortunes (1957)

Movie
Gopal
Kutumba Gowravam

Kutumba Gowravam (1957)

Movie
Actor
Bravo Girls

Bravo Girls (1957)

Movie
Sarangadharudu
Saarangadhara

Saarangadhara (1957)

Movie
Actor
Charana Daasi

Charana Daasi (1956)

Movie
Actor
Jayam Manade

Jayam Manade (1956)

Movie
SriKrishna Deva Rayalu
Tenali Ramakrishna

Tenali Ramakrishna (1956)

Movie
Actor
Naya Aadmi

Naya Aadmi (1956)

Movie
Actor
Santosham

Santosham (1955)

Movie
Gireesam
Kanyasulkam

Kanyasulkam (1955)

Movie
Actor
Jayasimha

Jayasimha (1955)

Movie
M. T. Rao
Missamma

Missamma (1955)

Movie
Amarasimha
Rani Rathnaprabha

Rani Rathnaprabha (1955)

Movie
Anandarao
Parivartana

Parivartana (1954)

Movie
Actor
Aggi Ramudu

Aggi Ramudu (1954)

Movie
Actor
Sangham

Sangham (1954)

Movie
Actor
Endless Money

Endless Money (1954)

Movie
Chandana Raju
Chandraharam

Chandraharam (1954)

Movie
Actor
Chandirani

Chandirani (1953)

Movie
Kalyanam Panni Paar

Kalyanam Panni Paar (1952)

Movie
Ramana
Pelli Chesi Choodu

Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952)

Movie
Nagaraju
Malliswari

Malliswari (1951)

Movie
Thota Ramudu
Pathala Bhairavi

Pathala Bhairavi (1951)

Movie
Satyam
Shavukaru

Shavukaru (1950)

Movie
Actor
Mana Desam

Mana Desam (1949)

Movie
Harischandra
Satya Harishchandra

Satya Harishchandra

Movie
Lord Krishna
Sri Krishna Vijayam

Sri Krishna Vijayam

Movie
Actor
Ammayi Pelli

Ammayi Pelli

Movie
Actor
Rama Krishnulu

Rama Krishnulu

Movie

Ratings

Average 4.39
Based on 17.4 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1949
1959
1965
1961
1993
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1923-05-28

Deathday
1996-01-18 (72 years old)

Birth Place
Nimmakuru, India

Religion
Hinduism

Height

Relationships
Lakshmi Parvathi (1993-01-01 - 1996-01-01), Basava Tarakam (1942-01-01 - 1985-01-01)

Children
Nandamuri Harikrishna, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Daggubati Purandeswari, Nara Bhuvaneshwari

Father
Nandamuri Lakshmaiah

Mother
Nandamuri Venkata ramamma

Citizenships
Dominion of India, India

Also Known As
Rama Rao Taraka Nandamuri, Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri, NTR, N.T.Rama Rao, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao

Awards
Padma Shri in arts, Nandi Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu


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