Biography
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (born Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh; 28 May 1923β18 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.
Filmography
all 143
Movies 143
Producer 9
Director 3
Writer 2
Major Chandrakanth (1993)
Samrat Ashoka (1992)
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (1991)
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)
Sarithira Nayagan (1984)
Simham Navvindi (1983)
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu (1982)
Bobbili Puli (1982)
Justice Chowdhary (1982)
Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
Tiruguleni Manishi (1981)
Gaja Donga (1981)
Vishwaroobam (1980)
Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)
Superman (1980)
Aatagadu (1980)
Vetagadu (1979)
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979)
Tiger (1979)
Srimadhvirata Parvamu (1979)
Driver Ramudu (1979)
Yugapurushudu (1978)
Akbar Saleem Anarkali (1978)
Simha Baludu (1978)
Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977)
Yamagola (1977)
Chanakya Chandragupta (1977)
Flowing Against (1977)
Adavi Ramudu (1977)
Kurukshetramu (1977)
Aaradhana (1976)
Eduruleni Manishi (1975)
Annadammula Anubhandam (1975)
Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham (1975)
Deeksha (1974)
Bidaai (1974)
Errakota Veerudu (1973)
Redeemers of the Country (1973)
Badi Panthulu (1972)
Shri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham (1972)
Jeevitha Chakram (1971)
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu (1970)
Thalla? Pellama (1970)
Mayani Mamata (1970)
Vijayam Manade (1970)
Nirdoshi (1970)
Lakshmi Kataaksha (1970)
Kodalu Diddina Kapuram (1970)
Bhale Thammudu (1969)
Nindu Hrudayalu (1969)
Shanti Nilayam (1969)
Varakatnam (1969)
Kadaladu Vadaladu (1969)
Kanavan (1968)
Ramu (1968)
Nindu Samsaram (1968)
The Slippery Guy (1967)
Punyavathi (1967)
Sri Krishnavataram (1967)
Bhama Vijayam (1967)
Joint Family (1967)
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha (1966)
Palnati Yudham (1966)
Aggibarata (1966)
Veerabhimanyu (1965)
Pandava Vanavasamu (1965)
Aadabrathuku (1965)
Naadi Aada Janme (1965)
Marriage Relation (1964)
Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)
Desa Drohulu (1964)
Marmayogi (1964)
Karnan (1964)
Varasatwam (1964)
Bobbili Yuddham (1964)
Manchi Manishi (1964)
Aggi Pidugu (1964)
Narthanasala (1963)
Lakshadhikari (1963)
Bandipotu (1963)
Aaptha Mithrulu (1963)
Paruvu-Prathishtta (1963)
Lava Kusa (1963)
Irugu Porugu (1963)
Saku Magalu (1963)
Swarna Manjari (1962)
Mahamantri Timmarasu (1962)
Gundamma Katha (1962)
Dakshayagnam (1962)
Bhishma (1962)
Gulebakavali Katha (1962)
Tiger Ramudu (1962)
Gaali Medalu (1962)
Aathma Bandhuvu (1962)
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham (1961)
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961)
Pendli Pilupu (1961)
Seetha Rama Kalyanam (1961)
Bhatti Vikramarka (1960)
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960)
Sri Venketswara Mahathymam (1960)
Banda Ramudu (1959)
Bala Nagamma (1959)
Daiva Balam (1959)
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959)
Raja makutam (1959)
Karthavarayuni Katha (1958)
Raja Nandhini (1958)
Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958)
Bhookailas (1958)
Intiguttu (1958)
Vinayaka Chavithi (1957)
Mayabazar (1957)
Fortunes (1957)
Kutumba Gowravam (1957)
Bravo Girls (1957)
Saarangadhara (1957)
Charana Daasi (1956)
Jayam Manade (1956)
Tenali Ramakrishna (1956)
Naya Aadmi (1956)
Santosham (1955)
Kanyasulkam (1955)
Jayasimha (1955)
Missamma (1955)
Rani Rathnaprabha (1955)
Parivartana (1954)
Aggi Ramudu (1954)
Sangham (1954)
Endless Money (1954)
Chandraharam (1954)
Chandirani (1953)
Kalyanam Panni Paar (1952)
Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952)
Malliswari (1951)
Pathala Bhairavi (1951)
Shavukaru (1950)
Mana Desam (1949)
Satya Harishchandra
Sri Krishna Vijayam
Ammayi Pelli
Rama Krishnulu
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1923-05-28
Deathday1996-01-18 (72 years old)
Birth PlaceNimmakuru, India
ReligionHinduism
Height
RelationshipsLakshmi Parvathi (1993-01-01 - 1996-01-01), Basava Tarakam (1942-01-01 - 1985-01-01)
ChildrenNandamuri Harikrishna, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Daggubati Purandeswari, Nara Bhuvaneshwari
FatherNandamuri Lakshmaiah
MotherNandamuri Venkata ramamma
CitizenshipsDominion of India, India
Also Known AsRama Rao Taraka Nandamuri, Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri, NTR, N.T.Rama Rao, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
AwardsPadma Shri in arts, Nandi Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Actor β Telugu
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