N.T. Rama Rao

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

135

Gender

Male

Birthday

1923-05-28

Day of death

1996-01-18 (72 years old)

Place of Birth

Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India

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.

Known For

  • Bhookailas

    Bhookailas

  • Kondaveeti Simham

    Kondaveeti Simham

  • Ekaveera

    Ekaveera

  • Karnan

    Karnan

  • Kathanayakudu

    Kathanayakudu

  • Chanakya Chandragupta

    Chanakya Chandragupta

  • Ummadi Kutumbam

    Ummadi Kutumbam

  • Jayasimha

    Jayasimha

  • Daana Veera Soora Karna

    Daana Veera Soora Karna

  • Aatagadu

    Aatagadu

  • Major Chandrakanth

    Major Chandrakanth

  • Brahmarshi Vishwamitra

    Brahmarshi Vishwamitra

  • Justice Chowdhary

    Justice Chowdhary

  • Yugandhar

    Yugandhar

  • Superman

    Superman

  • Magaadu

    Magaadu

  • Bobbili Puli

    Bobbili Puli

  • Nippulanti Manishi

    Nippulanti Manishi

  • Nindu Hrudayalu

    Nindu Hrudayalu

  • Vaddante Dabbu

    Vaddante Dabbu

  • Bhishma

    Bhishma

  • Mayabazar

    Mayabazar

  • Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha

    Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha

  • Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu

    Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu

  • Ramu

    Ramu

  • Yamagola

    Yamagola

  • Chandashasanudu

    Chandashasanudu

  • Sri Krishnavataram

    Sri Krishnavataram

  • Desa Drohulu

    Desa Drohulu

  • Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

    Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

  • Pandava Vanavasamu

    Pandava Vanavasamu

  • Srimadhvirata Parvamu

    Srimadhvirata Parvamu

  • Tiger

    Tiger

  • Badi Panthulu

    Badi Panthulu

  • Lava Kusa

    Lava Kusa

  • Ali Baba 40 Dongalu

    Ali Baba 40 Dongalu

  • Chikkadu Dorakadu

    Chikkadu Dorakadu

  • Bhale Thammudu

    Bhale Thammudu

  • Maavaari Manchithanam

    Maavaari Manchithanam

  • Yugapurushudu

    Yugapurushudu

  • Sri Rama Pattabhishekam

    Sri Rama Pattabhishekam

  • Narthanasala

    Narthanasala

  • KD No:1

    KD No:1

  • Banda Ramudu

    Banda Ramudu

  • Driver Ramudu

    Driver Ramudu

  • Simha Baludu

    Simha Baludu

  • Paruvu-Prathishtta

    Paruvu-Prathishtta

  • Sampoorna Ramayanam

    Sampoorna Ramayanam

  • Panduranga Mahatyam

    Panduranga Mahatyam

  • Akbar Saleem Anarkali

    Akbar Saleem Anarkali

  • Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam

    Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam

  • Thathamma Kala

    Thathamma Kala

  • Aggi Pidugu

    Aggi Pidugu

  • Chandraharam

    Chandraharam

  • Chandirani

    Chandirani

  • Kanyasulkam

    Kanyasulkam

  • Kannan Karunai

    Kannan Karunai

  • Intiguttu

    Intiguttu

  • Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham

    Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham

  • Missamma

    Missamma

  • Pathala Bhairavi

    Pathala Bhairavi

  • Jagadeka Veeruni Katha

    Jagadeka Veeruni Katha

  • Santosham

    Santosham

  • Sri Krishna Tulabharam

    Sri Krishna Tulabharam

  • Rechukka

    Rechukka

  • Bhatti Vikramarka

    Bhatti Vikramarka

  • Ramudu Bheemudu

    Ramudu Bheemudu

  • Gundamma Katha

    Gundamma Katha

  • Mahamantri Thimmarusu

    Mahamantri Thimmarusu

  • Errakota Veerudu

    Errakota Veerudu

  • Gudi Gantalu

    Gudi Gantalu

  • Kalyanam Panni Paar

    Kalyanam Panni Paar

  • Chintamani

    Chintamani

  • Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra

    Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra

  • Adavi Ramudu

    Adavi Ramudu

  • Sardar Papa Rayudu

    Sardar Papa Rayudu

  • Aathma Bandhuvu

    Aathma Bandhuvu

  • Flowing Against

    Flowing Against

  • Tenali Ramakrishna

    Tenali Ramakrishna

  • Shavukaru

    Shavukaru

  • Malliswari

    Malliswari

  • Maayani Mamata

    Maayani Mamata

  • Vivaha Bandham

    Vivaha Bandham

  • Seetha Rama Kalyanam

    Seetha Rama Kalyanam

  • Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam

    Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam

  • Pelli Chesi Choodu

    Pelli Chesi Choodu

  • Veerabhimanyu

    Veerabhimanyu

  • Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

    Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

  • Vetagadu

    Vetagadu

  • Bandipotu

    Bandipotu

  • Bhama Vijayam

    Bhama Vijayam

  • Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

    Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

  • Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu

    Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu

  • Annadammula Anubandham

    Annadammula Anubandham

  • Dakshayagnam

    Dakshayagnam

  • Varakatnam

    Varakatnam

  • Samrat Ashoka

    Samrat Ashoka

  • Gaja Donga

    Gaja Donga

  • Bala Nagamma

    Bala Nagamma

  • Parivartana

    Parivartana

  • Vinayaka Chavithi

    Vinayaka Chavithi

  • Palnati Yudham

    Palnati Yudham

  • Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu

    Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu

  • Daiva Balam

    Daiva Balam

  • Pichi Pullaiah

    Pichi Pullaiah

  • Charana Daasi

    Charana Daasi

  • Thalla? Pellama

    Thalla? Pellama

  • Karthavarayani Katha

    Karthavarayani Katha

  • Palletooru

    Palletooru

  • Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu

    Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu

  • Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham

    Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham

  • Desa Drohulu

    Desa Drohulu

  • Mangamma Sapatham

    Mangamma Sapatham

  • Palletoori Pilla

    Palletoori Pilla

  • Mana Desam

    Mana Desam

  • Aggi Barata

    Aggi Barata

  • Kula Gowravam

    Kula Gowravam

  • Sati Savithri

    Sati Savithri

  • Marmayogi

    Marmayogi

  • Punyavathi

    Punyavathi

  • Eduruleni Manishi

    Eduruleni Manishi

  • Aaradhana

    Aaradhana

  • Sangham

    Sangham

  • Samsaram

    Samsaram

  • Simham Navvindi!

    Simham Navvindi!

  • Lawyer Vishwanath

    Lawyer Vishwanath

  • Tiruguleni Manishi

    Tiruguleni Manishi

  • Babruvahana

    Babruvahana

  • Jayam Manade

    Jayam Manade

  • Bobbili Yuddham

    Bobbili Yuddham

  • Bhagyarekha

    Bhagyarekha

  • Gulebakavali Katha

    Gulebakavali Katha

  • Baghdad Gaja Donga

    Baghdad Gaja Donga

  • Cherapakura Chedevu

    Cherapakura Chedevu

  • Aaptha Mithrulu

    Aaptha Mithrulu