N.T. Rama Rao

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

134

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

  • Chanakya Chandragupta

    Chanakya Chandragupta

  • Daana Veera Soora Karna

    Daana Veera Soora Karna

  • Malliswari

    Malliswari

  • Ummadi Kutumbam

    Ummadi Kutumbam

  • Desa Drohulu

    Desa Drohulu

  • Simha Baludu

    Simha Baludu

  • Paruvu-Prathishtta

    Paruvu-Prathishtta

  • Gundamma Katha

    Gundamma Katha

  • Chikkadu Dorakadu

    Chikkadu Dorakadu

  • Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha

    Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha

  • Karnan

    Karnan

  • Kannan Karunai

    Kannan Karunai

  • Bhishma

    Bhishma

  • Lava Kusa

    Lava Kusa

  • Bobbili Puli

    Bobbili Puli

  • Sri Krishnavataram

    Sri Krishnavataram

  • Banda Ramudu

    Banda Ramudu

  • Sri Rama Pattabhishekam

    Sri Rama Pattabhishekam

  • Gudi Gantalu

    Gudi Gantalu

  • Aatagadu

    Aatagadu

  • Thathamma Kala

    Thathamma Kala

  • Yugapurushudu

    Yugapurushudu

  • Pandava Vanavasamu

    Pandava Vanavasamu

  • Aggi Barata

    Aggi Barata

  • Srimadhvirata Parvamu

    Srimadhvirata Parvamu

  • Rechukka

    Rechukka

  • Brahmarshi Vishwamitra

    Brahmarshi Vishwamitra

  • Mahamantri Thimmarusu

    Mahamantri Thimmarusu

  • Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

    Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

  • Vaddante Dabbu

    Vaddante Dabbu

  • Badi Panthulu

    Badi Panthulu

  • Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam

    Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam

  • Aggi Pidugu

    Aggi Pidugu

  • Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu

    Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu

  • Tiger

    Tiger

  • Narthanasala

    Narthanasala

  • Sampoorna Ramayanam

    Sampoorna Ramayanam

  • Ramu

    Ramu

  • Nindu Hrudayalu

    Nindu Hrudayalu

  • Bhagyarekha

    Bhagyarekha

  • Chandashasanudu

    Chandashasanudu

  • Jagadeka Veeruni Katha

    Jagadeka Veeruni Katha

  • Chintamani

    Chintamani

  • Yamagola

    Yamagola

  • Akbar Saleem Anarkali

    Akbar Saleem Anarkali

  • Magaadu

    Magaadu

  • Mayabazar

    Mayabazar

  • Yugandhar

    Yugandhar

  • Superman

    Superman

  • Driver Ramudu

    Driver Ramudu

  • Panduranga Mahatyam

    Panduranga Mahatyam

  • Maavaari Manchithanam

    Maavaari Manchithanam

  • Justice Chowdhary

    Justice Chowdhary

  • Bhatti Vikramarka

    Bhatti Vikramarka

  • Santosham

    Santosham

  • Intiguttu

    Intiguttu

  • Pathala Bhairavi

    Pathala Bhairavi

  • Bhale Thammudu

    Bhale Thammudu

  • Kanyasulkam

    Kanyasulkam

  • Nippulanti Manishi

    Nippulanti Manishi

  • KD No:1

    KD No:1

  • Ekaveera

    Ekaveera

  • Missamma

    Missamma

  • Major Chandrakanth

    Major Chandrakanth

  • Jayasimha

    Jayasimha

  • Ramudu Bheemudu

    Ramudu Bheemudu

  • Ali Baba 40 Dongalu

    Ali Baba 40 Dongalu

  • Bhookailas

    Bhookailas

  • Chandirani

    Chandirani

  • Sri Krishna Tulabharam

    Sri Krishna Tulabharam

  • Kathanayakudu

    Kathanayakudu

  • Chandraharam

    Chandraharam

  • Palnati Yudham

    Palnati Yudham

  • Babruvahana

    Babruvahana

  • Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham

    Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham

  • Kalyanam Panni Paar

    Kalyanam Panni Paar

  • Kondaveeti Simham

    Kondaveeti Simham

  • Bala Nagamma

    Bala Nagamma

  • Cherapakura Chedevu

    Cherapakura Chedevu

  • Baghdad Gaja Donga

    Baghdad Gaja Donga

  • Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu

    Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu

  • Simham Navvindi!

    Simham Navvindi!

  • Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra

    Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra

  • Bhama Vijayam

    Bhama Vijayam

  • Annadammula Anubandham

    Annadammula Anubandham

  • Gulebakavali Katha

    Gulebakavali Katha

  • Samrat Ashoka

    Samrat Ashoka

  • Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham

    Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham

  • Eduruleni Manishi

    Eduruleni Manishi

  • Adavi Ramudu

    Adavi Ramudu

  • Tiruguleni Manishi

    Tiruguleni Manishi

  • Maayani Mamata

    Maayani Mamata

  • Varakatnam

    Varakatnam

  • Gaja Donga

    Gaja Donga

  • Tenali Ramakrishna

    Tenali Ramakrishna

  • Vetagadu

    Vetagadu

  • Mangamma Sapatham

    Mangamma Sapatham

  • Aaradhana

    Aaradhana

  • Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu

    Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu

  • Mana Desam

    Mana Desam

  • Sardar Papa Rayudu

    Sardar Papa Rayudu

  • Shavukaru

    Shavukaru

  • Daiva Balam

    Daiva Balam

  • Veerabhimanyu

    Veerabhimanyu

  • Charana Daasi

    Charana Daasi

  • Desa Drohulu

    Desa Drohulu

  • Jayam Manade

    Jayam Manade

  • Errakota Veerudu

    Errakota Veerudu

  • Palletooru

    Palletooru

  • Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

    Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

  • Vinayaka Chavithi

    Vinayaka Chavithi

  • Thalla? Pellama

    Thalla? Pellama

  • Lawyer Vishwanath

    Lawyer Vishwanath

  • Karthavarayani Katha

    Karthavarayani Katha

  • Parivartana

    Parivartana

  • Kula Gowravam

    Kula Gowravam

  • Flowing Against

    Flowing Against

  • Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam

    Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam

  • Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

    Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

  • Bandipotu

    Bandipotu

  • Dakshayagnam

    Dakshayagnam

  • Pichi Pullaiah

    Pichi Pullaiah

  • Pelli Chesi Choodu

    Pelli Chesi Choodu

  • Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu

    Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu

  • Marmayogi

    Marmayogi

  • Punyavathi

    Punyavathi

  • Seetha Rama Kalyanam

    Seetha Rama Kalyanam

  • Aaptha Mithrulu

    Aaptha Mithrulu

  • Sati Savithri

    Sati Savithri

  • Marriage Relation

    Marriage Relation

  • Sangham

    Sangham

  • Aathma Bandhuvu

    Aathma Bandhuvu

  • Palletoori Pilla

    Palletoori Pilla

  • Battle of Bobbili

    Battle of Bobbili