Known For
Acting
Born
May 28, 1923
Died
Jan 18, 1996
Place of Birth
Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Credits
152 titles
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
Filmography
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
Srinatha
Major Chandrakanth
Major Chandrakanth
Samrat Ashoka
Ashoka / Chanakya
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Vishwamitra / Ravana
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana
Chandashasanudu
Harichandra Prasad / Raja
Simham Navvindi!
Narasimham
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
Peddababu Prabhakar
Bobbili Puli
Major Chakradhar
Justice Chowdhary
Justice Chowdhary
Kondaveeti Simham
Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju
Aggi Ravva
Ramu
Tiruguleni Manishi
Raja
Gaja Donga
Gaja Donga / Raja
Sardar Papa Rayudu
Sardar Paparayudu & Ram Mohan"Ramu" (dual role)
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Ramu
Superman
Superman / Raja
Aatagadu
Gopi
Circus Ramudu
Ramu / Raja
Yugandhar
Yugandhar / Vijay
Vetagadu
Raja
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Lord Venkateswara
Tiger
Tiger Raja
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Lord Krishna/ Arjun/ Duryodhana/ Kichaka/ Brihannala
Maavaari Manchithanam
Driver Ramudu
Ramu
KD No:1
Lawyer Vishwanath
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Lord Rama / Ravana
Simha Baludu
Yugapurushudu
Rajesh / Kalyan
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Akbar
Sati Savithri
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna
Yamagola
Satyam
Chanakya Chandragupta
Chandragupta Maurya
Flowing Against
Madhu
Adavi Ramudu
Ramu
Magaadu
Vijay Varma
Aaradhana
Gopi
Eduruleni Manishi
Raja Shekar
Maya Maschindra
Lord Vishnu / Maya Machhindra
Annadammula Anubandham
Vijay
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
Lord Rama
Nippulanti Manishi
Inspector Vijay
Bidaai
Writer
Thathamma Kala
Ramaiah / Musalaiah
Errakota Veerudu
Desa Drohulu
Ramu
Badi Panthulu
Head Master Raghava Rao