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.
Personal info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1923-05-28
Place of birth
Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Cast
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
1978
6.00
Desa Drohulu
1973
0.00
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
1980
0.00
Simham Navvindi!
1983
0.00
Thalla? Pellama
1970
0.00
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
1979
7.00
Shavukaru
1950
0.00
Chandraharam
1954
0.00
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
1961
0.00
Aggi Pidugu
1964
0.00
Punyavathi
1967
0.00
Samrat Ashoka
1992
0.00
Ummadi Kutumbam
1967
0.00
Aathma Bandhuvu
1962
0.00
Adavi Ramudu
1977
5.00
Malliswari
1951
10.00
Kondaveeti Simham
1981
7.30
Daana Veera Soora Karna
1977
8.50
Gundamma Katha
1962
7.60
Karnan
1964
7.00
Pathala Bhairavi
1951
8.50
Bhale Thammudu
1969
0.00
Bhookailas
1958
8.00
Mayabazar
1957
7.90
Superman
1980
3.10
Lava Kusa
1963
9.00
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
1961
0.00
Flowing Against
1977
0.00
Vinayaka Chavithi
1957
0.00
Kalyanam Panni Paar
1952
0.00
Vivaha Bandham
1964
0.00
Driver Ramudu
1979
0.00
Charana Daasi
1956
8.00
Bhama Vijayam
1967
8.00
Desa Drohulu
1964
8.00
Daiva Balam
1959
8.00
Errakota Veerudu
1973
4.00
Karthavarayani Katha
1958
8.00
Marmayogi
1964
8.00
Santosham
1955
6.00
Tiruguleni Manishi
1981
0.00
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
1960
8.00
Annadammula Anubandham
1975
0.00
Gulebakavali Katha
1962
0.00
Vaddante Dabbu
1954
0.00
Tiger
1979
6.00
Jayasimha
1955
0.00
Major Chandrakanth
1993
8.00
Kanyasulkam
1955
8.00
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
1961
10.00
Paruvu-Prathishtta
1963
0.00
Gaja Donga
1981
0.00
Dakshayagnam
1962
0.00
Veerabhimanyu
1965
0.00
Chanakya Chandragupta
1977
7.00
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
1978
0.00
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
1966
0.00
Chandashasanudu
1983
0.00
Thathamma Kala
1974
0.00
Kula Gowravam
1972
0.00
Kannan Karunai
1971
0.00
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
1962
0.00
Maayani Mamata
1970
0.00
Mana Desam
1949
0.00
Palletoori Pilla
1950
0.00
Yugandhar
1979
0.00
Magaadu
1976
0.00
Maavaari Manchithanam
1979
0.00
Nippulanti Manishi
1974
0.00
Panduranga Mahatyam
1957
1.00
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
1993
0.00
KD No:1
1978
0.00
Simha Baludu
1978
0.00
Lawyer Vishwanath
1978
0.00
Sati Savithri
1978
0.00
Bhatti Vikramarka
1960
0.00
Chintamani
1956
0.00
Palletooru
1952
0.00
Rechukka
1955
0.00
Pichi Pullaiah
1953
0.00
Cherapakura Chedevu
1955
0.00
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
1961
0.00
Justice Chowdhary
1982
5.70
Bhagyarekha
1957
0.00
Varakatnam
1969
0.00
Narthanasala
1963
7.00
Ramudu Bheemudu
1964
6.00
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
1966
7.00
Missamma
1955
7.60
Sri Krishnavataram
1967
6.00
Babruvahana
1964
0.00
Nindu Hrudayalu
1969
5.00
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
1975
8.00
Bobbili Yuddham
1964
0.00
Sampoorna Ramayanam
1958
8.00
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
1970
0.00
Parivartana
1954
0.00
Aaptha Mithrulu
1963
0.00
Aaradhana
1976
8.00
Badi Panthulu
1972
7.50
Bandipotu
1963
0.00
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
7.00
Tenali Ramakrishna
1956
0.00
Bhishma
1962
0.00
Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
6.50
Yugapurushudu
1978
0.00
Sardar Papa Rayudu
1980
0.00
Intiguttu
1958
0.00
Eduruleni Manishi
1975
0.00
Jayam Manade
1956
0.00
Chandirani
1953
0.00
Bobbili Puli
1982
10.00
Bala Nagamma
1959
7.00
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1991
0.00
Chikkadu Dorakadu
1967
0.00
Ramu
1968
8.00
Palnati Yudham
1966
0.00
Banda Ramudu
1959
0.00
Sangham
1954
0.00
Yamagola
1977
0.00
Vetagadu
1979
0.00
Aatagadu
1980
0.00
Aggi Barata
1966
0.00
Pelli Chesi Choodu
1952
0.00
Kathanayakudu
1969
0.00
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
1963
0.00
Sri Krishna Tulabharam
1966
0.00
Gudi Gantalu
1964
0.00
Mangamma Sapatham
1965
0.00
Baghdad Gaja Donga
1968
0.00
Ekaveera
1969
0.00
Samsaram
1950
0.00