N.T. Rama Rao

Known for ActingBorn 1923-05-28Died 1996-01-18Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu

Sardar Papa Rayudu

Sri Rama Pattabhishekam

Yugapurushudu

Maya Maschindra

Desa Drohulu

Stree Janma

Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam

Gudi Gantalu

Paruvu-Prathishtta

Aaptha Mithrulu

Mahamantri Thimmarusu

Intiguttu

Jayasimha

Sangham

Malliswari

Mana Desam

Bobbili Puli

Seetha Rama Kalyanam

Driver Ramudu

Eduruleni Manishi

Bidaai

Life Cycle

Thalla? Pellama

Varakatnam

Ekaveera

Ummadi Kutumbam

Palnati Yudham

Satya Harishchandra

Aathma Bandhuvu

Gulebakavali Katha

Dakshayagnam

Bhishma

Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

Daana Veera Soora Karna

Bhagyarekha

Chintamani

Kanyasulkam

Rechukka

Chandraharam

Chandirani

Pelli Chesi Choodu

Lava Kusa

Major Chandrakanth

Chanakya Chandragupta

Aaradhana

Vivaha Bandham

Pathala Bhairavi