N.T. Rama Rao
Known for Acting · 146 credits
- Born
- 1923-05-28
- Died
- 1996-01-18
- Place of birth
- Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Also known as
- Rama Rao Taraka Nandamuri · Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri · NTR · N.T.Rama Rao · Nandamuri Taraka 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
Movies (146)
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
1993
as Srinatha
Simham Navvindi!
1983
as Narasimham
Lava Kusa
1963
as Lord Rama
Karnan
1964
as Krishna
Bala Nagamma
1959
as Karyavardhi
Mayabazar
1957
as Krishna
Chandirani
1953
as Kishore
Nindu Hrudayalu
1969
as Gopi
Yamagola
1977
as Satyam
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
1966
as Lord Krishna / Duryodhana
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
1982
as Peddababu Prabhakar
Bobbili Puli
1982
as Major Chakradhar
Yugapurushudu
1978
as Rajesh / Kalyan
Superman
1980
as Superman / Raja
Major Chandrakanth
1993
as Major Chandrakanth
Sri Krishnavataram
1967
as Lord Krishna / Lord Vishnu
Tiger
1979
as Tiger Raja
Chandashasanudu
1983
as Harichandra Prasad / Raja
Pathala Bhairavi
1951
as Thota Ramudu
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
1963
Maavaari Manchithanam
1979
Adavi Ramudu
1977
as Ramu
Daana Veera Soora Karna
1977
as Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna
Bobbili Yuddham
1964
as Rangarayadu
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
1984
as Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana
Charana Daasi
1956
as Dr. Chandra Sekhar
Annadammula Anubandham
1975
as Vijay
Narthanasala
1963
as Arjuna /Brihannala
Panduranga Mahatyam
1957
as Pundarika
Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
as Bheema
Gulebakavali Katha
1962
as Vijay
Vaddante Dabbu
1954
as Syam
Badi Panthulu
1972
as Head Master Raghava Rao
Gundamma Katha
1962
as Anji
Santosham
1955
as Anand / Paramanand
Rechukka
1955
as Kumarayalu / Kannaiah
Kondaveeti Simham
1981
as Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
1979
as Lord Krishna/ Arjun/ Duryodhana/ Kichaka/ Brihannala
Yugandhar
1979
as Yugandhar / Vijay
Marmayogi
1964
as Prabhakar
Nippulanti Manishi
1974
as Inspector Vijay
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
1961
as Kishtayya
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
1966
as Nandivardhana Maharaju
Jayam Manade
1956
as Pratap
Kathanayakudu
1969
as Saradhi
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
1980
as Ramu
Flowing Against
1977
as Madhu
Sampoorna Ramayanam
1958
as Raman
Errakota Veerudu
1973
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
as Raja Rao
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
1962
as Krishnadevaraya
Bandipotu
1963
as Narasimham
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
1961
as Ravana
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
1975
as Lord Rama
Magaadu
1976
as Vijay Varma
Aatagadu
1980
as Gopi
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
1978
as Lord Rama / Ravana
Vetagadu
1979
as Raja
Samrat Ashoka
1992
as Ashoka / Chanakya
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
1970
as Ali Baba
Desa Drohulu
1973
as Ramu
Aathma Bandhuvu
1962
as Ranga
Saarangadhara
1957
as Sarangadhara
Desa Drohulu
1964
as Ramu
Jayasimha
1955
as Jayasimha/Bhavani
Missamma
1955
as M. T. Rao
Mangamma Sapatham
1965
as Raja / Vijay
Karthavarayani Katha
1958
as Karthavaraya
Palletoori Pilla
1950
as Jayanth
Chandraharam
1954
as Prince Chandan
Pelli Chesi Choodu
1952
as Venkata Ramana
Ramu
1968
as Raja
Aaradhana
1976
as Gopi
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
1961
as Indrajeet/Meghanadhudu
Driver Ramudu
1979
as Ramu
Sati Savithri
1978
Shavukaru
1950
as Satyam
Bhatti Vikramarka
1960
as Vikramaditya / Vikramarka Maharaju
Justice Chowdhary
1982
as Justice Chowdhary
Ramudu Bheemudu
1964
as Ramudu & Bheemudu
Eduruleni Manishi
1975
as Raja Shekar
Chikkadu Dorakadu
1967
as Chikkadu
Aggi Pidugu
1964
as Raja / Madhav
Dakshayagnam
1962
as Lord Shiva
Sardar Papa Rayudu
1980
as Sardar Paparayudu & Ram Mohan"Ramu" (dual role)
Mana Desam
1949
as British Inspector
Kanyasulkam
1955
as Gireesham
Chanakya Chandragupta
1977
as Chandragupta Maurya
Ummadi Kutumbam
1967
as Ramu
Varakatnam
1969
as Devasimha
KD No:1
1978
Veerabhimanyu
1965
as Lord Krishna
Kula Gowravam
1972
as Raja Ramachandra Prasad / Raghunath Prasad / Shankar
Maayani Mamata
1970
as Madhu
Bhookailas
1958
as Ravanudu
Gaja Donga
1981
as Gaja Donga / Raja
Paruvu-Prathishtta
1963
as Raghu
Cherapakura Chedevu
1955
as Mohan
Malliswari
1951
as Nagaraju
Punyavathi
1967
as Prakash
Bhale Thammudu
1969
as Shyam Prasad (Paul), Shayam Prasad
Bhama Vijayam
1967
as Jaya Chandra
Nirdoshi
1967
as Ananda Rao / Sundaram
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
1961
as Pratap
Baghdad Gaja Donga
1968
Banda Ramudu
1959
as Banda Ramudu
Pichi Pullaiah
1953
as Pullaiah
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1991
as Vishwamitra / Ravana
Samsaram
1950
as Raghu
Tenali Ramakrishna
1956
as Krishnadevaraya
Aaptha Mithrulu
1963
as Prakash
Bhagyarekha
1957
as Ravi
Aggi Ravva
1981
as Ramu
Aggi Barata
1966
as Raja
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
1960
as Lord Venkateswara (Balaji)
Vivaha Bandham
1964
as Chandrasekhar (as Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri)
Thalla? Pellama
1970
as Sudhakar
Intiguttu
1958
as Gopal
Bhishma
1962
as Bhishma
Thathamma Kala
1974
as Ramaiah / Musalaiah
About N.T. Rama Rao
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… With 146 credits spanning from 1949 to 1993, N.T. Rama Rao has appeared in 146 films and 0 TV shows.
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- Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu (1993) — as Srinatha
- Simham Navvindi! (1983) — as Narasimham
- Lava Kusa (1963) — as Lord Rama
- Karnan (1964) — as Krishna
- Bala Nagamma (1959) — as Karyavardhi
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