
N.T. Rama Rao
Known for Acting · 147 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 (147)

Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
1993
as Srinatha

Chandirani
1953
as Kishore

Bala Nagamma
1959
as Karyavardhi

Karnan
1964
as Krishna

Lava Kusa
1963
as Lord Rama

Mayabazar
1957
as Krishna

Simham Navvindi!
1983
as Narasimham

Nindu Hrudayalu
1969
as Gopi

Maavaari Manchithanam
1979

Yugapurushudu
1978
as Rajesh / Kalyan
Bobbili Puli
1982
as Major Chakradhar

Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
1982
as Peddababu Prabhakar
Major Chandrakanth
1993
as Major Chandrakanth

Charana Daasi
1956
as Dr. Chandra Sekhar

Chandashasanudu
1983
as Harichandra Prasad / Raja

Annadammula Anubandham
1975
as Vijay

Nippulanti Manishi
1974
as Inspector Vijay

Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
1966
as Lord Krishna / Duryodhana

Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
1961
as Kishtayya

Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
1978
as Lord Rama / Ravana

Seetha Rama Kalyanam
1961
as Ravana

Gundamma Katha
1962
as Anji

Yugandhar
1979
as Yugandhar / Vijay

Superman
1980
as Superman / Raja

Adavi Ramudu
1977
as Ramu
Kondaveeti Simham
1981
as Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju

Kanyasulkam
1955
as Gireesham

Yamagola
1977
as Satyam

Pathala Bhairavi
1951
as Thota Ramudu

Panduranga Mahatyam
1957
as Pundarika

Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
1963

Daana Veera Soora Karna
1977
as Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna

Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
1966
as Nandivardhana Maharaju

Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
as Bheema

Vetagadu
1979
as Raja

Bobbili Yuddham
1964
as Rangarayadu

Gulebakavali Katha
1962
as Vijay

Tiger
1979
as Tiger Raja

Mahamantri Thimmarusu
1962
as Krishnadevaraya

Justice Chowdhary
1982
as Justice Chowdhary

Bandipotu
1963
as Narasimham

Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1991
as Vishwamitra / Ravana

Jayasimha
1955
as Jayasimha/Bhavani
Aaradhana
1976
as Gopi

Narthanasala
1963
as Arjuna /Brihannala

Baghdad Gaja Donga
1968

Magaadu
1976
as Vijay Varma

Missamma
1955
as M. T. Rao

Marmayogi
1964
as Prabhakar

Kathanayakudu
1969
as Saradhi

Jayam Manade
1956
as Pratap

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
as Raja Rao

Desa Drohulu
1973
as Ramu

Samrat Ashoka
1992
as Ashoka / Chanakya

Errakota Veerudu
1973

Sri Krishnavataram
1967
as Lord Krishna / Lord Vishnu

Eduruleni Manishi
1975
as Raja Shekar

Vaddante Dabbu
1954
as Syam

Bhookailas
1958
as Ravanudu

Aggi Pidugu
1964
as Raja / Madhav

Sati Savithri
1978

Banda Ramudu
1959
as Banda Ramudu

Aathma Bandhuvu
1962
as Ranga

Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
1984
as Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana

Badi Panthulu
1972
as Head Master Raghava Rao

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
1980
as Ramu

Pelli Chesi Choodu
1952
as Venkata Ramana

Karthavarayani Katha
1958
as Karthavaraya

Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
1970
as Ali Baba

Kula Gowravam
1972
as Raja Ramachandra Prasad / Raghunath Prasad / Shankar

Sangham
1954
as Raja

Shavukaru
1950
as Satyam

Ummadi Kutumbam
1967
as Ramu

Sampoorna Ramayanam
1958
as Raman

Srimadhvirata Parvamu
1979
as Lord Krishna/ Arjun/ Duryodhana/ Kichaka/ Brihannala

Flowing Against
1977
as Madhu

Palletoori Pilla
1950
as Jayanth

Bhale Thammudu
1969
as Shyam Prasad (Paul), Shayam Prasad

Desa Drohulu
1964
as Ramu

Chandraharam
1954
as Prince Chandan

Chanakya Chandragupta
1977
as Chandragupta Maurya

Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
1975
as Lord Rama
Rechukka
1955
as Kumarayalu / Kannaiah

Tenali Ramakrishna
1956
as Krishnadevaraya

Mana Desam
1949
as British Inspector

Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
1961
as Pratap

Aatagadu
1980
as Gopi

Ramu
1968
as Raja

Aggi Ravva
1981
as Ramu

Veerabhimanyu
1965
as Lord Krishna

Gaja Donga
1981
as Gaja Donga / Raja

Bhama Vijayam
1967
as Jaya Chandra

Ramudu Bheemudu
1964
as Ramudu & Bheemudu

Santosham
1955
as Anand / Paramanand

Samsaram
1950
as Raghu

Pichi Pullaiah
1953
as Pullaiah

Driver Ramudu
1979
as Ramu

Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
1979
as Lord Venkateswara
Nirdoshi
1967
as Ananda Rao / Sundaram

Palletooru
1952
as Chandram
Kalyanam Panni Paar
1952

Vinayaka Chavithi
1957
as Lord Krishna

Mangamma Sapatham
1965
as Raja / Vijay

Maayani Mamata
1970
as Madhu

Dakshayagnam
1962
as Lord Shiva
Saarangadhara
1957
as Sarangadhara

Vivaha Bandham
1964
as Chandrasekhar (as Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri)

Bhatti Vikramarka
1960
as Vikramaditya / Vikramarka Maharaju

Parivartana
1954
as Ananda Rao

KD No:1
1978

Bhishma
1962
as Bhishma

Varakatnam
1969
as Devasimha
Stree Janma
1967
as Shekar

Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
1961
as Indrajeet/Meghanadhudu

Chintamani
1956
as Bilwamangaludu

Chikkadu Dorakadu
1967
as Chikkadu

Punyavathi
1967
as Prakash
Cherapakura Chedevu
1955
as Mohan

Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
1960
as Lord Venkateswara (Balaji)

Sardar Papa Rayudu
1980
as Sardar Paparayudu & Ram Mohan"Ramu" (dual role)
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 147 credits spanning from 1949 to 1993, N.T. Rama Rao has appeared in 147 films and 0 TV shows.
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- Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu (1993) — as Srinatha
- Chandirani (1953) — as Kishore
- Bala Nagamma (1959) — as Karyavardhi
- Karnan (1964) — as Krishna
- Lava Kusa (1963) — as Lord Rama
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