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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