N.T. Rama Rao
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1923-05-28
Day of Death
1996-01-18 (72 years old)
Place of Birth
Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
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.
Acting
(1993)
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
as Srinatha
(1993)
Major Chandrakanth
as Major Chandrakanth
(1992)
Samrat Ashoka
as Ashoka / Chanakya
(1991)
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
as Vishwamitra / Ravana
(1984)
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
as Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana
(1983)
Chandashasanudu
as Harichandra Prasad / Raja
(1983)
Simham Navvindi!
as Narasimham
(1982)
Bobbili Puli
as Major Chakradhar
(1982)
Justice Chowdhary
as Justice Chowdhary
(1982)
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
as Peddababu Prabhakar
(1981)
Kondaveeti Simham
as Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju
(1981)
Gaja Donga
as Gaja Donga / Raja
(1981)
Tiruguleni Manishi
as Raja
(1980)
Aatagadu
as Gopi
(1980)
Superman
as Superman / Raja
(1980)
Sardar Papa Rayudu
as Sardar Paparayudu & Ram Mohan"Ramu" (dual role)
(1980)
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
as Ramu
(1979)
Driver Ramudu
as Ramu
(1979)
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
as Lord Krishna/ Arjun/ Duryodhana/ Kichaka/ Brihannala
(1979)
Tiger
as Tiger Raja
(1979)
(1979)
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
as Lord Venkateswara
(1979)
Yugandhar
as Yugandhar / Vijay
(1979)
Vetagadu
as Raja
(1978)
(1978)
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
as Akbar
(1978)
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
as Lord Rama / Ravana
(1978)
Yugapurushudu
as Rajesh / Kalyan
(1978)
(1978)
(1978)
(1977)
Daana Veera Soora Karna
as Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna
(1977)
Chanakya Chandragupta
as Chandragupta Maurya
(1977)
Yamagola
as Satyam
(1977)
Adavi Ramudu
as Ramu
(1977)
Flowing Against
as Madhu
(1976)
Magaadu
as Vijay Varma
(1976)
Aaradhana
as Gopi
(1975)
Eduruleni Manishi
as Raja Shekar
(1975)
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
as Lord Rama
(1975)
Annadammula Anubandham
as Vijay
(1974)
Thathamma Kala
as Ramaiah / Musalaiah
(1974)
Nippulanti Manishi
as Inspector Vijay
(1973)
Desa Drohulu
as Ramu
(1973)
(1972)
Badi Panthulu
as Head Master Raghava Rao
(1972)
Kula Gowravam
as Raja Ramachandra Prasad / Raghunath Prasad / Shankar
(1971)
Kannan Karunai
as Lord Krishna
(1970)
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
as Ali Baba
(1970)
Thalla? Pellama
as Sudhakar
(1970)
Maayani Mamata
as Madhu
(1969)
Bhale Thammudu
as Shyam Prasad (Paul), Shayam Prasad
(1969)
Nindu Hrudayalu
as Gopi
(1969)
Kathanayakudu
as Saradhi
(1969)
Varakatnam
as Devasimha
(1969)
Ekaveera
as Puttan Sethupathi
(1968)
Ramu
as Raja
(1968)
(1967)
Bhama Vijayam
as Jaya Chandra
(1967)
Ummadi Kutumbam
as Ramu
(1967)
Sri Krishnavataram
as Lord Krishna / Lord Vishnu
(1967)
Chikkadu Dorakadu
as Chikkadu
(1967)
Punyavathi
as Prakash
(1966)
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
as Lord Krishna / Duryodhana
(1966)
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
as Nandivardhana Maharaju
(1966)
Aggi Barata
as Raja
(1966)
Palnati Yudham
as Brahmanaidu
(1966)
(1965)
Pandava Vanavasamu
as Bheema
(1965)
Veerabhimanyu
as Lord Krishna
(1965)
Mangamma Sapatham
as Raja / Vijay
(1964)
Gudi Gantalu
as Vasu
(1964)
Karnan
as Krishna
(1964)
Desa Drohulu
as Ramu
(1964)
Aggi Pidugu
as Raja / Madhav
(1964)
Ramudu Bheemudu
as Ramudu & Bheemudu
(1964)
Babruvahana
as Arjuna
(1964)
Battle of Bobbili
as Rangarayadu
(1964)
Marmayogi
as Prabhakar
(1964)
Marriage Relation
as Chandrasekhar (as Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri)
(1963)
Paruvu-Prathishtta
as Raghu
(1963)
Lava Kusa
as Lord Rama
(1963)
Narthanasala
as Arjuna /Brihannala
(1963)
(1963)
Bandipotu
as Narasimham
(1963)
Aaptha Mithrulu
as Prakash
(1962)
Gundamma Katha
as Anji
(1962)
Aathma Bandhuvu
as Ranga
(1962)
Bhishma
as Bhishma
(1962)
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
as Krishnadevaraya
(1962)
Gulebakavali Katha
as Vijay
(1962)
Dakshayagnam
as Lord Shiva
(1961)
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
as Pratap
(1961)
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
as Indrajeet/Meghanadhudu
(1961)
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
as Ravana
(1961)
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
as Kishtayya
(1960)
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
as Lord Venkateswara (Balaji)
(1960)
Bhatti Vikramarka
as Vikramaditya / Vikramarka Maharaju
(1959)
Banda Ramudu
as Banda Ramudu
(1959)
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
as Raja Rao
(1959)
Bala Nagamma
as Karyavardhi
(1959)
Daiva Balam
as Chandrasenudu
(1958)
Intiguttu
as Gopal
(1958)
Sampoorna Ramayanam
as Raman
(1958)
Bhookailas
as Ravanudu
(1958)
Karthavarayani Katha
as Karthavaraya
(1957)
Bhagyarekha
as Ravi
(1957)
Mayabazar
as Krishna
(1957)
Vinayaka Chavithi
as Lord Krishna
(1957)
Panduranga Mahatyam
as Pundarika
(1956)
Chintamani
as Bilwamangaludu
(1956)
Tenali Ramakrishna
as Krishnadevaraya
(1956)
Charana Daasi
as Dr. Chandra Sekhar
(1956)
Jayam Manade
as Pratap
(1955)
Rechukka
as Kumarayalu / Kannaiah
(1955)
Santosham
as Anand / Paramanand
(1955)
Kanyasulkam
as Gireesham
(1955)
Missamma
as M. T. Rao
(1955)
Jayasimha
as Jayasimha/Bhavani
(1955)
Cherapakura Chedevu
as Mohan
(1954)
Sangham
as Raja
(1954)
Vaddante Dabbu
as Syam
(1954)
Chandraharam
as Prince Chandan
(1954)
Parivartana
as Ananda Rao
(1953)
Chandirani
as Kishore
(1953)
Pichi Pullaiah
as Pullaiah
(1952)
Palletooru
as Chandram
(1952)
(1952)
Pelli Chesi Choodu
as Venkata Ramana
(1951)
Pathala Bhairavi
as Thota Ramudu
(1951)
Malliswari
as Nagaraju
(1950)
Shavukaru
as Satyam
(1950)
Palletoori Pilla
as Jayanth
(1949)
Mana Desam
as British Inspector
Crew
(1993)
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
Playback Singer
(1992)
Samrat Ashoka
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
(1991)
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Director, Screenplay, Writer, Producer, Editor
(1984)
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Playback Singer, Writer, Director, Producer
(1983)
Chandashasanudu
Director, Screenplay, Producer
(1980)
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Producer
(1979)
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Screenplay, Director, Producer
(1979)
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Adaptation, Producer, Director
(1978)
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Director, Writer, Producer
(1978)
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Producer, Director
(1977)
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Director, Writer, Producer
(1977)
Chanakya Chandragupta
Director, Producer, Screenplay
(1974)
Bidaai
Writer, Story
(1974)
Thathamma Kala
Writer, Director, Producer
(1972)
Kula Gowravam
Director, Writer
(1971)
Kannan Karunai
Director
(1970)
Thalla? Pellama
Producer, Writer, Director
(1969)
Varakatnam
Director, Story, Writer
(1967)
Ummadi Kutumbam
Producer
(1966)
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
Screenplay, Director
(1962)
Gulebakavali Katha
Director
(1961)
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
Director