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.
Known For
Acting
(1993)
Major Chandrakanth
as Major Chandrakanth
(1993)
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
as Srinatha
(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)
Justice Chowdhary
as Justice Chowdhary
(1982)
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
as Peddababu Prabhakar
(1982)
Bobbili Puli
as Major Chakradhar
(1981)
Kondaveeti Simham
as Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju
(1981)
Gaja Donga
as Gaja Donga / Raja
(1981)
Tiruguleni Manishi
as Raja
(1980)
Superman
as Superman / Raja
(1980)
Aatagadu
as Gopi
(1980)
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
as Ramu
(1980)
Sardar Papa Rayudu
as Sardar Paparayudu & Ram Mohan"Ramu" (dual role)
(1979)
Vetagadu
as Raja
(1979)
Tiger
as Tiger Raja
(1979)
Driver Ramudu
as Ramu
(1979)
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
as Lord Venkateswara
(1979)
Yugandhar
as Yugandhar / Vijay
(1979)
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
as Lord Krishna/ Arjun/ Duryodhana/ Kichaka/ Brihannala
(1979)
(1978)
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
as Lord Rama / Ravana
(1978)
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
as Akbar
(1978)
(1978)
(1978)
(1978)
(1978)
Yugapurushudu
as Rajesh / Kalyan
(1977)
Daana Veera Soora Karna
as Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna
(1977)
Chanakya Chandragupta
as Chandragupta Maurya
(1977)
Adavi Ramudu
as Ramu
(1977)
Yamagola
as Satyam
(1977)
Flowing Against
as Madhu
(1976)
Aaradhana
as Gopi
(1976)
Magaadu
as Vijay Varma
(1975)
Annadammula Anubandham
as Vijay
(1975)
Eduruleni Manishi
as Raja Shekar
(1975)
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
as Lord Rama
(1974)
Thathamma Kala
as Ramaiah / Musalaiah
(1974)
Nippulanti Manishi
as Inspector Vijay
(1973)
(1973)
Desa Drohulu
as Ramu
(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)
Thalla? Pellama
as Sudhakar
(1970)
Maayani Mamata
as Madhu
(1970)
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
as Ali Baba
(1969)
Varakatnam
as Devasimha
(1969)
Nindu Hrudayalu
as Gopi
(1969)
Bhale Thammudu
as Shyam Prasad (Paul), Shayam Prasad
(1969)
Kathanayakudu
as Saradhi
(1968)
Ramu
as Raja
(1968)
(1967)
Ummadi Kutumbam
as Ramu
(1967)
Punyavathi
as Prakash
(1967)
Chikkadu Dorakadu
as Chikkadu
(1967)
Sri Krishnavataram
as Lord Krishna / Lord Vishnu
(1967)
Bhama Vijayam
as Jaya Chandra
(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)
Karnan
as Krishna
(1964)
Desa Drohulu
as Ramu
(1964)
Ramudu Bheemudu
as Ramudu & Bheemudu
(1964)
Aggi Pidugu
as Raja / Madhav
(1964)
Marmayogi
as Prabhakar
(1964)
Gudi Gantalu
as Vasu
(1964)
Babruvahana
as Arjuna
(1964)
Battle of Bobbili
as Rangarayadu
(1964)
Marriage Relation
as Chandrasekhar (as Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri)
(1963)
Narthanasala
as Arjuna /Brihannala
(1963)
Lava Kusa
as Lord Rama
(1963)
Paruvu-Prathishtta
as Raghu
(1963)
(1963)
Bandipotu
as Narasimham
(1963)
Aaptha Mithrulu
as Prakash
(1962)
Gundamma Katha
as Anji
(1962)
Bhishma
as Bhishma
(1962)
Dakshayagnam
as Lord Shiva
(1962)
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
as Krishnadevaraya
(1962)
Gulebakavali Katha
as Vijay
(1962)
Aathma Bandhuvu
as Ranga
(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)
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
as Raja Rao
(1959)
Daiva Balam
as Chandrasenudu
(1959)
Bala Nagamma
as Karyavardhi
(1959)
Banda Ramudu
as Banda Ramudu
(1958)
Sampoorna Ramayanam
as Raman
(1958)
Intiguttu
as Gopal
(1958)
Bhookailas
as Ravanudu
(1958)
Karthavarayani Katha
as Karthavaraya
(1957)
Mayabazar
as Krishna
(1957)
Panduranga Mahatyam
as Pundarika
(1957)
Bhagyarekha
as Ravi
(1957)
Vinayaka Chavithi
as Lord Krishna
(1956)
Jayam Manade
as Pratap
(1956)
Tenali Ramakrishna
as Krishnadevaraya
(1956)
Charana Daasi
as Dr. Chandra Sekhar
(1956)
Chintamani
as Bilwamangaludu
(1955)
Missamma
as M. T. Rao
(1955)
Kanyasulkam
as Gireesham
(1955)
Jayasimha
as Jayasimha/Bhavani
(1955)
Santosham
as Anand / Paramanand
(1955)
Cherapakura Chedevu
as Mohan
(1955)
Rechukka
as Kumarayalu / Kannaiah
(1954)
Vaddante Dabbu
as Syam
(1954)
Sangham
as Raja
(1954)
Parivartana
as Ananda Rao
(1954)
Chandraharam
as Prince Chandan
(1953)
Pichi Pullaiah
as Pullaiah
(1953)
Chandirani
as Kishore
(1952)
(1952)
Pelli Chesi Choodu
as Venkata Ramana
(1952)
Palletooru
as Chandram
(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, Editor, Producer, Director
(1991)
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Screenplay, Director, Editor, Producer, Writer
(1984)
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Playback Singer, Writer, Producer, Director
(1983)
Chandashasanudu
Screenplay, Producer, Director
(1980)
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Producer
(1979)
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Screenplay, Director, Producer
(1979)
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Producer, Adaptation, Director
(1978)
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Director, Writer, Producer
(1978)
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Director, Producer
(1977)
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Director, Writer, Producer
(1977)
Chanakya Chandragupta
Producer, Screenplay, Director
(1974)
Bidaai
Story, Writer
(1974)
Thathamma Kala
Director, Writer, Producer
(1972)
Kula Gowravam
Writer, Director
(1971)
Kannan Karunai
Director
(1970)
Thalla? Pellama
Director, Producer, Writer
(1969)
Varakatnam
Director, Story, Writer
(1967)
Ummadi Kutumbam
Producer
(1966)
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
Director, Screenplay
(1962)
Gulebakavali Katha
Director
(1961)
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
Director