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N.T. Rama Rao

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1923-05-28

Deathday: 1996-01-18 (72 years old)

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 as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh between 1983 and 1994. He was awarded the Pa 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.

Filmography

all 178

Movies 178

Writer 2

Producer 1

Director 1

Sreenatha Kavi Saarvabhouma

N.T. Rama Rao

Biography

Filmography

all 178

Movies 178

Writer 2

Producer 1

Director 1

Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu (1993)

Major Chandrakanth (1993)

Samrat Ashoka (1992)

Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (1991)

Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)

Sarithira Nayagan (1984)

Chandashasanudu (1983)

Simham Navvindi! (1983)

Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu (1982)

Bobbili Puli (1982)

Justice Chowdhary (1982)

Kondaveeti Simham (1981)

Tiruguleni Manishi (1981)

Gaja Donga (1981)

Vishwaroobam (1980)

Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)

Superman (1980)

Aatagadu (1980)

Yugandhar (1979)

Vetagadu (1979)

Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979)

Tiger (1979)

Srimadhvirata Parvamu (1979)

Maavaari Manchithanam (1979)

Driver Ramudu (1979)

KD No:1 (1978)

Lawyer Vishwanath (1978)

Sri Rama Pattabhishekam (1978)

Simha Baludu (1978)

Yugapurushudu (1978)

Akbar Saleem Anarkali (1978)

Sati Savithri (1978)

Simha Baludu (1978)

Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977)

Yamagola (1977)

Chanakya Chandragupta (1977)

Flowing Against (1977)

Adavi Ramudu (1977)

Magaadu (1976)

Aaradhana (1976)

Manushulanta Okkate (1976)

Eduruleni Manishi (1975)

Annadammula Anubandham (1975)

Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham (1975)

Deeksha (1974)

Nippulanti Manishi (1974)

Bidaai (1974)

Thathamma Kala (1974)

Errakota Veerudu (1973)

Desa Drohulu (1973)

Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973)

Badi Panthulu (1972)

Kula Gowravam (1972)

Shri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham (1972)

Kannan Karunai (1971)

Jeevitha Chakram (1971)

Maayani Mamata (1970)

Ali Baba 40 Dongalu (1970)

Thalla? Pellama (1970)

Lakshmi Kataaksha (1970)

Vijayam Manade (1970)

Nirdoshi (1970)

Kodalu Diddina Kapuram (1970)

Bhale Thammudu (1969)

Nindu Hrudayalu (1969)

Shanti Nilayam (1969)

Kathanayakudu (1969)

Varakatnam (1969)

Kadaladu Vadaladu (1969)

Ramu (1968)

Bhagyachakram (1968)