Cast
N.T. Rama Rao
Acting
Cast
N.T. Rama Rao
Known for
Acting
Born
1923-05-28
From
Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died
1996-01-18
Also known as Rama Rao Taraka Nandamuri, Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri, NTR
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.
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as Narasimham
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as Madhu
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as Ravanudu
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as Raghu
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as Mohan
Malliswari
as Nagaraju
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as Prakash
Bhale Thammudu
as Shyam Prasad (Paul), Shayam Prasad
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as Jaya Chandra
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as Pratap
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as Banda Ramudu
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as Raja
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
as Lord Venkateswara (Balaji)
Vivaha Bandham
as Chandrasekhar (as Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri)
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as Ramaiah / Musalaiah
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Chintamani
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Parivartana
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as Lord Krishna
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
as Lord Venkateswara
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Daiva Balam
as Chandrasenudu
Kannan Karunai
as Lord Krishna
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Maya Maschindra
as Lord Vishnu / Maya Machhindra
Raja Makutam
as Prince Pratapa Simha
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as Arjuna
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as Chandram
Sri Krishna Tulabharam
Palnati Yudham
as Brahmanaidu
Life Cycle
as Raja
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as Nandan Rao
Maaya Rambha
as Nalakubharudu