N.T. Rama Rao

Acting · 1.1 popularity

Age

103

Movies

151

Born: May 28, 1923 – January 18, 1996
From: Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India

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.

Works

151 films

Karnan

19647.3

Banda Ramudu

19594.5

Saarangadhara

19577.0

Lava Kusa

19638.8

Tenali Raman

19568.0

Maaya Rambha

19507.0

Bobbili Puli

19829.5

Circus Ramudu

1980

Chitti Chellelu

1970

Kondaveeti Simham

19817.5

Badi Panthulu

19728.3

Niluvu Dopidi

19688.0

Yugapurushudu

197810.0

Kalisochina Adrushtam

1968

Satya Harishchandra

19659.0

Aggi Ravva

1981

Gundamma Katha

19627.6

Nirdoshi

1967

Baghdad Gaja Donga

19687.0

Stree Janma

196710.0

Mayabazar

19578.0

Dorikithe Dongalu

19657.0

Maya Maschindra

197510.0

Raja Makutam

19598.0

Pandava Vanavasamu

19656.7

Life Cycle

19719.0

Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam

196610.0

Lakshadhikari

19638.0

Daana Veera Soora Karna

19778.8

Chanakya Chandragupta

19778.5

Superman

19803.9

Major Chandrakanth

19938.4

Samsaram

1950

Sri Krishna Tulabharam

1966

Malliswari

195110.0

Adavi Ramudu

19777.0

Brahmarshi Vishwamitra

19918.0

Pathala Bhairavi

19518.6

Yamagola

19778.0

Varakatnam

19699.0

Santosham

19557.0

Karthavarayani Katha

19588.0

Gaja Donga

19817.0

Bhama Vijayam

19678.0

Jayasimha

195510.0

Sardar Papa Rayudu

198010.0

Desa Drohulu

19648.0

Sri Krishnavataram

19678.0

Intiguttu

195810.0

Sampoorna Ramayanam

19588.0

Shavukaru

19507.0

Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra

19847.0

Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

19619.0

Ramu

19688.0

Chikkadu Dorakadu

1967

Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu

19938.0

Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam

19605.3

Missamma

19557.5

Aggi Pidugu

1964

Gulebakavali Katha

19629.0

Panduranga Mahatyam

19574.0

Bhookailas

19587.5

Chandirani

19539.0

Yugandhar

19798.0

Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

1979

Charana Daasi

19568.5

Vaddante Dabbu

19548.0

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu

19597.0

Aatagadu

19808.0

Bhale Thammudu

1969

Samrat Ashoka

19927.0

Annadammula Anubandham

1975

Bhishma

19629.0

Nindu Hrudayalu

19696.5

Tenali Ramakrishna

19568.0

Bala Nagamma

19597.5

Vivaha Bandham

19648.5

Desa Drohulu

197310.0

Vetagadu

19797.0

Kannan Karunai

1971

Jayam Manade

19568.0

Nippulanti Manishi

19747.0

Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham

19757.5

Justice Chowdhary

19826.0

Maayani Mamata

19707.0

Narthanasala

19637.0

Palnati Yudham

19669.0

Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu

19828.0

Aaptha Mithrulu

196310.0

Ali Baba 40 Dongalu

19707.0

Aathma Bandhuvu

19629.0

Bhagyarekha

19579.0

KD No:1

1978

Jagadeka Veeruni Katha

19618.0

Ramudu Bheemudu

19647.0

Sangham

195410.0

Thalla? Pellama

19709.0

Kanyasulkam

19559.0

Babruvahana

1964

Maavaari Manchithanam

1979

Mahamantri Thimmarusu

196210.0

Aaradhana

19768.5

Chandraharam

19549.0

Flowing Against

1977

Bandipotu

19637.0

Kula Gowravam

1972

Mana Desam

194910.0

Veerabhimanyu

1965

Punyavathi

1967

Ummadi Kutumbam

19679.0

Simham Navvindi!

19837.0

Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

19618.0

Seetha Rama Kalyanam

19619.3

Dakshayagnam

19629.0

Rechukka

19559.0

Eduruleni Manishi

19759.0

Bhatti Vikramarka

1960

Magaadu

19767.0

Daiva Balam

19598.0

Akbar Saleem Anarkali

19787.0

Sri Rama Pattabhishekam

197810.0

Kathanayakudu

19697.0

Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha

19668.0

Parivartana

19548.0

Tiruguleni Manishi

1981

Srimadhvirata Parvamu

19798.0

Kalyanam Panni Paar

19527.0

Simha Baludu

1978

Ekaveera

19699.0

Bobbili Yuddham

19648.0

Gudi Gantalu

196410.0

Mangamma Sapatham

1965

Thathamma Kala

1974

Pichi Pullaiah

19537.0

Pelli Chesi Choodu

19529.0

Chintamani

19569.0

Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham

19637.0

Aggi Barata

1966

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu

198010.0

Tiger

19798.0

Cherapakura Chedevu

1955

Chandashasanudu

19838.0

Driver Ramudu

19799.0

Marmayogi

19648.0

Palletoori Pilla

19507.0

Paruvu-Prathishtta

196310.0

Palletooru

1952

Lawyer Vishwanath

1978

Errakota Veerudu

19734.0

Vinayaka Chavithi

19577.0

Sati Savithri

1978