N.T. Rama Rao
Born
May 28, 1923
Died
January 18, 1996 (72 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
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.
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
Srinatha
1993
Major Chandrakanth
Major Chandrakanth
1993
Samrat Ashoka
Ashoka / Chanakya
1992
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Vishwamitra / Ravana
1991
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana
1984
Chandashasanudu
Harichandra Prasad / Raja
1983
Simham Navvindi!
Narasimham
1983
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
Peddababu Prabhakar
1982
Bobbili Puli
Major Chakradhar
1982
Justice Chowdhary
Justice Chowdhary
1982
Kondaveeti Simham
Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju
1981
Tiruguleni Manishi
Raja
1981
Gaja Donga
Gaja Donga / Raja
1981
Sardar Papa Rayudu
Sardar Paparayudu & Ram Mohan"Ramu" (dual role)
1980
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Ramu
1980
Superman
Superman / Raja
1980
Aatagadu
Gopi
1980
Yugandhar
Yugandhar / Vijay
1979
Vetagadu
Raja
1979
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Lord Venkateswara
1979
Tiger
Tiger Raja
1979
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Lord Krishna/ Arjun/ Duryodhana/ Kichaka/ Brihannala
1979
Maavaari Manchithanam
1979
Driver Ramudu
Ramu
1979
KD No:1
1978
Lawyer Vishwanath
1978
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Lord Rama / Ravana
1978
Simha Baludu
1978
Yugapurushudu
Rajesh / Kalyan
1978
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Akbar
1978
Sati Savithri
1978
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna
1977
Yamagola
Satyam
1977
Chanakya Chandragupta
Chandragupta Maurya
1977
Flowing Against
Madhu
1977
Adavi Ramudu
Ramu
1977
Magaadu
Vijay Varma
1976
Aaradhana
Gopi
1976
Eduruleni Manishi
Raja Shekar
1975
Annadammula Anubandham
Vijay
1975
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
Lord Rama
1975
Nippulanti Manishi
Inspector Vijay
1974
Thathamma Kala
Ramaiah / Musalaiah
1974
Errakota Veerudu
1973
Desa Drohulu
Ramu
1973
Badi Panthulu
Head Master Raghava Rao
1972
Kula Gowravam
Raja Ramachandra Prasad / Raghunath Prasad / Shankar
1972
Kannan Karunai
Lord Krishna
1971
Maayani Mamata
Madhu
1970
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
Ali Baba
1970
Thalla? Pellama
Sudhakar
1970
Bhale Thammudu
Shyam Prasad (Paul), Shayam Prasad
1969
Nindu Hrudayalu
Gopi
1969
Kathanayakudu
Saradhi
1969
Varakatnam
Devasimha
1969
Baghdad Gaja Donga
1968
Ramu
Raja
1968
Chikkadu Dorakadu
Chikkadu
1967
Punyavathi
Prakash
1967
Sri Krishnavataram
Lord Krishna / Lord Vishnu
1967
Bhama Vijayam
Jaya Chandra
1967
Ummadi Kutumbam
Ramu
1967
Sri Krishna Tulabharam
1966
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
Nandivardhana Maharaju
1966
Palnati Yudham
Brahmanaidu
1966
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
Lord Krishna / Duryodhana
1966
Aggi Barata
Raja
1966
Veerabhimanyu
Lord Krishna
1965
Mangamma Sapatham
Raja / Vijay
1965
Pandava Vanavasamu
Bheema
1965
Marriage Relation
Chandrasekhar (as Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri)
1964
Babruvahana
Arjuna
1964
Aggi Pidugu
Raja / Madhav
1964
Ramudu Bheemudu
Ramudu & Bheemudu
1964
Desa Drohulu
Ramu
1964
Marmayogi
Prabhakar
1964
Karnan
Krishna
1964
Gudi Gantalu
Vasu
1964
Battle of Bobbili
Rangarayadu
1964
Narthanasala
Arjuna /Brihannala
1963
Bandipotu
Narasimham
1963
Aaptha Mithrulu
Prakash
1963
Paruvu-Prathishtta
Raghu
1963
Lava Kusa
Lord Rama
1963
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
1963
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
Krishnadevaraya
1962
Gundamma Katha
Anji
1962
Dakshayagnam
Lord Shiva
1962
Bhishma
Bhishma
1962
Gulebakavali Katha
Vijay
1962
Aathma Bandhuvu
Ranga
1962
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
Kishtayya
1961
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
Pratap
1961
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
Indrajeet/Meghanadhudu
1961
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
Ravana
1961
Bhatti Vikramarka
Vikramaditya / Vikramarka Maharaju
1960
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
Lord Venkateswara (Balaji)
1960
Banda Ramudu
Banda Ramudu
1959
Bala Nagamma
Karyavardhi
1959
Daiva Balam
Chandrasenudu
1959
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Raja Rao
1959
Intiguttu
Gopal
1958
Karthavarayani Katha
Karthavaraya
1958
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Raman
1958
Bhookailas
Ravanudu
1958
Panduranga Mahatyam
Pundarika
1957
Vinayaka Chavithi
Lord Krishna
1957
Mayabazar
Krishna
1957
Bhagyarekha
Ravi
1957
Charana Daasi
Dr. Chandra Sekhar
1956
Jayam Manade
Pratap
1956
Chintamani
Bilwamangaludu
1956
Tenali Ramakrishna
Krishnadevaraya
1956
Santosham
Anand / Paramanand
1955
Kanyasulkam
Gireesham
1955
Jayasimha
Jayasimha/Bhavani
1955
Cherapakura Chedevu
Mohan
1955
Rechukka
Kumarayalu / Kannaiah
1955
Missamma
M. T. Rao
1955
Parivartana
Ananda Rao
1954
Sangham
Raja
1954
Vaddante Dabbu
Syam
1954
Chandraharam
Prince Chandan
1954
Chandirani
Kishore
1953
Pichi Pullaiah
Pullaiah
1953
Palletooru
Chandram
1952
Kalyanam Panni Paar
1952
Pelli Chesi Choodu
Venkata Ramana
1952
Malliswari
Nagaraju
1951
Pathala Bhairavi
Thota Ramudu
1951
Palletoori Pilla
Jayanth
1950
Shavukaru
Satyam
1950
Mana Desam
British Inspector
1949