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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
Bio
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
0.0
1993
Major Chandrakanth
Major Chandrakanth
8.0
1993
Samrat Ashoka
Ashoka / Chanakya
0.0
1992
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Vishwamitra / Ravana
0.0
1991
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana
0.0
1984
Chandashasanudu
Harichandra Prasad / Raja
0.0
1983
Simham Navvindi!
Narasimham
0.0
1983
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
Peddababu Prabhakar
0.0
1982
Bobbili Puli
Major Chakradhar
10.0
1982
Justice Chowdhary
Justice Chowdhary
5.7
1982
Kondaveeti Simham
Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju
7.3
1981
Tiruguleni Manishi
Raja
0.0
1981
Gaja Donga
Gaja Donga / Raja
0.0
1981
Sardar Papa Rayudu
Sardar Paparayudu & Ram Mohan"Ramu" (dual role)
0.0
1980
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Ramu
0.0
1980
Superman
Superman / Raja
3.2
1980
Aatagadu
Gopi
0.0
1980
Yugandhar
Yugandhar / Vijay
0.0
1979
Vetagadu
Raja
0.0
1979
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Lord Venkateswara
0.0
1979
Tiger
Tiger Raja
6.0
1979
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Lord Krishna/ Arjun/ Duryodhana/ Kichaka/ Brihannala
7.0
1979
Maavaari Manchithanam
0.0
1979
Driver Ramudu
Ramu
0.0
1979
KD No:1
0.0
1978
Lawyer Vishwanath
0.0
1978
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Lord Rama / Ravana
0.0
1978
Simha Baludu
0.0
1978
Yugapurushudu
Rajesh / Kalyan
0.0
1978
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Akbar
6.0
1978
Sati Savithri
0.0
1978
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna
8.5
1977
Yamagola
Satyam
0.0
1977
Chanakya Chandragupta
Chandragupta Maurya
7.0
1977
Flowing Against
Madhu
0.0
1977
Adavi Ramudu
Ramu
5.0
1977
Magaadu
Vijay Varma
0.0
1976
Aaradhana
Gopi
8.0
1976
Eduruleni Manishi
Raja Shekar
0.0
1975
Annadammula Anubandham
Vijay
0.0
1975
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
Lord Rama
8.0
1975
Nippulanti Manishi
Inspector Vijay
0.0
1974
Thathamma Kala
Ramaiah / Musalaiah
0.0
1974
Errakota Veerudu
4.0
1973
Desa Drohulu
Ramu
0.0
1973
Badi Panthulu
Head Master Raghava Rao
7.5
1972
Kula Gowravam
Raja Ramachandra Prasad / Raghunath Prasad / Shankar
0.0
1972
Kannan Karunai
Lord Krishna
0.0
1971
Maayani Mamata
Madhu
0.0
1970
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
Ali Baba
0.0
1970
Thalla? Pellama
Sudhakar
0.0
1970
Bhale Thammudu
Shyam Prasad (Paul), Shayam Prasad
0.0
1969
Nindu Hrudayalu
Gopi
5.0
1969
Kathanayakudu
Saradhi
0.0
1969
Varakatnam
Devasimha
0.0
1969
Ramu
Raja
8.0
1968
Chikkadu Dorakadu
Chikkadu
0.0
1967
Punyavathi
Prakash
0.0
1967
Sri Krishnavataram
Lord Krishna / Lord Vishnu
6.0
1967
Bhama Vijayam
Jaya Chandra
8.0
1967
Ummadi Kutumbam
Ramu
0.0
1967
Sri Krishna Tulabharam
0.0
1966
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
Nandivardhana Maharaju
7.0
1966
Palnati Yudham
Brahmanaidu
0.0
1966
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
Lord Krishna / Duryodhana
0.0
1966
Aggi Barata
Raja
0.0
1966
Veerabhimanyu
Lord Krishna
0.0
1965
Mangamma Sapatham
Raja / Vijay
0.0
1965
Pandava Vanavasamu
Bheema
6.5
1965
Marriage Relation
Chandrasekhar (as Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri)
0.0
1964
Babruvahana
Arjuna
0.0
1964
Aggi Pidugu
Raja / Madhav
0.0
1964
Ramudu Bheemudu
Ramudu & Bheemudu
6.0
1964
Desa Drohulu
Ramu
8.0
1964
Marmayogi
Prabhakar
8.0
1964
Karnan
Krishna
7.0
1964
Gudi Gantalu
Vasu
0.0
1964
Battle of Bobbili
Rangarayadu
0.0
1964
Narthanasala
Arjuna /Brihannala
7.0
1963
Bandipotu
Narasimham
0.0
1963
Aaptha Mithrulu
Prakash
0.0
1963
Paruvu-Prathishtta
Raghu
0.0
1963
Lava Kusa
Lord Rama
10.0
1963
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
0.0
1963
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
Krishnadevaraya
0.0
1962
Gundamma Katha
Anji
7.6
1962
Dakshayagnam
Lord Shiva
0.0
1962
Bhishma
Bhishma
0.0
1962
Gulebakavali Katha
Vijay
0.0
1962
Aathma Bandhuvu
Ranga
0.0
1962
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
Kishtayya
0.0
1961
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
Pratap
0.0
1961
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
Indrajeet/Meghanadhudu
0.0
1961
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
Ravana
10.0
1961
Bhatti Vikramarka
Vikramaditya / Vikramarka Maharaju
0.0
1960
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
Lord Venkateswara (Balaji)
8.0
1960
Banda Ramudu
Banda Ramudu
0.0
1959
Bala Nagamma
Karyavardhi
7.0
1959
Daiva Balam
Chandrasenudu
8.0
1959
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Raja Rao
7.0
1959
Intiguttu
Gopal
0.0
1958
Karthavarayani Katha
Karthavaraya
8.0
1958
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Raman
8.0
1958
Bhookailas
Ravanudu
8.0
1958
Panduranga Mahatyam
Pundarika
1.0
1957
Vinayaka Chavithi
Lord Krishna
0.0
1957
Mayabazar
Krishna
7.7
1957
Bhagyarekha
Ravi
0.0
1957
Charana Daasi
Dr. Chandra Sekhar
8.0
1956
Jayam Manade
Pratap
0.0
1956
Chintamani
Bilwamangaludu
0.0
1956
Tenali Ramakrishna
Krishnadevaraya
0.0
1956
Santosham
Anand / Paramanand
6.0
1955
Kanyasulkam
Gireesham
8.0
1955
Jayasimha
Jayasimha/Bhavani
0.0
1955
Cherapakura Chedevu
Mohan
0.0
1955
Rechukka
Kumarayalu / Kannaiah
0.0
1955
Missamma
M. T. Rao
7.6
1955
Parivartana
Ananda Rao
0.0
1954
Sangham
Raja
0.0
1954
Vaddante Dabbu
Syam
0.0
1954
Chandraharam
Prince Chandan
0.0
1954
Chandirani
Kishore
0.0
1953
Pichi Pullaiah
Pullaiah
0.0
1953
Palletooru
Chandram
0.0
1952
Kalyanam Panni Paar
0.0
1952
Pelli Chesi Choodu
Venkata Ramana
0.0
1952
Malliswari
Nagaraju
10.0
1951
Pathala Bhairavi
Thota Ramudu
9.2
1951
Palletoori Pilla
Jayanth
0.0
1950
Shavukaru
Satyam
0.0
1950
Mana Desam
British Inspector
0.0
1949