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

Tenali Raman

19568.0

Chitti Chellelu

1970

Maaya Rambha

19507.0

Niluvu Dopidi

19688.0

Lava Kusa

19638.8

Badi Panthulu

19728.3

Circus Ramudu

1980

Yugapurushudu

197810.0

Kondaveeti Simham

19817.5

Aggi Ravva

1981

Bobbili Puli

19829.5

Satya Harishchandra

19659.0

Gundamma Katha

19627.6

Kalisochina Adrushtam

1968

Maya Maschindra

197510.0

Stree Janma

196710.0

Mayabazar

19578.0

Life Cycle

19719.0

Nirdoshi

1967

Baghdad Gaja Donga

19687.0

Raja Makutam

19598.0

Chanakya Chandragupta

19778.5

Dorikithe Dongalu

19657.0

Pandava Vanavasamu

19656.7

Daana Veera Soora Karna

19778.8

Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam

196610.0

Pathala Bhairavi

19518.6

Kula Gowravam

1972

Sri Krishnavataram

19678.0

Sri Krishna Tulabharam

1966

Major Chandrakanth

19938.4

Samsaram

1950

Yamagola

19778.0

Lakshadhikari

19638.0

Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

1979

Srimadhvirata Parvamu

19798.0

Sampoorna Ramayanam

19588.0

Aggi Pidugu

1964

Adavi Ramudu

19777.0

Superman

19803.9

Intiguttu

195810.0

Kannan Karunai

1971

Karthavarayani Katha

19588.0

Malliswari

195110.0

Tenali Ramakrishna

19568.0

Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam

19605.3

Aatagadu

19808.0

Sardar Papa Rayudu

198010.0

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu

19597.0

Gaja Donga

19817.0

Bhishma

19629.0

Narthanasala

19637.0

Vetagadu

19797.0

Gudi Gantalu

196410.0

Samrat Ashoka

19927.0

Eduruleni Manishi

19759.0

Jayasimha

195510.0

Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

19619.0

Missamma

19557.5

Panduranga Mahatyam

19574.0

Chandirani

19539.0

Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra

19847.0

Bhama Vijayam

19678.0

Jagadeka Veeruni Katha

19618.0

Seetha Rama Kalyanam

19619.3

Brahmarshi Vishwamitra

19918.0

Nindu Hrudayalu

19696.5

Bhookailas

19587.5

Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

19618.0

Ramu

19688.0

Bandipotu

19637.0

Aaptha Mithrulu

196310.0

Santosham

19557.0

Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham

19757.5

Aggi Barata

1966

Aathma Bandhuvu

19629.0

Parivartana

19548.0

Shavukaru

19507.0

Desa Drohulu

197310.0

Bhagyarekha

19579.0

Kanyasulkam

19559.0

Mana Desam

194910.0

Rechukka

19559.0

Tiruguleni Manishi

1981

Varakatnam

19699.0

Punyavathi

1967

Charana Daasi

19568.5

Aaradhana

19768.5

KD No:1

1978

Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu

19828.0

Mahamantri Thimmarusu

196210.0

Vaddante Dabbu

19548.0

Justice Chowdhary

19826.0

Dakshayagnam

19629.0

Gulebakavali Katha

19629.0

Bala Nagamma

19597.5

Magaadu

19767.0

Vivaha Bandham

19648.5

Annadammula Anubandham

1975

Bhatti Vikramarka

1960

Palnati Yudham

19669.0

Yugandhar

19798.0

Chikkadu Dorakadu

1967

Ramudu Bheemudu

19647.0

Flowing Against

1977

Desa Drohulu

19648.0

Kalyanam Panni Paar

19527.0

Bhale Thammudu

1969

Simham Navvindi!

19837.0

Nippulanti Manishi

19747.0

Babruvahana

1964

Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha

19668.0

Chandraharam

19549.0

Ali Baba 40 Dongalu

19707.0

Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu

19938.0

Tiger

19798.0

Maavaari Manchithanam

1979

Sri Rama Pattabhishekam

197810.0

Sangham

195410.0

Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham

19637.0

Veerabhimanyu

1965

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu

198010.0

Pelli Chesi Choodu

19529.0

Paruvu-Prathishtta

196310.0

Bobbili Yuddham

19648.0

Cherapakura Chedevu

1955

Ekaveera

19699.0

Mangamma Sapatham

1965

Ummadi Kutumbam

19679.0

Maayani Mamata

19707.0

Simha Baludu

1978

Chandashasanudu

19838.0

Marmayogi

19648.0

Pichi Pullaiah

19537.0

Thathamma Kala

1974

Jayam Manade

19568.0

Akbar Saleem Anarkali

19787.0

Kathanayakudu

19697.0

Palletoori Pilla

19507.0

Chintamani

19569.0

Thalla? Pellama

19709.0

Daiva Balam

19598.0

Palletooru

1952

Errakota Veerudu

19734.0

Driver Ramudu

19799.0

Vinayaka Chavithi

19577.0

Lawyer Vishwanath

1978

Sati Savithri

1978