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N.T. Rama Rao

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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Born:
May 28, 1923 In Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Movie/TV Credits:
126
First Appeared:
In the movie Mana Desam 1949-11-24
Latest Project:
Movie Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu 1993-10-21
Known For
Poster of Sati Savithri
Poster of Cherapakura Chedevu
Poster of Rechukka
Poster of Pichi Pullaiah
Filmography
Movie Major Chandrakanth Major Chandrakanth 1993-04-23
Movie Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu Srinatha 1993-10-21
Movie Samrat Ashoka Ashoka / Chanakya 1992-05-28
Movie Brahmarshi Vishwamitra Vishwamitra / Ravana 1991-04-19
Movie Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana 1984-11-29
Movie Simham Navvindi! Narasimham 1983-03-03
Movie Chandashasanudu Harichandra Prasad / Raja 1983-05-28
Movie Bobbili Puli Major Chakradhar 1982-07-09
Movie Justice Chowdhary Justice Chowdhary 1982-01-01
Movie Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu Peddababu Prabhakar 1982-08-20
Movie Gaja Donga Gaja Donga / Raja 1981-01-30
Movie Tiruguleni Manishi Raja 1981-04-02
Movie Kondaveeti Simham Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju 1981-10-07
Movie Superman Superman / Raja 1980-07-10
Movie Aatagadu Gopi 1980-04-24
Movie Sardar Papa Rayudu Sardar Paparayudu & Ram Mohan"Ramu" (dual role) 1980-10-30
Movie Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu Ramu 1980-08-15
Movie Maavaari Manchithanam 1979-03-09
Movie Driver Ramudu Ramu 1979-02-02
Movie Srimadhvirata Parvamu Lord Krishna/ Arjun/ Duryodhana/ Kichaka/ Brihannala 1979-05-28
Movie Tiger Tiger Raja 1979-09-05
Movie Yugandhar Yugandhar / Vijay 1979-11-30
Movie Vetagadu Raja 1979-11-19
Movie Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam Lord Venkateswara 1979-09-28
Movie Akbar Saleem Anarkali Akbar 1978-03-15
Movie Sati Savithri 1978-01-04
Movie Yugapurushudu Rajesh / Kalyan 1978-07-14
Movie KD No:1 1978-12-15
Movie Simha Baludu 1978-08-11
Movie Lawyer Vishwanath 1978-11-17
Movie Sri Rama Pattabhishekam Lord Rama / Ravana 1978-09-07
Movie Adavi Ramudu Ramu 1977-04-28
Movie Flowing Against Madhu 1977-07-22
Movie Kurukshetram 1977-01-14
Movie Daana Veera Soora Karna Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna 1977-11-02
Movie Chanakya Chandragupta Chandragupta Maurya 1977-08-25
Movie Yamagola Satyam 1977-10-21
Movie Aaradhana Gopi 1976-03-12
Movie Magaadu Vijay Varma 1976-05-19
Movie Annadammula Anubandham Vijay 1975-07-04
Movie Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham Lord Rama 1975-01-10
Movie Eduruleni Manishi Raja Shekar 1975-12-12
Movie Thathamma Kala Ramaiah / Musalaiah 1974-08-30
Movie Nippulanti Manishi Inspector Vijay 1974-10-25
Movie Desa Drohulu Ramu 1973-03-29
Movie Errakota Veerudu 1973-12-16
Movie Kula Gowravam Raja Ramachandra Prasad / Raghunath Prasad / Shankar 1972-09-28
Movie Badi Panthulu Head Master Raghava Rao 1972-11-23
Movie Kannan Karunai Lord Krishna 1971-06-16
Movie Maayani Mamata Madhu 1970-08-13
Movie Thalla? Pellama Sudhakar 1970-01-08
Movie Ali Baba 40 Dongalu Ali Baba 1970-04-04
Movie Varakatnam Devasimha 1969-01-10
Movie Bhale Thammudu Shyam Prasad (Paul), Shayam Prasad 1969-11-18
Movie Nindu Hrudayalu Gopi 1969-06-20
Movie Ramu Raja 1968-05-04
Movie Joint Family Ramu 1967-04-20
Movie Chikkadu Dorakadu Chikkadu 1967-12-21
Movie Bhama Vijayam Jaya Chandra 1967-06-29
Movie Sri Krishnavataram Lord Krishna / Lord Vishnu 1967-10-12
Movie Punyavathi Prakash 1967-11-03
Movie Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam Lord Krishna / Duryodhana 1966-01-13
Movie Aggi Barata Raja 1966-01-01
Movie Palnati Yudham Brahmanaidu 1966-02-18
Movie Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha Nandivardhana Maharaju 1966-04-07
Movie Pandava Vanavasamu Bheema 1965-01-14
Movie Veerabhimanyu Lord Krishna 1965-08-12
Movie Marmayogi Prabhakar 1964-02-22
Movie Desa Drohulu Ramu 1964-05-07
Movie Karnan Krishna 1964-01-14
Movie Ramudu Bheemudu Ramudu & Bheemudu 1964-05-21
Movie Marriage Relation Chandrasekhar (as Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri) 1964-10-23
Movie Aggi Pidugu Raja / Madhav 1964-07-31
Movie Paruvu-Prathishtta Raghu 1963-05-09
Movie Lava Kusa Lord Rama 1963-03-29
Movie Aaptha Mithrulu Prakash 1963-05-29
Movie Bandipotu Narasimham 1963-08-15
Movie Narthanasala Arjuna /Brihannala 1963-10-11
Movie Gulebakavali Katha Vijay 1962-03-20
Movie Bhishma Bhishma 1962-04-19
Movie Aathma Bandhuvu Ranga 1962-01-01
Movie Gundamma Katha Anji 1962-06-07
Movie Dakshayagnam Lord Shiva 1962-05-10
Movie Mahamantri Thimmarusu Krishnadevaraya 1962-07-26
Movie Seetha Rama Kalyanam Ravana 1961-01-06
Movie Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet) Indrajeet/Meghanadhudu 1961-05-05
Movie Jagadeka Veeruni Katha Pratap 1961-08-09
Movie Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham Kishtayya 1961-09-08
Movie Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) 1960-01-09
Movie Bhatti Vikramarka Vikramaditya / Vikramarka Maharaju 1960-09-28
Movie Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu Raja Rao 1959-01-14
Movie Banda Ramudu Banda Ramudu 1959-11-06
Movie Daiva Balam Chandrasenudu 1959-09-17
Movie Bala Nagamma Karyavardhi 1959-10-09
Movie Bhookailas Ravanudu 1958-03-20
Movie Sampoorna Ramayanam Raman 1958-04-14
Movie Intiguttu Gopal 1958-11-07
Movie Karthavarayani Katha Karthavaraya 1958-10-18
Movie Fortunes Ravi 1957-02-20
Movie Mayabazar Krishna 1957-03-27
Movie Panduranga Mahatyam Pundarika 1957-11-28
Movie Vinayaka Chavithi Lord Krishna 1957-08-22
Movie Tenali Ramakrishna Krishnadevaraya 1956-01-12
Movie Chintamani Bilwamangaludu 1956-04-11
Movie Charana Daasi Dr. Chandra Sekhar 1956-12-20
Movie Jayam Manade Pratap 1956-05-04
Movie Rechukka Kumarayalu / Kannaiah 1955-03-25
Movie Cherapakura Chedevu Mohan 1955-07-06
Movie Missamma M. T. Rao 1955-01-12
Movie Jayasimha Jayasimha/Bhavani 1955-08-25
Movie Santosham Anand / Paramanand 1955-12-24
Movie Kanyasulkam Gireesham 1955-08-26
Movie Chandraharam Prince Chandan 1954-01-06
Movie Vaddante Dabbu Syam 1954-02-19
Movie Parivartana Ananda Rao 1954-09-01
Movie Sangham Raja 1954-07-10
Movie Pichi Pullaiah Pullaiah 1953-07-17
Movie Chandirani Kishore 1953-08-28
Movie Pelli Chesi Choodu Venkata Ramana 1952-02-29
Movie Kalyanam Panni Paar 1952-08-15
Movie Palletooru Chandram 1952-10-16
Movie Pathala Bhairavi Thota Ramudu 1951-03-15
Movie Malliswari Nagaraju 1951-12-20
Movie Palletoori Pilla Jayanth 1950-04-27
Movie Shavukaru Satyam 1950-04-07
Movie Mana Desam British Inspector 1949-11-24