N.T. Rama Rao
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: May 28, 1923
Day of Death: January 18, 1996 (73 years old)
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.
1993
1992
1991
1984
Actor Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Playback Singer
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Writer
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Director
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Producer
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
1983
1982
1981
1980
1979
Actor Lord Krishna/ Arjun/ Duryodhana/ Kichaka/ Brihannala
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Actor Ramu
Driver Ramudu
Actor Tiger Raja
Tiger
Actor Lord Venkateswara
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Actor
Maavaari Manchithanam
Actor Yugandhar / Vijay
Yugandhar
Actor Raja
Vetagadu
Screenplay
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Director
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Producer
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Adaptation
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Producer
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Director
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
1978
Actor Akbar
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Actor Lord Rama / Ravana
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Actor
KD No:1
Actor
Simha Baludu
Actor
Sati Savithri
Actor
Lawyer Vishwanath
Actor Rajesh / Kalyan
Yugapurushudu
Director
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Producer
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Director
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Writer
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Producer
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
1977
Actor Ramu
Adavi Ramudu
Actor Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Actor Madhu
Flowing Against
Actor Chandragupta Maurya
Chanakya Chandragupta
Actor Satyam
Yamagola
Director
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Writer
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Producer
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Director
Chanakya Chandragupta
Producer
Chanakya Chandragupta
Screenplay
Chanakya Chandragupta
