Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1923-05-28
Day of Death
1996-01-18
Place of Birth
Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
N.T. Rama Rao
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.
Filmography (146)
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
1993Major Chandrakanth
1993
Samrat Ashoka
1992
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1991
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
1984
Chandashasanudu
1983
Simham Navvindi!
1983
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
1982Bobbili Puli
1982
Justice Chowdhary
1982Kondaveeti Simham
1981
Aggi Ravva
1981
Tiruguleni Manishi
1981
Gaja Donga
1981
