N.T. Rama Rao
Acting
Born 1923-05-28
Died 1996-01-18
Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
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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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Filmography
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Acting
57 credits
Saarangadhara
Banda Ramudu
Karnan
Mayabazar
Lava Kusa
Maaya Rambha
Yugapurushudu
Tenali Raman
Satya Harishchandra
Chitti Chellelu
Kalisochina Adrushtam
Badi Panthulu
Kondaveeti Simham
Gundamma Katha
Circus Ramudu
Niluvu Dopidi
Bobbili Puli
Aggi Ravva
Life Cycle
Stree Janma
Desa Drohulu
Maya Maschindra
Samsaram
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
Nirdoshi
Pandava Vanavasamu
Dorikithe Dongalu
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
Panduranga Mahatyam
Vaddante Dabbu
Missamma
Jayasimha
Aatagadu
Major Chandrakanth
Gaja Donga
Pathala Bhairavi
Sri Krishnavataram
Chanakya Chandragupta
Superman
Chandirani
Sangham
Yamagola
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Lakshadhikari
Tiger
Raja Makutam
Tenali Ramakrishna
Bhookailas
Shavukaru
Justice Chowdhary
Kula Gowravam
Bhama Vijayam
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
Bhale Thammudu
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Writing
7 credits
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Bidaai
Chanakya Chandragupta
Kula Gowravam
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Directing
6 credits
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Chanakya Chandragupta
Kula Gowravam
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Producing
5 credits
Aggi Ravva
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Chanakya Chandragupta
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Other credits
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