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.
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Movies (50)
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
as Srinatha
1993
Major Chandrakanth
as Major Chandrakanth
1993
Samrat Ashoka
as Ashoka / Chanakya
1992
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
as Vishwamitra / Ravana
1991
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
as Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana
1984
Chandashasanudu
as Harichandra Prasad / Raja
1983
Simham Navvindi!
as Narasimham
1983
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
as Peddababu Prabhakar
1982
Bobbili Puli
as Major Chakradhar
1982
Justice Chowdhary
as Justice Chowdhary
1982
Kondaveeti Simham
as Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju
1981
Tiruguleni Manishi
as Raja
1981
Gaja Donga
as Gaja Donga / Raja
1981
Sardar Papa Rayudu
as Sardar Paparayudu & Ram Mohan"Ramu" (dual role)
1980
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
as Ramu
1980
Superman
as Superman / Raja
1980
Aatagadu
as Gopi
1980
Yugandhar
as Yugandhar / Vijay
1979
Vetagadu
as Raja
1979
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
as Lord Venkateswara
1979
Tiger
as Tiger Raja
1979
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
as Lord Krishna/ Arjun/ Duryodhana/ Kichaka/ Brihannala
1979
Maavaari Manchithanam
1979
Driver Ramudu
as Ramu
1979
KD No:1
1978
Lawyer Vishwanath
1978
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
as Lord Rama / Ravana
1978
Simha Baludu
1978
Yugapurushudu
as Rajesh / Kalyan
1978
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
as Akbar
1978
Sati Savithri
1978
Daana Veera Soora Karna
as Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna
1977
Yamagola
as Satyam
1977
Chanakya Chandragupta
as Chandragupta Maurya
1977
Flowing Against
as Madhu
1977
Adavi Ramudu
as Ramu
1977
Magaadu
as Vijay Varma
1976
Aaradhana
as Gopi
1976
Eduruleni Manishi
as Raja Shekar
1975
Annadammula Anubandham
as Vijay
1975
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
as Lord Rama
1975
Nippulanti Manishi
as Inspector Vijay
1974
Bidaai
Story (Writing)
1974
Thathamma Kala
as Ramaiah / Musalaiah
1974
Errakota Veerudu
1973
Desa Drohulu
as Ramu
1973
Badi Panthulu
as Head Master Raghava Rao
1972
Kula Gowravam
as Raja Ramachandra Prasad / Raghunath Prasad / Shankar
1972
Kannan Karunai
as Lord Krishna
1971
Maayani Mamata
as Madhu
1970