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.
Known For
Credits
- 1993 · Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu as Srinatha
- 1993 · Major Chandrakanth as Major Chandrakanth
- 1992 · Samrat Ashoka as Ashoka / Chanakya
- 1991 · Brahmarshi Vishwamitra as Vishwamitra / Ravana
- 1984 · Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra as Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana
- 1983 · Chandashasanudu as Harichandra Prasad / Raja
- 1983 · Simham Navvindi! as Narasimham
- 1982 · Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu as Peddababu Prabhakar
- 1982 · Bobbili Puli as Major Chakradhar
- 1982 · Justice Chowdhary as Justice Chowdhary
- 1981 · Kondaveeti Simham as Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju
- 1981 · Tiruguleni Manishi as Raja
- 1981 · Gaja Donga as Gaja Donga / Raja
- 1980 · 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
- 1979 · 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 as
- 1979 · Driver Ramudu as Ramu
- 1978 · KD No:1 as
- 1978 · Lawyer Vishwanath as
- 1978 · Sri Rama Pattabhishekam as Lord Rama / Ravana
- 1978 · Simha Baludu as
- 1978 · Yugapurushudu as Rajesh / Kalyan
- 1978 · Akbar Saleem Anarkali as Akbar
- 1978 · Sati Savithri as
- 1977 · 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
- 1976 · Magaadu as Vijay Varma
- 1976 · Aaradhana as Gopi
- 1975 · Eduruleni Manishi as Raja Shekar
- 1975 · Annadammula Anubandham as Vijay
- 1975 · Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham as Lord Rama
- 1974 · Nippulanti Manishi as Inspector Vijay
- 1974 · Thathamma Kala as Ramaiah / Musalaiah
- 1973 · Errakota Veerudu as
- 1973 · Desa Drohulu as Ramu
- 1972 · Badi Panthulu as Head Master Raghava Rao
- 1972 · Kula Gowravam as Raja Ramachandra Prasad / Raghunath Prasad / Shankar
- 1971 · Kannan Karunai as Lord Krishna
- 1970 · Maayani Mamata as Madhu
- 1970 · Ali Baba 40 Dongalu as Ali Baba
- 1970 · Thalla? Pellama as Sudhakar
- 1969 · Bhale Thammudu as Shyam Prasad (Paul), Shayam Prasad
- 1969 · Nindu Hrudayalu as Gopi
- 1969 · Varakatnam as Devasimha
- 1968 · Ramu as Raja
- 1967 · Chikkadu Dorakadu as Chikkadu
- 1967 · Punyavathi as Prakash
- 1967 · Sri Krishnavataram as Lord Krishna / Lord Vishnu
- 1967 · Bhama Vijayam as Jaya Chandra
- 1967 · Joint Family as Ramu
- 1966 · Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha as Nandivardhana Maharaju
- 1966 · Palnati Yudham as Brahmanaidu
- 1966 · Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam as Lord Krishna / Duryodhana
- 1966 · Aggi Barata as Raja
- 1965 · Veerabhimanyu as Lord Krishna
- 1965 · Pandava Vanavasamu as Bheema
- 1964 · Marriage Relation as Chandrasekhar (as Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri)
- 1964 · Babruvahana as Arjuna
- 1964 · Aggi Pidugu as Raja / Madhav
- 1964 · Ramudu Bheemudu as Ramudu & Bheemudu
- 1964 · Desa Drohulu as Ramu
- 1964 · Marmayogi as Prabhakar
- 1964 · Karnan as Krishna
- 1964 · Battle of Bobbili as Rangarayadu
- 1963 · Narthanasala as Arjuna /Brihannala
- 1963 · Bandipotu as Narasimham
- 1963 · Aaptha Mithrulu as Prakash
- 1963 · Paruvu-Prathishtta as Raghu
- 1963 · Lava Kusa as Lord Rama
- 1962 · Mahamantri Thimmarusu as Krishnadevaraya
- 1962 · Gundamma Katha as Anji
- 1962 · Dakshayagnam as Lord Shiva
- 1962 · Bhishma as Bhishma
- 1962 · Gulebakavali Katha as Vijay
- 1962 · Aathma Bandhuvu as Ranga
- 1961 · Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham as Kishtayya
- 1961 · Jagadeka Veeruni Katha as Pratap
- 1961 · Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet) as Indrajeet/Meghanadhudu
- 1961 · Seetha Rama Kalyanam as Ravana
- 1960 · Bhatti Vikramarka as Vikramaditya / Vikramarka Maharaju
- 1960 · Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam as Lord Venkateswara (Balaji)
- 1959 · Banda Ramudu as Banda Ramudu
- 1959 · Bala Nagamma as Karyavardhi
- 1959 · Daiva Balam as Chandrasenudu
- 1959 · Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu as Raja Rao
- 1958 · Intiguttu as Gopal
- 1958 · Karthavarayani Katha as Karthavaraya
- 1958 · Sampoorna Ramayanam as Raman
- 1958 · Bhookailas as Ravanudu
- 1957 · Panduranga Mahatyam as Pundarika
- 1957 · Vinayaka Chavithi as Lord Krishna
- 1957 · Mayabazar as Krishna
- 1957 · Fortunes as Ravi
- 1956 · Charana Daasi as Dr. Chandra Sekhar
- 1956 · Jayam Manade as Pratap
- 1956 · Chintamani as Bilwamangaludu
- 1956 · Tenali Ramakrishna as Krishnadevaraya
- 1955 · Santosham as Anand / Paramanand
- 1955 · Kanyasulkam as Gireesham
- 1955 · Jayasimha as Jayasimha/Bhavani
- 1955 · Cherapakura Chedevu as Mohan
- 1955 · Rechukka as Kumarayalu / Kannaiah
- 1955 · Missamma as M. T. Rao
- 1954 · Parivartana as Ananda Rao
- 1954 · Sangham as Raja
- 1954 · Vaddante Dabbu as Syam
- 1954 · Chandraharam as Prince Chandan
- 1953 · Chandirani as Kishore
- 1953 · Pichi Pullaiah as Pullaiah
- 1952 · Palletooru as Chandram
- 1952 · Kalyanam Panni Paar as
- 1952 · Pelli Chesi Choodu as Venkata Ramana
- 1951 · Malliswari as Nagaraju
- 1951 · Pathala Bhairavi as Thota Ramudu
- 1950 · Palletoori Pilla as Jayanth
- 1950 · Shavukaru as Satyam
- 1949 · Mana Desam as British Inspector