Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. (born 20 May 1983), also known as Jr. N.T.R. or Tarak, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema. One of the highest paid Telugu film actors, Rama Rao has won several accolades, including two Filmfare Awards, two state Nandi Awards, and four CineMAA Awards. Since 2012, he has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list. Grandson of Telugu matinee idol, N. T. Rama Rao Sr. who was also the former Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, Rama Rao appeared as a child actor in works such as Brahmarshi Viswamitra (1991), and
Ramayanam (1997), the latter winning the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for that year. He made his debut as a lead actor with
Ninnu Choodalani (2001). He rose to prominence with the coming-of-age film
Student No. 1 (2001) and the action drama
Aadi (2002). Rama Rao established himself as a leading actor in Telugu cinema with works such as
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