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N.T. Rama Rao

Name in Native Language: "నందమూరి తారక రామారావు" (Telugu/TE)
Actor / Politician / Film Director / Film Producer / Writer | * 05/28/1923 († 72, 01/18/1996) | Nimmakuru
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996), often referred to by his initials NTR, was an Indian actor, filmmaker and politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years over three terms. He is considered one of the greatest, and most influential actors and filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema. He starred in over 300 films, predominantly in Telugu cinema, and was referred to as Viswa Vikhyatha Nata Sarvabhouma (transl. Universally-renowned star of acting). Rao received three National Film Awards for co-producing Thodu Dongalu (1954) and Seetharama Kalyanam (1960) under National Art Theater, Madras, and for directing Varakatnam (1970). Known for his breakthrough performances in Raju Peda (1954) and Lava Kusa (1963), Rao garnered the Nandi Award for Best Actor for Kodalu Diddina Kapuram in 1970, and the Inaugural Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu in 1972 for Badi Panthulu. Rama Rao made his debut as an actor in a Telugu social film Mana Desam, directed by L. V. Prasad in 1949. He gained popularity... ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Action | Fantasy

Known for these Movies & Shows

Shri Krishna Pandaviyam. ...

Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam

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1966 | 3h 7min
 
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Chanukya Chandragupta

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1977 | 2h 58min
 
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Daana Veera Soora Karna (Telugu: దాన వీర శూర కర్ణ) is a 1977 Telugu Hindu movie produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao. He played three pivotal roles: Karna, Duryodhana, and ...

Daana Veera Sura Karna

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1977 | 4.3/5 | 3h
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Mystery
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The story is based on the life of Pothuluri Veerabrahmam (N. T. Rama Rao), a well-known saint and astrologer of the 17th century. A brief life of Gautama Buddha, Ramanuja, Adi Shankara and Vemana (all ...

Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra

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1984 | 2h 53min
 
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Awards & Nominations for N.T. Rama Rao

Padma Shri in Arts Nandi Award for Best Actor Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu
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Movies with N.T. Rama Rao as Actor(78)

as Major Chandrakanth1993 Major Chandrakanth
as Ashoka / Chanakya1992 Samrat Ashoka
as Vishwamitra / Ravana1991 Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
as Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Veman1984 Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
as Narasimham1983 The Lion Has Laughed
as Justice Chowdhary1982 Justice Chowdhary
as Major Chakradhar1982 Bobbili Puli
1982 Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
as Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju1981 Kondaveeti Simham
1980 Aatagadu
as Sardar Paparayudu & Ram Mohan"Ramu" (dual role)1980 Sardar Papa Rayudu
as Ramu1980 Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
as Superman / Raja1980 Superman
as Actor1979 Srimadvirata Parvam
1979 Vetagadu
as Akbar1979 Akbar Saleem Anarkali
1979 Tiger
as Ramu1979 Driver Ramudu
as Rajesh / Kalyan1978 Yugapurushudu
as Madhu1977 Flowing Against
1977 Yamagola
as Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna1977 Daana Veera Sura Karna
as Ramu1977 Adavi Ramudu
1977 Kurukshetramu
as Gopi1976 Aaradhana
as Vijay1975 Annadammula Anubhandam
as Raja Shekar1975 Eduruleni Manishi
1975 Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham
as Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri1973 Redeemers of the Country
as Head Master Raghava Rao1972 Badi Panthulu
as Sudhakar1970 Mother or Wife?
as Ali Baba1970 Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
1968 Kanavan
as Devasimha1968 Varakatnam
1968 Ramu
as Ramu1967 Joint Family
1967 The Slippery Guy
1967 Shri Krishnavataram
1966 Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
as Brahmanaidu1966 Palnati Yudham
1966 Aggibarata
1965 Pandava Vanavasam
as Ramudu & Bheemudu1964 Ramudu Bheemudu
as Identical twins1964 Aggi Pidugu
as Krishna1964 Karnan
as Narasimham1963 Bandipotu
as Lord Rama1963 Lava Kusa
as Arjuna /Brihannala1963 Narthanasala
as Prakash1963 Aaptha Mithrulu
as Anji1962 Gundamma Katha
1962 Bhishma
1962 Aathma Bandhuvu
as Pratap1961 Jagatheka Veeruni Katha
as Kishtayya1961 Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
as Raja Rao1959 Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
as Karyavardhi1959 Balanagamma
1959 Banda Ramudu
as Ravanudu1958 Bhookailas
as Raman1958 Sampoorna Ramayanam
as Gopal1958 Intiguttu
as Ravi1957 Fortunes
as Krishna1957 Mayabazar
as Lord Krishna1957 Vinayaka Chavithi
1956 Jayam Manade
as Dr. Chandra Sekhar1956 Charana Daasi
1956 Tenali Ramakrishna
as M. T. Rao1955 Missamma
as Gireesham1955 Kanyasulkam
as Ananda Rao1954 Parivartana
1954 Endless Money
as Prince Chandan1954 Chandraharam
1954 Sangham
1953 Chandirani
as Venkata Ramana1952 Pelli Chesi Choodu
1952 Kalyanam Panni Paar
as Thota Ramudu1951 Pathala Bhairavi
as Nagaraju1951 Malliswari
1950 Shaavukaru

Movies with N.T. Rama Rao as Crew(23)

Directing/Director1992 Samrat Ashoka
Editing/Editor1992 Samrat Ashoka
Production/Producer1992 Samrat Ashoka
Writing/Writer1992 Samrat Ashoka
Directing/Director1991 Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Editing/Editor1991 Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Production/Producer1991 Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Writing/Writer1991 Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Writing/Screenplay1991 Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Directing/Director1984 Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Production/Producer1984 Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Writing/Writer1984 Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Production/Producer1980 Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Directing/Director1979 Srimadvirata Parvam
Directing/Director1979 Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Directing/Director1977 Daana Veera Sura Karna
Production/Producer1977 Daana Veera Sura Karna
Writing/Writer1977 Daana Veera Sura Karna
Directing/Director1970 Mother or Wife?
Production/Producer1970 Mother or Wife?
Writing/Writer1970 Mother or Wife?
Directing/Director1968 Varakatnam
Production/Producer1967 Joint Family

Citizenship: India
Born: Monday, 05/28 1923 (May) in Nimmakuru
Died: Thursday, 01/18 1996 (January) in Hyderabad (aged: 72)
Zodiac sign: Gemini (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Languages: English (EN), Hindi (HI), Tamil (TA), Telugu (TE, native language)
Educated at: Andhra-Christian College, Andhra University
Spouses (current/former): Lakshmi Parvathi, Basava Tarakam
Children: Nandamuri Harikrishna, Daggubati Purandeswari, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nara Bhuvaneshwari
Father: Nandamuri Lakshmaiah
Mother: Nandamuri Venkata ramamma
Student of: Viswanatha Satyanarayana
Other names for N.T. Rama Rao (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Rama Rao Taraka Nandamuri"
"Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri"
"NTR"
"N.T.Rama Rao"
"Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao"
"N. T. Rama Rao"
N.T. Rama Rao frequently works together with these people:
Kaikala Satyanarayana (23x, Actor)
Allu Ramalingaiah (21x, Actor)
Relangi Venkata Ramaiah (20x, Cast)
Savitri (18x, Actress)
S. V. Ranga Rao (18x, Actor)
Suryakantham (17x, Actress)
Gummadi (13x, Actor)
Kanta Rao (12x, Actor)
K Raghavendra Rao (11x, Crew)
Ghantasala (11x, Crew)
Ramana Reddy (11x, Cast)
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