N.T. Rama Rao
Known for: Acting
Born: May 28, 1923
Died: January 18, 1996
Place of birth: Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
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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8.0
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
19938.4
Major Chandrakanth
1993
7.0
Samrat Ashoka
1992
8.0
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1991
7.0
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
1984
8.0
Chandashasanudu
1983
7.0
Simham Navvindi!
1983
8.0
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
19829.5
Bobbili Puli
1982
6.0
Justice Chowdhary
19827.5
Kondaveeti Simham
1981
NR
Aggi Ravva
1981
NR
Tiruguleni Manishi
1981
7.0
Gaja Donga
1981
10.0
Sardar Papa Rayudu
1980
10.0
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
1980
3.9
Superman
1980
8.0
Aatagadu
1980NR
Circus Ramudu
1980
8.0
Yugandhar
1979
7.0
Vetagadu
1979
NR
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
1979
8.0
Tiger
1979
8.0
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
1979
NR
Maavaari Manchithanam
1979
9.0
Driver Ramudu
1979
NR
KD No:1
1978NR
Lawyer Vishwanath
1978
10.0
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
1978NR
Simha Baludu
1978
10.0
Yugapurushudu
1978
7.0
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
1978
NR
Sati Savithri
1978
8.8
Daana Veera Soora Karna
1977
8.0
Yamagola
1977
8.5
Chanakya Chandragupta
1977
NR
Flowing Against
1977
7.0
Adavi Ramudu
1977
7.0
Magaadu
19768.5
Aaradhana
1976
9.0
Eduruleni Manishi
197510.0
Maya Maschindra
1975
NR
Annadammula Anubandham
1975
7.5
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
1975
7.0
Nippulanti Manishi
1974
9.0
Bidaai
1974
NR
Thathamma Kala
1974
4.0
Errakota Veerudu
1973
10.0
Desa Drohulu
1973
8.3
Badi Panthulu
1972
NR
Kula Gowravam
1972
NR
Kannan Karunai
1971
9.0
Life Cycle
1971
7.0
Maayani Mamata
1970NR
Chitti Chellelu
1970
7.0
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
1970
9.0
Thalla? Pellama
1970
9.0
Ekaveera
1969
NR
Bhale Thammudu
1969
6.5
Nindu Hrudayalu
1969
7.0
Kathanayakudu
1969
9.0
Varakatnam
1969
7.0
Baghdad Gaja Donga
1968
NR
Kalisochina Adrushtam
1968
8.0
Ramu
1968
8.0
Niluvu Dopidi
1968
NR
Chikkadu Dorakadu
1967
NR
Punyavathi
1967
8.0
Sri Krishnavataram
196710.0
Stree Janma
1967
8.0
Bhama Vijayam
1967
9.0
Ummadi Kutumbam
1967NR
Nirdoshi
1967
NR
Sri Krishna Tulabharam
1966
8.0
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
1966
9.0
Palnati Yudham
1966
10.0
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
1966
NR
Aggi Barata
1966
NR
Veerabhimanyu
19659.0
Satya Harishchandra
1965
NR
Mangamma Sapatham
1965
7.0
Dorikithe Dongalu
1965
6.7
Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
8.5
Vivaha Bandham
1964NR
Babruvahana
1964
NR
Aggi Pidugu
1964
7.0
Ramudu Bheemudu
1964
8.0
Desa Drohulu
1964
8.0
Marmayogi
1964
7.3
Karnan
1964
10.0
Gudi Gantalu
1964
8.0
Bobbili Yuddham
1964
7.0
Narthanasala
19638.0
Lakshadhikari
1963
7.0
Bandipotu
1963
10.0
Aaptha Mithrulu
1963
10.0
Paruvu-Prathishtta
1963
8.8
Lava Kusa
1963
7.0
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
1963
10.0
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
1962
7.7
Gundamma Katha
1962
9.0
Dakshayagnam
1962
9.0
Bhishma
1962
9.0
Gulebakavali Katha
1962
9.0
Aathma Bandhuvu
1962
8.0
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
1961
8.0
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
1961
9.0
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
1961
NR
Wife is the light of the house
1961
9.3
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
1961
NR
Bhatti Vikramarka
1960
5.3
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
1960
4.5
Banda Ramudu
1959
7.5
Bala Nagamma
1959
8.0
Daiva Balam
19598.0
Raja Makutam
1959
7.0
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
10.0
Intiguttu
1958
8.0
Karthavarayani Katha
1958
8.0
Sampoorna Ramayanam
1958
7.5
Bhookailas
1958
4.0
Panduranga Mahatyam
19577.0
Saarangadhara
1957
7.0
Vinayaka Chavithi
1957
8.0
Mayabazar
19579.0
Bhagyarekha
1957
8.5
Charana Daasi
1956
8.0
Jayam Manade
1956
9.0
Chintamani
1956
8.0
Tenali Raman
1956
8.0
Tenali Ramakrishna
1956
7.0
Santosham
1955
9.0
Kanyasulkam
1955
10.0
Jayasimha
1955NR
Cherapakura Chedevu
19559.0
Rechukka
1955
7.9
Missamma
1955
8.0
Parivartana
1954
10.0
Sangham
1954
8.0
Vaddante Dabbu
1954
9.0
Chandraharam
1954
9.0
Chandirani
1953
7.0
Pichi Pullaiah
1953
NR
Palletooru
19527.0
Kalyanam Panni Paar
1952
9.0
Pelli Chesi Choodu
1952
10.0
Malliswari
1951
8.6
Pathala Bhairavi
1951
NR
Samsaram
19507.0
Maaya Rambha
1950
7.0
Palletoori Pilla
1950
7.0
Shavukaru
1950
10.0
Mana Desam
1949