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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
May 28, 1923
Died
January 18, 1996
Place of Birth
Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Also Known As
- Rama Rao Taraka Nandamuri
- Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri
- NTR
- N.T.Rama Rao
- Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
N.T. Rama Rao
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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.
Known For
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Srinatha
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
1993
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Major Chandrakanth
Major Chandrakanth
1993
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Ashoka / Chanakya
Samrat Ashoka
1992
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Vishwamitra / Ravana
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1991
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Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
1984
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Harichandra Prasad / Raja
Chandashasanudu
1983
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Narasimham
Simham Navvindi!
1983
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Peddababu Prabhakar
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
1982
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10.0
Major Chakradhar
Bobbili Puli
1982
5.7
Justice Chowdhary
Justice Chowdhary
1982
Credits
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
as Srinatha
1993
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Major Chandrakanth
as Major Chandrakanth
1993
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Samrat Ashoka
as Ashoka / Chanakya
1992
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Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
as Vishwamitra / Ravana
1991
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Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
as Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana
1984
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Chandashasanudu
as Harichandra Prasad / Raja
1983
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Simham Navvindi!
as Narasimham
1983
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Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
as Peddababu Prabhakar
1982
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Bobbili Puli
as Major Chakradhar
1982
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Justice Chowdhary
as Justice Chowdhary
1982
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Kondaveeti Simham
as Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju
1981
7.3
Tiruguleni Manishi
as Raja
1981
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Gaja Donga
as Gaja Donga / Raja
1981
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Sardar Papa Rayudu
as Sardar Paparayudu & Ram Mohan"Ramu" (dual role)
1980
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Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
as Ramu
1980
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Superman
as Superman / Raja
1980
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Aatagadu
as Gopi
1980
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Yugandhar
as Yugandhar / Vijay
1979
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Vetagadu
as Raja
1979
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Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
as Lord Venkateswara
1979
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Tiger
as Tiger Raja
1979
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Srimadhvirata Parvamu
as Lord Krishna/ Arjun/ Duryodhana/ Kichaka/ Brihannala
1979
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Maavaari Manchithanam
1979
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Driver Ramudu
as Ramu
1979
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KD No:1
1978
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Lawyer Vishwanath
1978
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Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
as Lord Rama / Ravana
1978
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Simha Baludu
1978
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Yugapurushudu
as Rajesh / Kalyan
1978
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Akbar Saleem Anarkali
as Akbar
1978
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Sati Savithri
1978
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Daana Veera Soora Karna
as Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna
1977
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Yamagola
as Satyam
1977
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Chanakya Chandragupta
as Chandragupta Maurya
1977
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Flowing Against
as Madhu
1977
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Adavi Ramudu
as Ramu
1977
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Magaadu
as Vijay Varma
1976
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Aaradhana
as Gopi
1976
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Eduruleni Manishi
as Raja Shekar
1975
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Annadammula Anubandham
as Vijay
1975
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Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
as Lord Rama
1975
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Nippulanti Manishi
as Inspector Vijay
1974
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Thathamma Kala
as Ramaiah / Musalaiah
1974
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Errakota Veerudu
1973
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Desa Drohulu
as Ramu
1973
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Badi Panthulu
as Head Master Raghava Rao
1972
7.5
Kula Gowravam
as Raja Ramachandra Prasad / Raghunath Prasad / Shankar
1972
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Kannan Karunai
as Lord Krishna
1971
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Maayani Mamata
as Madhu
1970
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Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
as Ali Baba
1970
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Thalla? Pellama
as Sudhakar
1970
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Ekaveera
as Puttan Sethupathi
1969
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Bhale Thammudu
as Shyam Prasad (Paul), Shayam Prasad
1969
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Nindu Hrudayalu
as Gopi
1969
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Kathanayakudu
as Saradhi
1969
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Varakatnam
as Devasimha
1969
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Baghdad Gaja Donga
1968
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Ramu
as Raja
1968
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Chikkadu Dorakadu
as Chikkadu
1967
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Punyavathi
as Prakash
1967
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Sri Krishnavataram
as Lord Krishna / Lord Vishnu
1967
6.0
Bhama Vijayam
as Jaya Chandra
1967
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Ummadi Kutumbam
as Ramu
1967
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Sri Krishna Tulabharam
1966
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Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
as Nandivardhana Maharaju
1966
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Palnati Yudham
as Brahmanaidu
1966
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Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
as Lord Krishna / Duryodhana
1966
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Aggi Barata
as Raja
1966
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Veerabhimanyu
as Lord Krishna
1965
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Mangamma Sapatham
as Raja / Vijay
1965
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Pandava Vanavasamu
as Bheema
1965
6.5
Vivaha Bandham
as Chandrasekhar (as Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri)
1964
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Babruvahana
as Arjuna
1964
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Aggi Pidugu
as Raja / Madhav
1964
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Ramudu Bheemudu
as Ramudu & Bheemudu
1964
6.0
Desa Drohulu
as Ramu
1964
8.0
Marmayogi
as Prabhakar
1964
8.0
Karnan
as Krishna
1964
7.0
Gudi Gantalu
as Vasu
1964
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Bobbili Yuddham
as Rangarayadu
1964
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Narthanasala
as Arjuna /Brihannala
1963
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Bandipotu
as Narasimham
1963
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Aaptha Mithrulu
as Prakash
1963
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Paruvu-Prathishtta
as Raghu
1963
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Lava Kusa
as Lord Rama
1963
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Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
1963
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Mahamantri Thimmarusu
as Krishnadevaraya
1962
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Gundamma Katha
as Anji
1962
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Dakshayagnam
as Lord Shiva
1962
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Bhishma
as Bhishma
1962
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Gulebakavali Katha
as Vijay
1962
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Aathma Bandhuvu
as Ranga
1962
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Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
as Kishtayya
1961
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Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
as Pratap
1961
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Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
as Indrajeet/Meghanadhudu
1961
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Seetha Rama Kalyanam
as Ravana
1961
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Bhatti Vikramarka
as Vikramaditya / Vikramarka Maharaju
1960
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Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
as Lord Venkateswara (Balaji)
1960
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Banda Ramudu
as Banda Ramudu
1959
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Bala Nagamma
as Karyavardhi
1959
7.0
Daiva Balam
as Chandrasenudu
1959
8.0
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Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
as Raja Rao
1959
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Intiguttu
as Gopal
1958
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Karthavarayani Katha
as Karthavaraya
1958
8.0
Sampoorna Ramayanam
as Raman
1958
8.0
Bhookailas
as Ravanudu
1958
8.0
Panduranga Mahatyam
as Pundarika
1957
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Vinayaka Chavithi
as Lord Krishna
1957
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Mayabazar
as Krishna
1957
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Bhagyarekha
as Ravi
1957
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Charana Daasi
as Dr. Chandra Sekhar
1956
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Jayam Manade
as Pratap
1956
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Chintamani
as Bilwamangaludu
1956
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Tenali Ramakrishna
as Krishnadevaraya
1956
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Santosham
as Anand / Paramanand
1955
6.0
Kanyasulkam
as Gireesham
1955
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Jayasimha
as Jayasimha/Bhavani
1955
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Cherapakura Chedevu
as Mohan
1955
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Rechukka
as Kumarayalu / Kannaiah
1955
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Missamma
as M. T. Rao
1955
7.6
Parivartana
as Ananda Rao
1954
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Sangham
as Raja
1954
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Vaddante Dabbu
as Syam
1954
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Chandraharam
as Prince Chandan
1954
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Chandirani
as Kishore
1953
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Pichi Pullaiah
as Pullaiah
1953
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Palletooru
as Chandram
1952
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Kalyanam Panni Paar
1952
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Pelli Chesi Choodu
as Venkata Ramana
1952
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Malliswari
as Nagaraju
1951
10.0
Pathala Bhairavi
as Thota Ramudu
1951
8.5
Samsaram
as Raghu
1950
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Palletoori Pilla
as Jayanth
1950
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Shavukaru
as Satyam
1950
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Mana Desam
as British Inspector
1949
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