- Born
- Died
- Place
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.
As director
Samrat Ashoka
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Chandashasanudu
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Chanakya Chandragupta
Thathamma Kala
Kula Gowravam
Kannan Karunai
Thalla? Pellama
Varakatnam
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
Gulebakavali Katha
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
As actor
Major Chandrakanth
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
Samrat Ashoka
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Simham Navvindi!
Chandashasanudu
Justice Chowdhary
Bobbili Puli
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
Kondaveeti Simham
Tiruguleni Manishi
Gaja Donga
Aggi Ravva
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Superman
Sardar Papa Rayudu
Aatagadu
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Driver Ramudu
Tiger
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Yugandhar
Maavaari Manchithanam
Vetagadu
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
KD No:1
Simha Baludu
Lawyer Vishwanath