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N.T. Rama Rao

Date of birth: 1923-05-28

Place of birth: Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Rama Rao Taraka Nandamuri, Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri, NTR, N.T.Rama Rao, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao

N.T. Rama Rao

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.

Movie Credits

Akbar Saleem Anarkali
3

Akbar Saleem Anarkali

1978-03-15

The story of Anarkali and Saleem retold.

Desa Drohulu
0

Desa Drohulu

1973-03-29

Sri Varada Sri Krishna Yachendra, Zamindar of Mangalapuram writes in his will that his jewelry will

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
0

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu

1980-08-15

A gangster and his acolyte try to lay their hands on a treasure, which rightfully belongs to the gov

Simham Navvindi!
0

Simham Navvindi!

1983-03-03

Hilarity ensues when Balakrishna and his lover, Radha, end up lying to his employer, Narashimham, wh

Thalla? Pellama
0

Thalla? Pellama

1970-01-08

The story of a young man who teaches a lesson to his wife to make her understand the value of a moth

Srimadhvirata Parvamu
3.5

Srimadhvirata Parvamu

1979-05-28

It is an Epic story based on the book Virata Parva of Mahabharatha. After 12 years of Vanavasam, the

Shavukaru
0

Shavukaru

1950-04-07

Satyam, a moneylender's son, is supposed to marry his neighbour's daughter Subbulu. However, complic

Chandraharam
0

Chandraharam

1954-01-06

Chandhanaraju is a prince whose life is preserved within the necklace he wears. He should overcome s

Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
0

Jagadeka Veeruni Katha

1961-08-09

When asked by the king what his ambition is, prince Pratap says he wants to marry four celestial mai

Aggi Pidugu
0

Aggi Pidugu

1964-07-31

A set of identical twin brothers join forces to avenge the killers of their parents, and also regain

Punyavathi
0

Punyavathi

1967-11-03

Professor Krishna Rao loves his wife and son, but is separated from them. He marries another woman a

Samrat Ashoka
0

Samrat Ashoka

1992-05-28

The life story of emperor Ashoka.

Ummadi Kutumbam
0

Ummadi Kutumbam

1967-04-20

Four brothers live happily together as a joint family. But when misunderstandings arises between the

Aathma Bandhuvu
0

Aathma Bandhuvu

1962-01-01

Parvathi is excited that her youngest daughter, Geeta, has received a marriage proposal from a rich

Adavi Ramudu
2.5

Adavi Ramudu

1977-04-28

Nagabhushanam and his son Nagaraju (Satyanarayana) runs smuggling and Illegal transport of forest pr

Malliswari
5

Malliswari

1951-12-20

During the days of the Vijayanagara Empire there was a system to bring willing women to the royal pa

Kondaveeti Simham
3.6

Kondaveeti Simham

1981-10-07

A policeman attempts to discipline his rebellious son, but his efforts go in vain as his son starts

Daana Veera Soora Karna
4.3

Daana Veera Soora Karna

1977-11-02

A retelling of Mahabharata through the perspectives of KARNA and DURYODHANA. The film uses dialogue

Gundamma Katha
3.8

Gundamma Katha

1962-06-07

Gundamma is a rich widow who dotes on her daughter Saroja but mistreats her stepdaughter Lakshmi. Wh

Karnan
3.5

Karnan

1964-01-14

Brave and loyal warrior-archer Karna joins the Kauravas to battle the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra.

Pathala Bhairavi
4.3

Pathala Bhairavi

1951-03-15

Thota Ramudu faces opposition when he falls in love with a princess. He then seeks the help of a sor

Bhale Thammudu
0

Bhale Thammudu

1969-11-18

A pair of twin brothers is separated at birth and one becomes a police officer while the other, a ga

Bhookailas
4

Bhookailas

1958-03-20

The story is based on the Sthala Purana of Gokarna Kshetram in Karnataka

Mayabazar
4

Mayabazar

1957-03-27

Balarama promises Subhadra that he'll marry his daughter to her son. But when the Pandavas loses the

Superman
1.6

Superman

1980-07-10

An orphaned boy is granted superpowers after praying to the god Hanuman.

Lava Kusa
4.5

Lava Kusa

1963-03-29

This movie deals with the later part of Ramayana written by Valmiki Maharshi and depicts the lives o

Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
0

Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

1961-09-08

Pattabhi Ramayya, who does not have any children, dotes on his younger brother and his two sons. How

Flowing Against
0

Flowing Against

1977-07-22

The film is a remake of the 1975 Hindi film Amanush. It revolves around a man who is falsely implica

Vinayaka Chavithi
0

Vinayaka Chavithi

1957-08-22

The story is of Syamantakopakhyanam, annually read during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival day celebrat

Kalyanam Panni Paar
0

Kalyanam Panni Paar

1952-08-15

Vivaha Bandham
0

Vivaha Bandham

1964-10-23

The retired principal's daughter has good values with self-esteem and confidence. Her lecturer gets

Driver Ramudu
0

Driver Ramudu

1979-02-02

Ramu, an honest truck driver, gets falsely implicated in a smuggling scam. However, he goes to great

Charana Daasi
4

Charana Daasi

1956-12-20

The film revolves around couples - Dr. Chandra Shekar and Parvathi ahead Venu and Lakshmi. Charana

Bhama Vijayam
4

Bhama Vijayam

1967-06-29

Bhama Vijayam is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by Somasekhar and Radha K

Daiva Balam
4

Daiva Balam

1959-09-17

Princess Rupa falls in love with Chandrasena, a commoner, as per an astrological prediction. Her kin

Desa Drohulu
4

Desa Drohulu

1964-05-07

Desa Drohulu (transl. Traitors) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language action-drama film, produced and dir

Errakota Veerudu
2

Errakota Veerudu

1973-12-16

Errakota Veerudu is a Telugu film released in 1973. Produced by T Gopalakrishna under the banner of

Karthavarayani Katha
4

Karthavarayani Katha

1958-10-18

Karthavarayuni Katha (transl. Story of Karthavaraya) is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mytholog

Marmayogi
4

Marmayogi

1964-02-22

Marmayogi (transl. The Mysterious Sage) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced

Santosham
3

Santosham

1955-12-24

Intelligent revenge story by two friends on greedy money lender.

Tiruguleni Manishi
0

Tiruguleni Manishi

1981-04-02

Tiruguleni Manishi is a 1981 Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama R

Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
4

Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam

1960-01-09

Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam (Telugu: శ్రీ వెంకటేశ్వర మహత్యం) is a 1960 Magnum opus Telugu mythological

Annadammula Anubandham
0

Annadammula Anubandham

1975-07-04

Annadammula Anubandham (transl. Sibling's Relationship) is 1975 Indian Telugu-language action drama

Gulebakavali Katha
0

Gulebakavali Katha

1962-03-20

Once upon a time, when Pataliputra was ruled by Chandrasena. He has two wives, Gunavati & Rupavati.

Vaddante Dabbu
0

Vaddante Dabbu

1954-02-19

Shyam, an artist, lives with Rama. They have a lavish lifestyle and run from the people they're inde

Tiger
3

Tiger

1979-09-05

Legends of Indian cinema, NTR and Rajinikanth, unite on screen as "Raja" and "Rashid," two men with

Jayasimha
0

Jayasimha

1955-08-25

Inspired from the Telugu novel Veera Pooja, the film tells the story of Jayasimha (played by Rama Ra

Major Chandrakanth
4

Major Chandrakanth

1993-04-23

Major Chandrakanth (Telugu: మేజర్ చంద్రకాంత్) is a 1993 Telugu film. N.T. Rama Rao and Mohan Babu pl

Kanyasulkam
4

Kanyasulkam

1955-08-26

Venkatesam decides to get his nine-year-old daughter married to a rich old man, Lubdhavadhanlu, for

Seetha Rama Kalyanam
5

Seetha Rama Kalyanam

1961-01-06

The film depicts the life of Lord Rama from birth to his marriage with Seetha.

Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
0

Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

1979-09-28

1979 Telugu Film

Paruvu-Prathishtta
0

Paruvu-Prathishtta

1963-05-09

The plot in unknown.

Gaja Donga
0

Gaja Donga

1981-01-30

Dakshayagnam
0

Dakshayagnam

1962-05-10

Veerabhimanyu
0

Veerabhimanyu

1965-08-12

Chanakya Chandragupta
3.5

Chanakya Chandragupta

1977-08-25

The film is a historical story, based on the 3rd century BC Maurya Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and h

Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
0

Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam

1966-01-13

The film depicts the adolescent age of the Pandavas and Krishna and shows the events in the Mahabhar

Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
0

Sri Rama Pattabhishekam

1978-09-07

Sri Rama Pattabhishekam (Coronation of Lord Rama) is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language Hindu Epic film d

Chandashasanudu
0

Chandashasanudu

1983-05-28

The film is a battle between feudalism & Communism. Trouble ensues when Raja, a medical college stud

Thathamma Kala
0

Thathamma Kala

1974-08-30

Ramaiah, a young man, moves to the city with his wife and children, despite his grandmother's disapp

Kannan Karunai
0

Kannan Karunai

1971-06-16

Kannan Karunai is a 1971 remake Indian Tamil-language Hindu Epic film directed by N. T. Rama Rao.

Kula Gowravam
0

Kula Gowravam

1972-09-28

A wealthy young man falls in love with a dancer and marries her which angers his orthodox father. Ho

Mahamantri Thimmarusu
0

Mahamantri Thimmarusu

1962-07-26

Timmarusu the prime minister in Krishnadevaraya's court, is envied by Hamvira, who hopes to overthro

Maayani Mamata
0

Maayani Mamata

1970-08-13

Mayani Mamata (transl. Immortal Affection) is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by

Mana Desam
0

Mana Desam

1949-11-24

Madhu and Sobha love each other. But they have differences in their political views. So they need to

Palletoori Pilla
0

Palletoori Pilla

1950-04-27

Chief Jayanth raids and loots many villages of their stock, food and wealth in the region assigned t

Magaadu
0

Magaadu

1976-05-19

Two brothers are raised amidst difficulties, but one becomes a cop while the other takes to crime an

Maavaari Manchithanam
0

Maavaari Manchithanam

1979-03-09

Maavari Manchitanam (transl. My Husband's Goodness) is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language drama film, pro

Yugandhar
0

Yugandhar

1979-11-30

When Yugandhar, a ruthless don, gets killed in a police encounter, Jaganath, the police superintende

Nippulanti Manishi
0

Nippulanti Manishi

1974-10-25

Vijay, an inspector, sets out to find his parents' murderers. With the help of a street-wise girl an

KD No:1
0

KD No:1

1978-12-15

Krishna, a gangster, searches aggressively for a rival gang that circulates fake currency after his

Simha Baludu
0

Simha Baludu

1978-08-11

Simha Baludu is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film written and directed by K. Raghavend

Bhatti Vikramarka
0

Bhatti Vikramarka

1960-09-28

Bhatti Vikramarka (transl. Bhatti and Vikramarka) is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckling adv

Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
0

Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu

1993-10-21

Born to Bhimamba and Marayya, Srinatha earns the title Kavi Sarvabhowma. He dedicates many of his wo

Sati Savithri
0

Sati Savithri

1978-01-04

Sati Savitri is a 1978 Telugu-language Hindu epic film directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It stars N. T. R

Lawyer Vishwanath
0

Lawyer Vishwanath

1978-11-17

Lawyer Viswanath is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Y. V. Rao and directed by

Panduranga Mahatyam
0.5

Panduranga Mahatyam

1957-11-28

Panduranga Mahatyam is a 1957 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and starring N. T. Ra

Rechukka
0

Rechukka

1955-03-25

A greedy minister takes over a kingdom and arrests the king. A countryman takes the prince to a fami

Cherapakura Chedevu
0

Cherapakura Chedevu

1955-07-06

When her husband is on his deathbed, Shantamma plots to seize his property. However, her stepson, Mo

Palletooru
0

Palletooru

1952-10-16

Ganapathi, a wicked village head, stirs up trouble for Chandram, a hardworking young man who tries t

Pichi Pullaiah
0

Pichi Pullaiah

1953-07-17

Pullaiah is sent by his father to work in the city for a landlord. Pullaiah faces a lot of hardships

Chintamani
0

Chintamani

1956-04-11

Chintamani, a courtesan, is a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Her strong faith impresses Lord Vishnu and he

Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
0

Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

1961-05-05

Indrajeet (Sati Sulochana) is a 1961 Telugu-language Hindu Epic film, based on the life of Indrajit

Justice Chowdhary
2.9

Justice Chowdhary

1982-01-01

A court room drama where a blind lawyer attempts to free an innocent defendant.

Bhagyarekha
0

Bhagyarekha

1957-02-20

Lakshmi is a child orphaned by the death of her parents lives in the house of her uncle. Her aunt (S

Varakatnam
0

Varakatnam

1969-01-10

Devasimha and Sujatha's wedding is cancelled due to his father demanding a hefty dowry. As a result,

Narthanasala
3.5

Narthanasala

1963-10-11

This film deals with the Virata Parvam (Book of Virata) of the epic Mahabharatam dictated by Vyasa M

Ramudu Bheemudu
3

Ramudu Bheemudu

1964-05-21

Ramudu and Bheemudu are look-alikes who are both fed up of their respective lives. They incidentally

Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
3.5

Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha

1966-04-07

Foreign - Eight unsuspecting people stumble across a bathing woman -- but she's no mere mortal, she

Missamma
3.8

Missamma

1955-01-12

Rao and Mary, unemployed college graduates from Madras, act as if they are a married couple to get j

Sri Krishnavataram
3

Sri Krishnavataram

1967-10-12

The life story of Sri Krishna.

Babruvahana
0

Babruvahana

1964-10-22

An enactment of the war between the father and son, Arjuna and Babruvahana

Nindu Hrudayalu
2.5

Nindu Hrudayalu

1969-06-20

When Gopi (NTR) was a child, he witnesses his father's murder by Veeraraju. He grows up with a venge

Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
4

Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham

1975-01-10

The film is based on Hindu scripture Ramayana which shows Hanuman's devotion towards Rama. It begins

Bobbili Yuddham
0

Bobbili Yuddham

1964-01-01

The story of this film revolves around the ' Battle of Bobbili ' fought between the Bobbili and the

Sampoorna Ramayanam
4

Sampoorna Ramayanam

1958-04-14

The story of the complete Ramayana, from the birth of Lord Rama to his Pattabhisheka after completin

Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
0

Ali Baba 40 Dongalu

1970-04-04

Alibaba 40 dongalu (1970) is a Telugu film based on Ali Baba, starring N T Rama Rao and Jayalalitha.

Parivartana
0

Parivartana

1954-09-01

Zamindar of a village has no children and adopts a boy from an Orphanage. The boy grows up as Ananda

Aaptha Mithrulu
0

Aaptha Mithrulu

1963-05-29

Prakash works for his childhood friend Shekhar, a rich businessman. Shekhar's mother develops a prej

Aaradhana
4

Aaradhana

1976-03-12

In a village which is located in a beautiful hilly area full of greenery and water bodies, there liv

Badi Panthulu
3.8

Badi Panthulu

1972-11-23

Raghava Rao (N. T. Rama Rao) is a teacher in a government primary school. His wife is Janaki (Anjali

Bandipotu
0

Bandipotu

1963-08-15

Sathyasena (Gummadi), the king of Gandhara, suffering from paralytic legs leaves the rule to his vic

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
3.5

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu

1959-01-14

Ramadasu, a perpetual debtor, wants his son Raghu to marry Manjari in order to acquire Mukunda Rao's

Tenali Ramakrishna
0

Tenali Ramakrishna

1956-01-12

Tenali Ramkrishna is a poet in King Krishnadeva Raya's kingdom. When he learns that the king's enemi

Bhishma
0

Bhishma

1962-04-19

Bhishma is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language Hindu Epic film, based on the life of Bhishma from the epic

Pandava Vanavasamu
3.3

Pandava Vanavasamu

1965-01-14

After the Pandavas are forcefully exiled by their enemies, they must get together and fight back in

Yugapurushudu
0

Yugapurushudu

1978-07-14

When Pushpagiri learns that his daughter has given birth to a son, he asks Dhanunjay, his nephew, to

Sardar Papa Rayudu
0

Sardar Papa Rayudu

1980-10-30

Paparayudu gets jailed for a murder that he didn't commit. So he tries to prove his innocence and he

Intiguttu
0

Intiguttu

1958-11-07

Seshachalam and his wife Nancharamma secretly swap their infant son with their rich brother-in-law's

Eduruleni Manishi
0

Eduruleni Manishi

1975-12-12

Eduruleni Manishi (transl. The Man Without Opposition) is a 1975 Telugu-language action film directe

Jayam Manade
0

Jayam Manade

1956-05-04

Once upon a time in a kingdom, a young man named Prathap decides to teach a lesson to the army chief

Chandirani
0

Chandirani

1953-08-28

When Prachandudu kills Chandirani's mother and imprisons her father who is a king, she decides to el

Bobbili Puli
5

Bobbili Puli

1982-07-09

The story of a war-hero who returns to his place only to find the society in a mess and tries to rep

Bala Nagamma
3.5

Bala Nagamma

1959-10-09

Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
0

Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra

1984-11-29

The story is based on the life of Pothuluri Veerabrahmam (N. T. Rama Rao), a well-known saint and as

Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
0

Brahmarshi Vishwamitra

1991-04-19

The story is based on the life of Vishvamitra, who is one of the most venerated sages of ancient tim

Chikkadu Dorakadu
0

Chikkadu Dorakadu

1967-12-21

The adventures of Chikkadu and Dorakadu to find the hidden treasure and to eliminate the baddies fro

Ramu
4

Ramu

1968-05-04

A man faces many trials and tribulations while taking care of his son who has a hearing impairment.

Palnati Yudham
0

Palnati Yudham

1966-02-18

When the minister of Palnadu opens the temple doors for all the castes in the kingdom, disputes aris

Banda Ramudu
0

Banda Ramudu

1959-11-06

A thief saves a beautiful princess from the clutches of an evil minister who has his eyes on her. Af

Sangham
0

Sangham

1954-07-10

Kamini, a pretty woman, and Raja, a handsome man, are in love, but Raja's parents do not approve of

Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
0

Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu

1982-08-20

Ramalingam and Somalingam envy two happily married couples and attempt to create differences and enm

Yamagola
0

Yamagola

1977-10-21

Satyam (N.T. Rama Rao) is a youth leader and Panchayati Board President. He interferes with the ex-P

Vetagadu
0

Vetagadu

1979-11-19

A greedy accountant murders a wealthy man's wife and deceitfully manages to take over his property.

Aatagadu
0

Aatagadu

1980-04-24

Gopi, a famous singer, falls in love with Vijaya, a petty thief. Things take a turn when he discover

Aggi Barata
0

Aggi Barata

1966-01-01

A young warrior, Raja, is threatened by an evil general, Gajapathi, who exploits innocent subjects.

Pelli Chesi Choodu
0

Pelli Chesi Choodu

1952-02-29

A satirical comedy that deals with the negative effects of the Indian dowry system, through the mari

Kathanayakudu
0

Kathanayakudu

1969-02-27

The story of a honest young man who decides to fight against a corrupt person.

Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
0

Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham

1963-01-09

After vanquishing the army of the Kauravas, the Pandava Brothers preside over Indraprastha, and Arju

Sri Krishna Tulabharam
0

Sri Krishna Tulabharam

1966-08-25

When Sathyabhama, the wife of Sri Krishna starts envying his other wives, he decides to teach her a

Gudi Gantalu
0

Gudi Gantalu

1964-01-14

Hari loves Kasthuri, but she becomes engaged to his friend Vasu. When Vasu discovers their history,

Mangamma Sapatham
0

Mangamma Sapatham

1965-03-06

Baghdad Gaja Donga
0

Baghdad Gaja Donga

1968-10-24

Vazeer, an evil commander, murders the sultan of Baghdad and imprisons his wife. Ibrahim, a blind ag

Ekaveera
0

Ekaveera

1969-12-04

Adapted from Viswanatha Satyanarayana’s novel, a Telugu tragedy set in Tamil Nadu.

Samsaram
0

Samsaram

1950-12-29

A middle-class government clerk Raghu (NTR) lives happily with his wife Manjula (Laxmirajyam) until