N.T. Rama Rao

N.T. Rama Rao

Acting
Born 1923-05-28 - Died 1996-01-18Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India

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.

Movies (152)

Mayabazar
8.0

Mayabazar

1957Movie8.0
Maaya Rambha
7.0

Maaya Rambha

1950Movie7.0
Karnan
7.3

Karnan

1964Movie7.3
Samrat Ashoka
7.0

Samrat Ashoka

1992Movie7.0
Banda Ramudu
4.5

Banda Ramudu

1959Movie4.5
Bobbili Puli
9.5

Bobbili Puli

1982Movie9.5
Yugapurushudu
10.0

Yugapurushudu

1978Movie10.0
Saarangadhara
7.0

Saarangadhara

1957Movie7.0
Lava Kusa
8.8

Lava Kusa

1963Movie8.8
Circus Ramudu

Circus Ramudu

1980Movie
Satya Harishchandra
9.0

Satya Harishchandra

1965Movie9.0
Badi Panthulu
8.3

Badi Panthulu

1972Movie8.3
Major Chandrakanth
8.4

Major Chandrakanth

1993Movie8.4
Maya Maschindra
10.0

Maya Maschindra

1975Movie10.0
Chanakya Chandragupta
8.5

Chanakya Chandragupta

1977Movie8.5
Kondaveeti Simham
7.5

Kondaveeti Simham

1981Movie7.5
Aggi Ravva

Aggi Ravva

1981Movie
Justice Chowdhary
6.0

Justice Chowdhary

1982Movie6.0
Nirdoshi

Nirdoshi

1967Movie
Gundamma Katha
7.7

Gundamma Katha

1962Movie7.7
Malliswari
10.0

Malliswari

1951Movie10.0
Chitti Chellelu

Chitti Chellelu

1970Movie
Sampoorna Ramayanam
8.0

Sampoorna Ramayanam

1958Movie8.0
Vivaha Bandham
8.5

Vivaha Bandham

1964Movie8.5
Dorikithe Dongalu
7.0

Dorikithe Dongalu

1965Movie7.0
Daana Veera Soora Karna
8.8

Daana Veera Soora Karna

1977Movie8.8
Bhishma
9.0

Bhishma

1962Movie9.0
Superman
3.9

Superman

1980Movie3.9
Gaja Donga
7.0

Gaja Donga

1981Movie7.0
Varakatnam
9.0

Varakatnam

1969Movie9.0
Kalisochina Adrushtam

Kalisochina Adrushtam

1968Movie
Pathala Bhairavi
8.6

Pathala Bhairavi

1951Movie8.6
Desa Drohulu
8.0

Desa Drohulu

1964Movie8.0
Kannan Karunai

Kannan Karunai

1971Movie
Tenali Ramakrishna
8.0

Tenali Ramakrishna

1956Movie8.0
Niluvu Dopidi
8.0

Niluvu Dopidi

1968Movie8.0
Tenali Raman
8.0

Tenali Raman

1956Movie8.0
Lakshadhikari
8.0

Lakshadhikari

1963Movie8.0
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
8.0

Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu

1993Movie8.0
Life Cycle
9.0

Life Cycle

1971Movie9.0
Stree Janma
10.0

Stree Janma

1967Movie10.0
Aggi Pidugu

Aggi Pidugu

1964Movie
Parivartana
8.0

Parivartana

1954Movie8.0
Charana Daasi
8.5

Charana Daasi

1956Movie8.5
Samsaram

Samsaram

1950Movie
Raja Makutam
8.0

Raja Makutam

1959Movie8.0
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
10.0

Mahamantri Thimmarusu

1962Movie10.0
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
7.0

Ali Baba 40 Dongalu

1970Movie7.0
Pelli Chesi Choodu
9.0

Pelli Chesi Choodu

1952Movie9.0
Kanyasulkam
9.0

Kanyasulkam

1955Movie9.0
Missamma
7.9

Missamma

1955Movie7.9
Adavi Ramudu
7.0

Adavi Ramudu

1977Movie7.0
Ramudu Bheemudu
7.0

Ramudu Bheemudu

1964Movie7.0
Punyavathi

Punyavathi

1967Movie
Aggi Barata

Aggi Barata

1966Movie
Vaddante Dabbu
8.0

Vaddante Dabbu

1954Movie8.0
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

1979Movie
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
8.0

Jagadeka Veeruni Katha

1961Movie8.0
Ummadi Kutumbam
9.0

Ummadi Kutumbam

1967Movie9.0
Pandava Vanavasamu
6.7

Pandava Vanavasamu

1965Movie6.7
Chandashasanudu
8.0

Chandashasanudu

1983Movie8.0
Sri Krishnavataram
8.0

Sri Krishnavataram

1967Movie8.0
Thathamma Kala

Thathamma Kala

1974Movie
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
7.0

Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham

1963Movie7.0
Flowing Against

Flowing Against

1977Movie
Jayasimha
10.0

Jayasimha

1955Movie10.0
Veerabhimanyu

Veerabhimanyu

1965Movie
Tiruguleni Manishi

Tiruguleni Manishi

1981Movie
Aatagadu
8.0

Aatagadu

1980Movie8.0
Sri Krishna Tulabharam

Sri Krishna Tulabharam

1966Movie
Vetagadu
7.0

Vetagadu

1979Movie7.0
Baghdad Gaja Donga
7.0

Baghdad Gaja Donga

1968Movie7.0
Bhale Thammudu

Bhale Thammudu

1969Movie
Thalla? Pellama
9.0

Thalla? Pellama

1970Movie9.0
Panduranga Mahatyam
4.0

Panduranga Mahatyam

1957Movie4.0
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
7.0

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu

1959Movie7.0
Shavukaru
7.0

Shavukaru

1950Movie7.0
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
8.0

Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu

1982Movie8.0
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
10.0

Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam

1966Movie10.0
Mana Desam
10.0

Mana Desam

1949Movie10.0
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
7.0

Akbar Saleem Anarkali

1978Movie7.0
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
7.0

Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra

1984Movie7.0
Bhagyarekha
9.0

Bhagyarekha

1957Movie9.0
Nindu Hrudayalu
6.5

Nindu Hrudayalu

1969Movie6.5
Kalyanam Panni Paar
7.0

Kalyanam Panni Paar

1952Movie7.0
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
10.0

Sri Rama Pattabhishekam

1978Movie10.0
Tiger
8.0

Tiger

1979Movie8.0
Yugandhar
8.0

Yugandhar

1979Movie8.0
Intiguttu
10.0

Intiguttu

1958Movie10.0
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
9.3

Seetha Rama Kalyanam

1961Movie9.3
Bhookailas
7.5

Bhookailas

1958Movie7.5
Yamagola
8.0

Yamagola

1977Movie8.0
Driver Ramudu
9.0

Driver Ramudu

1979Movie9.0
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
10.0

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu

1980Movie10.0
Chintamani
9.0

Chintamani

1956Movie9.0
Kathanayakudu
7.0

Kathanayakudu

1969Movie7.0
Palnati Yudham
9.0

Palnati Yudham

1966Movie9.0
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
8.0

Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha

1966Movie8.0
Annadammula Anubandham

Annadammula Anubandham

1975Movie
Maayani Mamata
7.0

Maayani Mamata

1970Movie7.0
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
5.3

Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam

1960Movie5.3
Dakshayagnam
9.0

Dakshayagnam

1962Movie9.0
Wife is the light of the house

Wife is the light of the house

1961Movie
Magaadu
7.0

Magaadu

1976Movie7.0
Santosham
7.0

Santosham

1955Movie7.0
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
9.0

Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

1961Movie9.0
Gulebakavali Katha
9.0

Gulebakavali Katha

1962Movie9.0
Bhatti Vikramarka

Bhatti Vikramarka

1960Movie
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
7.5

Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham

1975Movie7.5
Narthanasala
7.0

Narthanasala

1963Movie7.0
Ramu
8.0

Ramu

1968Movie8.0
Aathma Bandhuvu
9.0

Aathma Bandhuvu

1962Movie9.0
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
8.0

Srimadhvirata Parvamu

1979Movie8.0
Jayam Manade
8.0

Jayam Manade

1956Movie8.0
Bandipotu
7.0

Bandipotu

1963Movie7.0
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
8.0

Brahmarshi Vishwamitra

1991Movie8.0
Pichi Pullaiah
7.0

Pichi Pullaiah

1953Movie7.0
Babruvahana

Babruvahana

1964Movie
Mangamma Sapatham

Mangamma Sapatham

1965Movie
Sardar Papa Rayudu
10.0

Sardar Papa Rayudu

1980Movie10.0
Vinayaka Chavithi
7.0

Vinayaka Chavithi

1957Movie7.0
Desa Drohulu
10.0

Desa Drohulu

1973Movie10.0
Cherapakura Chedevu

Cherapakura Chedevu

1955Movie
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
8.0

Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

1961Movie8.0
Eduruleni Manishi
9.0

Eduruleni Manishi

1975Movie9.0
KD No:1

KD No:1

1978Movie
Sangham
10.0

Sangham

1954Movie10.0
Paruvu-Prathishtta
10.0

Paruvu-Prathishtta

1963Movie10.0
Chandirani
9.0

Chandirani

1953Movie9.0
Simham Navvindi!
7.0

Simham Navvindi!

1983Movie7.0
Aaptha Mithrulu
10.0

Aaptha Mithrulu

1963Movie10.0
Maavaari Manchithanam

Maavaari Manchithanam

1979Movie
Errakota Veerudu
4.0

Errakota Veerudu

1973Movie4.0
Karthavarayani Katha
8.0

Karthavarayani Katha

1958Movie8.0
Bhama Vijayam
8.0

Bhama Vijayam

1967Movie8.0
Aaradhana
8.5

Aaradhana

1976Movie8.5
Rechukka
9.0

Rechukka

1955Movie9.0
Nippulanti Manishi
7.0

Nippulanti Manishi

1974Movie7.0
Sati Savithri

Sati Savithri

1978Movie
Bala Nagamma
7.5

Bala Nagamma

1959Movie7.5
Ekaveera
9.0

Ekaveera

1969Movie9.0
Chandraharam
9.0

Chandraharam

1954Movie9.0
Palletoori Pilla
7.0

Palletoori Pilla

1950Movie7.0
Daiva Balam
8.0

Daiva Balam

1959Movie8.0
Palletooru

Palletooru

1952Movie
Gudi Gantalu
10.0

Gudi Gantalu

1964Movie10.0
Chikkadu Dorakadu

Chikkadu Dorakadu

1967Movie
Marmayogi
8.0

Marmayogi

1964Movie8.0
Kula Gowravam

Kula Gowravam

1972Movie
Bobbili Yuddham
8.0

Bobbili Yuddham

1964Movie8.0
Lawyer Vishwanath

Lawyer Vishwanath

1978Movie
Simha Baludu

Simha Baludu

1978Movie