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Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article N. T. Rama Rao, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


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Born:
May 28, 1923 In Nimmakuru
Movie/TV Credits:
44
First Appeared:
In the movie Shavukaru 1950-04-07
Latest Project:
Movie Major Chandrakanth 1993-04-23
Known For
Filmography
Movie Major Chandrakanth Major Chandrakanth 1993-04-23
Movie Brahmarshi Vishwamitra Vishwamitra and Ravana 1991-04-19
Movie Tiruguleni Manishi 1981-04-02
Movie Kondaveeti Simham Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju 1981-10-07
Movie Superman Superman / Raja 1980-07-10
Movie Yugapurushudu Rajesh / Kalyan 1978-07-14
Movie Adavi Ramudu Ramu 1977-04-28
Movie Daana Veera Soora Karna Karna / Arjun / Krishna 1977-11-02
Movie Aaradhana Gopi 1976-03-12
Movie Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham 1975-01-10
Movie Annadammula Anubandham Vijay 1975-07-04
Movie Badi Panthulu Head Master Raghava Rao 1972-11-23
Movie Ali Baba 40 Dongalu Ali Baba 1970-04-04
Movie Varakatnam Devasimha 1969-01-10
Movie Nindu Hrudayalu 1969-06-20
Movie Ramu 1968-05-04
Movie Kanavan 1968-08-15
Movie Sri Krishnavataram 1967-10-12
Movie Mahabharat Krishna 1965-01-01
Movie Pandava Vanavasamu 1965-01-14
Movie Karnan Krishna 1964-01-14
Movie Ramudu Bheemudu Ramudu & Bheemudu 1964-05-21
Movie Lava Kusa Lord Rama 1963-03-29
Movie Aaptha Mithrulu Prakash 1963-05-29
Movie Bandipotu Narasimham 1963-08-15
Movie Narthanasala Arjuna /Brihannala 1963-10-11
Movie Bhishma 1962-04-19
Movie Gundamma Katha Anji 1962-06-07
Movie Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham Kishtayya 1961-09-08
Movie Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam 1960-01-09
Movie Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu Raja Rao 1959-01-14
Movie Bala Nagamma Karyavardhi 1959-10-09
Movie Bhookailas Ravanudu 1958-03-20
Movie Sampoorna Ramayanam Raman 1958-04-14
Movie Mayabazar Krishna 1957-03-27
Movie Fortunes Ravi 1957-02-20
Movie Missamma 1955-01-12
Movie Sangham 1954-07-10
Movie Parivartana Ananda Rao 1954-09-01
Movie Chandirani 1953-08-28
Movie Kalyanam Panni Paar 1952-08-15
Movie Malliswari Nagaraju 1951-12-20
Movie Pathala Bhairavi Thota Ramudu 1951-03-15
Movie Shavukaru 1950-04-07