Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Telugu:నందమూరి తారక రామా రావు)(28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996), more commonly known as N.T. Rama Rao, NTR, Pedala Pennidhi by his fans, or Anna garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician. He founded the Telugu Desam Party and served thrice as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. His repertoire of films included mythological, social and folk themes.
He was awarded the Padma Sree by the Government of India in the 1960s, recognizing his contribution to Telugu cinema. After his film career, NTR became a political activist and party leader. He was born in Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Andhra-Christian College of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He later received an honorary doctorate from Andhra University.
Career as an actor
Though widely recognised for his mythological characters, NTR is considered one of the greatest actors in Telugu film, and in South Indian film generally. His portrayal of Lord Krishna in MaayaBazaar by B.Nagi Reddy, producer of Vijaya Productions was a turning point in his life. His portrayal of avatars of Vishnu, especially Rama and Krishna, mesmerised an entire generation who saw the face of NTR when the Lord Krishna/Rama was mentioned, this even transcending even into non-Telugu speaking states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
NTR had a major contribution to what can be considered “The Golden Age of Telugu Film Making” especially between the 1950 and 1965. Analysts believe that the Telugu film industry produced some of the best mythological movies from India, while the Tamil and Hindi movie industry produced better socially oriented films.
NTR was naturally talented and extremely disciplined with various aspects of acting like preparation, punctuality, and dialogue delivery. An important factor that made him a great actor was his ability to deliver dialogues which were extremely lengthy that were original verses from Ramayana and Mahabharatha, with a fervour and command (unlike most of his contemporaries, with certain exceptions like S. V. Ranga Rao). In addition, he generally used to play multiple roles in the same movie, which increased the number of dialogues and hence the preparation required.
NTR was very versatile. In Tamilnadu, Shivaji Ganesan was much more known for his acting skill and talent and MGR was much more known for his commercial movies. NTR struck a balance between both kinds of cinema. He used to perform roles in mythological movies like those only Shivaji could perform and even do commercial Janapadham (where the adventurous prince saves the damsel in distress) films which were MGR’s forte
Actor - filmography
* Sreenatha Kavi Saarvabhouma (1993)
* Major Chandrakanth (1992)
* Samrat Ashok (1992)
* Brahmarishi Vishwamitra (1991)
* Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)
* Chanda Sasanudu (1983)
* Simham Navindi (1983)
* Anuraga Devatha (1982)
* Bobbili Puli (1982)
* Major Chakradhar (1994)
* Justice Chowdary (1982)
* Kaliyuga Ramudu (1982)
* Naa Desam (1982)
* Vayyari Bhamulu Vagalamari Bhartulu (1982)
* Tirugu Leni Manishi (1981)
* Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
* Satyam Shivam (1981)
* Aatagadu (1980)
* Circus Ramudu (1980)
* Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)(Sardar Paparayudu/Gopi(dual roles))
* Vishwa Roopam (1980)
* Driver Ramudu (1979)
* Shrimad Virata Parvam (1979)
* Shri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979)
* Vetagadu (1979)
* Yugandhar (1979)
* Saleem Anarkali (1978)
* KD No 1 (1978)
* Shri Rama Pattabhishekham (1978)
* Simha Baludu (1978)
* Adavi Ramudu (1977)
* Chanakya Chandragupta (1977)
* Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977)
* Manushulanta Okkate (1976)
* Yamagola (1975)
* Yeduruleni Manishi (1975)
* Ammayi Pelli (1974)
* Deeksha (1974)
* Manushullo Devudu (1974)
* Nippulanti Manishi (1974)
* Sree Rama Anjaneya Yuddham (1974)aka Shri Ramanjaneya Yuddham
* Tatamma Kala (1974)
* Deshoddharakulu (1973)
* Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973)
* Palletoori Chinnodu (1973)
* Aaradhana (1972)
* Badi Panthulu (1972)
* Chinnanaati Snehithulu (1971)
* Jeevitha Chakram (1971)
* Pethamdaarlu (1971)
* Rajakota Rahasyam (1971)
* Shri Krishna Satya (1971)
* Alibaba 40 Dongalu (1970)
* Maathru Devatha (1970)
* Nirdoshi (1970)
* Shri Krishna Vijayam (1970)
* Talla Pellamma (1970)
* Bhale Mastaru (1969)
* Ekaveera (1969)
* Gopaludu Bhoopaludu (1969)
* Katha Nayakudu (1969)
* Nindu Hridayalu (1969)
* Bagdad Gajadonga (1968)
* Bhagyachakram (1968)
* Kalisochchina Adrushtam (1968)
* Niluvu Dopidi (1968)
* Nindu Samsaram (1968)
* Ninne Pelladuta (1968)
* Umachandi Gauri Shankarula Katha (1968)
* Varakatnam (1968)
* Kanchukota (1967)
* Aada Paduchu (1967)
* Satyam Apoorva Piravaigal (1967)
* Bhama Vijayam (1967)
* Shri Krishnavataram (1967/I)
* Ummadi Kutumbam (1967)
* Adugu Jaadalu (1966)
* Palnati Yudham (1966)
* Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha (1966)
* Shri Krishna Pandaviyam (1966)
* Shri Krishna Tulabharam (1966/I)
* Chitti Chellelu (1965)
* CID (1965)
* Gudi Gantalu (1965)
* Naadi Aada Janme (1965)
* Satya Harishchandra (1965/II)
* Todu Needa (1965)
* Babruvahana (1964)
* Bobbili Yudham (1964)
* Daagudumootalu (1964)
* Devatha (1964)
* Manchi Manishi (1964)
* Ramadasu (1964)
* Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)
* Varasatwam (1964)
* Vivaha Bandham (1964)
* Manchi Chedu (1963)
* Narthanasala (1963)
* Tirupathamma Katha (1963)
* Lakshadhikari (1963)
* Bandipotu (1963)
* Paruvu Prathishta (1963)
* Lava Kusa (1963/I)
* Savati Koduku (1963)
* Valmiki (1963/I)
* Pempudu Kuthuru (1963)
* Irugu - Porugu (1963)
* Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963)
* Apta Mithrulu (1963)
* Karna (1963)
* Karnan (1963)
* Atma Bandhuvu (1962)
* Raktha Sambandham (1962)
* Swarnamanjari (1962)
* Mahamantri Timmarasu (1962) as SriKrishna Deva Rayalu
* Gundamma Katha (1962)
* Dakshayagnam (1962/I)
* Bhishma (1962)
* Tiger Ramudu (1962)
* Gaali Medalu (1962)
* Gulebakavali Katha (1962)
* Sri Srikakula Andhra Mahavishnuvu Katha (1962)
* Taxi Ramudu (1961)
* Kalasivunte Kaladu Sukham (1961)
* Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961)
* Santa (1961)
* Pendli Pilupu (1961)
* Sati Sulochana (1961)
* Intiki Deepam Illalu (1961)
* Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam (1961)
* Pandava Vanavasam (1961/I)
* Bhatti Vikramarka (1960)
* Deepavali (1960)
* Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960)
* Srinivasa Vimala (1960)
* Balangamma (1959/I)
* Raja Makutam (1959/I)
* Rechukka Pragatichukka (1959)
* Sabhash Ramudu (1959)* aka Shabash Ramudu (India: Telugu title: alternative transliteration)
* Sri Panduranga Mahatyam (1959)
* Raja Nandini (1958)
* Bhookailas (1958) as
* Ravana aka Bhakta Ravana (India: Tamil title: dubbed version) aka Bhakti Mahima (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
* Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1958)
* Raja Rao Intiguttu (1958)
* Maya Bazaar (1957/I)
* Bhagya Rekha (1957)
* Maya Bazaar (1957/II)
* Nala Damayanti (1957)
* Panduranga Mahatyam (1957)
* Pundarikudu Sarangadhara (1957)
* Vinayaka Chaviti (1957)
* Chiranjeevulu (1956)
* Tenali Ramakrishna (1956/I)
* Charana Daasi (1956)
* Chintamani (1956)
* Bilwamangal Jayam Manade (1956)
* Marmaveeran (1956)
* Penki Pellam (1956)
* Sontha Ooru (1956)
* Jayasimha (1955) aka Jaisingh (India: Hindi title)
* Kanyasulkam (1955)
* Missamma (1955)
* Rani Ratnaprabha (1955)
* Santosham(old film) (1955) aka Naya Admi (India: Hindi title)
* Parivartana (1954)
* Aggi Ramudu (1954)
* Raju-Peda (1954)
* Rechukka (1954)
* Todu Dongalu (1954)
* Vaddante Dabbu (1954)
* Chandraharam (1954)
* Pitchi Pullaiah (1953)
* Ammalakkalu (1953)
* Chandirani (1953/I)
* Chandirani (1953/II)
* Marumagal (1953)
* Sangham (1953)
* Daasi (1952)
* Palletooru (1952)
* Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952)
* Tingu Ranga (1952)
* Malliswari (1951)
* Patala Bhairavi (1951)
* Navvite Navaratnalu (1951)
* Maya Rambha (1950)
* Palletoori Pilla (1950)
* Shavukaru (1950)
* Samsaram (1950)
* Mana Desam (1949)
* [Devatha] (1965)
Director - filmography (1990s)
* Samrat Ashok (1992)
* Brahmarishi Vishwamitra (1991)
* Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)
* Chanda Sasanudu (1983)
* Shrimad Virata Parvam (1979)
* Shri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979)
* Akbar Saleem Anarkali (1978)
* Shri Rama Pattabhishekham (1978)
* Chanakya Chandragupta (1977)
* Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977)
* Tatamma Kala (1974)
* Talla Pellamma (1970)
* Varakatnam (1968)
* Shri Krishna Pandaviyam (1966)
* Gulebakavali Katha (1962)
* Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam (1961)
Producer - filmography
* Shrinatha Kavi Sarvabhowma (1993)
* Samrat Ashok (1992)
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