N.T. Rama Rao
Born May 28, 1923 (Age: 102)
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Nimmakuru, 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.
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.
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Filmography
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
1993
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as Srinatha
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Age: 70
Samrat Ashoka
1992
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as Ashoka / Chanakya
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Age: 69
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1991
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as Vishwamitra / Ravana
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Age: 67
Chandashasanudu
1983
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as Harichandra Prasad / Raja
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Age: 60
Yugandhar
1979
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as Yugandhar / Vijay
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Age: 56
Maavaari Manchithanam
1979
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Age: 55
KD No:1
1978
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Age: 55
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Lawyer Vishwanath
1978
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Age: 55
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
1978
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as Lord Rama / Ravana
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Age: 55
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Simha Baludu
1978
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Age: 55
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
1978
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as Akbar
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Age: 54
Sati Savithri
1978
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Age: 54
Flowing Against
1977
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as Madhu
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Age: 54
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Maya Maschindra
1975
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as Lord Vishnu / Maya Machhindra
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Age: 52
Nippulanti Manishi
1974
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as Inspector Vijay
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Age: 51
Thathamma Kala
1974
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as Ramaiah / Musalaiah
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Age: 51
Kannan Karunai
1971
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as Lord Krishna
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Age: 48
Life Cycle
1971
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as Raja
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Age: 47
Thalla? Pellama
1970
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as Sudhakar
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Age: 46
Ekaveera
1969
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as Puttan Sethupathi
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Age: 46
Bhale Thammudu
1969
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as Shyam Prasad (Paul), Shayam Prasad
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Age: 46
Nindu Hrudayalu
1969
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as Gopi
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Age: 46
Kathanayakudu
1969
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as Saradhi
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Age: 45
Varakatnam
1969
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as Devasimha
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Age: 45
Baghdad Gaja Donga
1968
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Age: 45
Niluvu Dopidi
1968
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as Ramu
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Age: 44
Sri Krishna Tulabharam
1966
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Age: 43
Dorikithe Dongalu
1965
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as Nandan Rao
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Age: 41
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Babruvahana
1964
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as Arjuna
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Age: 41
Desa Drohulu
1964
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as Ramu
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Age: 40
Marmayogi
1964
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as Prabhakar
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Age: 40
Gudi Gantalu
1964
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as Vasu
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Age: 40
Aaptha Mithrulu
1963
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as Prakash
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Age: 40
Paruvu-Prathishtta
1963
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as Raghu
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Age: 39
Dakshayagnam
1962
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as Lord Shiva
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Age: 38
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
1961
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as Kishtayya
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Age: 38
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
1961
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as Pratap
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Age: 38
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
1961
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as Indrajeet/Meghanadhudu
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Age: 37
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
1961
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as Ravana
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Age: 37
Bhatti Vikramarka
1960
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as Vikramaditya / Vikramarka Maharaju
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Age: 37
Banda Ramudu
1959
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as Banda Ramudu
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Age: 36
Bala Nagamma
1959
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as Karyavardhi
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Age: 36
Daiva Balam
1959
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as Chandrasenudu
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Age: 36
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Raja Makutam
1959
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as Prince Pratapa Simha
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Age: 35
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Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
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as Raja Rao
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Age: 35
Intiguttu
1958
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as Gopal
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Age: 35
Karthavarayani Katha
1958
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as Karthavaraya
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Age: 35
Sampoorna Ramayanam
1958
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as Raman
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Age: 34
Charana Daasi
1956
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as Dr. Chandra Sekhar
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Age: 33
Jayam Manade
1956
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as Pratap
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Age: 32
Chintamani
1956
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as Bilwamangaludu
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Age: 32
Santosham
1955
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as Anand / Paramanand
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Age: 32
Jayasimha
1955
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as Jayasimha/Bhavani
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Age: 32
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Cherapakura Chedevu
1955
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as Mohan
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Age: 32
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Rechukka
1955
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as Kumarayalu / Kannaiah
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Age: 31
Pichi Pullaiah
1953
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as Pullaiah
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Age: 30
Samsaram
1950
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as Raghu
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Age: 27
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Maaya Rambha
1950
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as Nalakubharudu
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Age: 27
Palletoori Pilla
1950
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as Jayanth
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Age: 26