N.T. Rama Rao
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.
146 acting credits · 18 directing credits
Acting · 146
Daana Veera Soora Karna
1977
Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
Mayabazar
1957
Adavi Ramudu
1977
Karnan
1964
Simham Navvindi!
1983
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
1993
Aatagadu
1980
Annadammula Anubandham
1975
Chanakya Chandragupta
1977
Punyavathi
1967
Major Chandrakanth
1993
Daiva Balam
1959
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1991
Sri Krishnavataram
1967
Nindu Hrudayalu
1969
Gundamma Katha
1962
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
1980
Yamagola
1977
Magaadu
1976
Kondaveeti Simham
1981
Yugandhar
1979
Ramudu Bheemudu
1964
Sampoorna Ramayanam
1958
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
1978
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
1984
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
1961
Pathala Bhairavi
1951
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
1963
Nippulanti Manishi
1974
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
1982
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
1970
Flowing Against
1977
Desa Drohulu
1973
Shavukaru
1950
Maavaari Manchithanam
1979
Ramu
1968
Panduranga Mahatyam
1957
Chandashasanudu
1983
Karthavarayani Katha
1958
Pelli Chesi Choodu
1952
KD No:1
1978
Missamma
1955
Tiruguleni Manishi
1981
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
1961
Chintamani
1956
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
1966
Driver Ramudu
1979
Thathamma Kala
1974
Bhale Thammudu
1969
Sangham
1954
Badi Panthulu
1972
Gaja Donga
1981
Aathma Bandhuvu
1962
Ummadi Kutumbam
1967
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
1961
Jayasimha
1955
Narthanasala
1963
Aggi Pidugu
1964
Kanyasulkam
1955
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
1961
Palletooru
1952
Gulebakavali Katha
1962
Pichi Pullaiah
1953
Samrat Ashoka
1992
Malliswari
1951
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
1979
Superman
1980
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
1966
Banda Ramudu
1959
Tiger
1979
Bhishma
1962
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
1978
Charana Daasi
1956
Vaddante Dabbu
1954
Intiguttu
1958
Maayani Mamata
1970
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
1960
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
1962
Kathanayakudu
1969
Gudi Gantalu
1964
Sati Savithri
1978
Bhookailas
1958
Bandipotu
1963
Errakota Veerudu
1973
Palletoori Pilla
1950
Cherapakura Chedevu
1955
Santosham
1955
Aggi Barata
1966
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
1979
Mana Desam
1949
Justice Chowdhary
1982
Jayam Manade
1956
Aaptha Mithrulu
1963
Marmayogi
1964
Vetagadu
1979
Bobbili Yuddham
1964
Eduruleni Manishi
1975
Bobbili Puli
1982
Tenali Ramakrishna
1956
Chikkadu Dorakadu
1967
Lava Kusa
1963
Mangamma Sapatham
1965
Veerabhimanyu
1965
Varakatnam
1969
Desa Drohulu
1964
Parivartana
1954
Dakshayagnam
1962
Nirdoshi
1967
Saarangadhara
1957
Yugapurushudu
1978
Rechukka
1955
Sardar Papa Rayudu
1980
Chandirani
1953
Bhama Vijayam
1967
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
1975
Vinayaka Chavithi
1957
Kula Gowravam
1972
Vivaha Bandham
1964
Sri Krishna Tulabharam
1966
Stree Janma
1967
Chandraharam
1954
Aggi Ravva
1981
Thalla? Pellama
1970
Aaradhana
1976
Bhagyarekha
1957
Maya Maschindra
1975
Paruvu-Prathishtta
1963
Bhatti Vikramarka
1960
Raja Makutam
1959
Babruvahana
1964
Samsaram
1950
Kannan Karunai
1971
Simha Baludu
1978
Kalyanam Panni Paar
1952
Ekaveera
1969
Lawyer Vishwanath
1978
Satya Harishchandra
1965
Bala Nagamma
1959
Maaya Rambha
1950
Life Cycle
1971
Niluvu Dopidi
1968
Palnati Yudham
1966
Baghdad Gaja Donga
1968
Dorikithe Dongalu
1965
Directing · 18
Daana Veera Soora Karna
1977
Chanakya Chandragupta
1977
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1991
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
1978
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
1984
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
1961
Chandashasanudu
1983
Thathamma Kala
1974
Gulebakavali Katha
1962
Samrat Ashoka
1992
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
1979
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
1966
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
1978
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
1979
Varakatnam
1969
Kula Gowravam
1972
Thalla? Pellama
1970
Kannan Karunai
1971