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.
Acted in
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
1993
as Srinatha
Major Chandrakanth
1993
as Major Chandrakanth
Samrat Ashoka
1992
as Ashoka / Chanakya
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1991
as Vishwamitra / Ravana
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
1984
as Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Gautama Buddha, Aadi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya & Yogi Vemana
Chandashasanudu
1983
as Harichandra Prasad / Raja
Simham Navvindi!
1983
as Narasimham
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
1982
as Peddababu Prabhakar
Bobbili Puli
1982
as Major Chakradhar
Justice Chowdhary
1982
as Justice Chowdhary
Kondaveeti Simham
1981
as Inspector Ranjit Kumar & Raju
Tiruguleni Manishi
1981
as Raja
Gaja Donga
1981
as Gaja Donga / Raja
Sardar Papa Rayudu
1980
as Sardar Paparayudu & Ram Mohan"Ramu" (dual role)
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
1980
as Ramu
Superman
1980
as Superman / Raja
Aatagadu
1980
as Gopi
Yugandhar
1979
as Yugandhar / Vijay
Vetagadu
1979
as Raja
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
1979
as Lord Venkateswara
Tiger
1979
as Tiger Raja
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
1979
as Lord Krishna/ Arjun/ Duryodhana/ Kichaka/ Brihannala
Maavaari Manchithanam
1979
Driver Ramudu
1979
as Ramu
KD No:1
1978
Lawyer Vishwanath
1978
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
1978
as Lord Rama / Ravana
Simha Baludu
1978
Yugapurushudu
1978
as Rajesh / Kalyan
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
1978
as Akbar
Sati Savithri
1978
Daana Veera Soora Karna
1977
as Karna / Duryodhana / Krishna
Yamagola
1977
as Satyam
Chanakya Chandragupta
1977
as Chandragupta Maurya
Flowing Against
1977
as Madhu
Adavi Ramudu
1977
as Ramu
Magaadu
1976
as Vijay Varma
Aaradhana
1976
as Gopi
Eduruleni Manishi
1975
as Raja Shekar
Annadammula Anubandham
1975
as Vijay
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
1975
as Lord Rama
Nippulanti Manishi
1974
as Inspector Vijay
Thathamma Kala
1974
as Ramaiah / Musalaiah
Errakota Veerudu
1973
Desa Drohulu
1973
as Ramu
Badi Panthulu
1972
as Head Master Raghava Rao
Kula Gowravam
1972
as Raja Ramachandra Prasad / Raghunath Prasad / Shankar
Kannan Karunai
1971
as Lord Krishna
Maayani Mamata
1970
as Madhu
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
1970
as Ali Baba
Thalla? Pellama
1970
as Sudhakar
Bhale Thammudu
1969
as Shyam Prasad (Paul), Shayam Prasad
Nindu Hrudayalu
1969
as Gopi
Kathanayakudu
1969
as Saradhi
Varakatnam
1969
as Devasimha
Ramu
1968
as Raja
Chikkadu Dorakadu
1967
as Chikkadu
Punyavathi
1967
as Prakash
Sri Krishnavataram
1967
as Lord Krishna / Lord Vishnu
Bhama Vijayam
1967
as Jaya Chandra
Ummadi Kutumbam
1967
as Ramu
Sri Krishna Tulabharam
1966
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
1966
as Nandivardhana Maharaju
Palnati Yudham
1966
as Brahmanaidu
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
1966
as Lord Krishna / Duryodhana
Aggi Barata
1966
as Raja
Veerabhimanyu
1965
as Lord Krishna
Mangamma Sapatham
1965
as Raja / Vijay
Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
as Bheema
Marriage Relation
1964
as Chandrasekhar (as Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri)
Babruvahana
1964
as Arjuna
Aggi Pidugu
1964
as Raja / Madhav
Ramudu Bheemudu
1964
as Ramudu & Bheemudu
Desa Drohulu
1964
as Ramu
Marmayogi
1964
as Prabhakar
Karnan
1964
as Krishna
Gudi Gantalu
1964
as Vasu
Battle of Bobbili
1964
as Rangarayadu
Narthanasala
1963
as Arjuna /Brihannala
Bandipotu
1963
as Narasimham
Aaptha Mithrulu
1963
as Prakash
Paruvu-Prathishtta
1963
as Raghu
Lava Kusa
1963
as Lord Rama
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
1963
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
1962
as Krishnadevaraya
Gundamma Katha
1962
as Anji
Dakshayagnam
1962
as Lord Shiva
Bhishma
1962
as Bhishma
Gulebakavali Katha
1962
as Vijay
Aathma Bandhuvu
1962
as Ranga
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
1961
as Kishtayya
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
1961
as Pratap
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
1961
as Indrajeet/Meghanadhudu
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
1961
as Ravana
Bhatti Vikramarka
1960
as Vikramaditya / Vikramarka Maharaju
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
1960
as Lord Venkateswara (Balaji)
Banda Ramudu
1959
as Banda Ramudu
Bala Nagamma
1959
as Karyavardhi
Daiva Balam
1959
as Chandrasenudu
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
as Raja Rao
Intiguttu
1958
as Gopal
Karthavarayani Katha
1958
as Karthavaraya
Sampoorna Ramayanam
1958
as Raman
Bhookailas
1958
as Ravanudu
Panduranga Mahatyam
1957
as Pundarika
Vinayaka Chavithi
1957
as Lord Krishna
Mayabazar
1957
as Krishna
Bhagyarekha
1957
as Ravi
Charana Daasi
1956
as Dr. Chandra Sekhar
Jayam Manade
1956
as Pratap
Chintamani
1956
as Bilwamangaludu
Tenali Ramakrishna
1956
as Krishnadevaraya
Santosham
1955
as Anand / Paramanand
Kanyasulkam
1955
as Gireesham
Jayasimha
1955
as Jayasimha/Bhavani
Cherapakura Chedevu
1955
as Mohan
Rechukka
1955
as Kumarayalu / Kannaiah
Missamma
1955
as M. T. Rao
Parivartana
1954
as Ananda Rao
Sangham
1954
as Raja
Vaddante Dabbu
1954
as Syam
Chandraharam
1954
as Prince Chandan
Chandirani
1953
as Kishore
Pichi Pullaiah
1953
as Pullaiah
Palletooru
1952
as Chandram
Kalyanam Panni Paar
1952
Pelli Chesi Choodu
1952
as Venkata Ramana
Malliswari
1951
as Nagaraju
Pathala Bhairavi
1951
as Thota Ramudu
Palletoori Pilla
1950
as Jayanth
Shavukaru
1950
as Satyam
Mana Desam
1949
as British Inspector