Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Telugu:నందమూరి తారక రామా రావు)(28 May 1923–18 January 1996), more commonly known as N.T. Rama Rao, NTR by his fans, or Anna garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and politician.^[1][2] He founded the Telugu Desam Party and served three times as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. His repertoire of films included mythological, social, and folk themes. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in the 1960s, recognising his contribution to Telugu cinema. After his film career, Rao became a political activist and party leader. Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ... NT Rama Rao File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Andhra redirects here. ... is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Hyderabad   or Haydarābād // ( Urdu:حیدر آباد), (Telugu:హైదరాబాదు) is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... Andhra redirects here. ... A myocardial infarction occurs when an atherosclerotic plaque slowly builds up in the inner lining of a coronary artery and then suddenly ruptures, totally occluding the artery and preventing blood flow downstream. ... For other uses, see Politics (disambiguation). ... Nara Chandrababu Naidu Nara Chandrababu Naidu (born April 20, 1951) was the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh during 1995-2004. ... Telugu Desam Party (Telugu :తెలుగు దేశం Party for Telugu Land and people) or TDP is a regional political party in Indias Andhra Pradesh state. ... “Telugu” redirects here. ... is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about motion pictures. ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... Director Herbert Brenon with actress Alla Nazimova on the set of War Brides, 1916 A director is a person who directs the making of a film. ... A film producer creates the conditions for making movies. ... Telugu Desam Party (Telugu :తెలుగు దేశం Party for Telugu Land and people) or TDP is a regional political party in Indias Andhra Pradesh state. ... A Chief Minister is the elected Head of Government of a state of India, a territory of Australia or a British overseas territory that has attained self-government. ... Andhra redirects here. ... Padma Shri (also spelt Padma Shree, Padmashree, Padma Sree and Padma Sri) is an award given by the Government of India generally to Indian citizens to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Social Service and public life. ... The Government of India (Hindi: भारत सरकार [1]Bhārat Sarkār), officially referred to as the Union Government, and commonly as Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of a federal union of 28 states and 7 union territories, collectively called the Republic of... “Telugu” redirects here. ...

Born in Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh; he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Andhra-Christian College in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He later received an honorary doctorate from Andhra University. , Krishna District is a district of Indias Andhra Pradesh state. ... Andhra redirects here. ... A B.A. issued from the University of Tennessee. ... Andhra-Christian College or more popularly AC College is one of the oldest colleges in Andhra Pradesh, India. ... This article is about a city in India. ... Andhra redirects here. ... An honorary degree (Latin: honoris causa ad gradum, not to be confused with an honors degree) is an academic degree awarded to an individual as a decoration, rather than as the result of matriculating and studying for several years. ... Andhra University (Telugu - ఆంధ్రా యూనివర్శిటి) is located in Visakhapatnam, North East Coastal Andhra Pradesh. ...

N.T.Rama Rao highlighted Andhra Pradesh's distinct cultural identity, distinguishing it from Madras State with which it was often associated. Andhra redirects here. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ...

Career as an actor

Rama Rao was referred to by fans as "Nata Ratna" and " Vishwa Vikhyatha Nata Sarvabhouma" (Emperor of Acting) in Telugu.^[3]

Though widely recognized for playing mythological characters, NTR is considered as one of the greatest actors in Telugu film, and in general in South Indian films. His portrayal of Lord Krishna in Maya Bazaar by B. Nagi Reddy, a producer at Vijaya Productions, was the turning point in his life. His portrayal of Ravana and avatars of Vishnu, especially Rama and Krishna; mesmerized an entire generation who saw the face of Rao when these gods were mentioned. Tollywood refers to both the Telugu and Bengali language film industries. ... Krishna (IAST , the Sanskrit for dark or black) (see below), is according to common Hindu tradition the eighth avatar of Vishnu. ... Mayabazar is a Telugu film first released in the Andhra Pradesh, India on March 27, 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani. ... B.Nagi Reddy (2 December 1912 - 25 February 2004[1]) is a famous Telugu movie producer from the Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh. ... A depiction of Ravana, Hindu rakshasa King of Lanka In Hinduism, Ravana (Devanagari: रावण, Telugu: రావణాసురుడు IAST ; sometimes transliterated as Raavana or Ravan or Revana) is the principal antagonist of Rama in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. ... This article is about the concept in Hindu philosophy. ... Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being (i. ... Rama ( in IAST, in Devanāgarī) or Ramachandra is a legendary or historical king of ancient India. ... This article is about the Hindu deity. ...

Rama Rao had a major contribution to what can be considered the golden age of Telugu film making, between 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. Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... Hindi (हिन्दी) is a language spoken mainly in North and Central India. ...

NTR was naturally talented and extremely disciplined about various aspects of acting like preparation, punctuality, and dialogue delivery. An important factor that made him a great actor was his ability to deliver extremely lengthy dialogues that were original verses from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata with a fervour and command unmatched by most of his contemporaries. In addition, he generally played multiple roles in the same movie, which increased the number of dialogues and hence the preparation required. For the television series by Ramanand Sagar, see Ramayan (TV series). ... For the film by Peter Brook, see The Mahabharata (1989 film). ...

Rama Rao was very versatile. In Tamil Nadu, Shivaji Ganesan was much better known for his acting skill and talent and M. G. Ramachandran 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 Ramachandran's forte. Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... Ganesan in Thayaipola Pillai Noolaipola Selai, 1959 Sivaji Ganesan (October 1, 1927 - July 21, 2001) was a famous Indian actor and politician. ... Maruthur Gopala Ramachandran (Tamil: மருதூர் கோபால இராமச்சந்திரன், Malayalam:മരത്തൂര്‍ ഗോപാലന്‍ രാമചന്ദ്രന്‍) (January 17, 1917–December 24, 1987), popularly known as MGR எம்.ஜி.ஆர்., Puracthi Nadigar, Ponmana Chemmal, Makkal Thilakam and Puratchi Thalaivar (Tamil: Revolutionary Leader), was a longtime leading Tamil film actor and Chief Minister of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu from 1977 until his death. ...

Rama Rao, in fact, played the role of Lord Krishna not only in Telugu movies, but also in Tamil and Kannada movies. While the megastars—Ramachandran, Shivaji Ganesan and Rajkumar vied for the roles of other Mahabharata heroes like Karna, Arjuna and Bhima, there was no denying that NTR would be the only one to play Lord Krishna. This is probably the greatest tribute to NTR's charismatic cine-genius. Krishna (IAST , the Sanskrit for dark or black) (see below), is according to common Hindu tradition the eighth avatar of Vishnu. ... sivaji ganesan from the film veerapaandiya kattabomman. ... Kannada - aptly described as sirigannada (known to few as Kanarese) is one of the oldest Dravidian languages and is spoken in its various dialects by roughly 45 million people. ... Karna (Sanskrit: कर्ण written Karṇa in IAST transliteration) is one of the central figures in Hindu epic Mahabharata. ... For other uses, please see Arjun. ... A motif depicting Bheema in the battle ready posture. ... Krishna (IAST , the Sanskrit for dark or black) (see below), is according to common Hindu tradition the eighth avatar of Vishnu. ...

One of his greatest janapadams was "Jagadekaveeruni katha" (the story of the universal hero) where he plays the role of Pratap, the prince of Ujjain. He dreams of celestial damsels as his wives, but on revealing the dream to his father, he is banished from the kingdom. The heroic prince then does the impossible — passing the various tests put to him, winning the celestial damsels and bringing them home to his kingdom. Another one of his janapadams was "Gulebakavali katha" (the story of Gulebakavali) where he plays the role of a prince who sets out to the heavens to bring the flower named "Gulebakavali" in order to cure his poisoned father, even winning Indra's daughter in the process. , Ujjain   (Hindi:उज्जैन) (also known as Ujain, Ujjayini, Avanti, Avantikapuri) is an ancient city of central India, in the Malwa region of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River. ... For other uses, see Indra (disambiguation). ...

As time passed by, Rama Rao stopped playing the role of the prince in films. Instead, he played the role of a poor yet heroic young man against the system in his kingdom. To the lakhs of the denizens in Andhra Pradesh, he became 'one of us'—one who assures the poor that he is there to rescue them from the wicked traitors in the kingdom. Andhra redirects here. ...

The most notable movies acted by Rama Rao in mythological characters are Maya Bazaar (Sri Krishna), Lava Kusa (Lord Rama), Sri Krishnaarjuna Yuddham (Sri Krishna), Bheeshma (Bheeshma), Bhookailasa(Raavana), Nartanasala (Arjuna also as Bruhannala), Panadava-vanavsam (Bheema), Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam (Lord Venkateswara), Maha Mantri Thimmarusu (Sri Krishna Devarayalu) and Dana Veera Sura Karna (Duryodhana, Sri Krishna, Karna)which created a record in telugu film industry, first film which has crossed one crore collection in Telugu film industry. Apart from these he played a variety of roles in folklore characters like Jagadeka Veeruni Katha, Pathala Bhairavi etc. On the social front he played roles in the movies Malliswari, Kanyasulkam, Gundamma Katha, Missamma, Raktha Sambandham, Ramudu Bheemudu, Devudu Chesina Manushulu, Adavi Ramudu, Vetagadu, Gajadonga, Driver Ramudu, Sardar Paparayudu, Kondaveeti Simham, Justice Chowdary, Bobbili Puli etc. He acted in over two hundred and eighty movies in the lead role. Mayabazar is a Telugu film first released in the Andhra Pradesh, India on March 27, 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani. ... Lord Krishna Krishna (कृष्ण, Sanskrit for black), born to Devaki and Vasudeva, raised by Yashoda and Nanda, played a unique & crucial role in the Mahabharata war, and is regarded as the eighth avatar of Vishnu. ... This article is about a Hindu incarnation of God (i. ... Bhishma born as Devavrata, son of Santanu and the holy River Ganga, is the most respected and perhaps the most fabulous character in the Mahabharata after Lord Krishna. ... Ravana, Indian Demon King of Lanka In Hindu mythology, Ravana (Devanagari script: रावन, sometimes transliterated Raavana) is the principal antagonist of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. ... For other uses, please see Arjun. ... For the Mahabharata character, see Bhima. ... Vishnu in the form of Lord Venkateshwara at Tirumala “वेंकटाद्रि समम् स्थानम् ब्रह्मांडे नास्ति किञ्चन । वेंकटेश समो देवो न भूतो न भविष्यति ॥“ There is no place in the Universe that is as great as “Venkatadri”. There is no God as great as Lord Venkateshwara in past or future. ... Krishnadevaraya Recently excavated Vishnu temple, Hampi Krishnadevaraya (Kannada: ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣದೇವರಾಯ, Telugu:శ్రీకృష్ణదేవరాయ;) (1509-1529 CE) was the most famous king of Vijayanagara empire. ... Duryodhana as depicted in Yakshagana popular drama from Karnataka In the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, Duryodhana (दुर्योधन) is the eldest son of the blind king Dhritarashtra by Queen Gandhari, the eldest of the one hundred Kaurava brothers, and the chief antagonist of the Pandavas. ... Lord Krishna Krishna (कृष्ण, Sanskrit for black), born to Devaki and Vasudeva, raised by Yashoda and Nanda, played a unique & crucial role in the Mahabharata war, and is regarded as the eighth avatar of Vishnu. ... Karna (Sanskrit: कर्ण written Karṇa in IAST transliteration) is one of the central figures in Hindu epic Mahabharata. ...

He also donned the roles of an elderly teacher (Badi Pantulu) becoming a model to his pupils, as a prince and pauper (Raju-Peda), a down-to-earth servant dedicated to his master (Aatma Bhanduvu).

In addition to his purely artistic contributions to the Telugu movies, he built the Rama Krishna Film studios, was very active in moving the Telugu film industry from Madras to Hyderabad. This created the first sophisticated service industry in the agrarian state. He actively campaigned for the construction of a large number of movie theaters in rural locations and was influential in designing and implementing a financial system that funded the production and distribution of movies

Politics

NTR Adressing His Followers In A Meeting

Rama Rao formed the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on 29 March 1982. While promoting a new film, he was asked a question by a person in the audience Ayya, memu mimmalni devudu laga adarincamu, kani meeru maku emi chesaru? meaning Sir, we have treated you like a God but what have you done for us?.^[4] He was so moved by this that he formed TDP, and with a victory in the immediate election, formed the government and ruled the state of Andhra Pradesh for a full term. He went into the elections with the slogan Atma Gauravam which meant "self-pride." Telugu Desam Party (Telugu :తెలుగు దేశం Party for Telugu Land and people) or TDP is a regional political party in Indias Andhra Pradesh state. ... is the 88th day of the year (89th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Andhra redirects here. ...

Like his films, the formation of the party and storming into the assembly was very dramatic. TDP came into power within nine months of its formation. Initially ridiculed by the Congress that state politics is not like movie acting among others, TDP was considered a no match for the Indian National Congress, with the local representatives unheard of, the complete burden rested on the shoulders of NTR, and true to his charisma he won the elections with a landslide majority. Among other reasons why he won the elections was no real alternative to the Congress, lack of development, unemployment etc. NTR himself contested elections from the constituency of Hindupur in Anantapur District and Gudivada in Krishna district. Indian National Congress, Congress-I (also known as the Congress Party and abbreviated INC) is a major political party in India. ... Hindupur is a city and a municipality in Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... Districts of Andhra Pradesh. ... , Krishna District is a district of Indias Andhra Pradesh state. ...

During the first term as Chief Minister of AP, he got into the costumes of Swami Vivekananda and tried to govern the entire state solely on ideological terms which later proved to be disastrous. On Independence day, August 15, 1984, he was removed from office by the Governor of AP in view of a revolt by his aide and 2^nd in command Nadendla Bhaskara Rao. NTR launched his chaitanya ratham (back to the people agitation) on the third day after his open heart surgery and the public agitation he inspired caused the then Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi to dismiss the then Governor Ramlal, and appointed Shankar Dayal Sharma. Nadendla Bhaskara Rao could not prove his majority in the assembly in one month's time. Shankar Dayal Sharma handed power back to NTR. NTR then dissolved the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly and asked for a fresh mandate in 1985. Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh See Also Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers of India Links Categories: India-related stubs | Andhra Pradesh | Indian politicians | Office-holders | Government of India ... Swami Vivekananda (Sanskrit: , Svāmi Vivekānanda) (January 12, 1863 – July 4, 1902), whose pre-monastic name was Narendranath Dutta (Bengali: , Nôrendrônath Dôt-tô), was one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders of the philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Nadendla Bhaskara Rao (born on 23 June 1935 in Guntur) was the chief minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh for a brief period in 1983. ... The Prime Minister of India is, in practice, the most powerful person in the Government of India. ... A young Indira Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi, during one of the latters fasts Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi (Hindi: ) (19 November 1917 - October 31, 1984) She was the Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms from 1966 to 1977 and for a fourth term from 1980 until her assassination in... For other uses, see Governor (disambiguation). ... Shankar Dayal Sharma (August 19, 1918 - December 26, 1999) was the 9th President of republic of India serving from 1992 to 1997. ... Nadendla Bhaskara Rao (born on 23 June 1935 in Guntur) was the chief minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh for a brief period in 1983. ... Shankar Dayal Sharma (August 19, 1918 - December 26, 1999) was the 9th President of republic of India serving from 1992 to 1997. ... The Andhra Pradesh State Assembly is the seat of Andhra Pradeshs Legislative assembly The Andhra Pradesh State Assembly Building located in Hyderabad city, is the seat of the state legislature of Andhra Pradesh It was Built in 1913, the building was originally the Hyderabad Town hall. ...

He returned to power, among the most significant changes he made was to abolish the Legislative Council of the Andhra Pradesh citing the reason that it was a non-performing body which was just a burden on the state exchequer. NTR introduced administrative reforms that strengthened local governance and strengthened the Jilla parishad system. He introduced management reforms that held corrupt government offices accountable to elected representatives. The death of his wife, marathon of activities that started with chaitanya ratham, culminated in large scale administrative reforms left his health in poor shape with a mild stroke and unable to campaign in the next election. NTR lost the subsequent elections held in 1989, but during the same period he gained valuable experience and had people like N. Chandrababu Naidu and Daggubati Venkateswara Rao (both sons-in-law) in his party. A Legislative Council in British constitutional thought is the second-to-top tier of a government led by a Governor-General, Governor or a Lieutenant-Governor, inferior to an Executive Council and equal to or superior to a Legislative Assembly. ... Andhra redirects here. ... Nara Chandrababu Naidu (Telugu:నారా చంద్రబాబు నాయుడు) (born April 20, 1950) was the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1995 to 2004. ...

Other contributions of NTR included the educational reforms he brought about in the state, where he overhauled the entire state's education syllabus for schools. He instituted statewide entrance examinations for all disciplines of higher education vis-à-vis Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, and MBA to name a few. Students, based on the merit of their ranks obtained in these tests, could join any state college of their choice. These education reforms laid the foundation for the coming high-tech era for Andhra. NTR created a new commando force for the state and was very successful in combating naxalism both ideologically and militarily. Communal rioting in Hyderabad had been put rest for good during his term. Vizag steel plant which had been struggling since its foundation went online during his tern in no small part due to his active lobbying with the central government. He recruited worldwide medical talent and improved higher end medical capabilities of the capital city and founded a medical university in Vijayawada. He reformed the administration of Tirupathi and converted it into a modern tourist attraction. He did away with the feudal munusobu and karanam system to empower elected leaders of the local government. The state government introduced entrance exams for vedic subjects and opened up priest positions in temple to non-inherited candidates. He built the largest bus station in Asia, commissioned the largest Budha statue in the world at the time to high light the Budhist heritage and history of Andhra. He adorned TankBund with the statues of great Telugus of the past creating a sense of heritage. He guaranteed one light bulb per house hold to give educational opportunities to the lowest economic class of rural Andhra. This led to a rise in electric consumption that resulted in Andhra going from a net electricity exporter to an importer despite production gains. He reformed water distribution system from the major water reservoirs in the state by giving farmer organizations (raitu sangam) a say in planning. The telugu desam party operations were significantly computerized and a systematic local party structure was built and this resulted in the establishment of a stable second political party that survived his death. NTR introduced the concept of strong states with strong centre in his discussions about state power with Mrs. Gandhi and ushered in a new era of empowered local governments, within the framework of India. The long held belief that strong states imply a weak and collapsing country is no more a political dogma that governs center state relations in India. He also lobbied and won the amendment of Hindu inheritance laws to give women equal inheritance rights. He introduced the first social net program in India with Rs2/kg rice scheme. While Andhra Pradesh was one of the largest producers of rice in the world, its rural agricultural labor often went to bed hungry due to a food disribution system that was centrally controlled and often corrupt and in-efficient. This program was narrowly targeted at families with monthly income of Rs500 ($12 per month or 40 cents a day) or less and played a key role in reducing government induced hunger in the rice bowl of the world. This social net program was later extended to include free food for primary school children in government schools for the same income group and that scheme encouraged the single biggest drop in child labor and increase in primary school enrollment. The despicable scourge of pre-teen children working for their daily food next to cattle and machinery started receding thanks to this program. All the major state subsidies like free bachelors degree education, free rail tickets for railway employees, free telephones for telecom employees, free electricity for electricity employees, free medical care for medical employees, free loans for bank employees, free housing for govt employees were till that date targeted at the rich and the new social net programs aimed at the poorest and the most hard working of the poor were a big political success.

It is noteworthy that though he didn't know Hindi, yet gave a speech for forty-five minutes in a packed stadium in Haryana. He later revealed that he had memorized the speech phonetically. Devi Lal, a Deputy Prime Minister of India was shocked to learn this. Hindi (DevanāgarÄ«: or , IAST: , IPA:  ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the 22 official languages of India and is used, along with English, for central government administrative purposes. ... For the town in Hoshiarpur district, see Hariana. ... Chaudhari Devi Lal Chaudhari Devi Lal (1914-2001) was an Indian politician, freedom fighter, Chief Minister of the state of Haryana and Deputy Prime Minister of India. ... The Deputy Prime Minister of India is a member of the Indian cabinet in the Indian government. ...

Even though he lost the 1989 elections, he shot to fame at the national level and was capable of uniting many regional parties. He formed the National Front with parties like Janata Dal , Bharateeya Janata Party, CPI and CPM as an alternative to the Congress. The National Front was a coalition of communist political parties, led by the Janata Dal, which formed Indias government between 1989 and 1991. ... Janata Dal is an Indian political party which was formed through the merger one of the major Janata Party factions, the Lok Dal and a group of Congressmen led by V.P. Singh. ...

NTR announced that he second married to Lakshmi Parvathy. NTR stormed back to power in 1994 when he promised he would offer rice at Rs. 2/kg and to make Andhra Pradesh an "Alcohol-Free" state. True to his word he kept his promises only to burden the state exchequer. NTR allowed intervention of his second wife Lakshmi Parvathy and his sons-in-law Chandra Babu, Daggubati and son Hari Krishna were anguished over the political domination and intervention of Lakshmi Parvathy. He also faced serious problems within his party which was led by son-in-law Chandra Babu Naidu. N. Chandrababu Naidu led a sudden revolt against NTR and split the TDP into two. Naidu survived NTR's onslaught when NTR approached the public for an opinion. The break-up of the party and the drama that took place on the Tank-Bund near Hotel Viceroy (road connecting Hyderabad and Secunderabad, on the banks of Hussain Sagar) were probably the last significant events in NTR's life. Naidu became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 29 August 1995. For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). ... Andhra redirects here. ... Nara Chandrababu Naidu (Telugu:నారా చంద్రబాబు నాయుడు) (born April 20, 1950) was the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1995 to 2004. ... Hussain Sagar is a lake in India built by Hazrat Husain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali. ... Hyderabad or Haydarābād (Telugu: హైదరాబాదు Urdu: حیدر آباد ) is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... , Secunderabad   is twinned with the city of Hyderabad, the latter being the state capital of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Hussain Sagar is a lake in India built by Hazrat Husain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali. ... Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh See Also Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers of India Links Categories: India-related stubs | Andhra Pradesh | Indian politicians | Office-holders | Government of India ... is the 241st day of the year (242nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

The loss of power and the subsequent events can be summed up as the start of anti-climax in NTR's life with several people believing that his second wife Lakshmi Parvathi was responsible for happenings. NTR died soon after on 18 January 1996. . is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...

Personal life

NTR was survived by second wife Lakshmi parvathi, eight sons and four daughters. Among his sons Nandamuri Balakrishna is a popular film actor in Telugu. NTR's daughter Bhuvaneswari who is also the wife of N. Chandrababu Naidu is the Vice-Chairperson of Heritage Foods one of South India's largest dairy company and Purandareswari, is a Minister For Human Resources Development in the Indian Central Government. Daggubati Venkateswara Rao is a member of AP Assembly. He has several grand sons and daughters, the well known amongst them are NTR Jr., Nara Lokesh , Nara Brahmani, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram,. Nandamuri Balakrishna Nandamuri Balakrishna (Telugu:నందమూరి బాలకృష్ణ), fondly called as Balayya by his fans is one of the most popular actors in Telugu film industry today. ... “Telugu” redirects here. ... Nara Chandrababu Naidu (Telugu:నారా చంద్రబాబు నాయుడు) (born April 20, 1950) was the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1995 to 2004. ... Heritage Foods (India) Ltd (commonly known as Heritage) is one of the largest milk and milk products producing private sector enterprise in South India. ... The geographical south of India includes all Indian territory below the 20th parallel. ... A dairy farm near Oxford, New York in the United States. ... Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao or Jr. ... Kalyan Ram is a Tollywood film actor. ...

NTR married Basavatarakam. NTR has eight sons and four daughters

NTR's sons are: Ramakrishna Jayakrishna, Sai krishna, Harikrishna, Mohankrishna, Balakrishna, Ramakrishna, Jayashankarkrishna, Pentala Harikrishna (born May 10, 1986) is a chess player from Andhra Pradesh in India. ... Nandamuri Balakrishna Nandamuri Balakrishna (Telugu:నందమూరి బాలకృష్ణ), fondly called as Balayya by his fans is one of the most popular actors in Telugu film industry today. ...

NTR's daughters are: Lokehswari, Bhuvaneswari wife of Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Purandareswari wife of Daggubati Venkateswara Rao, Uma Maheswari Nara Chandrababu Naidu Nara Chandrababu Naidu (born April 20, 1951) was the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh during 1995-2004. ...

Filmography—as actor

Main article: N T Rama Rao filmography

Selected Filmography

• Major Chandrakanth (1994)
• Sreenatha Kavi Saarvabhouma (1993)
• Samrat Ashok (1992)
• Brahmarishi Vishwamitra (1991)
• Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)
• Chanda Sasanudu (1983)
• Simham Navindi (1983)
• Anuraga Devatha (1982)
• Bobbili Puli (1982)
• 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)
• Vishwa Roopam (1981)
• Driver Ramudu (1978)
• 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 (1978)
• Yeduruleni Manishi (1976)
• Ammayi Pelli (1974)
• Deeksha (1974)
• Manushullo Devudu (1974)
• Nippulanti Manishi (1974)
• Sree Rama Anjaneya Yuddham aka Shri Ramanjaneya Yuddham (1974)
• Tatamma Kala (1974)
• Deshoddharakulu (1973)
• Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973)
• Palletoori Chinnodu (1973)
• Aradhana (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 Thammudu (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)
• Ummadi Kutumbam (1967)
• Adugu Jaadalu (1966)
• Palnati Yudham (1966)
• Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha (1966)
• Shri Krishna Pandaviyam (1966)
• Shri Krishna Tulabharam (1966)
• Chitti Chellelu (1965)
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• Gudi Gantalu (1965)
• Naadi Aada Janme (1965)
• Satya Harishchandra (1965)
• 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)
• Nartanasala (1963)
• Tirupathamma Katha (1963)
• Lakshadhikari (1963)
• Bandipotu (1963)
• Paruvu Prathishta (1963)
• Lava Kusha (1963)
• Savati Koduku (1963)
• Valmiki (1963)
• 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 aka SriKrishna Deva Rayalu (1962)
• Gundamma Katha (1962)
• Dakshayagnam (1962)
• 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)
• Bhatti Vikramarka (1960)
• Deepavali (1960)
• Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960)
• Srinivasa Vimala (1960)
• Balangamma (1959)
• Raja Makutam (1959)
• Rechukka Pragatichukka (1959)
• Sabhash Ramudu aka Shabash Ramudu (1959 )
• Sri Panduranga Mahatyam (1959)
• Raja Nandini (1958)
• Bhookailas (1958)
• Ravana aka Bhakta Ravana aka Bhakti Mahima (1958)
• Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1958)
• Raja Rao Intiguttu (1958)
• Maya Bazaar (1957)
• Bhagya Rekha (1957)
• Maya Bazaar (1957)
• Nala Damayanti (1957)
• Panduranga Mahatyam (1957)
• Pundarikudu Sarangadhara (1957)
• Vinayaka Chaviti (1957)
• Chiranjeevulu (1956)
• Tenali Ramakrishna (1956)
• Charana Daasi (1956)
• Chintamani(telugu film) (1956)
• Bilwamangal Jayam Manade (1956)
• Marmaveeran (1956)
• Penki Pellam (1956)
• Sontha Ooru (1956)
• Jayasimha aka Jaisingh (1955)
• Kanyasulkam (1955)
• Missamma (1955)
• Rani Ratnaprabha (1955)
• Santosham(old film) aka Naya Admi (1955)
• 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)
• 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)

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Filmography—as director

• 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)
• Kodalu diddina Kapuram] (1973)
• Talla Pellamma (1970)
• Varakatnam (1968)
• Shri Krishna Pandaviyam (1966)
• Gulebakavali Katha (1962)
• Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam (1961)

Daana Veera Soora Karna is a 1977 Telugu Hindu movie produced and directed by NT Rama Rao. ...

Filmography—as producer

• Shrinatha Kavi Sarvabhowma (1993)
• Samrat Ashok (1992)
• Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977)

This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Daana Veera Soora Karna is a 1977 Telugu Hindu movie produced and directed by NT Rama Rao. ...

Filmography—as writer

• Bidaai (1974) (story)

Bidaai is a 1974 Hindi movie produced and directed by L. V. Prasad. ...

References

External links

• N.T. Ramarao Fans Website
• N.T. Rama Rao (1923 - 1995): A messiah of the masses
• Photo-biography of NTR's career
• A tribute to Legend NTR by Narendra Sajja