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N.T. Rama Rao

May 28, 1923 - Jan 18, 1996 (72 years old) in Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India

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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Kathanayakudu
Saradhi
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Babruvahana
Arjuna
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Bhookailas
Ravanudu
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Ramudu Bheemudu
Ramudu & Bheemudu
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Chandirani
Kishore
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Jayasimha
Jayasimha/Bhavani
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Ekaveera
Puttan Sethupathi
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Baghdad Gaja Donga
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Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
Ali Baba
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Lava Kusa
Lord Rama

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