N.T. Rama Rao

Acting

N.T. Rama Rao

Born May 28, 1923 · Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Died January 18, 1996 · aged 72

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 fo…

Known For

Banda RamuduBanda Ramudu · 1959
Banda Ramudu
4.51959
MovieDrama
A thief saves a beautiful princess from the clutches of an evil minister who has his eyes on her. After he saves her, they both fall in love but face many obstacles on their way.
KarnanKarnan · 1964
Karnan
7.31964
MovieActionDrama
Brave and loyal warrior-archer Karna joins the Kauravas to battle the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra.
YugapurushuduYugapurushudu · 1978
Yugapurushudu
10.01978
MovieActionDrama
When Pushpagiri learns that his daughter has given birth to a son, he asks Dhanunjay, his nephew, to bring them home. However, Dhanunjay plans to kill the young one.
Aggi RavvaAggi Ravva · 1981
Aggi Ravva
1981
MovieActionDrama
Ramu pays a heavy price while he strives to become a policeman at his father's behest even though his mother is unhappy about it.
MayabazarMayabazar · 1957
Mayabazar
8.01957
MovieFantasyDrama
Balarama promises Subhadra that he'll marry his daughter to her son. But when the Pandavas lose their kingdom to the Kauravas, Balarama breaks his promise.
Lava KusaLava Kusa · 1963
Lava Kusa
8.81963
MovieFantasy
This movie deals with the later part of Ramayana written by Valmiki Maharshi and depicts the lives of the sons of Rama & Sita.
Gundamma KathaGundamma Katha · 1962
Gundamma Katha
7.71962
MovieComedyDrama
Gundamma is a rich widow who dotes on her daughter Saroja but mistreats her stepdaughter Lakshmi. When brothers Anji and Raja encounter this family, they decide to teach the old woman a lesson.
Tenali RamanTenali Raman · 1956
Tenali Raman
8.01956
MovieHistoryComedy
King Krishnadevaraya becomes a puppet in the hands of the courtesan Rangasani, who has been planted in the kingdom by enemies. It is up to Tenali Raman, a poet, to save the king and his kingdom.

Filmography

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Badi PanthuluBadi Panthulu · 1972
Badi Panthulu
8.31972
MovieFamilyDrama
Raghava Rao (N. T. Rama Rao) is a teacher in a government primary school. His wife is Janaki (Anjali Devi). Papa Rao (Nagabhushanam) is the school proprietor. The teacher lives with the commitment to basic values of life. He has two sons Satyam (Rama Krishna) and Venu (Krishnam Raju) and a daughter (T. Padmini). The school children built a house for their teacher with love and affection. After retirement, Raghava Rao has no choice but to live with his children.His ungrateful children sell the house of Raghava Rao and Janaki against their wishes. They separate their father and mother and take care of them by rotation even though the old couple wants to live together. Ramu (Jaggayya) is an old student of Raghava Rao who becomes a police officer. He purchases Raghava Rao's house in the auction and gifts it to his beloved teacher.

Head Master Raghava Rao