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…

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gundamma KathaGundamma Katha · 1962
Gundamma Katha
7.61962
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gundamma KathaGundamma Katha · 1962
Gundamma Katha
7.61962
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.
Niluvu DopidiNiluvu Dopidi · 1968
Niluvu Dopidi
8.01968
MovieComedyDrama
Kalisochina AdrushtamKalisochina Adrushtam · 1968
Kalisochina Adrushtam
1968
MovieDrama
Prakash discovers he is actually adopted by a wealthy man.He leaves everything behind to find his biological mother in her village.There, he leads a heroic revolt against a tyrannical, land-grabbing village head!
Sri Krishna TulabharamSri Krishna Tulabharam · 1966
Sri Krishna Tulabharam
1966
MovieDrama
When Sathyabhama, the wife of Sri Krishna starts envying his other wives, he decides to teach her a lesson.
SamsaramSamsaram · 1950
Samsaram
1950
MovieDramaMusic
A middle-class government clerk Raghu lives happily with his wife Manjula until his scheming mother Venkamma, along with his sister Kamakshi and her cowardly husband, moves into his house. Venkamma appropriates all of Raghu's earnings and Kamakshi plots to have Manjala blamed for all that goes wrong in the household.
Life CycleLife Cycle · 1971
Life Cycle
9.01971
Movie
Susheela, a hardworking woman who supports her family, falls in love with Raja, the son of a wealthy man.
Dorikithe DongaluDorikithe Dongalu · 1965
Dorikithe Dongalu
7.01965
MovieScience FictionAction
Nandan, son of a police officer, and Madhavi, daughter of a wronged scientist, join forces to uproot anti-social elements.
Sri Krishna PandaveeyamSri Krishna Pandaveeyam · 1966
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
10.01966
MovieDramaMusic
The film depicts the adolescent age of the Pandavas and Krishna and shows the events in the Mahabharata, focusing on the later chapters of Adi Parva and the first half of Sabha Parva.
Daana Veera Soora KarnaDaana Veera Soora Karna · 1977
Daana Veera Soora Karna
8.81977
MovieDramaMusic
A retelling of Mahabharata through the perspectives of KARNA and DURYODHANA. The film uses dialogue and poetry written in Classical Telugu/ Grandhika Basha.
RamuRamu · 1968
Ramu
8.01968
MovieDrama
A man faces many trials and tribulations while taking care of his son who has a hearing impairment. He goes through many hardships to emerge victorious for his son.
Baghdad Gaja DongaBaghdad Gaja Donga · 1968
Baghdad Gaja Donga
7.01968
Movie
Vazeer, an evil commander, murders the sultan of Baghdad and imprisons his wife. Ibrahim, a blind agent, manages to rescue the prince who grows up as a robber and seeks revenge on Vazeer.
Srinatha Kavi SaarvabhoumuduSrinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu · 1993
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
8.01993
MovieHistoryMusic
Born to Bhimamba and Marayya, Srinatha earns the title Kavi Sarvabhowma. He dedicates many of his works to kings in exchange for gifts and leads a luxurious life as a courtier.
PalletooruPalletooru · 1952
Palletooru
1952
MovieDrama
Ganapathi, a wicked village head, stirs up trouble for Chandram, a hardworking young man who tries to educate the inhabitants of his village.
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.
ChintamaniChintamani · 1956
Chintamani
9.01956
MovieDramaMusic
Chintamani, a courtesan, is a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Her strong faith impresses Lord Vishnu and he decides to help her with her problems.
Pathala BhairaviPathala Bhairavi · 1951
Pathala Bhairavi
8.61951
MovieFantasy
Thota Ramudu faces opposition when he falls in love with a princess. He then seeks the help of a sorcerer, who secretly plans to sacrifice Thota Ramudu to Goddess Pathala Bhairavi.
YugandharYugandhar · 1979
Yugandhar
8.01979
MovieActionCrime
When Yugandhar, a ruthless don, gets killed in a police encounter, Jaganath, the police superintendent, trains his lookalike to pose as the don and help nab his gang. It is remake of Hindi film Don (1978).