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    N.T. Rama Rao

    1923-05-28 (101 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.

    Movies

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    Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
    0 %|Oct 21, 1993
    History, Music
    actor
    Major Chandrakanth
    80 %|Apr 23, 1993
    Drama, Action
    poster
    Samrat Ashoka
    0 %|May 28, 1992
    Action, Drama, War
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    Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
    0 %|Apr 19, 1991
    Drama, History, Music
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    Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
    0 %|Nov 29, 1984
    History, Music
    poster
    Chandashasanudu
    0 %|May 28, 1983
    Action
    poster
    Simham Navvindi!
    0 %|Mar 3, 1983
    Comedy
    poster
    Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
    0 %|Aug 20, 1982
    Comedy, Drama
    actor
    Bobbili Puli
    100 %|Jul 9, 1982
    Action, Drama
    poster
    Justice Chowdhary
    57 %|Jan 1, 1982
    Action, Drama
    actor
    Kondaveeti Simham
    73 %|Oct 7, 1981
    Action
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    Tiruguleni Manishi
    0 %|Apr 2, 1981
    Romance
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    Gaja Donga
    0 %|Jan 30, 1981
    Crime, Mystery, Drama, Romance, Comedy
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    Sardar Papa Rayudu
    0 %|Oct 30, 1980
    History, Action, Drama
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    Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
    0 %|Aug 15, 1980
    Action
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    Superman
    32 %|Jul 10, 1980
    Drama, Fantasy, Music
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    Aatagadu
    0 %|Apr 24, 1980
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    Yugandhar
    0 %|Nov 30, 1979
    Action, Crime, Thriller, Comedy
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    Vetagadu
    0 %|Nov 19, 1979
    Mystery, Music
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    Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
    0 %|Sep 28, 1979
    Drama, Music
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    Tiger
    0 %|Sep 5, 1979
    Action
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    Srimadhvirata Parvamu
    70 %|May 28, 1979
    Drama, Action
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    Maavaari Manchithanam
    0 %|Mar 9, 1979
    Drama
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    Driver Ramudu
    0 %|Feb 2, 1979
    Action, Drama
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    KD No:1
    0 %|Dec 15, 1978
    Crime, Drama
    actor
    Lawyer Vishwanath
    0 %|Nov 17, 1978
    Mystery, Action, Thriller
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    Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
    0 %|Sep 7, 1978
    War, Drama
    actor
    Simha Baludu
    0 %|Aug 11, 1978
    Fantasy, Action
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    Yugapurushudu
    0 %|Jul 14, 1978
    Action, Drama
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    Akbar Saleem Anarkali
    60 %|Mar 15, 1978
    Drama, History, Music, Romance
    actor
    Sati Savithri
    0 %|Jan 4, 1978
    poster
    Daana Veera Soora Karna
    85 %|Nov 2, 1977
    Drama, Music
    poster
    Yamagola
    0 %|Oct 21, 1977
    Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
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    Chanakya Chandragupta
    70 %|Aug 25, 1977
    History, Action, War
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    Flowing Against
    0 %|Jul 22, 1977
    Drama
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    Adavi Ramudu
    50 %|Apr 28, 1977
    Drama, Romance, Action
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    Magaadu
    0 %|May 19, 1976
    Crime, Action, Drama
    actor
    Aaradhana
    0 %|Mar 12, 1976
    Family, Drama
    poster
    Eduruleni Manishi
    0 %|Dec 12, 1975
    Action, Drama
    poster
    Annadammula Anubandham
    0 %|Jul 4, 1975
    Family
    poster
    Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
    80 %|Jan 10, 1975
    Drama, History
    poster
    Nippulanti Manishi
    0 %|Oct 25, 1974
    Action, Drama
    poster
    Thathamma Kala
    0 %|Aug 30, 1974
    Drama, Music
    poster
    Errakota Veerudu
    40 %|Dec 16, 1973
    Action, Drama, History
    poster
    Desa Drohulu
    0 %|Mar 29, 1973
    Drama
    poster
    Badi Panthulu
    75 %|Nov 23, 1972
    Family, Drama
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    Kula Gowravam
    0 %|Sep 28, 1972
    Drama
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    Kannan Karunai
    0 %|Jun 16, 1971
    Drama, Music
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    Maayani Mamata
    0 %|Aug 13, 1970
    Drama
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    Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
    0 %|Apr 4, 1970
    poster
    Thalla? Pellama
    0 %|Jan 8, 1970
    Drama
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    Bhale Thammudu
    0 %|Nov 18, 1969
    Action, Crime
    poster
    Nindu Hrudayalu
    50 %|Jun 20, 1969
    Drama, Action
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    Kathanayakudu
    0 %|Feb 27, 1969
    Drama
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    Varakatnam
    0 %|Jan 10, 1969
    Drama
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    Ramu
    80 %|May 4, 1968
    Drama
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    Chikkadu Dorakadu
    0 %|Dec 21, 1967
    Action, Adventure, Drama, History
    poster
    Punyavathi
    0 %|Nov 3, 1967
    Drama
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    Sri Krishnavataram
    60 %|Oct 12, 1967
    Drama, History, Music
    poster
    Bhama Vijayam
    80 %|Jun 29, 1967
    Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance
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    Joint Family
    0 %|Apr 20, 1967
    Drama
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    Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
    70 %|Apr 7, 1966
    Comedy, History, Action
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    Palnati Yudham
    0 %|Feb 18, 1966
    Drama, History, Music, Romance, War
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    Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
    0 %|Jan 13, 1966
    Drama, Music
    poster
    Aggi Barata
    0 %|Jan 1, 1966
    Action, Fantasy
    poster
    Veerabhimanyu
    0 %|Aug 12, 1965
    History
    poster
    Pandava Vanavasamu
    65 %|Jan 14, 1965
    Drama, History
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    Marriage Relation
    0 %|Oct 23, 1964
    Drama
    actor
    Babruvahana
    0 %|Oct 22, 1964
    Drama
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    Aggi Pidugu
    0 %|Jul 31, 1964
    Action, Adventure
    actor
    Ramudu Bheemudu
    60 %|May 21, 1964
    Drama, Comedy
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    Desa Drohulu
    80 %|May 7, 1964
    Action, Drama
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    Marmayogi
    80 %|Feb 22, 1964
    Action, History, Drama
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    Karnan
    66 %|Jan 14, 1964
    Action, Drama, History
    actor
    Battle of Bobbili
    0 %|Jan 1, 1964
    poster
    Narthanasala
    70 %|Oct 11, 1963
    Drama, History
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    Bandipotu
    0 %|Aug 15, 1963
    Action, Family
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    Aaptha Mithrulu
    0 %|May 29, 1963
    Family, Drama
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    Paruvu-Prathishtta
    0 %|May 9, 1963
    Drama
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    Lava Kusa
    100 %|Mar 29, 1963
    Fantasy
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    Mahamantri Thimmarusu
    0 %|Jul 26, 1962
    History, Drama
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    Gundamma Katha
    76 %|Jun 7, 1962
    Comedy, Drama
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    Dakshayagnam
    0 %|May 10, 1962
    Music, Drama
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    Bhishma
    0 %|Apr 19, 1962
    History, Drama
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    Gulebakavali Katha
    0 %|Mar 20, 1962
    Fantasy, Action
    poster
    Aathma Bandhuvu
    0 %|Jan 1, 1962
    Drama
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    Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
    0 %|Sep 8, 1961
    Drama, Family
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    Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
    0 %|Aug 9, 1961
    Fantasy, Music
    poster
    Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
    0 %|May 5, 1961
    Drama, History
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    Seetha Rama Kalyanam
    100 %|Jan 6, 1961
    Music, Drama
    poster
    Bhatti Vikramarka
    0 %|Sep 28, 1960
    Action, Adventure, History
    poster
    Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
    80 %|Jan 9, 1960
    Family
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    Banda Ramudu
    0 %|Nov 6, 1959
    Drama
    poster
    Bala Nagamma
    70 %|Oct 9, 1959
    Fantasy
    poster
    Daiva Balam
    80 %|Sep 17, 1959
    Action, Adventure, Fantasy
    actor
    Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
    70 %|Jan 14, 1959
    poster
    Intiguttu
    0 %|Nov 7, 1958
    Family, Drama
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    Karthavarayani Katha
    80 %|Oct 18, 1958
    Action, Drama, Fantasy
    poster
    Sampoorna Ramayanam
    80 %|Apr 14, 1958
    History, Drama, War
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    Bhookailas
    80 %|Mar 20, 1958
    poster
    Panduranga Mahatyam
    10 %|Nov 28, 1957
    History, Music, Drama
    poster
    Vinayaka Chavithi
    0 %|Aug 22, 1957
    Music
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    Mayabazar
    76 %|Mar 27, 1957
    Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
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    Fortunes
    0 %|Feb 20, 1957
    poster
    Charana Daasi
    80 %|Dec 20, 1956
    Drama, Family
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    Jayam Manade
    0 %|May 4, 1956
    Adventure, Action
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    Chintamani
    0 %|Apr 11, 1956
    Drama, Music
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    Tenali Ramakrishna
    0 %|Jan 12, 1956
    Comedy, Drama, History
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    Santosham
    60 %|Dec 24, 1955
    Music
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    Kanyasulkam
    80 %|Aug 26, 1955
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    Jayasimha
    0 %|Aug 25, 1955
    actor
    Cherapakura Chedevu
    0 %|Jul 6, 1955
    Drama
    actor
    Rechukka
    0 %|Mar 25, 1955
    Action, Music
    poster
    Missamma
    76 %|Jan 12, 1955
    Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
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    Parivartana
    0 %|Sep 1, 1954
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    Sangham
    0 %|Jul 10, 1954
    Romance, Comedy
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    Vaddante Dabbu
    0 %|Feb 19, 1954
    Comedy, Music, Drama
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    Chandraharam
    0 %|Jan 6, 1954
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    Chandirani
    0 %|Aug 28, 1953
    Adventure, Drama
    poster
    Pichi Pullaiah
    0 %|Jul 17, 1953
    Drama
    actor
    Palletooru
    0 %|Oct 16, 1952
    Drama
    actor
    Kalyanam Panni Paar
    0 %|Aug 15, 1952
    Drama
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    Pelli Chesi Choodu
    0 %|Feb 29, 1952
    Drama, Comedy
    poster
    Malliswari
    100 %|Dec 20, 1951
    Romance, Drama, Fantasy
    poster
    Pathala Bhairavi
    92 %|Mar 15, 1951
    Fantasy
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    Palletoori Pilla
    0 %|Apr 27, 1950
    Drama
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    Shavukaru
    0 %|Apr 7, 1950
    Drama
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    Mana Desam
    0 %|Nov 24, 1949
    Drama

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