Acting
N.T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (May 28, 1923 – January 18, 1996), commonly known as N. T. Rama Rao or NTR, was an Indian actor, filmmaker, and politician who worked primarily in Telugu cinema. After debuting as a police inspector in *Mana Desam* (1949), he gained prominence with leading roles in *Shavukaru* (1950), the fantasy swashbuckler *Pathala Bhairavi* (1951), and the period romance *Malliswari* (1951). Across the 1950s and 1960s, he established himself as a central figure in Telugu cinema, starring in comedies such as *Missamma* (1955) and *Gundamma Katha* (1962), alongside depictions of Hindu deities and mythological characters in *Mayabazar* (1957), *Bhookailas* (1958), *Lava Kusa* (1963), and *Narthanasala* (1963). In 1961, Rama Rao made his directorial debut with *Seetha Rama Kalyanam*, later directing, producing, and starring in mythological and historical epics under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner, including *Daana Veera Soora Karna* (1977), *Srimadhvirata Parvamu* (1979), and *Brahmarshi Vishwamitra* (1991). Concurrently, he headlined commercial social and action films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including *Adavi Ramudu* (1977), *Yamagola* (1977), *Vetagadu* (1979), *Sardar Papa Rayudu* (1980), *Justice Chowdhary* (1982), and *Bobbili Puli* (1982). His final screen appearances were in *Major Chandrakanth* (1993) and the biographical drama *Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu* (1993). Beyond film, he served three terms as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1968.
Filmography
Major Chandrakanth
Film · 1993
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
Film · 1993
Samrat Ashoka
Film · 1992
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Film · 1991
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Film · 1984
Simham Navvindi!
Film · 1983
Chandashasanudu
Film · 1983
Justice Chowdhary
Film · 1982
Bobbili Puli
Film · 1982
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu
Film · 1982
Kondaveeti Simham
Film · 1981
Tiruguleni Manishi
Film · 1981
Gaja Donga
Film · 1981
Aggi Ravva
Film · 1981
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Film · 1980
Superman
Film · 1980
Sardar Papa Rayudu
Film · 1980
Aatagadu
Film · 1980
Circus Ramudu
Film · 1980
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Film · 1979
Driver Ramudu
Film · 1979
Tiger
Film · 1979
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Film · 1979
Maavaari Manchithanam
Film · 1979
Yugandhar
Film · 1979
Vetagadu
Film · 1979
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Film · 1978
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Film · 1978
KD No:1
Film · 1978
Lawyer Vishwanath
Film · 1978
Sati Savitri
Film · 1978
Simha Baludu
Film · 1978
Yugapurushudu
Film · 1978
Adavi Ramudu
Film · 1977
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Film · 1977
Flowing Against
Film · 1977
Chanakya Chandragupta
Film · 1977
Yamagola
Film · 1977
Magaadu
Film · 1976
Aaradhana
Film · 1976
Annadammula Anubandham
Film · 1975
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
Film · 1975
Eduruleni Manishi
Film · 1975
Maya Maschindra
Film · 1975
Thathamma Kala
Film · 1974
Nippulanti Manishi
Film · 1974
Desa Drohulu
Film · 1973
Errakota Veerudu
Film · 1973
Kula Gowravam
Film · 1972
Badi Panthulu
Film · 1972
Kannan Karunai
Film · 1971
Life Cycle
Film · 1971
Thalla? Pellama
Film · 1970
Maayani Mamata
Film · 1970
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
Film · 1970
Chitti Chellelu
Film · 1970
Bhale Thammudu
Film · 1969
Varakatnam
Film · 1969
Nindu Hrudayalu
Film · 1969
Kathanayakudu
Film · 1969
Ekaveera
Film · 1969
Ramu
Film · 1968
Baghdad Gaja Donga
Film · 1968
Niluvu Dopidi
Film · 1968
Kalisochina Adrushtam
Film · 1968
Vichitra Kutumbam
Film · 1968
Punyavathi
Film · 1967
Ummadi Kutumbam
Film · 1967
Bhama Vijayam
Film · 1967
Sri Krishnavataram
Film · 1967
Chikkadu Dorakadu
Film · 1967
Stree Janma
Film · 1967
Nirdoshi
Film · 1967
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
Film · 1966
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
Film · 1966
Palnati Yudham
Film · 1966
Aggi Barata
Film · 1966
Sri Krishna Tulabharam
Film · 1966
Veerabhimanyu
Film · 1965
Pandava Vanavasamu
Film · 1965
Mangamma Sapatham
Film · 1965
Satya Harishchandra
Film · 1965
Dorikithe Dongalu
Film · 1965
Aggi Pidugu
Film · 1964
Karnan
Film · 1964
Vivaha Bandham
Film · 1964
Desa Drohulu
Film · 1964
Marmayogi
Film · 1964
Ramudu Bheemudu
Film · 1964
Babruvahana
Film · 1964
Bobbili Yuddham
Film · 1964
Gudi Gantalu
Film · 1964
Lava Kusa
Film · 1963
Paruvu-Prathishtta
Film · 1963
Narthanasala
Film · 1963
Aaptha Mithrulu
Film · 1963
Bandipotu
Film · 1963
Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu
Film · 1963
Lakshadhikari
Film · 1963
Aathma Bandhuvu
Film · 1962
Gundamma Katha
Film · 1962
Gulebakavali Katha
Film · 1962
Dakshayagnam
Film · 1962
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
Film · 1962
Bhishma
Film · 1962
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
Film · 1961
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
Film · 1961
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
Film · 1961
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
Film · 1961
Intiki Deepam Illale
Film · 1961
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
Film · 1960
Bhatti Vikramarka
Film · 1960
Daiva Balam
Film · 1959
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Film · 1959
Bala Nagamma
Film · 1959
Banda Ramudu
Film · 1959
Raja Makutam
Film · 1959
Bhookailas
Film · 1958
Karthavarayani Katha
Film · 1958
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Film · 1958
Intiguttu
Film · 1958
Mayabazar
Film · 1957
Vinayaka Chavithi
Film · 1957
Panduranga Mahatyam
Film · 1957
Bhagyarekha
Film · 1957
Saarangadhara
Film · 1957
Charana Daasi
Film · 1956
Chintamani
Film · 1956
Tenali Ramakrishna
Film · 1956
Jayam Manade
Film · 1956
Tenali Raman
Film · 1956
Marma Veeran
Film · 1956
Santosham
Film · 1955
Jayasimha
Film · 1955
Kanyasulkam
Film · 1955
Cherapakura Chedevu
Film · 1955
Rechukka
Film · 1955
Missamma
Film · 1955
Chandraharam
Film · 1954
Vaddante Dabbu
Film · 1954
Parivartana
Film · 1954
Sangham
Film · 1954
Thodu Dongalu
Film · 1954
Pichi Pullaiah
Film · 1953
Chandirani
Film · 1953
Kalyanam Panni Paar
Film · 1952
Palletooru
Film · 1952
Pelli Chesi Choodu
Film · 1952
Malliswari
Film · 1951
Pathala Bhairavi
Film · 1951
Shavukaru
Film · 1950
Palletoori Pilla
Film · 1950
Samsaram
Film · 1950
Maaya Rambha
Film · 1950
Mana Desam
Film · 1949