N.T. Rama Rao
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.
Adavi Ramudu
(1977)
Nagabhushanam and his son Nagaraju (Satyanarayana) runs smuggling and Illegal transport of forest produce in the Forest. Ramu (NTR) opposes and raises the villagers to fight against him. Padma (Jayaprada) Daughter of Forest officer (Jaggayya) loves him. One tribal ... (more)
Nagabhushanam and his son Nagaraju (Satyanarayana) runs smuggling and Illegal transport of forest produce in the Forest. Ramu (NTR) opposes and raises the villagers to fight against him. Padma (Jayaprada) Daughter of Forest officer (Jaggayya) loves him. One tribal ... (more)
Daana Veera Soora Karna
(1977)
A retelling of Mahabharata through the perspectives of KARNA and DURYODHANA. The film uses dialogue and poetry written in Classical Telugu/ Grandhika Basha. (more)
A retelling of Mahabharata through the perspectives of KARNA and DURYODHANA. The film uses dialogue and poetry written in Classical Telugu/ Grandhika Basha. (more)
Mayabazar
(1957)
Balarama promises Subhadra to get his daughter married to her son. However, when he loses his kingdom to the Kauravas, Balarama has no choice but to break his promise. (more)
Balarama promises Subhadra to get his daughter married to her son. However, when he loses his kingdom to the Kauravas, Balarama has no choice but to break his promise. (more)
Missamma
(1955)
Two unemployed college graduates from Madras, Rao and Mary act as if they are a married couple to get a job as school teachers in a small village called Appapuram. The story unfolds into an extremely hilarious comedy as they try to cover up that Mary is a christian ... (more)
Two unemployed college graduates from Madras, Rao and Mary act as if they are a married couple to get a job as school teachers in a small village called Appapuram. The story unfolds into an extremely hilarious comedy as they try to cover up that Mary is a christian ... (more)
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959)
Ramadasu, a devious zamindar who recently acquired the colonial title of "Rao Bahadur", is a perennial debtor who believes in leading a luxurious life on credit. His shrewd, schizophrenic manager Bhaja Govindam placates angry creditors with false promises. Dewan ... (more)
Ramadasu, a devious zamindar who recently acquired the colonial title of "Rao Bahadur", is a perennial debtor who believes in leading a luxurious life on credit. His shrewd, schizophrenic manager Bhaja Govindam placates angry creditors with false promises. Dewan ... (more)
Shavukaru (1950)
Satyam, a moneylender's son, is supposed to marry his neighbour's daughter Subbulu. However, complications arise when Satyam lands in jail due to unknown reasons. (more)
Satyam, a moneylender's son, is supposed to marry his neighbour's daughter Subbulu. However, complications arise when Satyam lands in jail due to unknown reasons. (more)
Bhishma (1962)
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
(1961)
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom Udayagiri, its king (Mukkamala) has two sons Pratap (N. T. Rama Rao) a valiant man and Jagajithu (Lanka Satyam), a poltroon man that envies his brother. Pratap's life ambition is to couple up with Devakanyas the angels ... (more)
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom Udayagiri, its king (Mukkamala) has two sons Pratap (N. T. Rama Rao) a valiant man and Jagajithu (Lanka Satyam), a poltroon man that envies his brother. Pratap's life ambition is to couple up with Devakanyas the angels ... (more)
Lava Kusa
(1963)
This movie deals with the later part of Ramayana written by Valmiki Maharshi and depicts the lives of the sons of Rama & Sita. (more)
This movie deals with the later part of Ramayana written by Valmiki Maharshi and depicts the lives of the sons of Rama & Sita. (more)
Pathala Bhairavi
(1951)
The son of the gardener Thota Raamudu (NTR) falls in love with the princess of Ujjain (Malathi). When he faces resistance from the king, he approaches a Sorcerer (SVR), who actually plans to sacrifice this young, brave lad to the goddess Patala Bhairavi (Girija) to ... (more)
The son of the gardener Thota Raamudu (NTR) falls in love with the princess of Ujjain (Malathi). When he faces resistance from the king, he approaches a Sorcerer (SVR), who actually plans to sacrifice this young, brave lad to the goddess Patala Bhairavi (Girija) to ... (more)
Palnati Yudham (1966)
When the minister of Palnadu opens the temple doors for all the castes in the kingdom, disputes arises in the kingdom leading to war. (more)
When the minister of Palnadu opens the temple doors for all the castes in the kingdom, disputes arises in the kingdom leading to war. (more)
Bhookailas
(1958)
The story is based on the Sthala Purana of Gokarna Kshetram in Karnataka (more)
The story is based on the Sthala Purana of Gokarna Kshetram in Karnataka (more)
Justice Chowdhary
(1982)
A court room drama where a blind lawyer attempts to free an innocent defendant. (more)
A court room drama where a blind lawyer attempts to free an innocent defendant. (more)
Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham
(1975)
Karnan (1964)
Brave and loyal warrior-archer Karna joins the Kauravas to battle the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra. (more)
Brave and loyal warrior-archer Karna joins the Kauravas to battle the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra. (more)
Parivartana (1954)
Zamindar of a village has no children and adopts a boy from an Orphanage. The boy grows up as Anandarao (NTR) and returns to the village after higher education. Zamindar, while dying, hands over the estate affairs to Ramaiah (Doraiswamy), who gains good reputation ... (more)
Zamindar of a village has no children and adopts a boy from an Orphanage. The boy grows up as Anandarao (NTR) and returns to the village after higher education. Zamindar, while dying, hands over the estate affairs to Ramaiah (Doraiswamy), who gains good reputation ... (more)
Badi Panthulu (1972)
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 ... (more)
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 ... (more)
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
(1966)
Foreign - Eight unsuspecting people stumble across a bathing woman -- but she's no mere mortal, she is a mighty goddess. The goddess is angry when she learns she's been spied upon and, in a rage, uses her powers to curse the peepers and take away their wisdom. But ... (more)
Foreign - Eight unsuspecting people stumble across a bathing woman -- but she's no mere mortal, she is a mighty goddess. The goddess is angry when she learns she's been spied upon and, in a rage, uses her powers to curse the peepers and take away their wisdom. But ... (more)
Fortunes
(1957)
Lakshmi is a child orphaned by the death of her parents lives in the house of her uncle. Her aunt (Suryakantam) loves her daughter Kathyayani (Janaki) and neglects and harass Lakshmi. Hence she goes to her grandfather's house. Her grandfather also dies, forcing her ... (more)
Lakshmi is a child orphaned by the death of her parents lives in the house of her uncle. Her aunt (Suryakantam) loves her daughter Kathyayani (Janaki) and neglects and harass Lakshmi. Hence she goes to her grandfather's house. Her grandfather also dies, forcing her ... (more)
Chandirani (1953)
When Prachandudu kills Chandirani's mother and imprisons her father who is a king, she decides to eliminate him to avenge her mother's death and to save the people of the kingdom too. (more)
When Prachandudu kills Chandirani's mother and imprisons her father who is a king, she decides to eliminate him to avenge her mother's death and to save the people of the kingdom too. (more)