Nata Sarvabhouma Sr NTR – Actor, Director, Legend of Telugu Cinema!
విశ్వ విఖ్యాత నటసార్వభౌమ నందమూరి తారక రామారావు గారు direct chesina cinema lo:
- 5 Blockbusters
- 3 Superhits
- 4 Hits
- 1 Average
- 2 Flops
1 Industry Hit (As Director & Actor)
N.T.RAMA RAO
N.T.RAMA RAO
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, popularly known as NTR, is not just an actor or a politician — he is an era in Telugu history. Born on 28 May 1923 and passed away on 18 January 1996, NTR left an unforgettable impact on cinema, culture, and politics.
NTR worked as an actor, director, producer, writer, editor, philanthropist, and later became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He served as CM for nearly seven years across four terms and founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982 — the first powerful regional party in Andhra Pradesh.
In Indian cinema, NTR is regarded as one of the most influential actors of all time. He acted in more than 300 films, mainly in Telugu cinema, and earned the legendary title
“Viswa Vikhyatha Nata Sarvabhouma” — meaning Universally Renowned Actor.
🎭 NTR was one of the earliest method actors in Indian cinema. In 2013, on the occasion of 100 years of Indian cinema, he was voted as the “Greatest Indian Actor of All Time” in a national CNN-IBN poll — a rare honour achieved by very few.
🎬 NTR’s Cinema Journey
NTR made his acting debut with Mana Desam (1949), directed by L. V. Prasad. His breakthrough came with Raju Peda (1954), after which his career took off rapidly.
During the 1960s, NTR became a household name by portraying Hindu gods like Lord Krishna, Rama, and Shiva. These roles turned him into a messiah of the masses, and his divine portrayals remain unmatched even today.
Later, he also impressed audiences with:
- Powerful antagonist roles
- Robin Hood-style heroic characters
- Social and mythological dramas
Some of his most iconic films include:
- Pathala Bhairavi (1951)
- Malliswari (1951)
- Mayabazar (1957)
- Nartanasala (1963)
All these films are considered timeless classics and were featured in international film festivals. They were also listed among CNN-IBN’s “100 Greatest Indian Films of All Time.”
Apart from Telugu cinema, NTR also acted in a few Tamil films, showcasing his versatility.
N.T.RAMA RAO DIRECTED MOVIES LIST
| S.No | Movie Name | Release Year | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | సీత రామ కళ్యాణం | 1961 | Blockbuster |
| 2 | గులేబకావళి కథ | 1961 | Blockbuster |
| 3 | శ్రీ కృష్ణ పాండవీయం | 1966 | Blockbuster |
| 4 | వరకట్నం | 1969 | Blockbuster |
| 5 | తల్లా పెళ్ళామా | 1970 | Super Hit |
| 6 | తాతమ్మకల | 1974 | Hit |
| 7 | దాన వీర శూర కర్ణ | 1977 | Industry Hit |
| 8 | చాణక్య చంద్రగుప్త | 1977 | Super Hit |
| 9 | అక్బర్ సలీం అనార్కలి | 1978 | Hit |
| 10 | శ్రీ రామ పట్టాభిషేకం | 1978 | Super Hit |
| 11 | శ్రీ మధ్ విరాట పర్వం | 1979 | Average |
| 12 | శ్రీ వెంకటేశ్వర కళ్యాణం | 1979 | Hit |
| 13 | చండ శాసనుడు | 1983 | Hit |
| 14 | శ్రీ మధ్ విరాట్ వీరబ్రహ్మేంద్ర స్వామి చరిత్ర | 1984 | Blockbuster |
| 15 | సామ్రాట్ అశోక | 1992 | Flop |
| 16 | బ్రాహ్మ శ్రీ విశ్వామిత్ర | 1993 | Flop |
Awards & Honours
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao received countless honours and awards for his unmatched contribution to Telugu cinema and Indian culture.
👉 In 1968, NTR was honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards.
👉 In 1978, Andhra University awarded him an Honorary Doctorate, recognizing his influence beyond cinema.
🎬 NTR also won three National Film Awards:
- For co-producing Thodu Dongalu (1954)
- For co-producing Seetharama Kalyanam (1960)
- For directing Varakatnam (1970)
These awards proved that NTR was not just an actor, but a complete filmmaker.
🏅 In 1970, he received the Nandi Award for Best Actor for his powerful performance in Kodalu Diddina Kapuram.
🏆 In 1972, NTR created history by winning the first-ever Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for Badi Panthulu.
✍️ Once again showcasing his versatility, NTR won the Best Story Writer Award in 1974 for Tatamma Kala.
INTERNAL LINKS
K.V.REDDY :- https://cinemaatlas.com/k-v-reddy-directed-movies/
S.S.RAJAMOULI :- https://cinemaatlas.com/ss-rajamouli-all-movies-list/
EXTERNAL LINKS
WIKEPEDIA :- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N._T._Rama_Rao#
IMDB :- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004417/
1.Why is NTR called “Viswa Vikhyatha Nata Sarvabhouma”?
NTR earned this title because of his extraordinary acting range, especially his legendary portrayals of gods like Krishna, Rama, and Shiva, along with powerful social and heroic roles that influenced generations.
2.How many films did NTR act in during his career?
NTR acted in over 300 films, mainly in Telugu cinema, making him one of the most prolific and influential actors in Indian film history.
3.Which are the most iconic films of NTR?
Some of NTR’s most celebrated films include Mayabazar, Pathala Bhairavi, Nartanasala, Malliswari, Dana Veera Soora Karna, and Badi Panthulu, all of which are considered timeless classics.
4.What major awards did NTR receive?
NTR received the Padma Shri, three National Film Awards, Nandi Award for Best Actor, the first Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu, and an Honorary Doctorate from Andhra University.
5.How did NTR change Andhra Pradesh politics?
By founding the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982, NTR transformed Andhra Pradesh politics, strengthened Telugu identity, and served as Chief Minister for four terms, leaving a lasting political legacy.
