Remembering Anna Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao

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Remembering Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao: The life and legacy of Viswa Vikhyatha Nata Sarvabhouma

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01/6On the legendary actor-politician's, have a look at his legacy in showbiz

Today marks the death anniversary of Tollywood legend Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, who passed away on January 18, 1996. He was born on May 28, 1923, in Nimmakuru, a small village in Gudivada taluk of Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. He is popularly known as Sr NTR, cited as Viswa Vikhyatha Nata Sarvabhouma had a remarkable contribution to the Indian cinema. NTR, who ruled Telugu film industry and hearts of millions of fans, is among one of the most celebrated actors, with a career spanning over 45 years. He is best remembered for starring in a massive number of successful movies.

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On the legendary actor-politician's 24th death anniversary, have a look at his legacy in showbiz.

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02/6As a successful director

In 1949, NTR made his debut with the film Mana Desam. He has been a part of 300 films in various languages. He was not only a gifted actor but also enjoyed quite a reputation as a director, producer, scriptwriter and politician. As a director, his credits include Seetharama Kalyanam, Gulebakavali Katha, Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam, Ummadi Kutumbam, Kodalu Diddina Kapuram, Tatamma Kala, Daana Veera Soora Karna, Sri Rama Pattabhishekam, Sri Madvirata Parvam, Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra, Brahmashri Vishwamitra and Samrat Ashoka.

03/6The successful combination of NTR and ANR

Even though he left us all, the audience and film fraternity still remembers him for the change he made with his films, performances and aura as a superstar. In the '50s and early 1970s, the duo of Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao, became one of the most bankable combinations delivering cult classics like Missamma, Charana Daasi, Thalla? Pellama?, Parivartana, Rechukka, Satyam Shivam, Rama Krishnulu, Palletoori Pilla, Bhookailas, Samsaram, Mayabazar, Kula Gowravam, Tenali Ramakrishna, Gundamma Katha, Chanakya Chandragupta, and many more.

 

 

 

04/6Achievements of NTR

The late legendary actor was awarded Padma Shri which is India's fourth-highest civilian honour. He won the National Film Award thrice for producing Thodu Dongalu and Seetharama Kalyanam in the category of Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in Telugu and, for helming Varakatnam in the category of National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. He received the Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actor for Badi Panthulu (1972). He also won Nandi Award for Best Actor for Kodalu Diddina Kapuram (1970) and Rashtrapati Award for Raju Peda and Lava Kusa in Best Actor category.

05/6Mega Hits of NTR

The late artist has other mega-hits like Pelli Chesi Choodu, Missamma, Maya Bazaar, Gundamma Katha, Raktha Sambandham, Narthanasala, Badi Panthulu, Nippulanti Manishi, Daana Veera Soora Karna and Yamagola to his credit, wherein he worked with all the leading female stars of his time, including G Varalakshmi, Savitri, Devika, Anjali Devi, Latha, B Saroja Devi, Prabha, Jayaprada, Sridevi, Radha, Jayasudhaa and Rati Agnihotri.

 

 

 

06/6Unprecedented Political Rise

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao was a talented and versatile actor, enriched with all the qualities needed for success the entertainment world. His era was undoubtedly the golden era of Tollywood, and his films are guidelines for the ones being made these days. NTR had a keen interest in politics and later established a political party Telugu Desam and was served as Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh. His achievements in three fields, namely films, philanthropy, and politics, were remarkable. His last appearance on screen was in Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu (1993).