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NTR 96th Birth Anniversary: Phenomenal Celluloid Achievements of the Telugu Demigod

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Created: May 28, 2019, 11:40 IST
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Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) is undoubtedly the Greatest Actor-cum-Politician born on Telugu soil
On this very day 96 years ago, legendary movie star and path-breaking politician who served three tumultuous terms as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao was born in Nimmakuru, a village in Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district. Popularly known as NTR by the Telugu-speaking people, this messiah of the masses hailed from an ordinary peasant family. Upon completion of his education, NTR joined the Madras Service Commission in 1947 as a sub-registrar, a much-coveted job that he nevertheless quit within three weeks to devote himself to acting.

He is one among the very few Indian film stars who have built populist political careers out of soaring popularity gained from cinema. Best known for his portrayals of Hindu idols, especially Lord Krishna, NTR forayed into politics and established the Telugu Desam Party in 1982. After a span of nine months, the demigod was seen taking oath as the CM of unified-AP, the first non-Congress politician to do so. In 1989, the aggressive personality became one of the tallest figures in national politics by leading the National Front, a coalition of non-Congress parties. On his 96th birth anniversary, here are some of NTR’s phenomenal achievements on the celluloid.
 


Reprised Lord Krishna in a total of 17 Films
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While many Indian actors have reprised Lord Krishna both on the big screen and television, no one came close to playing it as many times and with as much variety as Telugu actor NT Rama Rao. The mythic figure has portrayed the role in 17 films including some landmark ones like ‘Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham’ (1962), Tamil film ‘Karnan’ (1964) and ‘Daana Veera Soora Karna’ (1977). He also looked picture-perfect as Lord Rama in films like ‘Lava Kusha’ (1963) and ‘Shri Ramanjaneya Yuddham’ (1974) to name a few.

Three National Awards as a Technician
 
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Besides Rashtrapati Awards for his spectacular performances in films like ‘Raju Peda’ and ‘Lava Kusa’, NTR received three National Film Awards as a technician; two for co-producing ‘Thodu Dongalu’ and ‘Seetharama Kalyanam’ under National Art Theater, Madras, and one for directing ‘Varakatnam’ (1970). In 1968, NTR was honoured with Padma Shri, the highest civilian honour bestowed by the Government of India, recognizing his contribution to Indian Cinema.

Director, Producer and a Triple-Role in ‘Daana Veera Soora Karna’
 

NTR’s 1977 mythological film ‘Daana Veera Soora Karna’ emerged as a biggest blockbuster in the Telugu states and credited the versatile actor as a multitalented individual. Besides depicting the three roles of Karna, Duryodhana and Krishna, NTR penned the story and screenplay. Without stopping with it, he also directed and produced the film on his home banner. NTR is the only director to infuse a duet song on Duryodhana and his little-known wife Bhanumathi. DVSK was also the first Telugu film to collect Rs 2 crore at the box-office.

Introducing New Talents and Utmost Respect for Co-Actors & Producers
 
 
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The legendary personality holds the credit for introducing several powerhouses of talent like dialogue writers Paruchuri Brothers, Kaikala Satyanarayana and Nata Kireeti Rajendra Prasad to the film industry. Despite stiff competition and fan rivalries, Senior NTR held immense respect for his counterpart ANR. Setting their egos aside, the duo acted together in a total of 14 films. In fact, NTR coaxed ANR to join politics but the latter politely rejected.
 
 
 

Greatest Indian Actor Even After Death
 
 
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In a famous poll-survey conducted in celebration of 100 years of Indian cinema, NTR was adjudged as the Greatest Indian Actor with an astonishing 53 percent of the total votes polled. This proud moment once again reminded that the Saffron Caesar of Andhra Pradesh has occupied a permanent place in the hearts of Telugu people.
 
 
 

Earlier this year, a 36-ft tall bronze statue of NTR was inaugurated on the banks of the Taraka Rama Sagar Project near Sattenapalli in Guntur District.
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