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| name = N. T. Rama Rao Jr. |
| name = N. T. Rama Rao Jr. |
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| image = N.T.Rama Rao Jr. |
| image = N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in 2021.jpg |
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| caption = Rama Rao |
| caption = Rama Rao in 2021 |
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| other_names = Tarak |
| other_names = Tarak, Young Tiger, Man of the Masses |
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| birth_name = Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao |
| birth_name = Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1983|05|20}} |
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1983|05|20}} |
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| 2001–present |
| 2001–present |
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| party = [[Telugu Desam Party]] |
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| spouse = {{Marriage| Lakshmi Pranathi |2011}} |
| spouse = {{Marriage| Lakshmi Pranathi |2011}} |
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| children = 2 |
| children = 2 |
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| father = [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] |
| father = [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] |
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| mother = Shalini Bhaskar Rao |
| mother = Shalini Bhaskar Rao |
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| relatives = {{ubl |
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| [[N. T. Rama Rao]] (grandfather) |
| [[N. T. Rama Rao]] (grandfather) |
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'''Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr.''' (born 20 May 1983), also known as '''Jr. N.T.R.''' or ''' |
'''Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr.''' (born 20 May 1983), also known as '''Jr. N.T.R.''' or '''Tarak''', is an Indian actor who primarily works in [[Telugu cinema]]. One of the highest paid Telugu film actors,<ref>{{cite news|title=Highest paid actors in Tollywood|work=[[The Times of India]]|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/Highest-paid-actors-in-Tollywood/Highest-paid-actors-in-Tollywood/photostory/48668711.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605232732/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/Highest-paid-actors-in-Tollywood/Highest-paid-actors-in-Tollywood/photostory/48668711.cms|archive-date=5 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=K.|first=Janani|date=25 April 2018|title=Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Allu Arjun: How much do Tollywood's highest-paid actors earn?|language=en|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/salaries-of-telugu-top-actors-mahesh-babu-ram-charan-jr-ntr-prabhas-allu-arjun-1219752-2018-04-25|url-status=live|access-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180520184110/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/salaries-of-telugu-top-actors-mahesh-babu-ram-charan-jr-ntr-prabhas-allu-arjun-1219752-2018-04-25|archive-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> Rama Rao has won several accolades, including two [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], two state [[Nandi Awards]], and four [[CineMAA Awards]]. Since 2012, he has been featured in ''[[Forbes India]]''<nowiki/>'s [[Forbes Celebrity 100|Celebrity 100]] list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbespr/2018/07/16/forbes-releases-2018-celebrity-100-list-of-the-worlds-highest-paid-entertainers/#645d550a23b5|access-date=14 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716181516/https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbespr/2018/07/16/forbes-releases-2018-celebrity-100-list-of-the-worlds-highest-paid-entertainers/#645d550a23b5|title=Forbes Releases 2018 Celebrity 100 List of the World's Highest-Paid Entertainers|website=[[Forbes]]|archive-date=16 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Grandson of Telugu [[matinee idol]], [[N. T. Rama Rao]] Sr. who was also the former [[List of chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/19/world/n-t-rama-rao-72-is-dead-star-status-infused-his-politics.html|title=N. T. Rama Rao, 72, Is Dead; Star Status Infused His Politics|work=The New York Times|access-date=22 September 2015|first=John F.|last=Burns|date=19 January 1996|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929024506/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/19/world/n-t-rama-rao-72-is-dead-star-status-infused-his-politics.html|archive-date=29 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Rama Rao appeared as a child actor in works such as ''[[Brahmarshi Viswamitra]]'' (1991), and ''[[Ramayanam (1996 film)|Ramayanam]]'' (1997), the latter winning the [[National Film Award for Best Children's Film]] for that year. He made his debut as a lead actor with ''[[Ninnu Choodalani]]'' (2001). He rose to prominence with the coming-of-age film ''[[Student No. 1]]'' (2001) and the action drama ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]'' (2002). |
Grandson of Telugu [[matinee idol]], [[N. T. Rama Rao]] Sr. who was also the former [[List of chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/19/world/n-t-rama-rao-72-is-dead-star-status-infused-his-politics.html|title=N. T. Rama Rao, 72, Is Dead; Star Status Infused His Politics|work=The New York Times|access-date=22 September 2015|first=John F.|last=Burns|date=19 January 1996|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929024506/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/19/world/n-t-rama-rao-72-is-dead-star-status-infused-his-politics.html|archive-date=29 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Rama Rao appeared as a child actor in works such as ''[[Brahmarshi Viswamitra]]'' (1991), and ''[[Ramayanam (1996 film)|Ramayanam]]'' (1997), the latter winning the [[National Film Award for Best Children's Film]] for that year. He made his debut as a lead actor with ''[[Ninnu Choodalani]]'' (2001). He rose to prominence with the coming-of-age film ''[[Student No. 1]]'' (2001) and the action drama ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]'' (2002). |
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Rama Rao did his schooling at [[Vidyaranya High School]], Hyderabad, and completed his intermediate education at [[St. Mary's College, Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/biography/jr-ntr-biography-movies-age-family-more-772345 |title=Jr. NTR Biography: Movies, Family, Career, News and Photos |date=7 December 2022 |access-date=12 January 2023 |archive-date=12 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112103416/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/biography/jr-ntr-biography-movies-age-family-more-772345 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also studied in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh for some time.<ref name=":2" /> |
Rama Rao did his schooling at [[Vidyaranya High School]], Hyderabad, and completed his intermediate education at [[St. Mary's College, Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/biography/jr-ntr-biography-movies-age-family-more-772345 |title=Jr. NTR Biography: Movies, Family, Career, News and Photos |date=7 December 2022 |access-date=12 January 2023 |archive-date=12 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112103416/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/biography/jr-ntr-biography-movies-age-family-more-772345 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also studied in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh for some time.<ref name=":2" /> |
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Rama Rao is a trained [[Kuchipudi]] dancer.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 May 2012 |title=Jr. NTR is a Kuchipudi Dancer |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/jr-ntr-is-a-kuchipudi-dancer/articleshow/13687014.cms |access-date=2023-04-13 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416194938/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/jr-ntr-is-a-kuchipudi-dancer/articleshow/13687014.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the half-brother of actor and producer, [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 July 2022 |title=Jr. NTR's salute to half-brother Kalyan Ram: No one else can play Bimbisara |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntrs-salute-to-half-brother-kalyan-ram-no-one-else-can-play-bimbisara/articleshow/93232511.cms |access-date=2023-04-13 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=13 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413233040/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntrs-salute-to-half-brother-kalyan-ram-no-one-else-can-play-bimbisara/articleshow/93232511.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> the nephew of actor and politician [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] and |
Rama Rao is a trained [[Kuchipudi]] dancer.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 May 2012 |title=Jr. NTR is a Kuchipudi Dancer |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/jr-ntr-is-a-kuchipudi-dancer/articleshow/13687014.cms |access-date=2023-04-13 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416194938/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/jr-ntr-is-a-kuchipudi-dancer/articleshow/13687014.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the half-brother of actor and producer, [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 July 2022 |title=Jr. NTR's salute to half-brother Kalyan Ram: No one else can play Bimbisara |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntrs-salute-to-half-brother-kalyan-ram-no-one-else-can-play-bimbisara/articleshow/93232511.cms |access-date=2023-04-13 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=13 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413233040/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntrs-salute-to-half-brother-kalyan-ram-no-one-else-can-play-bimbisara/articleshow/93232511.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> the nephew of actor and politician [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] and current [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]], [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]], and the cousin of actor [[Taraka Ratna]] and politician [[Nara Lokesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-27 |title=Jr. NTR's cousin Nandamuri Taraka Ratna collapses during political rally and suffers cardiac arrest, admitted in ICU |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/jr-ntr-s-cousin-nandamuri-taraka-ratna-collapses-in-rally-due-to-cardiac-arrest-101674827135897.html |access-date=2023-04-13 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=13 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413075226/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/jr-ntr-s-cousin-nandamuri-taraka-ratna-collapses-in-rally-due-to-cardiac-arrest-101674827135897.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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== Film career == |
== Film career == |
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[[K. Raghavendra Rao]] recommended Rama Rao to [[S. S. Rajamouli]] for his directorial debut, ''[[Student No. 1]]'' (2001), during mid-2000 after being impressed with his performance in the auditions and his previous film, ''Ramayanam'' (1997). However, the film went under production for too long. He was later signed by producer [[Ramoji Rao]], and decided to work on the romantic drama ''[[Ninnu Choodalani]]'' which marked his debut as a lead actor. By that time, he was only 17.<ref name="grandson" /> ''Student No. 1,'' which released later, went onto be successful while ''[[Subbu]]'' (2001) was a commercial failure.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=11 September 2019|title=Strange series of flops after Rajamouli hits|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100919/strange-series-of-flops-after-rajamouli-hits.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830181908/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100919/strange-series-of-flops-after-rajamouli-hits.html|archive-date=30 August 2020|access-date=1 September 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> |
[[K. Raghavendra Rao]] recommended Rama Rao to [[S. S. Rajamouli]] for his directorial debut, ''[[Student No. 1]]'' (2001), during mid-2000 after being impressed with his performance in the auditions and his previous film, ''Ramayanam'' (1997). However, the film went under production for too long. He was later signed by producer [[Ramoji Rao]], and decided to work on the romantic drama ''[[Ninnu Choodalani]]'' which marked his debut as a lead actor. By that time, he was only 17.<ref name="grandson" /> ''Student No. 1,'' which released later, went onto be successful while ''[[Subbu]]'' (2001) was a commercial failure.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=11 September 2019|title=Strange series of flops after Rajamouli hits|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100919/strange-series-of-flops-after-rajamouli-hits.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830181908/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100919/strange-series-of-flops-after-rajamouli-hits.html|archive-date=30 August 2020|access-date=1 September 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> |
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In ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]'' (2002) directed by debutant [[V. V. Vinayak]], he played a man is trying to take revenge on a landlord for the death of his parents. The film was one of the highest-grossers of 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/21/stories/2002052100870200.htm|title=Holding fort|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714231207/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/21/stories/2002052100870200.htm|archive-date=14 July 2014|work=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> He went to appear in other films such as [[B. Gopal]]'s ''[[Allari Ramudu]]'' (2002) and [[A. M. Rathnam]]'s political thriller ''[[Naaga]]'' (2003). ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]'' (2003), his second collaboration with Rajamouli, on a budget of ₹8.5 crore, the film ended up becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film in history at the time. |
In ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]'' (2002) directed by debutant [[V. V. Vinayak]], he played a man is trying to take revenge on a landlord for the death of his parents. The film was one of the highest-grossers of 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/21/stories/2002052100870200.htm|title=Holding fort|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714231207/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/21/stories/2002052100870200.htm|archive-date=14 July 2014|work=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> He went to appear in other films such as [[B. Gopal]]'s ''[[Allari Ramudu]]'' (2002) and [[A. M. Rathnam]]'s political thriller ''[[Naaga]]'' (2003). ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]'' (2003), his second collaboration with Rajamouli, on a budget of ₹8.5 crore, the film ended up becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film in history at the time.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Happy birthday Jr NTR: Here are five films that redefined his acting career|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/happy-birthday-jr-ntr-here-are-five-films-that-redefined-his-acting-career/story-Js1cEISrZhKFPcmU6CofRL.html|date=20 May 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=1 June 2020|archive-date=29 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200529211250/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/happy-birthday-jr-ntr-here-are-five-films-that-redefined-his-acting-career/story-Js1cEISrZhKFPcmU6CofRL.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He sported a new look, in order to get rid of the youth one, and grew a light beard. giving him the title of ''Young Tiger''. He later quit youth films and started experimenting with faction dramas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/14/stories/2003071401560400.htm|title=Escapist Fare|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128190542/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/14/stories/2003071401560400.htm|archive-date=28 November 2010|work=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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He next appeared in [[Puri Jagannadh]]'s action drama ''[[Andhrawala]]'' (2004) created much hype but was a [[box office]] failure.<ref name=":0" /> He then starred in action film, ''[[Samba (2004 film)|Samba]]'' (2004) in his second collaboration with Vinayak. Later on he played a dual role in family drama film ''[[Naa Alludu]]'' (2005) and starred in Gopal's ''[[Narasimhudu]]'' (2005) and [[Surender Reddy]]'s ''[[Ashok (film)|Ashok]]''. All the three films failed at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Narasimhudu is a dud!|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm|access-date=1 September 2020|website=www.rediff.com|archive-date=11 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511024300/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> His performance in [[Krishna Vamsi]]'s ''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]'' (2006) is considered to be one of his finest.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rakhi movie review|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-rakhi.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813231201/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-rakhi.html|archive-date=13 August 2017|access-date=2 August 2017|publisher=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref> |
He next appeared in [[Puri Jagannadh]]'s action drama ''[[Andhrawala]]'' (2004) created much hype but was a [[box office]] failure.<ref name=":0" /> He then starred in action film, ''[[Samba (2004 film)|Samba]]'' (2004) in his second collaboration with Vinayak. Later on he played a dual role in family drama film ''[[Naa Alludu]]'' (2005) and starred in Gopal's ''[[Narasimhudu]]'' (2005) and [[Surender Reddy]]'s ''[[Ashok (film)|Ashok]]''. All the three films failed at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Narasimhudu is a dud!|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm|access-date=1 September 2020|website=www.rediff.com|archive-date=11 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511024300/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> His performance in [[Krishna Vamsi]]'s ''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]'' (2006) is considered to be one of his finest.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rakhi movie review|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-rakhi.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813231201/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-rakhi.html|archive-date=13 August 2017|access-date=2 August 2017|publisher=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref> |
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=== 2007–2012: Breakthrough and career fluctuations === |
=== 2007–2012: Breakthrough and career fluctuations === |
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Rama Rao collaborated with director Rajamouli for the third time for a socio-fantasy film ''[[Yamadonga]]''. For this film, he had to sport a new look by shedding more than 20 kg, as he used to be 94 kg. RamaRao played Raja, a thief who later criticizes and insults [[Yama]] and then suddenly goes into hell due to some bad acts. The film received positive reviews and made him receive [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]]. Actor [[Mohan |
Rama Rao collaborated with director Rajamouli for the third time for a socio-fantasy film ''[[Yamadonga]]''. For this film, he had to sport a new look by shedding more than 20 kg, as he used to be 94 kg. RamaRao played Raja, a thief who later criticizes and insults [[Yama]] and then suddenly goes into hell due to some bad acts. The film received positive reviews and made him receive [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]]. Actor [[Mohan Babu]] praised Rama Rao's performance in the film. Rama Rao later signed up for the action film ''[[Kantri]]'' which was directed by debutant [[Meher Ramesh]], a protege of [[Puri Jagannadh]]. In 2009, Rama Rao took a year hiatus to campaign for [[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP) in the 2009 general elections.<ref name="Hinduonnet.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253110300.htm |title=The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh News : Redeem Telugu pride, NTR Jr. tells people |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=22 March 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531113748/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253110300.htm |archive-date=31 May 2009 |url-status=usurped }}</ref><ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/11/stories/2009031156320400.htm |title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Junior NTR to hit the road tomorrow |date=11 March 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090314001143/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/11/stories/2009031156320400.htm |archive-date=14 March 2009 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Rama Rao signed up for the action-comedy ''[[Adhurs]]'', in which he played dual roles for the third time after ''Andhrawala'', and ''Naa Alludu.'' ''Adhurs'' grossed more than {{INR}}300 million.<ref name="IE">{{cite web|author=Namita Nivas|date=18 July 2010|title=An Average Fare|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/an-average-fare/645827/4|work=Indian Express|archive-date=27 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327044018/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/an-average-fare/645827/4|url-status=live}}</ref> He then returned to romantic films after several years in the romantic comedy ''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindavanam]]'' (2011), directed by [[Vamsi Paidipally]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/9302/tollywood/brindavanam-hungama-starts-news-details|title=Brindavanam Hungama Starts|publisher=SuperGoodMovies|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101015003522/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/9302/tollywood/brindavanam-hungama-starts-news-details|archive-date=15 October 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
Rama Rao signed up for the action-comedy ''[[Adhurs]]'', in which he played dual roles for the third time after ''Andhrawala'', and ''Naa Alludu.'' ''Adhurs'' grossed more than {{INR}}300 million.<ref name="IE">{{cite web|author=Namita Nivas|date=18 July 2010|title=An Average Fare|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/an-average-fare/645827/4|work=[[The Indian Express]]|archive-date=27 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327044018/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/an-average-fare/645827/4|url-status=live}}</ref> He then returned to romantic films after several years in the romantic comedy ''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindavanam]]'' (2011), directed by [[Vamsi Paidipally]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/9302/tollywood/brindavanam-hungama-starts-news-details|title=Brindavanam Hungama Starts|publisher=SuperGoodMovies|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101015003522/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/9302/tollywood/brindavanam-hungama-starts-news-details|archive-date=15 October 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Rama Rao collaborated with director Ramesh for the fantasy action film ''[[Shakti (2011 film)|Shakti]]'', and with director [[Surender Reddy]] for the romantic action film ''[[Oosaravelli]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.123telugu.com/interviews/interview-%E2%80%9Cafter-aadi-simhadri-it-will-be-oosaravelli%E2%80%9D-ntr.html|title=After Aadi & Simhadri it will be Oosaravelli|publisher=123Telugu|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826025102/http://www.123telugu.com/interviews/interview-%E2%80%9Cafter-aadi-simhadri-it-will-be-oosaravelli%E2%80%9D-ntr.html|archive-date=26 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Boyapati Srinu]]-directed ''[[Dammu]]'' (2012) become an average grosser.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Happy-with-Dammu-Jr-NTR/articleshow/13067640.cms | title=Happy with Dammu: Jr NTR | access-date=2 August 2017 | work=[[The Times of India]] | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825181330/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Happy-with-Dammu-Jr-NTR/articleshow/13067640.cms | archive-date=25 August 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్కు ఆస్కార్ పక్కా.. డిక్లేర్ చేసిన హాలీవుడ్ నిర్మాత |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood-producer-jason-blum-declares-rrr-will-win-oscar-for-best-film-121673329255194.html |access-date=10 January 2023 |publisher=Hindustan Times Telugu |archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111150247/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood-producer-jason-blum-declares-rrr-will-win-oscar-for-best-film-121673329255194.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
Rama Rao collaborated with director Ramesh for the fantasy action film ''[[Shakti (2011 film)|Shakti]]'', and with director [[Surender Reddy]] for the romantic action film ''[[Oosaravelli]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.123telugu.com/interviews/interview-%E2%80%9Cafter-aadi-simhadri-it-will-be-oosaravelli%E2%80%9D-ntr.html|title=After Aadi & Simhadri it will be Oosaravelli|publisher=123Telugu|access-date=8 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826025102/http://www.123telugu.com/interviews/interview-%E2%80%9Cafter-aadi-simhadri-it-will-be-oosaravelli%E2%80%9D-ntr.html|archive-date=26 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Boyapati Srinu]]-directed ''[[Dammu]]'' (2012) become an average grosser.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Happy-with-Dammu-Jr-NTR/articleshow/13067640.cms | title=Happy with Dammu: Jr NTR | access-date=2 August 2017 | work=[[The Times of India]] | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825181330/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Happy-with-Dammu-Jr-NTR/articleshow/13067640.cms | archive-date=25 August 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్కు ఆస్కార్ పక్కా.. డిక్లేర్ చేసిన హాలీవుడ్ నిర్మాత |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood-producer-jason-blum-declares-rrr-will-win-oscar-for-best-film-121673329255194.html |access-date=10 January 2023 |publisher=Hindustan Times Telugu |archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111150247/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood-producer-jason-blum-declares-rrr-will-win-oscar-for-best-film-121673329255194.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In 2017, Rama Rao essayed a triple role in ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' under the direction of [[K. S. Ravindra]] on [[N.T.R. Arts]] banner with his half-brother [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] as the producer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jai Lava Kusa Box Office Collection: Junior NTR's Film Opens With A Bang, Makes Rs 47 Crore Worldwide|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jai-lava-kusa-box-office-collection-junior-ntrs-film-opens-with-a-bang-makes-rs-47-crore-worldwide-1754164|access-date=1 September 2020|website=NDTV.com|archive-date=11 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811185457/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jai-lava-kusa-box-office-collection-junior-ntrs-film-opens-with-a-bang-makes-rs-47-crore-worldwide-1754164|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Jai Lava Kusa'' collected almost ₹130.90 crore worldwide and was successful at the box office<ref>{{Cite web|last=India|first=The Hans|date=15 November 2017|title=Jai Lava Kusa Final Collections Report|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2017-11-15/Jai-Lava-Kusa-Final-Collections-Report/339519|access-date=21 September 2020|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|archive-date=27 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927065525/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2017-11-15/Jai-Lava-Kusa-Final-Collections-Report/339519|url-status=live}}</ref> with critics praising his performance. |
In 2017, Rama Rao essayed a triple role in ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' under the direction of [[K. S. Ravindra]] on [[N.T.R. Arts]] banner with his half-brother [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] as the producer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jai Lava Kusa Box Office Collection: Junior NTR's Film Opens With A Bang, Makes Rs 47 Crore Worldwide|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jai-lava-kusa-box-office-collection-junior-ntrs-film-opens-with-a-bang-makes-rs-47-crore-worldwide-1754164|access-date=1 September 2020|website=NDTV.com|archive-date=11 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811185457/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jai-lava-kusa-box-office-collection-junior-ntrs-film-opens-with-a-bang-makes-rs-47-crore-worldwide-1754164|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Jai Lava Kusa'' collected almost ₹130.90 crore worldwide and was successful at the box office<ref>{{Cite web|last=India|first=The Hans|date=15 November 2017|title=Jai Lava Kusa Final Collections Report|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2017-11-15/Jai-Lava-Kusa-Final-Collections-Report/339519|access-date=21 September 2020|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|archive-date=27 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927065525/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2017-11-15/Jai-Lava-Kusa-Final-Collections-Report/339519|url-status=live}}</ref> with critics praising his performance. |
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In 2018, he starred in [[Trivikram Srinivas]]-directed action drama [[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava|''Aravinda Sametha'']], which went become one of the highest-grossing Tollywood films of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vyas|date=27 November 2018|title=Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava final box office collections report|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-11-27/Aravinda-Sametha-Veera-Raghava-final-box-office-collections-report/448692|access-date=1 September 2020|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|archive-date=7 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807163702/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-11-27/Aravinda-Sametha-Veera-Raghava-final-box-office-collections-report/448692|url-status=live}}</ref> Trivikram Srivinas credited Rama Rao for success of ''Aravinda Sametha'', saying “a highly-capable actor like NTR is very rare to find in any generation. When it comes to acting, he is like a torchbearer. Staying in the moment is a very great quality. He is such a rare Actor. NTR has the capability to match his Grandfather. He is disciplined, honest, straight-forward, doesn't get involved in unnecessary issues and goes to any extent to achieve what is necessary. We needn't have to stop such a personality, just need to offer claps during his journey”.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-14 |title=Who Said Tarak Can Match Sr NTR? {{!}} Tupaki English |url=http://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/Trivikram-Srinivas-says-Tarak-Can-Match-Sr-NTR/77668 |access-date=2022-08-21 |website=english.tupaki.com |language=en |archive-date=29 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929200758/http://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/Trivikram-Srinivas-says-Tarak-Can-Match-Sr-NTR/77668 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
In 2018, he starred in [[Trivikram Srinivas]]-directed action drama [[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava|''Aravinda Sametha'']], which went become one of the highest-grossing Tollywood films of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vyas|date=27 November 2018|title=Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava final box office collections report|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-11-27/Aravinda-Sametha-Veera-Raghava-final-box-office-collections-report/448692|access-date=1 September 2020|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|archive-date=7 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807163702/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-11-27/Aravinda-Sametha-Veera-Raghava-final-box-office-collections-report/448692|url-status=live}}</ref> Trivikram Srivinas credited Rama Rao for success of ''Aravinda Sametha'', saying “a highly-capable actor like NTR is very rare to find in any generation. When it comes to acting, he is like a torchbearer. Staying in the moment is a very great quality. He is such a rare Actor. NTR has the capability to match his Grandfather. He is disciplined, honest, straight-forward, doesn't get involved in unnecessary issues and goes to any extent to achieve what is necessary. We needn't have to stop such a personality, just need to offer claps during his journey”.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-14 |title=Who Said Tarak Can Match Sr NTR? {{!}} Tupaki English |url=http://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/Trivikram-Srinivas-says-Tarak-Can-Match-Sr-NTR/77668 |access-date=2022-08-21 |website=english.tupaki.com |language=en |archive-date=29 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929200758/http://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/Trivikram-Srinivas-says-Tarak-Can-Match-Sr-NTR/77668 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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[[S. S. Rajamouli]]'s magnum opus ''[[RRR (film)|RRR]],'' where Rama Rao playing 20th century freedom fighter [[Komaram Bheem]], opened to massive success.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR Review: Jr NTR, Ram Charan Give Sweeping Saga Of Hyper-Heroism All They Have |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-review-jr-ntr-ram-charan-give-sweeping-saga-of-hyper-heroism-all-they-have-2842724 |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=26 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326061844/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-review-jr-ntr-ram-charan-give-sweeping-saga-of-hyper-heroism-all-they-have-2842724 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Happy Birthday Junior NTR: 'RRR' team wishes their Komaram Bheem with an unseen still – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-junior-ntr-rrr-team-wishes-their-komaram-bheem-with-an-unseen-still/articleshow/75840923.cms|access-date=21 September 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=23 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200523044135/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-junior-ntr-rrr-team-wishes-their-komaram-bheem-with-an-unseen-still/articleshow/75840923.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Rajamouli said, “I would really say there is no other actor on the Indian screen who can do what Tarak did in Komaram Bheemudo song. Showing pain, showing betrayal, showing subjugation to the motherland, but not even batting an eyelid at the oppressor. Not just showing all these emotions, but showing all these emotions in one shot, in one frame. That is like an epic.”<ref>{{Cite web |last=says |first=Siva |date=2022-04-12 |title=No actor can do what NTR did to Komaram Bheem: Rajamouli |url=https://www.telugu360.com/no-actor-can-do-what-ntr-did-to-komaram-bheem-rajamouli/ |access-date=2022-08-21 |website=Telugu360.com |language=en-US |archive-date=21 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220821050951/https://www.telugu360.com/no-actor-can-do-what-ntr-did-to-komaram-bheem-rajamouli/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
[[S. S. Rajamouli]]'s magnum opus ''[[RRR (film)|RRR]],'' where Rama Rao playing 20th century freedom fighter [[Komaram Bheem]], opened to massive success.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR Review: Jr NTR, Ram Charan Give Sweeping Saga Of Hyper-Heroism All They Have |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-review-jr-ntr-ram-charan-give-sweeping-saga-of-hyper-heroism-all-they-have-2842724 |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=26 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326061844/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-review-jr-ntr-ram-charan-give-sweeping-saga-of-hyper-heroism-all-they-have-2842724 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Happy Birthday Junior NTR: 'RRR' team wishes their Komaram Bheem with an unseen still – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-junior-ntr-rrr-team-wishes-their-komaram-bheem-with-an-unseen-still/articleshow/75840923.cms|access-date=21 September 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=23 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200523044135/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-junior-ntr-rrr-team-wishes-their-komaram-bheem-with-an-unseen-still/articleshow/75840923.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Rajamouli said, “I would really say there is no other actor on the Indian screen who can do what Tarak did in Komaram Bheemudo song. Showing pain, showing betrayal, showing subjugation to the motherland, but not even batting an eyelid at the oppressor. Not just showing all these emotions, but showing all these emotions in one shot, in one frame. That is like an epic.”<ref>{{Cite web |last=says |first=Siva |date=2022-04-12 |title=No actor can do what NTR did to Komaram Bheem: Rajamouli |url=https://www.telugu360.com/no-actor-can-do-what-ntr-did-to-komaram-bheem-rajamouli/ |access-date=2022-08-21 |website=Telugu360.com |language=en-US |archive-date=21 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220821050951/https://www.telugu360.com/no-actor-can-do-what-ntr-did-to-komaram-bheem-rajamouli/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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=== Upcoming projects === |
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Rama Rao is reuniting with [[Koratala Siva]], after ''[[Janatha Garage]]'', for his 30th film, ''Devara'', which went on floors in March 2023 after enormous delays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 April 2022 |title=Koratala Siva promises a big canvas film with Jr NTR's NTR30 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/koratala-siva-promises-a-big-canvas-film-with-jr-ntr-s-ntr30-1942846-2022-04-28 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428083622/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/koratala-siva-promises-a-big-canvas-film-with-jr-ntr-s-ntr30-1942846-2022-04-28 |archive-date=28 April 2022 |access-date=28 April 2022 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> It is scheduled for a theatrical release on |
Rama Rao is reuniting with [[Koratala Siva]], after ''[[Janatha Garage]]'', for his 30th film, ''[[Devara - I|Devara]]'', which went on floors in March 2023 after enormous delays.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 April 2022 |title=Koratala Siva promises a big canvas film with Jr NTR's NTR30 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/koratala-siva-promises-a-big-canvas-film-with-jr-ntr-s-ntr30-1942846-2022-04-28 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428083622/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/koratala-siva-promises-a-big-canvas-film-with-jr-ntr-s-ntr30-1942846-2022-04-28 |archive-date=28 April 2022 |access-date=28 April 2022 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> It is scheduled for a theatrical release on 27 September 2024. He is also reuniting with [[Mythri Movie Makers]], after ''Janatha Garage'', for a film to be helmed by [[Prashanth Neel]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=23 November 2021 |title=Jr NTR shares an exciting update on his next NTR31 with KGF director Prashanth Neel |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/jr-ntr-shares-exciting-update-his-next-ntr31-kgf-director-prashanth-neel-948402 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428084014/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/jr-ntr-shares-exciting-update-his-next-ntr31-kgf-director-prashanth-neel-948402 |archive-date=28 April 2022 |access-date=28 April 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}</ref> Both these films are being produced under [[N.T.R. Arts|N. T. R. Arts]], with [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] as a co-producer.<ref name=":1" /> In April 2023, he was signed by [[Yash Raj Films]] to make his debut in [[Hindi cinema]] with the sequel to ''[[War (2019 film)|War]]'', ''War 2'', co-starring [[Hrithik Roshan]] and directed by [[Ayan Mukerji]]. He will enter the [[YRF Spy Universe]] with the film.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/dream-launch-for-junior-ntr-in-bollywood-he-is-all-set-to-team-up-with-hrithik-roshan-in-war-2-movie-791392 | title=Dream Launch for Junior NTR in Bollywood: He is All Set to Team up with Hrithik Roshan in War 2 Movie | date=5 April 2023 | access-date=5 April 2023 | archive-date=5 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405155416/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/dream-launch-for-junior-ntr-in-bollywood-he-is-all-set-to-team-up-with-hrithik-roshan-in-war-2-movie-791392 | url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Rama Rao married Lakshmi Pranathi, the daughter of realtor and businessman Narne Srinivasa Rao. Srinivasa Rao's wife is the niece of [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]], who mediated the marriage.<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 February 2019|title=Jr NTR's Father-In-Law Joins YSRCP|url=https://english.sakshi.com/andhrapradesh-politics/2019/02/28/jr-ntrs-father-in-law-joins-ysrcp|access-date=17 May 2021|website=[[Sakshi Post]]|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122173626/https://english.sakshi.com/andhrapradesh-politics/2019/02/28/jr-ntrs-father-in-law-joins-ysrcp|url-status=live}}</ref> Their wedding took place on 5 May 2011 in Hyderabad at [[HITEC City|Hitex Exhibition Center]], [[Madhapur]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Jr NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi love story: In pics|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/the-jr-ntr-and-lakshmi-pranathi-love-story-in-pics-1680061-2020-05-20/4|access-date=17 May 2021|website=India Today|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122173626/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/the-jr-ntr-and-lakshmi-pranathi-love-story-in-pics-1680061-2020-05-20/4|url-status=live}}</ref> The couple have two sons.<ref>[http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/jr-ntr-celebrates-birthday-by-posting-10-month-old-sons-pictures-on-twitter-764612 Jr NTR Celebrates Birthday by Posting 10-Month-Old Sons Pictures on Twitter – NDTV Movies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721173136/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/jr-ntr-celebrates-birthday-by-posting-10-month-old-sons-pictures-on-twitter-764612 |date=21 July 2015 }}. Movies.ndtv.com. Retrieved on 1 September 2015.</ref> |
Rama Rao married Lakshmi Pranathi, the daughter of realtor and businessman Narne Srinivasa Rao. Srinivasa Rao's wife is the niece of [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]], who mediated the marriage.<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 February 2019|title=Jr NTR's Father-In-Law Joins YSRCP|url=https://english.sakshi.com/andhrapradesh-politics/2019/02/28/jr-ntrs-father-in-law-joins-ysrcp|access-date=17 May 2021|website=[[Sakshi Post]]|archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122173626/https://english.sakshi.com/andhrapradesh-politics/2019/02/28/jr-ntrs-father-in-law-joins-ysrcp|url-status=live}}</ref> Their wedding took place on 5 May 2011 in Hyderabad at [[HITEC City|Hitex Exhibition Center]], [[Madhapur]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Jr NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi love story: In pics|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/the-jr-ntr-and-lakshmi-pranathi-love-story-in-pics-1680061-2020-05-20/4|access-date=17 May 2021|website=India Today|date=20 May 2020 |archive-date=22 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122173626/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/the-jr-ntr-and-lakshmi-pranathi-love-story-in-pics-1680061-2020-05-20/4|url-status=live}}</ref> The couple have two sons.<ref>[http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/jr-ntr-celebrates-birthday-by-posting-10-month-old-sons-pictures-on-twitter-764612 Jr NTR Celebrates Birthday by Posting 10-Month-Old Sons Pictures on Twitter – NDTV Movies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721173136/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/jr-ntr-celebrates-birthday-by-posting-10-month-old-sons-pictures-on-twitter-764612 |date=21 July 2015 }}. Movies.ndtv.com. Retrieved on 1 September 2015.</ref> |
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Rama Rao is popularly referred to as ''Young Tiger'' or ''Man of the Masses'' in [[Telugu cinema]] and media.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/junior-ntr-turns-38-rare-photos-of-tollywoods-young-tiger/articleshow/82771725.cms|title = Junior NTR turns 38: Rare Photos of Tollywood's Young Tiger – Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]|access-date = 24 May 2021|archive-date = 17 January 2022|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220117214210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/junior-ntr-turns-38-rare-photos-of-tollywoods-young-tiger/articleshow/82771725.cms|url-status = live}}</ref> |
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In 2009, Jr. NTR announced his plan to donate ₹20 Lakhs to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid flood victims.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ntr-jr-gives-rs-20-lakhs-to-cm/article29975.ece|title=Jr NTR Donates 20 lakhs to flood victims|work=The Hindu|date=6 October 2009|location=Hyderabad, India|access-date=24 October 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011175513/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/NTR-Jr.-gives-Rs-20-lakhs-to-CM/article16885135.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> During the [[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]] |
In 2009, Jr. NTR announced his plan to donate ₹20 Lakhs to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid flood victims.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ntr-jr-gives-rs-20-lakhs-to-cm/article29975.ece|title=Jr NTR Donates 20 lakhs to flood victims|work=The Hindu|date=6 October 2009|location=Hyderabad, India|access-date=24 October 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011175513/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/NTR-Jr.-gives-Rs-20-lakhs-to-CM/article16885135.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> During the audio function of ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' in 2013, a fan died due to a stampede and NTR extended his support by donating ₹5 Lakhs to the family of the deceased. Additionally, he pledged to take care of the family following the sudden loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130318/news-current-affairs/article/fan-crushed-death-audio-release-jr-ntrs-baadshah|title=Fan crushed to death at audio release of NTR's Baadshah|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|date=18 March 2013|location=Hyderabad, India|url-status=dead|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006143532/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130318/news-current-affairs/article/fan-crushed-death-audio-release-jr-ntrs-baadshah|archive-date=6 October 2014}}</ref> |
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In 2014, NTR once again announced a donation of ₹20 Lakhs to the CM's Relief Fund to support those affected by [[Cyclone Hudhud]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-announces-Rs-20-lakhs-for-Hudhud-cyclone-relief-fund/articleshow/44814561.cms|title=NTR announces 20 lakhs for HudHud cyclone relief fund|work=The Times of India|date=14 October 2014|location=Hyderabad, India|access-date=23 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023201413/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-announces-Rs-20-lakhs-for-Hudhud-cyclone-relief-fund/articleshow/44814561.cms|archive-date=23 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> |
In 2014, NTR once again announced a donation of ₹20 Lakhs to the CM's Relief Fund to support those affected by [[Cyclone Hudhud]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-announces-Rs-20-lakhs-for-Hudhud-cyclone-relief-fund/articleshow/44814561.cms|title=NTR announces 20 lakhs for HudHud cyclone relief fund|work=The Times of India|date=14 October 2014|location=Hyderabad, India|access-date=23 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023201413/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-announces-Rs-20-lakhs-for-Hudhud-cyclone-relief-fund/articleshow/44814561.cms|archive-date=23 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/videos/jr-ntr-wins-best-singer-award-jr-ntr-bags-2-awards-at-mirchi-music-awards-2016-telugu-filmnagar/ |title=Jr NTR Bags 2 Awards at Mirchi Music Awards 2016 |access-date=2 August 2017 |publisher=TeluguFilmNagar |archive-date=3 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803010343/https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/videos/jr-ntr-wins-best-singer-award-jr-ntr-bags-2-awards-at-mirchi-music-awards-2016-telugu-filmnagar/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4aP_4Y_-kE |title=Follow Follow Song Making | Nannaku Prematho | Jr.NTR | DSP | Rakul Preet |website=[[YouTube]] |date=10 January 2016 |access-date=8 March 2016 |archive-date=17 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117084852/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4aP_4Y_-kE |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:36, 16 July 2024
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Born | Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao 20 May 1983 |
Other names | Tarak, Young Tiger, Man of the Masses |
Occupation | Actor |
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Works | Full list |
Political party | Telugu Desam Party |
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Lakshmi Pranathi (m. 2011) |
Children | 2 |
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Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. (born 20 May 1983), also known as Jr. N.T.R. or Tarak, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema. One of the highest paid Telugu film actors,[1][2] Rama Rao has won several accolades, including two Filmfare Awards, two state Nandi Awards, and four CineMAA Awards. Since 2012, he has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list.[3]
Grandson of Telugu matinee idol, N. T. Rama Rao Sr. who was also the former Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh,[4] Rama Rao appeared as a child actor in works such as Brahmarshi Viswamitra (1991), and Ramayanam (1997), the latter winning the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for that year. He made his debut as a lead actor with Ninnu Choodalani (2001). He rose to prominence with the coming-of-age film Student No. 1 (2001) and the action drama Aadi (2002).
Rama Rao established himself as a leading actor in Telugu cinema with works such as Simhadri (2003), Yamadonga (2007), Adhurs (2010), Brindavanam (2010), Baadshah (2013), Temper (2015), Nannaku Prematho (2016), Janatha Garage (2016), Jai Lava Kusa (2017), Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018), and RRR (2022), the latter being his highest-grossing release. He won two Filmfare Awards for Best Actor – Telugu for his performances in Yamadonga and Nannaku Prematho.
In 2017, he hosted the first season of the Telugu language reality TV show Bigg Boss on Star Maa. He started hosting the fifth season of Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu in 2021 on Gemini TV.
Early life and family
Rama Rao was born on 20 May 1983 to film actor and politician, Nandamuri Harikrishna and Shalini Bhaskar Rao. His father is of Telugu descent and was born and raised at Nimmakuru, in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.[5] His mother is a Kannadiga, who hails from Kundapur, Karnataka.[6][7] He is the grandson of Telugu actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao.[8] Initially named Tarak, he was renamed N. T. Rama Rao at the suggestion of his grandfather.[9]
Rama Rao did his schooling at Vidyaranya High School, Hyderabad, and completed his intermediate education at St. Mary's College, Hyderabad.[10] He also studied in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh for some time.[5]
Rama Rao is a trained Kuchipudi dancer.[11] He is the half-brother of actor and producer, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram,[12] the nephew of actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna and current Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, and the cousin of actor Taraka Ratna and politician Nara Lokesh.[13]
Film career
1991–2006: Debut and initial career
Rama Rao made his debut in the film Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (1991) as a child artiste at the age of seven. Written and directed by his grandfather N. T. Rama Rao, he played the role of Bharata. After a long gap, he then played the title role of Rama in the Gunasekhar-directed mythological film Ramayanam (1997), which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film.[14] His performance in the film received critical appreciation.
K. Raghavendra Rao recommended Rama Rao to S. S. Rajamouli for his directorial debut, Student No. 1 (2001), during mid-2000 after being impressed with his performance in the auditions and his previous film, Ramayanam (1997). However, the film went under production for too long. He was later signed by producer Ramoji Rao, and decided to work on the romantic drama Ninnu Choodalani which marked his debut as a lead actor. By that time, he was only 17.[8] Student No. 1, which released later, went onto be successful while Subbu (2001) was a commercial failure.[15]
In Aadi (2002) directed by debutant V. V. Vinayak, he played a man is trying to take revenge on a landlord for the death of his parents. The film was one of the highest-grossers of 2002.[16] He went to appear in other films such as B. Gopal's Allari Ramudu (2002) and A. M. Rathnam's political thriller Naaga (2003). Simhadri (2003), his second collaboration with Rajamouli, on a budget of ₹8.5 crore, the film ended up becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film in history at the time.[17] He sported a new look, in order to get rid of the youth one, and grew a light beard. giving him the title of Young Tiger. He later quit youth films and started experimenting with faction dramas.[18]
He next appeared in Puri Jagannadh's action drama Andhrawala (2004) created much hype but was a box office failure.[15] He then starred in action film, Samba (2004) in his second collaboration with Vinayak. Later on he played a dual role in family drama film Naa Alludu (2005) and starred in Gopal's Narasimhudu (2005) and Surender Reddy's Ashok. All the three films failed at the box office.[19] His performance in Krishna Vamsi's Rakhi (2006) is considered to be one of his finest.[20]
2007–2012: Breakthrough and career fluctuations
Rama Rao collaborated with director Rajamouli for the third time for a socio-fantasy film Yamadonga. For this film, he had to sport a new look by shedding more than 20 kg, as he used to be 94 kg. RamaRao played Raja, a thief who later criticizes and insults Yama and then suddenly goes into hell due to some bad acts. The film received positive reviews and made him receive Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. Actor Mohan Babu praised Rama Rao's performance in the film. Rama Rao later signed up for the action film Kantri which was directed by debutant Meher Ramesh, a protege of Puri Jagannadh. In 2009, Rama Rao took a year hiatus to campaign for Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in the 2009 general elections.[21][22]
Rama Rao signed up for the action-comedy Adhurs, in which he played dual roles for the third time after Andhrawala, and Naa Alludu. Adhurs grossed more than ₹300 million.[23] He then returned to romantic films after several years in the romantic comedy Brindavanam (2011), directed by Vamsi Paidipally.[24]
Rama Rao collaborated with director Ramesh for the fantasy action film Shakti, and with director Surender Reddy for the romantic action film Oosaravelli.[25] The Boyapati Srinu-directed Dammu (2012) become an average grosser.[26][27]
2013–present: Commercial successes and RRR
In Baadshah, he sported a new look by straightening his curly hair and growing a beard, in order to suit the don image. The film became a sleeper hit. Baadshah's final figures was over ₹480 million in 50 days. This film was later dubbed into Hindi and Malayalam.[28] Rama Rao's next release of 2013, was the revenge drama Ramayya Vasthavayya, directed by Harish Shankar. This was the worst period in Rama Rao's career and Baadshah was the only film that gave him success. Baadshah was premiered at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2014 held in Japan.[29]
In 2015, he starred in Temper directed by director Puri Jagannadh. The film gave a much-needed success for Rama Rao, after a series of debacles and his performance as a corrupted cop Daya who turns a good doer was appreciated by audience and critics alike.[30][31]
Following the success of Temper, Rama Rao worked in Nannaku Prematho (2016) directed by Sukumar under the production of Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra and Reliance Entertainment. He has second Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance.[32][33] NTR sported a new look with gelled up hair and long beard for the film.[34] received positive reviews from critics and audience.[citation needed] The movie eventually turned out to be the highest grosser in Rama Rao's career surpassing Baadshah with a worldwide gross of ₹82.7 crore (US$9.9 million).[35] Later in the same year, Rama Rao starred in the September release Janatha Garage, directed by Koratala Siva, where he was cast alongside Mohanlal.[36] The film registered the highest opening for a Tollywood film in 2016, and became the highest grossing Telugu film of the year.[37]
In 2017, Rama Rao essayed a triple role in Jai Lava Kusa under the direction of K. S. Ravindra on N.T.R. Arts banner with his half-brother Nandamuri Kalyan Ram as the producer.[38] Jai Lava Kusa collected almost ₹130.90 crore worldwide and was successful at the box office[39] with critics praising his performance.
In 2018, he starred in Trivikram Srinivas-directed action drama Aravinda Sametha, which went become one of the highest-grossing Tollywood films of the year.[40] Trivikram Srivinas credited Rama Rao for success of Aravinda Sametha, saying “a highly-capable actor like NTR is very rare to find in any generation. When it comes to acting, he is like a torchbearer. Staying in the moment is a very great quality. He is such a rare Actor. NTR has the capability to match his Grandfather. He is disciplined, honest, straight-forward, doesn't get involved in unnecessary issues and goes to any extent to achieve what is necessary. We needn't have to stop such a personality, just need to offer claps during his journey”.[41]
S. S. Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR, where Rama Rao playing 20th century freedom fighter Komaram Bheem, opened to massive success.[42][43] Rajamouli said, “I would really say there is no other actor on the Indian screen who can do what Tarak did in Komaram Bheemudo song. Showing pain, showing betrayal, showing subjugation to the motherland, but not even batting an eyelid at the oppressor. Not just showing all these emotions, but showing all these emotions in one shot, in one frame. That is like an epic.”[44]
Upcoming projects
Rama Rao is reuniting with Koratala Siva, after Janatha Garage, for his 30th film, Devara, which went on floors in March 2023 after enormous delays.[45] It is scheduled for a theatrical release on 27 September 2024. He is also reuniting with Mythri Movie Makers, after Janatha Garage, for a film to be helmed by Prashanth Neel.[46] Both these films are being produced under N. T. R. Arts, with Nandamuri Kalyan Ram as a co-producer.[46] In April 2023, he was signed by Yash Raj Films to make his debut in Hindi cinema with the sequel to War, War 2, co-starring Hrithik Roshan and directed by Ayan Mukerji. He will enter the YRF Spy Universe with the film.[47]
Television career
Rama Rao hosted the reality show, Bigg Boss 1 that was broadcast on the Star Maa. Rama Rao's television debut was a huge success and had a record breaking ratings for Star Maa, making it the number one channel among all the shows.[48] The show began airing from 16 July 2017.[49] He has also been as a guest in Telugu reality game show Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu[50][51] and Telugu reality dance shows Dhee 2 and Dhee 10.[52] In February 2021, he was confirmed to be the host of Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu.[53] Later, on 10 July 2021, he joined the production of the show.[54]
Personal life
Family
Rama Rao married Lakshmi Pranathi, the daughter of realtor and businessman Narne Srinivasa Rao. Srinivasa Rao's wife is the niece of N. Chandrababu Naidu, who mediated the marriage.[55] Their wedding took place on 5 May 2011 in Hyderabad at Hitex Exhibition Center, Madhapur.[56] The couple have two sons.[57]
Rama Rao is popularly referred to as Young Tiger or Man of the Masses in Telugu cinema and media.[58]
Political stint and accident
Rama Rao was one of the campaigners for the Telugu Desam Party, for the 2009 Indian general election from April to May 2009 in Andhra Pradesh.[21][22][59][60][61][62] On 26 March 2009, after electioneering, en route to Hyderabad, the SUV in which he was a passenger, was struck head-on with another vehicle, at Suryapet. He and his companions were thrown out of the SUV and suffered injuries. He was treated at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, in Secunderabad, where he recuperated well.[63]
Philanthropy
In 2009, Jr. NTR announced his plan to donate ₹20 Lakhs to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid flood victims.[64] During the audio function of Baadshah in 2013, a fan died due to a stampede and NTR extended his support by donating ₹5 Lakhs to the family of the deceased. Additionally, he pledged to take care of the family following the sudden loss.[65]
In 2014, NTR once again announced a donation of ₹20 Lakhs to the CM's Relief Fund to support those affected by Cyclone Hudhud in Andhra Pradesh.[66]
Filmography
Accolades
Discography
Playback singing
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2007 | "Olammi Thikka Regindha" | Yamadonga | M M Keeravani | ||
2008 | "1,2,3 Nenoka Kantri" | Kantri | Mani Sharma | ||
2010 | "Chary" | Adhurs | Devi Sri Prasad | ||
2014 | "Raakasi Raakasi" | Rabhasa | Thaman S | [67] | |
2016 | "Follow Follow" | Nannaku Prematho | Devi Sri Prasad | Mirchi Music Awards – Star as a Singing Sensation (Telugu) Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu |
[68][69] |
"Geleya Geleya" | Chakravyuha | S. Thaman | Kannada song Mirchi Music Awards – Star as a Singing Sensation (Kannada) |
[70] |
See also
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