Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao' (born May 20, 1983) more popularly known as Jr. NTR and Young tiger NTR., is an Indian Film actor in Tollywood. He is the grandson of late actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, who was the founder of the Telugu Desam Party and son of Nandamuri Harikrishna
Personal life
Jr. NTR is son of Nandamuri Harikrishna and Shalini ,grand son of Andhra Pradesh's Former Chief Minister NTR.his nick name is young tiger. He finished his high school studies in Sri Vidyaranya School, Hyderabad, and later went to St Rakesh's Junior College. He has a own sister and two brothers, Kalyan Ram and Janaki Ram sons of first wife of hari krishna. His uncle Nandamuri Balakrishna is also a famous Telugu actor.(known as yuvaratna) Jr. NTR's wedding was announced on Jan 28, 2010 with Narne Lakshmi Pranathi, daughter of Narnia Srinivas Rao and Smt. Narne Mallika. NTR.Jr was engaged to Lakshmi Pranathi on 1 April 2010.
Career
He began his career as a child artist. his first movie he starred in was .Brahmarshi Viswamithra and then Bala Ramayanam, directed by Gunasekhar in 1996. Coincidentally, his character in the second movie was Lord Sri Rama, a role often played by his grandfather NTR. NTR first movie as a hero was "Ninnu choodalani" released in the year 2000.It was produced by RamojiRao under Ushakiron movies banner.Written off by critics in his first film, he made a striking comeback with the film Student No.1 which was released after 4 months. The movie went on to become an instant hit with both classes and masses. The next movie was 'Subbu' which is directed by Suresh Varma. However it was Aadi that catapulted him in to the league. Aadi had stood as blockbuster of the year 2002. In January 2003, Tarak came up with Naaga; though the movie raised some worthy political issues, it bombed at the box-office. However, in July 2003, his movie Simhadri made Tarak and director S. S. Rajamouli as household names became a milestone in NTR's career. Simhadri stabilized his status as the next mass hero of tollywood.
His 2004 release Andhrawala, was an average at the box office,[3] and the next movie Samba was above average.[3]
His next movie Rakhi, directed by Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi, was a critically acclaimed movie. The next one was Yamadonga, which became a blockbuster. Following Yamadonga, Jr. NTR's next film was Kantri, which was released on May 2008. Very high range of expectation, the film turned out to be an average flick . Adhurs was released in January 2010,in which he played a dual role which became a hit at the boxoffice. NTR is presently working on Brindaavanam directed by Vamsi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju.
Politics
Jr. NTR was one of the star campaigners for the Telugu Desam Party, for the Indian general election, 2009 from April to May 2009 and attracted public and media.
Filmography
2001 Ninnu Chudalani Venu
Student No.1 Aadithya
2002 Subbu Subbu
Aadi Aadi Keshava Reddy Winner Nandi Award for special jury
Allari Ramudu Ramakrishna
2003 Naaga Naaga
Simhadri Simhadri Winner Santosham Best Young Performers Award
2004 Andhrawala Shankar Pehalwan
Munna
Samba Samba Shiva Naidu
2005 Naa Alludu Karthik
Murugan
Narasimhudu Kondaveeti Narasimhudu
2006 Ashok Ashok
Rakhi Ramakrishna
2007 Yamadonga Raja Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actor
Winner, CineMAA Award for Best Actor,
2008 Kanthri Kranthi Nominated, Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Award
Winner, South Scope best stylish actor
Winner, Sitara Awards Best Actor - Male
Chintakayala Ravi Simhadri Special appearance
2010 Adhurs Narasimha
Narasimhachari
Brindaavanam Krish Scheduled for release October 8.
Shakti Filming
As playback singer
2009 * Chary
Adhurs
2008
* 123 Nenoka Kantri
Kanthri
2007
* Olammi Tikkareginda
Yamadonga
