Junior N. T. Rama Rao

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

Allu Arjun

Allu Arjun (Telugu: అల్లు అర్జున్, born 8 April 1983) is an Indian actor who has appeared in Telugu language films. Coming from a family long associated with Telugu cinema, Allu Arjun is the son of producer, Allu Aravind, whilst other notable relatives include uncles Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan, whilst cousin Ram Charan Teja also stars in films. Known for his films which target the family audience, Allu Arjun has won major credits including Filmfare and Nandi Awards for his acting.

Allu Arjun's debuted in K. Raghavendra Rao's Gangotri and then played the lead role in 2004 campus-love film,Arya, portraying a student pursuing "one-side love" on the female lead. Whilst his initial films established his fanbase, more recent roles including that in Arya 2, a sequel to his 2004 hit, focussed on Allu Arjun's stylish avatar whilst in the recent success, Vedam, Allu Arjun appeared in a character role as one of the five leads.

Career

Early career

Allu Arjun was born in Chennai, India. His first lead role was in Gangotri, directed by K.Raghavendra Rao. His second role was in Arya, released in 2004, which became a Huge success at the box office. It was the role that first made Allu Arjun a household name.

In 2005, his third film Bunny was released.It was a decent hit. He had a hatrick of hits. His fourth film Happy which was released in 2006, had a bad run at Box Office. The film did, however, manage to make a decent profit in the Indian movie screens in U.S.

Success: 2007 - present

In 2007, his fifth film, Desamuduru, directed by Puri Jagannadh, proved to be a box office hit and the first hit of the year in Tollywood. The movie grossed 6.58 crores in the first week of its release. This box-office take remains the highest so far in his career. In the same year, he also made a guest appearance in his uncle Chiranjeevi's film, Shankar Dada Zindabad.

In May 2008, his sixth film Parugu, directed by Bhaskar, was released. All of Allu Arjun's movies have been translated and dubbed into Malayalam. Desamudrudu was renamed Hero and Parugu was renamed Krishna and Gangotri was renamed Simhakutty(lioncub). This made him accessible to audiences in the state of Kerala, where he has been well-received.

For 2009, Arjun had only one release, Arya 2, which had the same story line of the 2004 hit film Arya, which also starred Arjun in the lead role. The film was directed by Sukumar who directed the first film. Kajal Agarwal, Navdeep, and Shraddha Das co-star with Arjun in Arya 2. The movie was not able to make it at the box-office. The movie got mixed responses and was eventually a average grosser at the box office. He did a mega budget movie named Varudu directed by gunasekhar and it was released in 2010 and it was his third disappointment in his career. Varudu was one of the biggest disappointments in tollywood till date. It had a budget of 18 crores. After Varudu, he did an all-star feature, Vedam with Manoj Kumar and the actress Anushka Shetty, directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi (known for his famous film, Gamyam). It has received positive reviews. It was rated 3.5/5 in many sites. He delivered his career best action in Vedam. Vedam was critically praised the movie and also well received by the general audience.

Filmography

2002 Daddy Gopi Special appearance
2003 Gangotri Simhadri
2004 Arya Arya Winner, Santosham Best Young Performers Award
Winner, Nandi Award for Special Jury
2005 Bunny Bunny Winner, Santosham Best Young Performers Award
2006 Happy Bunny
2007 Desamuduru Bala Govind
Shankardada Zindabad Special appearance
2008 Parugu Krishna Winner, Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Award
Winner, Nandi Special Jury Award
2009 Arya 2 Arya Nominated, Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Award
2010 Varudu Sandeep
Vedam "Cable" Raju
2011 Badhrinaadh Badhrinaadh Filming
Geetha Arts, the production banner owned by his father Allu Aravind, is producing a mega budget movie titled Badhrinaadh. It is directed by V V Vinayak and will be acting along with Tamanna . The estimated budget of the movie is Rs 35 crores. The shooting of the movie begun in July 2010

source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allu_Arjun

Mahesh Babu

Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu (Telugu: ఘట్టమనేని మహేష్ బాబు) is an Indian Film actor. Mahesh has worked in a number of critically and commercially successful films and has established himself as one of the leading actors in contemporary Telugu Cinema.

He started his film career as a child actor in his father's film named Needa. He made his debut as a lead actor in 1999 with Rajakumarudu and then went out to make some big blockbuster hits like Okkadu, Athadu, and Pokiri. Mahesh made himself comfortable in the Telugu Industry and has acquired "Super Star" status within a short time.

Early life

Mahesh Babu was born on 9 August 1974 in , Chennai, Tamil Nadu to actor Ghattamaneni Krishna and Smt.Indira Devi. He has four siblings; Ramesh Babu, Padmavathi, Manjula Ghattamaneni and a younger sister Priyadarshini. He did his schooling at St Bede’s School in Chennai and obtained a Honours Degree in Commerce from Loyola College, Chennai. Mahesh Babu acted in 7 of his father's films as a child actor. His first child actor role was in the film Needa.

Carrer
1999 - 2003

His debut film was Raja Kumarudu, starring opposite Preity Zinta, and he won the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut. The film also turned out to be a nice hit giving him a great start in his career. He got the nickname Prince from his fans. In 2000, he starred in Yuvaraju. In the same year, he shared screen space with Namrata Shirodkar and his father Krishna in Vamsi. Murari in 2001 with Sonali Bendre, was directed by Krishna Vamsi, and won him a Nandi Award - Special Jury. The film became the first huge hit for him. He won the award again in 2002 for Takkari Donga which is a cowboy movie. In 2002, he starred in Bobby opposite Arthi Agarwal. In 2003, he acted in Gunasekhar's Okkadu with Bhoomika Chawla. His performance in Okkadu won him the Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Award. Okkadu did extremely well in the box office and made him extremely popular. His next movie, Nijam, won him another Nandi Award, however the film did not do so well at the box office.

2004 - 2008

He acted in Naani under the direction of S. J. Suryaah which turned out to become a flop. Another Nandi Award for Special Jury went his way for his role in Arjun acting with Shriya Saran. The film was also a good hit. Athadu in 2005 brought another Nandi - Best Actor Award. It turned out to be one of the biggest hits of the year. The 2006 release Pokiri won him the Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Award for his portrayal in lead role. It was also the biggest hit of his career and the biggest hit in Telugu Cinema at that time, playing for 1000 days. He has one more release Sainikudu under the direction of Gunasekhar in the same year (2006) followed by Pokiri which was dubbed in Tamil. He paired up with Trisha in Sainikudu. The film had an average run, barely crossing a 100 days. Athidi with Amrita Rao released in 2007 was produced by his brother Ramesh Babu which was taken by UTV motion pictures and dubbed in Tamil. Although the film opened with great success, the film later turned out to be another average film, box office wise. In the year 2008, he gave voice over to Trivikram Srinivas's film Jalsa.

2010 - Present

After not working nearly for more than an year, Mahesh Babu signed a project in late 2009 Called Khaleja under the direction of Trivikram Srinivas. In 2009, he also signed as a brand Ambassador for the Univercell mobile phones and services. He has signed a film with Srinu Vaitla. The tentative title of the film is going to be 'Dookudu'. He has also signed a movie with Meher Ramesh, which will go on sets in the middle of next year. The film's tentative name is 'Mr. Perfect'. He has also signed another movie with Arya 2 fame director Sukumar. He also has another movie which is not confirmed with new director Venu Sriram. He had a long discussion with S.S. Rajamouli and finally they had decided to do a movie together. The movie might take a while to go on sets as Mahesh and Rajamouli are busy with their latest projects. And On April 6, 2010, Mahesh started using Twitter in order to better interact with his fans and well wishers. He is also sought to be one of the best and the versatile actor in Telugu film industry with large number of fan following all over India. Mahesh babu is the brand ambassador of Thumbs Up, Navaratna Oil, Amrutanjan, Univercell, and Provogue in south India which makes him the only actor to endorse five brands.

Personal life

He dated his co-star in the movie Vamsi, Bollywood actress and former Miss India Namrata Shirodkar for two years. They got married on February 10, 2005, and have a son named Gautham krishna Ghattamaneni (born in 2006).

In April 2010, he has created a twitter account to communicate with his fans and he immediately got a large following. Within a few months, he has gathered over 100,000 followers making him the most popular South Indian superstar.

His favorite film of his own is Okkadu and his favorite co-stars are Trisha and Anushka Shetty. His favorite music director is Mani Sharma which is why he worked on the music for most of his films. His favorite actress is Sridevi and favorite actor his father Krishna Ghattamaneni.

Filmography

Films as a Child Artist

1. Needa
2. Poratam - 09.12.1983.
3. Sankharavam - 16.07.1987.
4. Bazaar Rowdy - 26.08.1988.
5. Mugguru Kodukulu - 20.10.1988.
6. Gudhachari 117 - 22.04.1989.
7. Koduku Diddina Kapuram - 21.09.1989.
8. Anna-Tammudu - 25.09.1990.
9. Bala chandrudu

Lead Role

1999 Raja Kumarudu Raja Winner, Nandi Award for Best Male Debut
2000 Yuvaraju Srinivas
Vamsi Vamsi
2001 Murari Murari Winner, Nandi Award for Special Jury
2002 Takkari Donga Raja Winner, Nandi Award for Special Jury
Bobby Bobby
2003 Okkadu Ajay Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actor
Nijam Seetaram Winner, Nandi Award for Best Actor
2004 Naani Naani
Arjun Arjun Winner, Nandi Award for Special Jury
2005 Athadu Nanda Gopal Winner, Nandi Award for Best Actor
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actor
2006 Pokiri Pandu (Krishna Manohar) Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actor
Sainikudu Siddhartha
2007 Athidhi Athidi
2010 Khaleja "Sita Rama Raju" "Releasing on 07th October 2010"
2011 Dhookudu


Awards Won

* Nandi Award for Best Male Debut - (Raja Kumarudu) 1999
* Nandi Special Jury Award - (Murari) 2001
* Nandi Special Jury Award - (Takkari Donga) 2002
* Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) - (Okkadu) 2003
* Santosham Best Young Performer Telugu - (Okkadu) 2003
* Nandi Award for Best Actor - (Nijam) 2003
* Nandi Special Jury Award - (Arjun) 2004
* Nandi Award for Best Actor - (Athadu) 2005
* Vamsi DLF Awards Best Actor Telugu - (Athadu) 2005
* Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) - (Pokiri) 2006
* Santosham Best Actor Award Telugu - (Pokiri) 2006
* Vamsi DLF Awards Best Actor Telugu - (Pokiri) 2006
* Vamsi DLF Awards Best Actor Telugu - (Athidhi) 2007


Nominations

* Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) - (Athidhi) 2007
* Santosham Best Actor Award - (Athidhi) 2007
* CineMAA Award for Best Actor – Male - (Athidhi) 2007
* Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) - (Athadu) 2005
* Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) - (Murari) 2001

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahesh_Babu

Murali Mohan

Murali Mohan or Muralimohan is a South Indian film actor, producer and politician. He has also been active in politics for the Telugu Desam Party.

Murali Mohan born on June 24, 1940 in Chataparru village, Andhra Pradesh, India. His father Madhava Rao Garu was a freedom fighter. After he finished schooling in his village, he went to Eluru for higher education but failed. He shifted gears in 1963 and started his own business dealing in electrical motors and oil engines. Also, as a hobby, he acted in stage dramas in Vijayawada. In 1973, Murali Mohan debuted in films as a leading man for a famous producer, Poornachandra Rao Atluri, who was looking for a fresh face. Even though, the film "Jagame Maya" (1973) received a positive response, Murali Mohan continued to struggle for another break, until a famous director Narayana Rao Dasari cast him in the film "Tirupati" (1974). Dasari was impressed with his performance and cast him in 40 more films. In 1975, Murali Mohan wrapped up his business and shifted to Madras to concentrate fully in films. He acted in 350 movies. He said that the period between 1975 and 1985 was his best phase in his film career. He is the first person to act in Television serials from the Telugu film industry. In 1990, he retired as a leading man and opted to act in the character roles. After taking a break from active Cinema, he served in various positions in National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the regional Film Development Corporation (FDC) in Andhra Pradesh. In addition, he is the Honorary President of the Telugu Movie Artists Association. He has also been an active member of the Telugu Desam Party.

In 1980 he formed his own production company with his brother Kishore titled Jayabheri Productions, and his first movie as producer was "Varala Abbay" directed by the noted filmmaker K. Balachander. It also turned to be Murali Mohan's 100th film. Till now Jayabheri has produced about 25 films.

Murali Mohan has ventured into the real estate business. He further said that he would use a portion of his earnings to help poor students and encourage them toward a better life. Since its inception "Murali Mohan Charitable Trust" has adopted nearly 400 students of Engineering & Medicine. Eligible students have been funded irrespective of caste and creed.

Murali Mohan is married to Jalandhara, with whom he has a son Ram Mohan, and a daughter Madhu Bindu.

He is very positive minded person, and health conscious person. He owns the film production company "Jayabheri Arts" and has produced many successful movies along with his brother Kishore.He has started the successful Jayabheri group, building flats in the high-tech city of Hyderabad. His original name is Raja Babu.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murali_Mohan

Sobhan Babu

Sobhan Babu (Telugu: శోభన్ బాబు) About this sound pronunciation (help·info) (January 14, 1937 – March 20, 2008), professionally and popularly known as Sobhan Babu, was a "Tollywood" film actor.

Born as Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao to a middle-class family, Sobhan went on to become a romantic icon and was one of the top Tollywood heros for two decades. He made his film debut with Daivabalam directed by Vasanthkumar Reddy, but his first film to hit the screens was Bhakta Sabari.

Sobhan's Manushulu Marali ran for 25 weeks, a record-breaking achievement in those days. He received the Filmfare Award four times, the Nandi Award five times and the AP Cine Goers Award eight times.Writer cum film journalist Akella Raghavendra wrote a book on evergreen actor Sobhan Babu titled as Sobhan Babu Jeevita Charitra-Parugu Aapadam O Kala.

Background

The son of Uppu Suryanarayana Rao, Babu had three sisters Dhanaranga, Jhansi and Nirmala, and a brother, Sambasiva Rao.

Babu completed his initial schooling in Kuntamukkula Mylavaram. He pursued his Intermediate in Vijayawada and finished his degree at Andhra-Christian College in Guntur. Later, he studied law in Chennai, but ultimately discontinued it.

He married Shanta Kumari on 15 May 1958; they had a son, Karuna Seshu and three daughters: Mrudula, Prashanti and Nivedita.

Babu's first film was Bhakta Sabari. Chitrapu Narayana Murthy was his first director. His film Manushulu Maarali ran for 25 weeks which was a record at that time. His first colour film was Kannavari Kalalu.For the first time he went abroad for a film shooting for Ramudu-Parasuramudu. He made a dual role in Potti Pleader for the first time.

He was honored with several Nandi Awards by the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was given the honorific, "Natabooshana", which became his last name in movie credits[citation needed]. his last grand son alapati siddharth was born two months following his death

Career

Sobhan Babu made his debut in the film Daivabalam. [1] After that he acted in many films playing small roles.

Veerabhimanyu (1965) was his first movie as a "solo hero". This movie turned out to be a big hit. After this, however, he still played small roles in many films in order to earn money for his family. After the huge success of Manushulu Maarali, he acted in films until 1997.

The highlight of Shoban Babu's career was the three consecutive Filmfare awards he won between 1974-1976 (1974 - Khaidi Babayi, 1975 - Jeevana Jyothi, and 1976 - Soggadu). This was a record for the Telugu film industry. Babu was only the second actor (after Dilip Kumar) to receive three consecutive Filmfare trophies.[citation needed]

His rise in the acting industry was also a boon to producers with Babu's successive hits including Veerabhimanyu, Manushulu Marali, Kalyana Mandapam, and Tahsildhargaari Ammaayi, which earned Babu a large fan base.

Sobhanbabu had paired up with Sharada for several films and they were a hit pair. It was a unique combination. Sobhan Babu known for his glamour and Sarada for her outstanding, performance-oriented roles.

Sobhan Babu is known for his glamor. A single strand of hair (may be a couple) curled down on his forehead is his trademark style. Its so popular that every Telugu movie goer would instantly recognize it as his style.

Though several senior artists had lost their earnings either by producing films or in some other way, Sobhanbabu had a planned career. He invested all his earnings in real estate. After his retirement he lead a peaceful life with a complete happy family with sons, daughters, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law and grandchildren like a real life hero.

Sobhan Babu has passed away on March 20, 2008 due to heart attack.


Awards

* Filmfare Awards (4): 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976
* Nandi Best Actor Award from AP Govt (5): 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976
* AP Cinegoers Award (8) : 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1985, 1989
* Madras Film Fans Award (9) : 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985
* Vamsi Berkely Award (3) : 1978, 1984, 1985
* AP Film Fans Award (2) : 1971, 1974
* Andhrapatrika Award (2) : 1970, 1985
* Film World (2) : 1971, 1975
* Central Govt Award for the best classical film hero award (1): Bangaru Panjaram 1970
* Filmalaya(1) : 1975
* Cine World(1) : 1975
* Kalasagar(2) : 1975 1986
* Kalasravanthi(1): 1992


Filmography

He acted in 230 movies. In almost 200 of those he played a hero.
1959

1. Daivabalam (NTR,Sobhan Babu)

1960

1. Bhaktha Sabari

1961

1. Seetharama Kalyanam (N.T. Rama Rao, Harinath, Sobhan Babu, B. Saroja Devi)

1962

1. Bhishma (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Anjali Devi)
2. Mahamantri Timmarasu (N.T. Rama Rao, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Sobhan Babu, Devika)

1963

1. Irugu Porugu (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Krishna Kumari)
2. Somavaara Vratha Mahatyam (Kantha Rao, Sobhan Babu)
3. Lava Kusha (N.T. Rama Rao, Kantha Rao, Sobhan Babu, Anjali Devi)
4. Chaduvukunna Ammayilu (Akkineni, Sobhan Babu, Savithri, Krishna Kumari)
5. Narthanasala (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Savithri, S. V. Ranga Rao, L. Vijaylakshmi, Kantha Rao)

1964

1. Navagraha Pooja Mahima (Kantha Rao, Sobhan Babu)
2. Karna (Shivaji Ganesan, N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Savithri, Devika)
3. Deshadrohulu (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Devika)
4. Mairaavana

1965

1. Sumangali (anr, Jaggayya, Savithri, Sobhan Babu)
2. Prameelarjuna Yuddham (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, B. Saroja Devi, Vanisri)
3. Pratigna Palana (Kantha Rao, Sobhan Babu)
4. Veerabhimanyu (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Kanchana, Kantha Rao)

1966

1. Shri Krishna Pandaviyam (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, K. R. Vijaya)
2. Loguttu Perumaalakeruka(Sobhan Babu, Rajasri)
3. Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, K. R. Vijaya)
4. Potti Pleader (Sobhan Babu, Vanisri, B. Padmanabham)
5. Bhaktha Pothana
6. Gudachari 116 (Krishna, Sobhan Babu, Jayalalitha)

1967

1. Pinni (Sobhan Babu, vijaynirmala, devika)
2. Sathyame Jayam (Sobhan Babu, rajasri)
3. Sri Krishnavataram(N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu)
4. Punyavathi(N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, krishnakumari)
5. Poola Rangadu (anr, Sobhan Babu, jamuna, vijaynirmala)
6. Aadapaduchu (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, chandrakala, vanisri)
7. Raktha Sindhooram
8. Kambhoja Raju Katha (Sobhan Babu, rajasri, l.vijaylakshmi)
9. private mastaru (Sobhan Babu, krishna)
10. Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna (Sobhan Babu, padmanabam, rajasri)

1968

1. Bharya (Sobhan Babu,vanisree)
2. Chuttarikaalu (Sobhan Babu,jagayya,lakshmi,jayanthi)
3. Mana Samsaram (Sobhan Babu,bharathi)
4. Panthaalu-Pattinpulu (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
5. Lakshmee Nivaasam (Sobhan Babu,krishna,svr,vanisri,bharathi,anjalidevi)
6. jeevitha bandham
7. veeranjaneya (kantharao,Sobhan Babu,arjajanardhanrao)
8. Kalisina Manasulu( Sobhan Babu,bharathi)
9. Kumkuma Bharine (Sobhan Babu,anjalidevi)

1969

1. Manchi Mithrulu (Sobhan Babu, Krishna, Vijaya Nirmala, Githanjali)
2. Bangaru Panjaram (Sobhan Babu, Vanisri)
3. Vichithra Kutumbam (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Krishna, Savithri, Vijaya Nirmala, Sheela)
4. Satthekaalapu Sattheyya (Sobhan Babu, Rajasri)
5. Buddhimanthudu (anr, Sobhan Babu)
6. Maamaku Thagga Kodalu (Sobhan Babu, Rajasulochana)
7. Nindu Hrudayaalu (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Chalam, Vanisri, Chandrakala, Githanjali)
8. Manushulu Marali (Sobhan Babu, Sharada, Kanchana)
9. Maathrudevatha (ntr, Sobhan Babu, Savithri, Chandrakala)
10. Kannula Panduga (Sobhan Babu, K. R. Vijaya)
11. Thaaraashashaankam (Sobhan Babu, Devika)
12. Pratheekaaram (Sobhan Babu, Sandhya Rani)

1970

1. Bhale Gudachari (Sobhan Babu,sunandha)
2. Petthandaarlu (Sobhan Babu)
3. Maa Manchi Akkayya (Sobhan Babu,kr vijaya)
4. Pasidi Manasulu (Sobhan Babu,saradha)
5. Jagat Jetteelu (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
6. Thalli Dandrulu (Sobhan Babu,harinath,jagayya,savithri,y.vijaya,vijaylalitha,chandrakala)
7. Maayani Mamatha (ntr,Sobhan Babu,b sarojadevi,lakshmi)
8. Inti Gouravam (Sobhan Babu,aarthi)
9. Iddaru Ammaayilu (anr,Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
10. Deshamante Manushuloi (Sobhan Babu,chandrakala)

1971

1. Mooga Prema (Sobhan Babu, chalam, vanisri, vijaylalitha)
2. Kathaanaayakuraalu (Sobhan Babu, vanisri)
3. Vichithra Daapathyam (Sobhan Babu, vijaynirmala)
4. Debbaku Taa Dongala Mutaa (Sobhan Babu, vanisri)
5. Sathee Anasooya (Sobhan Babu, jamuna)
6. Sisindri Chittibaabu (Sobhan Babu, saradha)
7. Kalyana Mandapam (Sobhan Babu, kanchana)
8. Bangaaru Thalli (Sobhan Babu, jamuna, krishnamraju, venniradai nirmala)
9. Naa thammudu (Sobhan Babu, jagayya, bharathi)
10. Chinna Naati Snehithulu (ntr,Sobhan Babu, devika, jagayya, vanisri)
11. Ramaalaayam (Sobhan Babu, jagayya, jamuna, vijaynirmala)
12. Koothuru Kodalu (Sobhan Babu, vijaylalitha)
13. Thallee Koothullu (Sobhan Babu, kanchana)
14. Tahsildaar Gari Ammaayi (Sobhan Babu, jamuna)
15. Chelleli Kapuram (Sobhan Babu, vanisri)
16. Jagath Jenthreelu (Sobhan Babu, vanisri)

1972

1. Amma Maata (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
2. Sampoorna Ramayanam (Sobhan Babu, svr, chandrakala, jamuna)
3. Vamshoddhaarakudu (Sobhan Babu, kanchana)
4. Kilaadi Bullodu (Sobhan Babu, chandrakala)
5. shanti nilayam (Sobhan Babu, chandrakala)
6. Manavudu Danavudu (Sobhan Babu, saradha, krishnakumari)
7. Kanna Talli (Sobhan Babu, chandrakala)
8. Kalam Marindi (Sobhan Babu, saradha)

1973

1. Pedda Koduku (Sobhan Babu,kanchana)
2. Jeevana Tharangaalu (Sobhan Babu,krishnamraju,chandramohan,vanisri,lakshmi)
3. Sharada (Sobhan Babu,saradha,jayanthi)
4. Jeevitham (Sobhan Babu,saradha,jayanthi)
5. Puttinillu-Mettinillu (Sobhan Babu,krishna,chandrakala,lakshmi,savithri)
6. Minor Babu (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
7. Idhaa Lokam (Sobhan Babu,saradha)
8. Doctor babu (Sobhan Babu,jayalalitha)
9. Ganga Manga (Sobhan Babu,krishna,vanisri)

1974

1. Kannavari Kalalu (Sobhan Babu, vanisri, latha)
2. Khaidi Baabaayi (Sobhan Babu, vanisri)
3. Kodenaagu (Sobhan Babu, chandrakala, lakshmi)
4. Andaru Dongale (Sobhan Babu,svr,nagabushanam,lakshmi)
5. Chakravakam (Sobhan Babu,vanisri,chandrakala)
6. Manchi Manushulu (Sobhan Babu,manjula)

1975

1. Devudu Chesina Pelli (Sobhan Babu, saradha)
2. Andaroo Manchivare (Sobhan Babu, manjula)
3. Baabu (Sobhan Babu,vanisri, lakshmi)
4. Jeevana Jyothi (Sobhan Babu, vanisri)
5. Bali Peetam (Sobhan Babu, vanisri, srividhya)
6. Jebu Donga (Sobhan Babu, jayasudha)
7. Gunavanthudu (Sobhan Babu, manjula)
8. Soggadu (Sobhan Babu, jayachitra, jayasudha)

1976

1. Picchi maaraaju (Sobhan Babu,manjula)
2. Iddaroo Iddare (Sobhan Babu,krishnamraju,chandrakala,manjula)
3. Prema bandham (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
4. Raju vedale (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
5. Pogarubothu (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
6. monagaadu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha,manjula)
7. raaja (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)

1977

1. Kurukshethram (Sobhan Babu, Krishna, Krishnam Raju, Chandramohan, Jamuna, Chandrakala, Latha, Vijaya Nirmala, Jayaprada)
2. Ee tharam Manishi (Sobhan Babu, Jayaprada, Lakshmi)
3. Jeevitha Nauka (Sobhan Babu, Jayasudha, Jayaprada)
4. khaidhi kaalidas (Sobhan Babu, Deepa)
5. Gadusu Pillodu (Sobhan Babu, Jayasudha)

1978

1. Naayudu baava (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha,jayasudha)
2. Nindu Manishi (Sobhan Babu,jayachitra)
3. Manchi Baabaayi (Sobhan Babu,jayachitra,jayasudha)
4. Kalaanthakulu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
5. Mallepoovu (Sobhan Babu,lakshmi,jayasudha)
6. Radhakrishna (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha,rupa)
7. Enki Naayud Baava (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)

1979

1. Raama baanam (Sobhan Babu,krishnamraju,jayasudha)
2. Bangaaru chellelu (Sobhan Babu,sridevi,jayasudha)
3. Karthika Deepam (Sobhan Babu,saradha,sridevi,geetha)
4. Joodhagaadu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
5. Mande Gundelu (Sobhan Babu,krishna,jayapradha,jayasudha)
6. Gorintaku (Sobhan Babu,sujatha,padma)

1980

1. Mahaa lakshmi (Sobhan Babu, Vanisri, subhashini)
2. Chandeepriya (Sobhan Babu, Chiranjeevi, Jayaprada)
3. Kaksha (Sobhan Babu, Jamuna, Sridevi, Jayachitra)
4. Mosagadu (Sobhan Babu, Chiranjeevi, Sridevi)
5. Sannaayi Appanna (Sobhan Babu, Jayaprada)
6. Chesina Baasalu (Sobhan Babu, Jayaprada)
7. Dharma Chakram (Sobhan Babu, Jayaprada)
8. Kodallosthunnaaru Jaagrattha (Sobhan Babu, Sharada, Geetha)
9. Ramudu Parashu Ramudu (Sobhan Babu, Latha, Rathi)
10. Maanavudu Mahaneeyudu (Sobhan Babu, Sujatha)

1981

1. Pandanti Jeevitham (Sobhan Babu,saradha,vijayshanthi)
2. Jagamondi (Sobhan Babu,rathi)
3. Devudu Mavaih (shobna,vanisri)
4. Illaalu (Sobhan Babu,sridevi,jayasudha)
5. Deepaaraadhana (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha)
6. Samsaaram Santhaanam (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
7. Jeevitha Ratham (Sobhan Babu,rathi,sumalatha)
8. Gharaanaa Gangulu (Sobhan Babu,sridevi)
9. Girijaa Kalkyaanam (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha)
10. Alludugaroo Zindaabaad (Sobhan Babu,saradha,geetha)

1982

1. Vamsha Gouravam (Sobhan Babu,sujatha)
2. Iddaru Kodukulu (Sobhan Babu,radha)
3. Krishanaarjunulu (Sobhan Babu,krishna,jayapradha,sridevi)
4. Prema Moorhtulu (Sobhan Babu,radha,lakshmi)
5. Korukunna Mogudu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
6. Pratheekaaram (Sobhan Babu,sujatha)
7. Swayamvaram (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha)
8. Devatha (Sobhan Babu,sridevi,jayapradha)
9. Illaali Korikalu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
10. Bandhaalu - Anubandhaalu (Sobhan Babu,chiranjeevi,lakshmi)

1983

1. Balidaanam (Sobhan Babu,madhavi)
2. Raghu Raamudu (Sobhan Babu,sujatha,sumalatha)
3. Mundadugu (Sobhan Babu,krishna,sridevi,jayapradha)
4. Mugguru Monagaallu (Sobhan Babu,radhika,lakshmi)
5. Thodoo Needaa (Sobhan Babu,saritha,radhika)
6. Raja Kumaar(Sobhan Babu,jayasudha,ambica)

1984

1. Iddaru Dongalu (Sobhan Babu,krishna,jayasudha,radha)
2. Baavaamaradallu (Sobhan Babu,suhasini,radhika)
3. Punyam Koddhee Purushudu (Sobhan Babu,radhika,jayasudha)
4. Jagan (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha,sumalatha)
5. Kodetraachu (Sobhan Babu,sridevi)
6. Dandayaathra (Sobhan Babu,suman,jayasudha)
7. Illaalu Priyuraalu (Sobhan Babu,suhasini,pallavi)
8. Mister Vijay (Sobhan Babu,radha)
9. Abhimanyudu (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi,radhika)
10. Bhaaryaamani (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
11. Daanavudu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
12. Sampurna Premaayanam (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha)

1985

1. Mahaa Sangraamam (Sobhan Babu,krishna,jayapradha,jayasudha)
2. Kongu Mudi (Sobhan Babu,suhasini)
3. Maangalya Balam (shobna,radhika,jayasudha)
4. Jackie (Sobhan Babu,suhasini,sumalatha)
5. Devaalayam (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi)
6. Ooriki Soggaadu (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi)
7. Maharaaju (Sobhan Babu,suhasini)
8. Mugguru Mithrulu (Sobhan Babu,muralimohan,chandramohan,suhasini,sumalatha,tulasi)
9. Sri Vaaru (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi)

1986

1. Shravana Sandhya (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi,suhasini)
2. Driver Babu (Sobhan Babu,radha)
3. Mister Bharath (Sobhan Babu,rajasekhar,suhasini,rajani)
4. Jeevana Poraatam (Sobhan Babu,rajanikanth,naresh,vijayshanthi,oorvasi,radhika)
5. Jeevana Raagam (Sobhan Babu,sumalatha,sarathbabu,jayasudha)
6. Bandham (Sobhan Babu,radhika)
7. Dharmapeetam Daddharillindhi (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
8. Vijrumbhana (Sobhan Babu,shobana)
9. Adavi Raajaa (Sobhan Babu,radha)
10. Sakkanodu (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi)
11. Jailu Pakshi (Sobhan Babu,radhika,sumalatha)

1987

1. Punnami chandrudu(Sobhan Babu,suhasini)
2. Ummadi Mogudu (Sobhan Babu,keerthisingh)
3. Kalyaana Thaamboolam (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi,sarathbabu)
4. Kartheeka pournami (Sobhan Babu,bhanupriya,radhika)
5. Punya Dampathulu (Sobhan Babu,suhasini)

1988

1. Samsaaram (Sobhan Babu,rajendraprasad,saradha,jayapradha,rajani)
2. Donga Pelli (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi)
3. Doragaarintlo Dongodu (Sobhan Babu,radha)
4. Chattamtho Chadarangam (Sobhan Babu,saradha)
5. Bharyaa Bharthalu (Sobhan Babu,radha)
6. Annaa Chellelu (Sobhan Babu,radhika,jeevitha,sarathbabu)

1989

1. Dorikithe Dongalu (Sobhan Babu,radha,vijayshanthi)
2. Soggaadi Kaapuram (Sobhan Babu,radha)

1990

1. Doshi Nirdoshi (Sobhan Babu,suman,sumithra,lizi)

1991

1. Sarpa Yaagam (Sobhan Babu,roja,rekha)

1992

1. BalaramaKrishnulu (Sobhan Babu,rajasekhar,jagapathibabu,ramyakrishna,srividhya,kalpana,rajeevi)
2. Ashwamedham (Sobhan Babu,balakrishna,nagma,meena,geetha)

1993

1. Yevandee aavida vacchindhi (Sobhan Babu,saradha,vanisri,harish,ramba)

1994

1. Jeevitha Khaidhi (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha,jayasudha)

1995

1. Aasthi Mooredu Aasha Baaredu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha,indraja)
2. Dorababu (Sobhan Babu,priyaraman,)
3. Adavi Dora (Sobhan Babu,surabhi,radha)

1996

1. hello guru (Sobhan Babu,aamani,suhasini,nirosha,ali rr)

Death

Babu died at his home on March 20, 2008 following a heart attack at the age of 71. He is survived by four children — three daughters and one son.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sobhan_Babu

Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna

Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna (Telugu: ఘట్టమనేని శివరామ కృష్ణ) (born on the 31 May 1943), commonly referred to as Super Star Krishna, is one of Tollywood's most prolific actors. He is one of his kind of actor. A prolific risk taker, his derring-dos have played an instrumental role in enabling the Telugu film industry take a giant leap forward.

Having acted in more than 350 movies, He is credited with introducing many firsts in Telugu film Industry like first Colour movie (Tene Manasulu(1965)), first Cinemascope movie ( Alluri Seetharama Raju ), first 70mm movie(Simhasanam), first DTS Movie(Telugu Veera Levara). He is very experimental and the first ever hero to introduce cowboy and James bond style to Telugu screen. In addition to acting he also directed 17 feature films and produced many films under his Padmalaya Film Studio banner. He was also elected as a Member of Parliament from Eluru under Congress Party. In 2009, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions towards Indian Cinema.

Early life

Krishna was born on May 31, 1943 to Ghattamaneni Veeraraghavayya Chowdhary and Ghattamaneni Nagaratnamma in a remote village called Burripallem, near Tenali in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was the eldest of the five children from a middle income agrarian family. He could not afford to have convent education, so he attended the school in his village to get his primary education before moving to Tenali and Narsapur to do his S.S.C and Intermediate. Impressed by his scholastic achievements, his father raised money to send his son to the prestigious C.R.R. college in Eluru to finish degree in BSc. There, he shared a room with two aspiring actors, Sobhan Babu and Murali Mohan, who later became stars in their own right. Krishna played an active role in various cultural events organized by his college. His performance in the play "Cheesina Paapam Kaasiki Velleena" brought him critical acclaim, thus encouraging him to pursue acting more seriously.

Film Career

1962-1977

After graduating in Science from C.R.Reddy College in Eluru. Offers did not come his way easily and he had to be content with playing insignificant roles in films like Padandi Mundhuku,Kulagothralu and Paruvu Prathishta. It was during these unsettling times that he bumped into an advertisement, which mentioned that Babu Movies was scouting profiles for their next film Tenemanasulu. Like several wannabe actors of his time, Krishna quickly responded to the advertisement and got selected to play one of the male leads amidst tight competition. Half way through the film Adurthi Subba Rao, the film director was subject to lot of pressure by its distributors (Navayuga) to drop Krishna from the film. But Adurthi persisted with his choice and released the film as planned. Its phenomenal success helped Krishna trespass the archetypal show-biz struggle as Adurthi repeated the cast for his next film Kannemanasulu. Krishna was also selected to play the lead role in Sunderlal Nehta and Doondee's Gudachaari 116 during this time. Though Kannemanasulu failed at the box-office, the unexpected success of this action flick established Krishna in the industry and he was often chosen to play the lead role in what came to be known as crime pictures in cinema patois. Krishna grabbed every opportunity that came his way and several hits followed in the next few years. Though action films were his forte, Krishna also delivered in soft films like Marapurani Katha, Atthagaaru Kotthakodalu, and Undamma Bottu Pedathaa. The upcoming actor also got a chance to work with more established actors like N.T.R. and A.N.R. in films like Sthree Janma, Niluvu Dopidi, Vichithra Kutumbam, Akka Chellellu and Manchi Kutumbam during this period. Success did not get into his head and Krishna consciously chose not to increase his remuneration even after becoming one of the minimum guaranteed stars in the industry. Most producers, who made films with Krishna, repeated him in their next projects regardless of how their earlier films fared. Some became so endeared with his consummate professionalism that they even tried pitting him against actors higher up in the echelon (Retired action hero Kantha Rao recently confessed this in his bio-graphy) . But Krishna had no time for these behind the scene endeavors as he was super busy acting in multiple shifts round the years.

Krishna also set up his flag-ship production house Padmalaya films and produced several high budget films like Mosagallaki Mosagaadu, Pandanti Kapuram, Devudu Cheesina Manushulu and Alluri Seetharama Raju after a low profile maiden home production Agnipariksha. Huge casting was a standard feature in all these films and the production standards of these movies were far ahead of their times. With in a very short period, Padmalaya was recognized as a leading production house and its films were the biggest hits of the calendar years 1972, 1973 and 1974. Krishna also set up another production house VijayaKrishna movies with his soul-mate Vijaya Nirmala and produced some critically acclaimed films like Meena, Devadasu on it.

In spite of producing such high profile movies, Krishna continued working for producers with moderate budgets. With these tight budgets, the film-makers sometimes could not provide the padding that is often required for a film's commercial success and hence some of Krishna's films released in 1971, 1972 and 1973 bit the dust. Though these failures reduced his success rate in early seventies, the years 1974 and 1975 can be considered as the real quiet period in his professional life. Except Cheekati Velugulu, none of his films released in these years made any impact at the box-office as people were reluctant to watch Krishna in softer roles after his riveting portrayal of Alluri Seethaa Rama Raju in the eponymous film. Krishna was also seriously taken aback with the box-office failure of his labor of love Devadasu, which was released in 1974. The year also saw Krishna straining his relationship with N.T.R. and A.N.R as they were against the idea of Krishna making Alluri Seetharama Raju and Devadasu respectively. Critics started questioning his box-office salability and most of them even predicted his career to end soon.

1978-1989

Krishna showed great resolve during these testing times and with supreme self-belief, he released his lavishly made home production Paadi Pantalu for Sankranthi 1976. The film, which dealt with several agrarian issues of its time, was a run away hit at the box-office. Krishna was also equally appreciated for his performance in Raja Rajeswari Coffee Vilas Club, his second film in the famous Vijaya banner. Krishna also produced and released another movie called Rama Rajyamloo Raktha Paasam in 1976. This is another instance where Krishna showcased his ability to ably deal with exigencies when he changed the film's title and supplied new publicity material overnight to all regions when censor officials refused to certify the film unless they did so. The officials, apparently, opined that the original title Rama Rajyamloo Raktha Paatham; was too provocative and a dig on the prevailing socio-political unrest. Krishna did two roles in this average farer, which revolves around how two siblings unite their estranged parents. Kolleti Kapuram,Bhalee Dongalu and Devudee Gelichaadu are other films in which he acted in 1976. While K.B. Thilak's Kolleti Kapuram was critically acclaimed for its thought provoking dialogues and for capturing the serenity of Lake Kolleru in West Godavari District, Bhalee Dongalu, a re-make of the Hindi film Chor Machaayee Shoor, hit the bull's eye. But Devudee Gelichaadu left a sour pill in Krishna's mouth that year. Krishna became a top newsmaker again in the same year when he announced Kurukshethram as his next home production. This surprised N.T.R. the most as he also wanted to make a movie Daana Veera Sura Karna based on the epic. The relationship between the two strained further when Krishna expressed his inability to drop his project and both started producing their films at frenetic pace. While Daana Veera Soora Karna was made with a limited budget and featured N.T.R. in all the keyroles, Kurukshethram was made on a larger canvass with a huge casting ensemble. Though Daana Veera Sura Karna had an emphatic victory over its rival during Sankranthi season in 1977, Kurukshethram proved Krishna bravado once again. His good run at the box-office continued with Saavaasagallu and the actor further penetrated into the urban mass segment with the super-hit film Dongalaku Donga.

Krishna's career reached greater heights between the years 1978 and 1986. During this period, Krishna acted in several hit movies, increased his fan-following manifold, maintained an edge over his junior rivals and made his seniors run for their money. More importantly, Krishna's stature also increased a lot due his philanthropy. In 1978, Krishna acted in hit films like Anna Dammula Sawaal, Kumara Raja and Agent Gopi and other commercially successful films like Indradanassu and Allari Bulloodu. The craze for him was so great that some of his flop films like Mugguroo Mugguree created records before petering out at the box-office. Six of his films fared very well in 1979. While Viyyalavaari Kayyaalu, Mandeegundelu, Hema-Heemeelu and Kottha Alludu set the cash registers ringing, Burripalem Bulloodu was another commercially successful film in Krishna's repertoire. Krishna and Sridevi became a hit-pair in 1980 and the two acted together in Gharana Donga, Maama Allulla Sawaal, Chuttaalunnaaru Jagrattha, and Ram Robert Rahim. Krishna also scored big against all his competitors when his Ooriki Monagaadu became the biggest hit among all films released during Sankranthi in 1981. This film is a watershed event in his life as it increased his craze and fan following in several remote areas too. Krishna was also the most consistent hero in 1981 as almost all his films performed well at the box-office. 1982 was another eventful year in his life and he started it with the super-hit film Bangaaru Bhoomi, which was an improvisation of his Paadipantalu. Towards the end of the year, Krishna became the fastest to complete 200 films in a lead role. He also became a studio owner and produced Eeenaadu as it's maiden venture. This film was another feather in his cap and the satirical film acted as a catalyst in bringing a regime change in AP. A string of super successful films like Mundhadugu, Kiraayi Kotigaadu, Adavi Simhaalu,Sakthi and Prajaarajyam catapulted him to the top position in 1983. Krishna's reign at the box-office continued in 1984 with films like Iddharu Dongalu, Bangaaru Kaapuram, Mukyamanthri and the lavishly made Kanchukaagada. This high profile movie opened splendidly and illustrated Krishna's box-office prowess by collecting Eighty Two Lakh Rupees in its first week. The Superstar ended the year on a high note with his last film for the year Dongalu Baabooy Dongalu, running for 100 days run in a single theater in Vijayawada.

Krishna's career was at its pinnacle in 1985. The Superstar acted in swash buckling hits like Agniparvatham, Palnati Simham, Vajrayudham in this year. Krishna's fantastic portrayal of the larger than life characters created by the writer duo Paruchuri Brothers helped these films have spectacular runs at the box-office. In fact, his performances in these roles were so graceful and his histrionics so natural that fans across the state either started or re-named some of their associations/fan clubs on the characters names. He also acted in other hit films Suryachandra,Pacchani Kapuram and Mahasangramam with his peer Sobhan Babu. Krishna started 1986 on a low key as audience turned down both his early releases Krishnagaaradi and Brahmasthram. But he bounced bank with his maiden directorial venture Simhaasanam. Made with a budget of about four crore rupees in two languages and released on a grand-scale in more than 150 theaters in A.P. alone, Simhaasanam collected One and half crore rupees in its first week and completed its direct hundred days run in six major cities in the state.

Khaidhi Rudrayya was another smash musical hit in his career and the film created several records at the box-office. The Superstar continued his slugfest against his political beliefs by satirizing some of the policies of Telugu Desam Party in his home production Naa Pilupee Prabhanjanam. Disgruntled supporters and leaders of this regional Party protested against screening of this film in several places. But their ruckuses, ironically, generated more publicity for it and helped the film succeed. Though Krishna starred in the record breaking Muddayi, and in other hits like Dongodocchaadu and Thandri Kodukula Challenge, 1987 was, by and large, a disappointing year in his career as some of his highly expected movies like Sardar Krishnama Naidu, Viswanatha Nayakudu, Maa Voori Magaadu and Makutamleeni Mahaaraaju fared dismally. Despite these professional setbacks, Krishna would still cherish the year because his elder son Ramesh Babu debuted as a full fledged actor with Saamraat on October 2nd. 1988 was another mediocre year in his professional life because only four Kaliyuga Karnudu, Aswaddhama, Rowdy No 1 and & Mugguru Kodukulu of his ten releases had some kind of impact at the box-office. The next year, however, was a very gratifying one for the Superstar because he not only acted in successful films like Koduku Diddina Kapuram, Saahasamee Naa Oopiri, Gudachaari 117 and Goondaarajyam (collected~ 74 Lakh rupees in its first week) but also for getting elected to the lower house of the Parliament from Eluru (W.G.) in the general elections held in 1989.
1990-Present

The years 1990-92 can be termed as the darkest period in his life because nothing went right for him both during this period. None of his films, barring Nagaasthram, fared well at the box-office and the actor took his longest break from work after Raktha Tharpanam, his last directorial venture in Telugu, tanked at the marquee. Ramesh's failure to capitalize on his blockbuster Bazaar Rowdy would have presumably upset him further during those unsettling times. Like other years ending with number 3 in the last two decades, 1993 also proved lucky to this Superstar and he came back strongly with the unexpected super success of Pacchani Samsaaram. But it was Vaaraasudu, his second release in the year, which made him the cynosure of the film fraternity again. The super-hit film, in which Krishna played a supporting role after a long time, however, incurred the wrath of his fans as it contained some scenes, which they thought, deprecated his image. Infact, the dissent was so great that the film-makers had to reach out to them through the print media requesting them to patronize the movie after chopping of those scenes and adding an action episode on him. But it was the film Number 1, which was another important turning point in his career as it helped him to cross-over to a new segment of audience. Released amidst tight competition during the festive season in January 1994, the film featured Krishna wearing flashy outfits and dancing with verve and energy. Audience, who were inundated with the lengthy dialogues in his movies, welcomed this image makeover and gave two-thumbs up for it. The film went on to become a phenomenal success and paradoxically, several producers requested him to appear in a song to help their film's cause. Amma Dongaa! (1995) was another thumping success in his career and the actor, instead of treading carefully to consolidate his re-gained stardom, went on a signing binge again while others were drastically reducing the number of films they acted to maximize revenues for each of their films. A string of flops followed Superstar Krishna and though Krishna became the fastest to reach the 300 films milestone (in a lead role), he was no longer a box-office phenomenon. This time, time was also not on his side to increase his personal stock as he was in his early fifties by then. The aged war-horse has since then been doing supporting roles in several insignificant films.

Personal life

After he graduated from college, he married Indira Devi on November 1, 1962, with whom he has five children: two sons, Ramesh Babu (film producer) & actor Mahesh Babu; and three daughters; Padmavati, Manjula (film producer) and Priyadarshani. She provided him emotional support during his salad days. In 1965, she gave birth to their first child Ramesh Babu. In 1968, Krishna's daughter Padmavathi was born and in 1969, Krishna married his frequent leading lady Vijaya Nirmala.[1] and this created fodder for the gossip columns as they were still married to their respective spouses with children. Krishna continues to be married to his first wife Indira Devi and would have three more children with her: Manjula in 1970, Mahesh Babu in 1975, and Priyadarshini in 1979. He never had children with Vijayanirmala but he apparently raised her son Naresh from her first marriage as his own. He also supported Vijayanirmala's directorial aspirations by starring in the films she directed and was later proud when she made the Guiness Book of Records as the most prolific female director in 2002. Today he continues to act in small but significant roles in telugu films. His son Mahesh Babu has also become one of the top actors in the industry today. He has stated that Mahesh will not enter into any political business what-so-ever.

1 Taene Manasulu (1st Movie) Sukanya Adurti Subbarao 31.03.65
2 Kanne Manasulu Aduriti Subbarao 22.07.65
3 Gudachari 116 Jayalalitha K.S.R.Das 11.08.66
4 Iddaru Mongallu Sandhya rani B.Vitalacharya 03.03.67
5 Saakshi Vijaya Nirmala Bapu 01.01.67
6 Marapurani Katha Vanisri V.Rama Chandra Rao 27.07.67
7 Stree Janma Vijayalakshmi K.S.Prakasa Rao 31.08.67
8 Upayamlo Apayam Vijayalakshmi T.Krishna 07.09.67
9 Private Master Sukanya K.Viswanath 14.09.67
10 Ave kallu Kanchana A.C.Trilok Chandar 14.12.67
11 Asadhyudu K. R. Vijaya Ramachandra Rao 12.01.68
12 Niluvu Dopidi Jayalalitha C. S. Rao 25.01.68
13 Manchi Kutumbam Vijaya Nirmala V. Madhusudhan Rao 15.03.68
14 Circar Express Vijaya Nirmala Krishnan 12.04.68
15 Amayakudu Jamuna Addala Narayan Rao 17.05.68
16 Attagaru Kothakodalu Vijaya Nirmala A.Sanjeevi 14.06.68
17 Lakshmi Nivasam Vanisri V.Madhusudhan Rao 19.07.68
18 Nenante Nene Kanchana V.Ramachandra Rao 06.09.68
19 Undamma Bottu Pedata Jamuna K. Viswanath 28.09.68
20 Chelleli Kosam Chandra kala M.Mallikharjuna Rao 31.10.68
21 Vintha Kapuram Kanchana V.C.Subba Rao 03.11.68
22 Manchi Mitrulu Geethanjali T.RamarAo 12.01.69
23 Love in Andhra Vijaya Nirmala Ravi 20.02.69
24 Bhale Abbailu K.R.Vijaya Peketi 19.03.69
25 Bommalu Cheppina Katha Geethanajali G.Viswanatham 04.04.69
26 Mahabaludu Vanisri Ravi kanth Nagaithch 18.04.69
27 Sabash Satyam Rajasri G.Viswanath 19.04.69
28 Astulu Anthastulu Vanisri V.Rama Chandra Rao 15.05.69
29 Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka Vijaya Nirmala K.S.R.Das 16.05.69
30 Vichitra Kutumbam Vijaya Nirmala K.S.Praskasa Rao 28.05.69
31 Muhrutha Balam Jamuna M.Mallikharjuna Rao 13.06.69
32 Jarigina Katha Kanchana K Babu Rao 04.07.69
33 Jagat Kiladilu Vanisri I.S.Murthy 25.07.69
34 Anna Dammulu Sandya Rani V.Ramachandra Rao 29.08.69
35 Karpoora Harathi Vanisri V.Ramachandra Rao 28.11.69
36 Bandipotu Bheemanna Vijaya Nirmala M.Mallikharjuna Rao 25.12.69
37 Akka Chellelu Vijaya Nirmala A Sanjeevi 01.01.70
38 Maa Nanna Nirdhoshi Vijaya Nirmala K .V.Nanadhana Rao 30.01.70
39 Malli Pelli Vijaya Nirmala C. S.Rao 14.02.70
40 Vidhi Vilasam Vijaya Nirmala Tapi Chanakya 12.03.70
41 Amma Kosam Vijaya Nirmala B.V.Prasad 26.03.70
42 Talibottu Vijaya Nirmala T.Madhava Rao 27.03.70
43 Pelli Sambandham Vijaya Nirmala K.Vara Prsada Rao 02.04.70
44 Pelli Koothuru Vijaya Nirmala V.Rama Chandra Rao 17.04.70
45 Maa Manchi Akkayya Rajasri V.Rama Chandra Rao 15.05.70
46 Paga Sadista Vijaya Nirmala K.S.Kutumba Rao 28.05.70
47 Agni Pariksha Vijaya Nirmala K.Vara Prasad Rao 10.07.70
48 Akhandudu Bharathi V.Rama Chandra Rao 24.07.70
49 Pacchani Samsaram Vanisri P.Lakshmi Deepak 07.08.70
50 Rendu Kutumbala Katha Vijaya Nirmala V.Sambha Siva Rao 30.10.70
51 Allude Menalludu Vijaya Nirmala P.Pullayya 05.11.70
52 Andarki Monagadu Bharathi M.Mallikharjuna Rao 13.02.70
53 Prema Jeevulu Rajasri K. S. R. Das 05.03.71
54 Master Kiladi Vijaya Nirmala M.Mallikharjuna Rao 03.04.71
55 Attalu Kodallu Vanisri Chandra sekhar reddy 14.04.71
56 Pattukunte Laksha Vijaya lalitha B.Hari Narayana 08.05.71
57 Nammaka Drohulu Chandrakala K.V.S.Kutmba Rao 08.07.71
58 Anuradha Vijaya Nirmala P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 23.07.71
59 Bangaru Kutumbam Rajasri K. S. R. Das 13.08.71
60 Mosagallaku Mosagadu Vijaya Nirmala K. S. R. Das 27.08.71
61 Nenu Manishine Kanchana G.V.R.Seshagiri Rao 16.10.71
62 Chalaki Rani Kiladi Raja Vijaya Lalitha Vijay 29.10.71
63 Jamesbond 777 Vijaya Lalitha K.S.R.Das 03.12.71
64 Monagadostunnadau Jagartta Jyothi Lakshmi K.V.S.Kutmba Rao 03.01.72
65 Raj Mahal Vijaya Lalitha B.Hari Narayana 06.04.72
66 Antha Mana Manichike T.Padmini Bhanumathi 19.04.72
67 Maa Oori Monagallu Vijaya Lalitha Vijay 05.05.72
68 Guduputani Subha P.Lakshmi Deepak 26.05.72
69 Hantakulu Devanthakulu Jyothi Lakshmi K.S.R.Das 02.06.72
70 Kodalupilla K.R.Vijaya M.Mallikharjuna Rao 29.06.72
71 Menakodalu Jamuna B.S.Narayana 07.07.72
72 Bale Mosagadu Vijaya Nirmala P.Sambhasiva Rao 12.07.72
73 Pandanti Kapuram Vijaya Nirmala P.Lakshmi Deepak 21.07.72
74 Nijam Nirupista Vijaya Lalitha S.Janaki Ram 04.08.72
75 Inspector Bharya Chandrakala P.V.Satya Narayana 25.08.72
76 Abbaigaru Ammaigaru Vanisri V.Rama Chandra Rao 31.08.72
77 Kattula Rattayya Venniradai Nirmala K.S.R.Das 26.10.72
78 Maa Inti Velugu Chandra kala Vijay 01.11.72
79 Praja Nayakudu Vijaya Nirmala V Madhusoodana Rao 10.11.72
80 Marapu Rani Talli Vanisri K.S.Praksa Rao 16.11.72
81 Illu illalu Vanisri P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 07.12.72
82 Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu Vijaya Nirmala K.S.R.Das 13.01.73
83 Mallamma Katha Saradha A.Sanjeevi 27.04.73
84 Talli Kodukulu Kanchana C.Chandraskehar 31.05.73
85 Nindu Kutumbam Vijaya Lalitha P.Sambasiva Rao 22.06.73
86 Srivaru Maavaru Vanisri Narayana 28.06.73
87 Sneha Bhandham Jamuna P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 10.07.73
88 Puttinillu Mettinillu Chandra kala Pattu 24.07.73
89 Neramu Siksha Bharati K. Viswanath 27.08.73
90 Devudu Chesina Manushulu Vijaya Nirmala V.Rama Chandra Rao 09.08.73
91 Mamatha Jamuna P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 06.09.73
92 Mayadari Malligadu Manjula Adurti Subba Rao 05.10.73
93 Pasi Hrudayalu Chandra kala M.Mallikharjuna Rao 25.10.73
94 Vintha Katha Vani sri V.S.Bose 02.11.73
95 Ganga Manga Vani sri V.Rama Chandra Rao 30.11.73
96 Meena Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 28.12.73
97 Galipatalu Vijaya Nirmala D Prakasha Rao 01.03.74
98 Peddalu Marali Jamuna P.S.Reddy 28.03.74
99 Utthama illalu Chandrakala P.Sambhasiva Rao 18.04.74
100 Alluri Seetharama Raju Vijaya Nirmala V.Rama Chandra Rao 01.05.74
101 Manushulu Matti Bommalu Jamuna B Bhskar 31.05.74
102 Radhamma Pelli Saradha Dasari Narayana Rao 06.07.74
103 Gowri Jamuna P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 01.08.74
104 Adambaralu Anubhandalu Saradha C .S. Rao 09.08.74
105 Deergha Sumangali Jamuna K.Hemandhara Rao 28.08.74
106 Intiniti Katha Chandrakala K.Satyam 19.08.74
107 Danavanthulu Gunavanthulu Vijaya Nirmala K.Varaprasad Rao 06.09.74
108 Satyaniki Sankellu Vani sri K.S.Prakash Rao 06.10.74
109 Devadasu Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 06.12.74
110 Abimanavathi Vanisri Doondi 28.02.75
111 Kothakapuram Bharathi P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 18.04.75
112 Soubhagyavathi Sarada P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 01.05.75
113 Chikativelugulu Vanisri K.S.Prakash Rao 11.07.75
114 Rakthasambandhalu Manjula M.Mallikarjuna Rao 29.08.75
115 Santanam Soubhagyam Vijaya Nirmala D.S.Prakashrao 24.10.75
116 Gajula Kishtayya Zarina Wahab[2] Adhurti Subba Rao 09.10.75
117 Devudulanti Manishi Manjula C.S.Rao 22.11.75
118 Padipantalu Vijaya Nirmala P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 14.01.76
119 Sri Rajeswari Vilas Coffee Club Jayaprada Bapu 20.02.76
120 Manavoori Katha Jayaprada K.Hemambarada Rao 12.05.76
121 Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam Vijaya Nirmala P.Sambasiva Rao 25.06.76
122 Kolleti Kapuram Prabha K. B. Tilak 15.09.76
123 Bhale Dongalu Manjula K.S.R.Das 29.10.76
124 Devude Gelichadu Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 26.11.76
125 Kurukshethram Vijaya Nirmala K.Kameswara Rao 14.01.77
126 Savasagallu Jayachithra Boinasubbarao 16.02.77
127 Eenatibandham ye Natidho Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 08.06.77
128 Janmajanmala Bandham Vanisri P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 28.07.77
129 Panchaithi Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 02.09.77
130 Dongalaku Donga Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 27.09.77
131 Manushulu Chesina Dongalu Manjula M.Mallikarjuna Rao 19.10.77
132 Manassakshi Bharathi P.Sambasiva Rao 02.12.77
133 Indradhanasu Sarada K.Bapayya 14.01.78
134 Patnavasam Vijaya Nirmala P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 03.02.78
135 Allari Bullodu Jayaprada G.C.Sekhar 23.02.78
136 Annadammula Saval Jayachitra K.S.R.Das 02.03.78
137 Agent Gopi Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 14.04.78
138 Dongala Dopidi Sripriya M.Mallikarjuna Rao 12.05.78
139 Mugguru Muggure Jayachithra S.D.Lal 27.05.78
140 Chalmohana Ranga Deepa B.Bhaskar 29.06.78
141 Dongala Veta Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 14.07.78
142 Simha Garjana Latha Kommineni 26.08.78
143 Cheppindi Chestha Jayachitra S.S.Gopinath 21.09.78
144 Kumara Raja Jayaprada P.Sambasiva Rao 06.10.78
145 Athani kante Ghanudu Jayaprada G.C.Sekhar 01.12.78
146 Moodu Puvvulu Aaru Kayalu Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 05.01.79
147 Iddaru Asadhyule Geeta K.S.R.Das 26.01.79
148 Viyyalavari Kayyalu Jayaprada Katta Subba Rao 24.02.79
149 Hema Hemeelu Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 23.03.79
150 Dongalaku Saval Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 18.05.79
151 Kotha Alludu Jayaprada P.Sambasiva Rao 31.05.79
152 Yevadabbasommu Sripriya K.S.R.Das 12.07.79
153 Mandegundelu Jayaprada K.Bapayya 05.10.79
154 Muthaiduva Jayachitra A.C.Trilokachandar 12.10.79
155 Sanku Tirtham Jayaprada Vijaya Nirmala 18.10.79
156 Burripalem Bullodu Sridevi Beeram Mastan Rao 16.11.79
157 Captain Krishna Sripriya K.S.R.Das 17.12.79
158 Samajaniki Saval Sridevi S.P.Rajaram 28.12.79
159 Bhale Krishnudu Jayaprada K.Raghavendra Rao 14.01.80
160 Devudichina Koduku Sridevi K.S.R.Das 14.02.80
161 Kothapeta Rowdy Jayaprada P.Sambasiva Rao 07.03.80
162 Gharana Donga Sridevi K.Raghavendra Rao 29.03.80
163 Mama Allulla Sawal Sridevi K.S.R.Das 10.04.80
164 Adhrustavanthudu Sridevi G.C.Sekhar 09.05.80
165 Ram - Robert - Rahim Sridevi Vijaya Nirmala 31.05.80
166 Sirimallenavvindi Sujatha Vijaya Nirmala 17.06.80
167 Chuttalunnaru Jagratha Sridevi,Kavitha B.V.Prasad 08.08.80
168 Ragile Hrudayalu Jayaprada M.Mallikarjuna Rao 29.08.80
169 Kiladi Krishnudu Vijayashanti Vijaya Nirmala 12.09.80
170 Bandodu - Gundamma Jayaprada Dasari Narayana Rao 03.10.80
171 Hare Krishna - Hallo Radha Sripriya Sridhar 16.10.80
172 Maa inti Devatha Padmapriya Padmanabham 01.11.80
173 Ammaiki Mogudu-Mamaki Yamudu Rajanisarma Amrutham 20.11.80
174 Allari Bava Jayaprada P.Sambasiva Rao 12.12.80
175 Bangaru Bava Sridevi Katta Subba Rao 31.12.80
176 Ooriki Monagadu Jayaprada K.Raghavendra Rao 14.01.81
177 Thodu Dongalu Madhumalini K.Vasu 12.02.81
178 Gurusishyulu Sridevi Bapayya 21.03.81
179 Rahasya Gudachari Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 27.03.81
180 Bhogi Mantalu Rathi Vijaya Nirmala 09.05.81
181 Bhoga Bagyalu Sridevi P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 05.06.81
182 Gadasari Atha-Sogasari Kodalu Sridevi Katta Subba Rao 20.06.81
183 Jatagadu Jayaprada Boina Subba Rao 18.09.81
184 Antham kaadidi Aarambham Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 16.10.81
185 Mayadari Alludu Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 12.11.81
186 Nayudu gari Abbai Ambika B.B.Prasad 31.12.81
187 Bangaru Bhumi Sridevi P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 14.11.82
188 Bangaru Koduku Sridevi K.S.R.Das 19.02.82
189 Krishnaarjunulu Sridevi Dasari Narayana Rao 26.03.82
190 Doctor-Cini Actor Jayasudha,Kavitha Vijaya Nirmala 09.04.82
191 Nivurugappina Nippu Jayaprada K.Bapayya 24.06.82
192 Prema Nakshathram Sridevi P.Sambasiva Rao 06.08.82
193 Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu Radhika Katta Subba Rao 28.08.82
194 Jagannatha Radhachakralu Jayaprada V.Madhusudhana Rao 27.08.82
195 Pagabattina Simham Jayaprada,Prabha,Geeta P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 03.09.82
196 Krishnavataram Sridevi, Vijayashanti Bapu 22.09.82
197 Yekalavya Jayaprada Vijaya Reddy 07.10.82
198 Shamshare Shankar Sridevi K.S.R.Das 21.10.82
199 Kalavari Samsaram Sridevi K.S.Ramireddy 03.12.82
200 Eenadu P.Sambasiva Rao 17.12.82
201 Bejawada Bebbuli Radhika Vijaya Nirmala 14.01.83
202 Oorantha Sankranthi Sridevi Dasari Narayana Rao 12.02.83
203 Mundadugu Jayaprada K.Bapayya 25.02.83
204 Kirai Kotigadu Sridevi A.Kodandarami Reddy 17.03.83
205 Chattaniki Veyikallu Jayasudha,Madhavi Vijaya Nirmala 31.03.83
206 Adavi Simhalu Sridevi K.Raghavendra Rao 24.04.83
207 Siripuram Monagadu Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 01.06.83
208 Amayakudu Kaadhu Asadhyudu Jayasudha Vijaya Nirmala 30.06.83
209 Ramarajyamlo Bhimaraju Sridevi A.Kodandarami Reddy 28.07.83
210 Sakthi Jayasudha,Radha K.Raghavendra Rao 02.09.83
211 Prajarajyam Jayaprada M.Mallikarjuna Rao 29.09.83
212 Lankebindelu Jayasudha Vijaya Nirmala 10.11.83
213 Poratam Jayasudha Kodi Rama Krishna 09.12.83
214 Iddaru Dongalu Radha K.Raghavendra Rao 14.01.84
215 Yuddham Jayaprada,Sujatha Dasari Narayana Rao 14.01.84
216 Raktha Sambandham Radha,Jayanthi Vijaya Nirmala 16.02.84
217 Pulijoodam Jayasudha P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 30.03.84
218 Mukhyamanthri Ambika Vijaya Nirmala 27.04.84
219 Nayakulaku Saval Jayaprada K.S.R.Das 6.6.1984
220 Kirai Alludu Jayasudha M.Balaiah 24.07.84
221 Bangaru Kapuram Jayasudha, Jayaprada P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 09.08.84
222 Uddhandudu Oorvasi,Sumalatha P.Sambasiva Rao 30.08.84
223 Kanchu Kagada Sridevi A.Kodandarami Reddy 28.09.84
224 Dongalu Baboi Dongalu Radha,Ambika K.S.R.Das 06.12.84
225 Agniparvatham Radha, Vijayashanti K.Raghavendra Rao 11.01.85
226 Maha Sangramam Jayaprada A.Kodandarami Reddy 12.02.85
227 Andharikante Monagadu Jayasudha T.Krishna 25.04.85
228 Palnati Simham Jayasudha,radha A.Kodandarami Reddy 07.06.85
229 Vajrayudham Sridevi K.Raghavendra Rao 05.07.85
230 Pachani Kapuram Sridevi Thathineni Ramarao 07.09.85
231 Suryachandra Jayaprada Vijaya Nirmala 11.10.85
232 Maha Manishi Radha, Jayaprada M.Balaiah 14.11.85
233 Krishna Garadi Jayaprada Vijayabapineedu 03.01.86
234 Brahmasthram Vijayashanti G.Rammohana Rao 14.02.86
235 Simhasanam Jayaprada,Radha,Mandakini Krishna 21.03.86
236 Jayam Manade Sridevi K.Bapayya 10.04.86
237 Prathibhavanthudu Bhanupriya Prabhakar Reddy 16.05.86
238 Khaidi Rudrayya Sridevi A.Kodandarami Reddy 05.06.86
239 Krishna Paramathma Radha Vijaya Nirmala 29.08.86
240 Naa Pilupe Prabahanajam Keerthi P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 10.09.86
241 Parasuram Keerthi Vijaya Nirmala 03.11.86
242 Santhi Nivasam Radhika,Suhasini G.Rammohana Rao 04.12.86
243 Tandri Kodukula Challenge Radha,Sumalatha M.Mallikharujna Rao 14.01.87
244 Dongodochhadu Radha Kodi Rama Krishna 19.02.87
245 Makutam Leni Maharaju Sridevi K.Bapayya 13.03.87
246 Tene Manasulu Jayaprada,Suhasini Rajendra Singh Babu 24.03.87
247 Sardar Krishnama Naidu Vijaya shanthi A.Kodanda Rami Reddy 11.06.87
248 Muddai Vijayashanti,Radha K.S.R.Das 03.07.87
249 Sankharavam Bhanupriya,Rajani Krishna 16.07.87
250 Viswanatha Nayakudu Jayaprada Dasari Narayana Rao 14.08.87
251 Maa Oori Magadu Sridevi K.Bapayya 30.10.87
252 Muddu Bidda Rajani P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 04.12.87
253 Donga garu Swagatham Vijayasanti G.Rammohana Rao 31.12.87
254 Kaliyuga Karnudu Jayaprada Krishna 14.01.88
255 Chuttalabbai Radha,Suhasini Kodi Rama Krishna 26.01.88
256 Dorakani Donga Rajani K.S.R.Das 07.04.88
257 Rowdy No1 Radha S.S.Ravichandra 16.06.88
258 Jamadagni Radha Bharati Raja 28.07.88
259 Aswadhama Vijayasanti B.Gopal 28.07.88
260 Maharaja sri Mayagadu Sridevi Vijayabapineedu 09.09.88
261 Agni Keratalu Bhanupriya Tatineni Rama Rao 30.09.88
262 Mugguru Kodukulu Radha Krishna 20.10.88
263 Praja Prathinidhi Jayasundha,Sobhana Dasari Narayana Rao 09.12.88
264 Rajakeeya Chandarangam Jayasudha P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 14.01.89
265 Atta Mechina Alludu Jayaprada Kodi Rama Krishna 19.01.89
266 Manchi Kutumbam Radha G.Ram Mohan Rao 09.02.89
267 Gunda Rajyam Vijayasanti Kodi Rama Krishna 02.03.89
268 Paardhudu Radha K.S.R.Das 01.04.89
269 Gudachari 117 Bhanupriya Kodi Rama Krishna 22.04.89
270 Sahasame Naa Oopiri Vijayanirmala Vijaya Nirmala 25.05.89
271 Ajatha Satruvu Radha Vijaya Nirmala 20.07.89
272 Sarwabhoumudu Radha S.S.Ravichandra 27.08.89
273 Koduku Diddina Kapuram Vijayasanti Krishna 21.09.89
274 Rikshawala Radha Krishna 15.12.89
275 Inspector Rudra Yamuna K.S.R.Das 12.01.90
276 Ayudham Radha K.Murali Mohan Rao 25.05.90
277 Prajala Manishi Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 29.06.90
278 Anna Tammudu Gowthami Krishna 27.07.90
279 Vishnu Sithara V.Prasad 21.09.90
280 Nagastram Vijayasanti Krishna 11.11.90
281 Parama sivudu Radha Anil kumar 11.01.91
282 Indra Bhavanam Meena Krishna 03.05.91
283 Alludu diddina Kapuram Sobhana Krishna 21.07.91
284 Naa ille naa Swargam Roopa Ganguly K.R.Reddy 05.12.91
285 Raktha Tarpanam Varsha Krishna 15.01.92
286 Pachani Samsaram Amani Bharadwaja 09.01.93
287 Varasudu Geetha E.V.V.Satyanarayana 06.05.93
288 Rowdy Annayya Rambha Bharadwaja 17.09.93
289 Kirayi Gunda Bhanu Priya S.S.Ravichandra 27.09.93
290 Number One Soundarya S.V.Krishna Reddy 14.01.94
291 Raitu Bharatam Vani Viswanath Tripuraneni Chitti 02.03.94
292 Gharana Alludu Mala sri Muppalnei Shiva 07.04.94
293 Doragariki Donga Pellam Vijaya Shanti S.S.Ravichandra 07.07.94
294 Yes Nenante Nene Sheena,Rambha Vijaya Nirmala 05.08.94
295 Police Alludu Mala sri Balayya 14.10.94
296 Amma Donga Soundarya Sagar 12.01.95
297 Super Mogudu Ramya Krishna Sarath 21.04.95
298 Dear Brother Gowthami P.Prabhakar 18.05.95
299 Real Hero Ravali Manne Radha Krishna 21.07.95
300 Telugu Veera Levara Roja Selvamani E.V.V.Satyanarayana 29.09.95
301 Bharata Simham Nagma Sagar 28.12.95
302 Sampradayam Indraja S.V.Krishna Reddy 11.01.96
303 Puttinti Gowravam Soundarya Vijaya Nirmala 16.02.96
304 Jagadeka Veerudu Soundarya,Indraja,Prema Sagar 03.05.96
305 Rendu kutumbala Katha Kasturi Vijaya Nirmala 09.11.96
306 Ramudochadu Suhasini A.Kodandarami Reddy 25.04.96
307 Bobbili Dora Sanghavi, Vijaya Nirmala B.Kameswara Rao 13.02.97
308 Osey Ramulamma Dasari Narayana Rao 07.03.97
309 Adhirindhi Guru Prema,Ranjitha Sagar 27.03.97
310 Encounter Roja Selvamani N.Shankar 14.08.97
311 Sambhavam Roja Selvamani A.Mohana Gandhi 14.01.98
312 Prathista Ravali R.Tarani Rao 21.01.98
313 Vaibhavam Roja Selvamani A.Mohana Gandhi 14.01.98
314 Maanavudu Daanavudu Soundarya,RamyaKrishna Krishna 14.01.99
315 Sultan Sarath 27.05.99
316 Raja Kumarudu Preity Zinta K.Raghavendra Rao 31.07.99
317 Ravanna B.Gopal 03.03.00
318 Yee Taram Nehru Prema Sivanagu 11.08.00
319 Vamsi B.Gopal 06.10.00
320 Pandanti Samsaram Charulatha Krishna 18.05.01
321 Chandra Vamsam Jayaprada V.Umakanth 15.02.02
322 Vachina Vadu Suryudu M.Gopal Krishna 09.08.02
323 Fools Jayasudha Dasari Narayana Rao 06.02.03
324 Taarak Bala Sekharan 03.04.03
325 CBI Officer D.Ranga Rao 18.02.04
326 Santhi Sandesam P.Chandra Sekhar Reddy 09.07.04
327 24 Gantalu D.Ranga Rao 30.07.04
328 Evaru Nenu? Radha,Ramyasri Bhimeswara Rao Manjuluri 10.02.05
329 Sravanamasam Vijaya Nirmala Posani Krishna Murali 26.02.05
330 Ayodhya Kodi Ramakrishna 21.04.05
331 Sardar Papanna Pratani Ramakrishna Goud 25.08.06
332 Amma Nanna Lekunte Seema Y.Ashok Reddy 03.03.07
333 Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Nagesh Naradasi 12.04.07
334 Gundamma Gari Manavadu B.Jaya 12.05.07
335 Chandrahas Siva Sakthi Dutta 29.06.07
336 Shirdi
337 Baladur Uday Shankar 14.08.08
338 Dada Giri
339 Nerramu Siksha Jayasudha, Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala 24.06.09
340 Soldier krishna, vijayanirmala, balaji vijayanirmala
341 Kandaswamy {Telugu: Mallanna} krishna, Vikram, Shriya Susi Ganeshan 15.08.09

Awards

* Received NTR National Award for the year 2003.
* Conferred with Padma Bhushan Award in 2009 by Govt. of India

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna_%28actor%29

Akkineni Nageswara Rao

Akkineni Nageswara Rao (Telugu: అక్కినేని నాగేశ్వరరావు) , (born 20 September 1924 at Ramapuram , Gudivada Taluk, Krishna District), also known as ANR, is a Telugu Cinema film actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh.Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films - mythological, social, drama, etc - in his 69 year old acting career. Nageswara Rao has been with the telugu film industry since 1941 (ten years post the birth of Telugu Cinema) and is consiered one of the most veteran of telugu cinema actors.

Early Life and Background

Akkineni Nageswara Rao was born in a poor farmer's family on the 20th of September 1924 at Ramapuram. He has stated on record in several interviews that his education was limited to primary schooling due to the poor economic conditions of his parents. Nageswara Rao took to acting at a very early age. He started acting in street plays at the age of 9 and acted in several plays.

Indian plays in those days used to have all male casts and male leads often played female roles (as evidenced in the first Indian feature film Raja Harishchandra). Nageswara Rao in his early days as an actor used to enact such female roles on stage[12]. He acted more than 260 movies in his career.

Career

Nageswara Rao's first telugu film was Dharmapatni, a 1941 telugu film , wherein he played the role of one of the hero's childhood friends. He later continued his career as a part time stage actor and acted in several renowned telugu plays such as Ashoka jyothy, Sathyanveshana and Telugu talli. On one such occasion, when he was travelling back from a play in Tenali, he was spotted on the Vijayawada railway station by Ghantasala Balaramaiah a telugu film maker of those days and was immediately offered a role in his upcoming movie Seeta Rama Jananam. He was later cast in this movie in the role of Lord Rama.

In his career spanning 69 years in the telugu film industry, he has played the lead role in over 256 telugu films and 26 tamil films. Several of these films turned out to be financial and critical successes.

Amongst other things, Nageswara Rao is credited for influencing telugu film producers and creating a base for telugu films in Hyderabad.

Telugu film industry in its early days worked out of Madras (now, Chennai) in Tamilnadu. The new state of Andhra Pradesh was carved out from the Madras Presidency on 1 November 1956 and several leaders opined that in order to create a sepaarate identity for the telugu film industry, it had to be based out of Hyderabad - the then capital of Andhra Pradesh. ANR was one of the actors of that period who insisted on creating a base for telugu films in Hyderabad and established his own production studio, Annapurna Studios, to facilitate this.

Prominent Films

ANR acted in several landmark telugu films. Some of his prominent films that have been financial and critical successes are Tenali Rama Krishna, Kalidasu, Devadasu, MayaBazaar, Missamma, Dr. Chakravarthi, Ardhangi, Muga Manasulu, Dasara Bullodu, Prem Nagar and Premabhishekam amongst others. The film premabhishekam deserves a special mention as it has been one of his biggest hits.

Awards and Honors

He is the recipient of Dada Saheb Phalke Award, Padma Bhushan Award, Padma Sri Award, Kalimamani the Raghupati Venkayya Award,he won 7 Filmfare Awards Best Telugu Actor and the Kalidasu award granted by MP Government at national level. At a point of time he was also appointed as an adviser to the State Film Development Corporation.

List of Movies

1 Seeta Rama Jananam 1944
2 Ratnamala 1944
3 Mugguru Maratilu 1946
4 Palnati Yudham 1947
5 Mayalokam 1948
6 Balaraju 1948
7 Keelu Gurram 1949
8 Rakha Rekha 1949
9 Laila Majnu 1949
10 Palletoori Pilla 1950
11 Swapna Sundari 1950
12 Samsaram 1950
13 Mayalamarari 1951
15 Prema 1952
16 Paradesi 1953
17 Bratuku Theruvu 1953
18 Devadasu 1953
19 Chakrapani 1954
20 Vipranarayana 1954
21 Missamma 1955
22 Ardhangi 1955
23 Rojulu Marayee 1955
24 Ardhangi 1955
25 Anarkhali 1955
26 Santhaanam 1955
27 Vadina 1955
28 Donga Ramudu 1955
29 Bhale Ramudu 1956
30 Ilavelpu 1956
31 Thodi Kodallu 1957
32 Sati Savithri 1957
33 Mayabazar 1957
34 Allavuddin Adbhutadeepam 1957
35 Suvarna Sundari 1957
36 Dongallo Dora 1957
37 Chenchu Lakshmi 1958
38 Pellinati Pramanalu 1958
39 Mangalyabalam 1959
40 Pellisandadi 1959
41 Jayabheri 1959
42 Illarikam 1959
43 Namminabantu 1960
44 Santinivasam 1960
45 Mahakavi Kalidasu 1960
46 Pellikanuka 1960
47 Mahakavi Kalidasu 1960
48 Runanubandham 1960
49 Abhimanam 1961
50 Velugu Needalu 1961
51 Bharya Bharthalu 1961
52 Sabhash Raja 1961
53 Iddaru Mithrulu 1961
54 Aradhana 1962
55 Manchi Manasulu 1962
56 Gundamma Katha 1962
57 Kulagothralu 1962
58 Siri Sampadalu 1962
59 Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham 1963
60 Chaduvukunna Ammayilu 1963
61 Poojafalam 1964
62 Atmabalam 1964
63 Mooga Manasulu 1964
64 Muralikrishna 1964
65 Amarasilpi Jakkanna 1964
66 Doctor Chakravarti 1964
67 Antastulu 1965
68 Manushulu Mamatalu 1965
69 Sumangali 1965
70 Aatma Gowravam 1966
71 Navarathri 1966
72 Aastiparulu 1966
73 Poola Rangadu 1967
74 Manchi Kutumbam 1968
75 Brahmachari 1968
76 Govula Gopanna 1968
77 Bangaru Gajulu 1968
78 Adrushtavanthulu 1969
79 Mooga Nomu 1969
80 Bandhipotu Dongalu 1969
81 Athmeeyulu 1969
82 Buddhimanthudu 1969
83 Sipayi Chinnayya 1969
84 Akkachellelu 1970
85 Iddarammayelu 1970
86 Dasara Bullodu 1971
87 Pavithrabandham 1971
88 Prem Nagar 1971
89 Suputhrudu 1971
90 Amaayakuraalu 1971
91 Rithukutumbam 1972
92 Vichitrabandham 1972
93 Koduku Kodalu 1972
94 Manchi Rojulu Vachchaayi 1972
95 Datta Putrudu 1972
96 Bangaru Babu 1973
97 Bhakta Tukaram 1973
98 Palletoori Bava 1973
99 Andala Ramudu 1973
100 Manchivadu 1974
101 Bangarukalalu 1974
102 Dorababu 1974
103 Secretary 1976
104 Chakradhari 1977
105 Alumagalu 1977
106 Bangaru Bommalu 1977
107 Chanakya Chandragupta 1977
108 Chilipi Krishnudu 1978
109 Ramakrishnulu 1978
110 Devadaasu Mallee Puttaadu 1978
111 Muddula Koduku 1979
112 Yedanthastulameda 1980
113 Pilla Zameendaaru 1980
114 Buchhibabu 1980
115 Srivari Muchhatlu 1981
116 Premabhishekam 1981
117 Gurusishyulu 1981
118 Ramudu Kadhu Krushnudu 1983
119 Bahoodhurapu Baatasari 1983
120 Sriranganeetulu 1983
121 Anubandham 1984
122 Collectorgari Abbai 1987
123 Sutradharulu 1989
124 Sitaramayyagari Manavaralu 1991
125 College Bullodu 1992
126 Mechanic Alludu 1993
127 Bangaru Kutumbam 1994
128 Daddy Daddy 1998
129 Sri Seetarama Kalyanam Chutamurarandi 1998
130 Chukkallo Chandrudu 2006
131 Sri Ramadasu 2006
132 Rajeswari Kalyanam 1992
133 Raogariillu 1987
134 Raogarintlo rowdi 1989
135 Pandaga 1998
136 Madhavaiah gari manavadu 1993
137 Bramhaputrudu 1986
138 Sri Ramadasu 2006
139 Gandeevam 1993

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akkineni_Nageswara_Rao

N. T. Rama Rao

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Telugu: నందమూరి తారక రామా రావు) (born Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh; 28 May 1923–18 January 1996), also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna garu, was an actor, director, producer, and a politician of Andhra Pradesh. He is the founder of Telugu Desam Party in 1982 and served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for three terms between 1983 and 1994. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1968, recognizing his contribution to Telugu cinema. After his career in movies, Rao became a political activist and a political party leader. He is known as an advocate of Andhra Pradesh's distinct cultural identity, distinguishing it from Madras State with which it was often associated.

Early life
Rama Rao was born into a wealthy farming family in Nimmakuru, in Krishna district. But their fortunes overturned soon. From a young age he showed an interest in singing and developed a baritone singing voice as a young man. He studied at the Andhra University and initially acquired a job in the civil service. He entered films while in his twenties.

Career as an actor

Main article: N T Rama Rao filmography

N. T. Rama Rao appeared in over 320 films, although only around 255 films are often accounted for, and he became one of the most prominent figures in Telugu cinema.
He often portrayed a Hindu mythological god or hero but also made an ideal villain., He portrayed Lord Krishna in Maya Bazaar, Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham, Daana Veera Soora Karna, Lord Rama (Lava Kusa), Bheeshma (Bheeshma), Ravana (Bhookailasa), and Arjuna (Nartanasala). N. T. Rama Rao won the Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Award 10 times for his performances in Raju-Peda (1954), Missamma (1955), Chiranjeevulu (1956), Panduranga Mahatyam (1957), Bhookailas (1958),Shri Krishna Pandaviyam (1966), Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961), Gundamma Katha (1962), Katha Nayakudu (1969) and Badi Panthulu (1972).Later he became a screenwriter. Rao received no formal academic training in movie script writing yet he authored several screen plays for his own movies as well as for other producer's movies.

He started his career playing a police inspector in the movie Mana Desam (1949). The role was offered by the director L V Prasad. Next he appeared in the film Palletoori Pilla, directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It marked the first occasion that Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao acted together for the first time. The title role was played by Anjali Devi and the story was loosely based on the English play, Pizaro by Richard Sherton. The film was a commercial hit and ran for more than 100 days in 6 centres.

He actively campaigned for the construction of a large number of movie theaters in rural locations and was influential in designing and implementing a financial system that funded the production and distribution of movies.

Political career
First term

Rao was the founder of Telugu Desam Party in 1982 and served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. His reason for founding the Telugu Desam Party was based on a historic need to rid the state of the corrupt and inept Congress rule. When he started his political career he was already a very popular actor in the Telugu film industry. Rama Rao was unanimously elected leader of Telugu Dasam Legislature Party on January 8, 1983 with 10 cabinet ministers and five ministers of State. He became the 10th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and was reelected three times between 1983 and 1994.

To promote the Telugu Desam Party, Rama Rao travelled across the state of Andhra Pradesh, crisscrossing all the districts, in his van dubbed "Chaitanya Ratham" (Chaitanyam literally means bringing to life or movement). With his son Hari Krishna as a driver, Rama Rao notched up over 75,000 kilometres during his 1982 campaign, a distinctive sight with the van's yellow party flags and banners and Rao sitting on top of the vehicle hailing the crowds. Rama Rao campaigned for restoring the dignity of the Telugu people and advocated the forming a closer bond between the government and the common people, going into the elections with the slogan, Telugu vari Atma Gauravam, meaning "Telugu people's self-respect. He reflected socialist views in several of his policies in that he believed that state must take care of the people that are below poverty line and everyone must have their basic necessities fulfilled. He campaigned to secure basic necessities such as home, clothes and food for the people and to provide subsidies on clothes and houses to the needy. He was also an advocate of women's rights and worked on a bill to amend inheritance law to provide equal rights for women to inherit ancestral property, enacted later, in 1986.

Rama Rao's extensive tour in the Chaitanya Ratham vehicle helped to successfully mobilize people and recruit potential leaders and members for his newly founded party. The Congress Party, then in power, panicked at the response and replaced the Chief Minister Bhavanam Venkataram with a more experienced and seasoned leader, Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy. Reddy, who was Chief Minister for just over 3 months, could not secure victory for the Congress Party in the ensuing elections in January 1983. The newly formed Telugu Desam Party won with significant margins in all three regions of the State (Coastal Andhra, Rayala Seema, and Telengana), winning over 200 seats in the 294 seat State Assembly against 56 seats by the Congress Party. Rama Rao himself contested elections from two constituencies, Tirupathi in Chittor District and Gudivada in Krishna district, and won both the seats.


On Independence Day, 15 August 1984, NTR was removed from office by the then governor Ramlal. His finance minister, Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, a former Congress man, was made the Chief Minister by the Ramlal. Bhaskar Rao purportedly had the support of majority MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh) which was never the case. Rama Rao disputed the claims by Bhaskara Rao and demonstrated his strength by bringing all the MLAs supporting him, which was a majority in the 294 member assembly, to the Raj Bhavan (Governor's Office). Governor Ramlal did not relent and Rama Rao campaigned for restoration of democracy by mobilizing the support of people and various political parties in the country including Janata Party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and National Conference. During the one month crisis, the MLAs supporting Rama Rao were secured in a secret place to avoid horse-trading. Due to mobilization of several political parties and the people and due to bad press, Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister and head of Congress Party, unwillingly removed Governor Ramlal and appointed a congress party veteran, Shankar Dayal Sharma, as governor of Andhra Pradesh to pave the way for restoring Rama Rao. Shankar Dayal Sharma removed Bhaskara Rao from power and restored Rama Rao as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in September 1984. He recommended dissolution of the Assembly and called for new elections in the state to ensure the people had a fresh choice to elect their representatives.

In the following month, on 31 October 1984, Indira Gandhi was assassinated. Rajiv Gandhi became Prime Minister in her place. In the ensuing national elections to the Lok Sabha, the Congress party won convincingly all over the country except in Andhra Pradesh where Rama Rao's Telugu Desam party secured a landslide victory. Senior Leaders of Congress party including Brahmananda Reddy, a former Chief Minister, and Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy, a former Chief Minister, lost in their constituencies of Narasarao Pet and Kurnool respectively to the Telugu Desam Party. Telugu Desam became the main opposition party in the Lok Sabha.

Second Term

The Telugu Desam Party operations were significantly computerized and a systematic local party structure was built and this resulted in the establishment of a stable second political party that survived his death. Rao introduced the concept of strong states with a strong center in his discussions about state power with Gandhi and ushered in a new era of empowered local governments, within the framework of India.

He suffered a mild stroke and was unable to campaign in the 1989 election, which he lost.

He lost election from kalwakurthy, Mahaboob Nagar to a less unknown candidate Chittaranjan Das of the Congress(I).

Third Term

N.T. Rama Rao returned to power in 1994 winning 250 seats (Telugu Desam won 216; CPI: 19; CPM: 15) for his party and his allies in a 294 seat Assembly. Congress party won only 26 seats. The BJP which contested 280 seats on its own won just three seats.

Personal life
NTR married Basavatarakam in 1942. She died of cancer in 1985. There is a cancer Hospital established in her memory in Hyderabad. NTR remarried in 1993 at the age of 70. NTR had seven sons and four daughters from his first marriage. Prominent among his children are Bhuvaneswari, wife of Nara Chandrababu Naidu and the chairperson of Heritage Foods; and Daggubati Purandeswari, MP and a Minister of State for Human Resources in Manmohan Singh's cabinet; Nandamuri Balakrishna a leading actor in the Telugu film industry; and Nandamuri Harikrishna, an actor turned politician and a member of Rajya Sabha (upper house of India's Parliament). NTR later took a second wife, Lakshmi Parvathi who after being widowed and the succession of TDP by Nara Chandra Babu Naidu founded her own party called the NTR Telugu Desam Party (Lakshmi Parvathi) [14]. Prominent among NTR's grandchildren are Kalyan Ram, N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Taraka Ratna; all three are actors in Telugu cinema.

N T Rama Rao became very well known for acting while working as CM during his film career. He died on 18 January 1996 of a heart attack.

Controversies

During 1993, there was immense criticism on him from his own party MLAs that he was giving undue importance to Lakshmi Parvathi. [15] This coupled with criticism of his affair with hear forced him to announce his marriage with Lakshmi Parvathi. After he came to power 1994, several party MLAs were upset with her interference in party matters. This lead to a revolt against him which was lead by his own son-in-law Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Duggupati venkateswara rao. It is also rumored that Nara Chandrababu Naidu has forced majority of the MLAs to take back their support towards N.T.R.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N._T._Rama_Rao