N.T. Rama Rao Jr.
Biography
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, known popularly as Jr. NTR, is an Indian film actor in Telugu cinema and a Kuchipudi dancer. Born on May 20, 1983, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, he made his Telugu film debut as a child actor in Brahmarshi Viswamitra and Ramayanam. Ramayanam won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film in 1998. Five years after his child roles, he starred in a lead role in Ninnu Chudalani. His notable filmography includes Student No. 1, Aadi, Simhadri, and Yamadonga, which were hits and helped establish him as one of the leading actors in contemporary Telugu cinema.
Career overview
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, born on May 20, 1983, and known popularly as Jr. NTR, is an Indian film actor in Telugu Cinema and an accomplished Kuchipudi dancer. He made his Telugu film debut as a child actor in Brahmarshi Viswamitra in 1991 and Ramayanam in 1997. The latter film won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film in 1998.
Five years after his early child actor appearances, he starred in a lead role with Ninnu Chudalani in 2001. His notable filmography includes Student No. 1, Aadi, Simhadri, and Yamadonga. These films were hits and helped establish him as one of the leading actors in contemporary Telugu cinema.
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Full Filmography
52 titles- Dragon (2027) as Luger
- Lenin (2026) as Narrator (voice)
- War 2 (2025) as Vikram
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self
- Devara: Part 1 (2024) as Devara / Vara
- RRR: Behind & Beyond (2024) as Self
- Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli (2024) as Self
- RRR (2022) as Komaram Bheem
- Titu Talks (2018) as N.T. Rama Rao Jr.
- Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018) as Veera Raghava Reddy
- Bigg Boss Telugu (2017) as Himself - Presenter
- Bigg Boss Telugu (2017) Presenter
- Jai Lava Kusa (2017) as Jai / Raavan, Lava Kumar, Kusa
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
- Janatha Garage (2016) as Anand
- Nannaku Prematho... (2016) as Abhiram
- Nannaku Prematho... (2016) Playback Singer
- Chakravyuha (2016) Playback Singer
- Temper (2015) as Daya
- Rabhasa (2014) as Karthik
- Rabhasa (2014) Playback Singer
- Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013) as Nandu / Ramu
- Baadshah (2013) as Rama Rao / Baadshah
- Dhammu (2012) as Sri Raja Vasi Reddy Vijaya Dhwaja Sri Simha/Rama Chandra
- Oosaravelli (2011) as Tony
- Shakti (2011) as Sakthi Swaroop & Rudra
- Adhurs (2010) as Chari / Narasimha
- Adhurs (2010) Playback Singer
- Brindavanam (2010) as Krish
- Chintakayala Ravi (2008) as Special appearance in song
- Kantri (2008) as Kranthi / Kantri
- Kantri (2008) Playback Singer
- Yamadonga (2007) as Raja
- Yamadonga (2007) Playback Singer
- Rakhi (2006) as Rakhi
- Ashok (2006) as Ashok
- Naa Alludu (2005) as Karthik / Murugan
- Narasimhudu (2005) as Narasimhudu
- Samba (2004) as Samba Siva Naidu
- Andhrawala (2004) as Munna / Shankar Pehlwaan
- Naaga (2003) as Nagaraju
- Simhadri (2003) as Simhadri / Singamalai
- Allari Ramudu (2002) as Ramakrishna
- Aadi (2002) as Aadi Keshava Reddy
- Subbu (2001) as Bala Subramanyam
- Ninnu Choodalani (2001) as Venu Reddy
- Student No. 1 (2001) as Aditya
- Ramayanam (1996) as Rama
- Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (1991) as Bharata
- Devara 2 as Devara / Vara
- Untitled Lord Kartikeya Film as Kartikeya
- Dragon: Part 2
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is N.T. Rama Rao Jr. best known for?
N.T. Rama Rao Jr. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dragon (2027), Lenin (2026), War 2 (2025), The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024).
When and where was N.T. Rama Rao Jr. born?
N.T. Rama Rao Jr. was born on May 20, 1983 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
How many credits does N.T. Rama Rao Jr. have?
N.T. Rama Rao Jr. has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2027.
What is N.T. Rama Rao Jr.'s background in cinema and television?
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, known popularly as Jr. NTR, is an Indian film actor in Telugu cinema and a Kuchipudi dancer. Born on May 20, 1983, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, he made his Telugu film debut as a child actor in Brahmarshi Viswamitra and Ramayanam. Ramayanam won the National Film Award for Best Childre...