N. T. Rama Rao Jr.
| Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao 20 May 1983 Hyderabad, India |
| Residence | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Other names | Jr. NTR, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. |
| Occupation | Dancer and Actor |
| Years active | 1991 to present |
| Spouse | Lakshmi Pranathi |
| Parents | Harikrishna Nandamuri Shalini Nandamuri |
| Relatives | Kalyan Ram Nandamuri (brother) Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri (paternal grandfather) Balakrishna Nandamuri (paternal uncle) Taraka Ratna Nandamuri (paternal cousin) Purandhareswari Daggubati (paternal aunt) Chandrababu Naidu Nara (paternal uncle and in-law) |
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Telugu: నందమూరి తారక రామా రావు) (born 20 May 1983), known popularly as Jr. NTR, is an Indian film actor in Telugu Cinema and an accomplished Kuchipudi dancer.[1][2] Tarak made his Telugu film debut as a child actor with Brahmarshi Viswamitra (1991) and Ramayanam (1997), which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film in 1998.
Five years later he was starred in a lead role with Ninnu Chudalani (2001). His notable filmography includes Student No. 1, Aadi, Simhadri, Yamadonga, Kantri, Adhurs, Brindaavanam, and Ooservelli which were blockbusters and have established himself as one of the leading actors in contemporary Telugu cinema.
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[edit] Personal Life
Tarak is the grandson of yesteryear's Telugu film super star turned politician Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. He was born to politician and actor Nandamuri Harikrishna and Shalini. Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna is Tarak's uncle. Tarak attended his schooling at Vignan vidyalayam, and Intermediate at St. Mary's College, Yousufguda, Hyderabad.
Tarak was trained in Kuchipudi, under Master Sudhakar and has performed dance stage shows at several auditoriums in Andhra Pradesh[3]. Tarak was engaged to Lakshmi Pranathi, who is the daughter of Narne Mallika, the niece of former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandra Babu Naidu.[4] on 1 April 2010. The couple got married on 5 May 2011 in a private ceremony held at Hyderabad International Convention Center.[5]
[edit] Endorsements
Tarak is the Brand Ambassdor for Malabar Gold, Navratna, and Zandu Balm in Andhra Pradesh[6]
[edit] Career in Telugu cinema
He began his career as a child artist. His first movie he starred in was Brahmarshi Viswamithra directed by N. T. R. But his full length major role was in the movie Bala Ramayanam directed by Guna Shekar. Tarak made his re-entry into the Tollywood with Ninnu Choodalani in 2001; but it failed to perform well at the box office. He mentioned in an interview that his remuneration for "Ninnu Choodalani" was about 6 lakh Rupees.[7].
However in the same year he went on to gain fame with Student No. 1 directed by S.S. Rajamouli, followed by soft love story Subbu and Aadi, which was a blockbuster, and brought immediate stardom for him. In year 2003, he came up with a political movie Naaga. Even though the movie raised some political issues worth giving a thought, it settled as an average grosser. However his next movie Simhadri went on to become a blockbuster. In 2004, his career took a down turn with Andhrawala. Though Samba fared as above average grosser his next movies Naa Alludu and Narasimhudu released in year 2005 did badly at box office. In 2006, his film Ashok had the biggest opening week gross in his career but did not appease his fans.
His next movie Rakhi directed by Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi, which proved an average grosser at the box office, gained him admirable reviews from fans and critics alike. His next movie, Yamadonga, which was inspired by his grandfather's blockbuster Yamagola, released in August 2007 brought him back into the super-hit stream, and became the sensational movie of the year. Tarak's next film was Kantri, released in May 2008 exposed his superb skill of dancing but did badly at box office. In year 2010 he appeared in two movies, and both of them Adhurs in which he played a dual role and Brindavanam succeeded well at box-office. Shakthi released on 1 April 2011 and it failed to perform well at the box office.
Tarak played the lead role in the film Oosaravelli, directed by Surender Reddy, which was released on 6 October 2011 and it proved an average grosser at the box office.. Another movie titled Dhammu under the direction of Boyapati Seenu was launched on 18 February 2011.
[edit] Political Stint and accident
Tarak was one of the campaigners for the Telugu Desam Party, for the Indian general election, 2009 from April to May 2009.[8][9][10][11][12][13] On March 26, 2009, After electioneering, en route to Hyderabad, the SUV in which he was a passenger was struck head-on with another vehicle, at Khammam. He and his companions were thrown from the SUV and suffered brutal injuries, Tarak, was treated at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, in Secunderabad to recuperate.[14]
[edit] Filmography
| As Actor | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1991 | Brahmarshi Viswamitra | ||
| 1997 | Ramayanam | Lord Rama | National Film Award for Best Children's Film[15] |
| 2001 | Ninnu Chudalani | Venu | |
| Student No.1 | Aadithya | ||
| 2002 | Subbu | Subbu | |
| Aadi | Aadi Keshava Reddy | Winner Nandi Special Jury Award | |
| Allari Ramudu | Ramakrishna | ||
| 2003 | Naaga | Naaga | |
| Simhadri | Simhadri | Winner, CineMAA Award for Best Actor | |
| 2004 | Andhrawala | Shankar Pehalwan Munna |
Dual role |
| Samba | Samba Shiva Naidu | ||
| 2005 | Naa Alludu | Karthik Murugan |
Dual role |
| 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 Actor Award (Telugu) |
| 2010 | Adhurs | Narasimha Narasimhachari |
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) Dual role |
| Brindaavanam | Krishna (Krish) | Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) | |
| 2011 | Shakti | Shakti Rudra |
Dual role |
| Oosaravelli | Tony | ||
| 2012 | Dammu | Filming | |
| 2012 | Badshah | Announced | |
| As Singer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Song | Film | |
| 2007 | Olammi Tikkareginda | Yamadonga | |
| 2008 | 123 Nenoka Kantri | Kanthri | |
| 2010 | Chary | Adhurs | |
[edit] References
- ^ IndiaGlitz - NTR's Kuchipudi dance in 'Kantri' - Telugu Movie News
- ^ SET MAX | Bollywood Movies Extra Shots Sony Max Television | popular Hindi Movie Channel | IPL cricket live
- ^ NTR Junior: In his grandfather’s image? - Indian Express
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Jr-NTRs-grand-wedding-with-Lakshmi-Pranathi/articleshow/8175484.cms
- ^ "Junior NTR’s wedding at Hitex". Cineradham.com. 2011-05-06. http://www.cineradham.com/news/junior-ntr%E2%80%99s-wedding-at-hitex-7787. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
- ^ Jr NTR: Brand ambassador of 'Zandu Balm' : Currentweek: Cinema - News: Collections: Music Reviews: Box Office
- ^ "Open heart with RK NTR". AndhraJyothi. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=253BqUwWSu0.
- ^ "Front Page : Accident puts brakes on NTR Jr. campaign". The Hindu. 2009-03-28. http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/28/stories/2009032857040100.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ^ "Front Page : NTR Jr. discharged from hospital". The Hindu. 2009-04-11. http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/11/stories/2009041158670100.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Bring back TDP to power: NTR junior". The Hindu. 2009-04-14. http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/14/stories/2009041459780300.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ^ "The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh News : NTR Jr. lashes out at Chief Minister". Hinduonnet.com. 2009-03-22. http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253000300.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ^ "The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh News : Redeem Telugu pride, NTR Jr. tells people". Hinduonnet.com. 2009-03-22. http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253110300.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Junior NTR to hit the road tomorrow". The Hindu. 2009-03-11. http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/11/stories/2009031156320400.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-08.
- ^ Junior NTR injured in car accident - Indian Express
- ^ Directorate of Film Festival
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