Taraka Ratna
Nandamuri Taraka Ratna | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 February 1983 |
| Died | February 18, 2023 (aged 39) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–2023 |
| Spouse |
Alekhya Reddy (m. 2012) |
| Children | 1 |
| Family | Nandamuri family |
Nandamuri Taraka Ratna (22 February 1983 – 18 February 2023) was an Indian actor who worked in Telugu cinema. After his debut in Okato Number Kurraadu (2003), he acted in several films as the lead actor, a few of them in the role of the antagonist.
He died on 18 Feburary, 2023 at the age of 39, just 4 days before his 40th birthday.
Early life
Nandamuri Taraka Ratna was born on 22 February 1983 in Hyderabad, Telangana. He is the son of Nandamuri Mohana Krishna, a cinematographer in Telugu cinema. He is the grandson of Telugu actor and former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao.
Ratna was the cousin of actors Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and Jr. N.T.R, and politician Nara Lokesh.[1] He is the nephew of actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna, actor and politician Nandamuri Harikrishna, and former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Career
Ratna made his debut with Okato Number Kurraadu (2002), writen and produced by K. Raghavendra Rao.[2] Early in his career, Taraka Ratna signed on to several films at once including Yuva Rathna (2003), Taarak (2003), and Bhadradri Ramudu.[3] His role as the antagonist in Amaravathi (2009), for which he received a Nandi Award, was well received.[4]
Personal life and death
On 27 January 2023, following the launch of Nara Lokesh's padayatra, Yuvagalam, Taraka Ratna suffered cardiac arrest in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh.[5] He was taken to a local hospital in Kuppam for treatment,[6] but because of his critical condition he was transferred to a tertiary medical center, Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, in Bengaluru, on 28 January 2023.[7]
Ratna died on 18 February 2023, at the age of 39 in Benguluru.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Okato Number Kurraadu | Balu | |
| Yuva Rathna | Ratna | ||
| 2003 | Taarak | Taraka Ram | |
| 2004 | No | Shiva | |
| Bhadradri Ramudu | Ramudu | ||
| 2006 | Pakadai | Maasi | |
| 2009 | Amaravathi | Shrinu | |
| Venkatadri | Venkatadri Nayudu | ||
| 2010 | Mukkanti | ||
| 2011 | Nandeeswarudu | Nandeeswarudu "Nandu" | |
| 2012 | Vijeta | ||
| Eduru Leni Alexander | Alexander | [9] | |
| Choodaalani Cheppaalani | |||
| 2014 | Maha Bhakta Siriyala | Shiva Datta / Siriyala | [10] |
| 2015 | Kakatheeyudu | ||
| 2016 | Evaru | Shekar | [11] |
| Manamantha | Painter | ||
| Raja Cheyyi Vesthe | Manik | ||
| 2017 | Kayyum Bhai | ||
| 2021 | Devineni | Devineni Nehru | |
| 2022 | Saradhi | Saradhi | |
| S5 No Exit | Subbu |
Television
| Year | Work | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 Hours | CI Prathap | Disney+ Hotstar |
Awards
2009 – Nandi Award for Best Villain – Amaravathi[12]
References
- ^ IndiaGlitz – NTR's Kuchipudi dance in 'Kantri' – Telugu Movie News Archived 6 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine. Indiaglitz.com (5 May 2008). Retrieved on 1 September 2015.
- ^ "Okato Numberu Kurraadu Review". Full Hyderabad. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ Suresh Kavirayani (26 April 2016). "Won't repeat earlier mistakes: Taraka Ratna". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Amaravathi". Sify. 4 December 2009. Archived from the original on 23 July 2022.
- ^ "Telugu film actor Nandamuri Taraka Ratna in critical condition". Telangana Today. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ "Taraka Ratna, Jr NTR's cousin, hospitalised after suffering cardiac arrest". India Today. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ "Jr. NTR Visits Cousin Nandamuri Taraka Ratna At Hospital, prays for his recovery". The Economic Times. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ "Jr NTR's cousin Taraka Ratna passes away days after suffering cardiac arrest". India Today. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "Eduruleni Alexander Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 September 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ^ 'Bhaktha Siriyala' will be milestone in Tarak's career: Film's director- Telugu News- South Cinema-IBNLive Archived 19 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Ibnlive.in.com (2012-11-07). Retrieved on 2013-03-07.
- ^ "Evaru Telugu Movie Review | Evaru Movie Review | Evaru Review and Rating | Evaru Cinema Review | Evaru Film Review | Evaru Movie Review in Telugu | Evaru Review in Telugu | Evaru Telugu Review | Evaru First Day TalK | Evaru Review". 26 August 2016.
- ^ List of Nandi awards for 2009–2010. newsofap.com
External links
- Taraka Ratna at IMDb