Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. is an Indian actor, dancer and playback singer who works in Telugu films. He is famous for his role as ‘Raja’ in the Telugu film ‘Yamadonga’. He has won two National Nandi Awards, two Filmfare Awards for Best Telugu Actor and four CineMAA Awards. In 2012, he was ranked 27th on Forbes India’s 100 Celebrities list.
Wiki/Biography
NT Rama Rao Jr. was born on 20 May 1983 in Hyderabad (38 years old; as of 2021).
Jr.NTR’s childhood photos
He completed his schooling from Vioddyaranya High School and St. Mary’s College (Intermediate), Hyderabad, and went to Vignan College, Vadramdi, Andhra Pradesh for his graduation.
Jr.NTR student days
His zodiac sign is Taurus. Rao made his silver screen debut as a child actor in 1991 in the Telugu film Brahmashri Vishwamitra, in which he played the role of Bharata.
Jr. NTR in Brahmarshi Viswamithra
At the age of 15, he appeared in the film Balaramayanam.
Jr. NTR of Balaramayanand
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 78kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body Measurements (Approximately): Chest 43″, Waist 32″, Biceps 15″
family, caste and wife
Jr. NTR was born into a Hindu family. His father Nandamuri Krishna is an actor, producer and politician. His mother Shalini Bhaskar Rao was a housewife. Rama Rao has a stepmother Lakshmi. He has two half-brothers, Janaki Ram and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. He also has a half-sister named Nandamuri Suhasini.
Jr. NTR and his father Nandamuri Krishna
Jr. NTR and his mother Shalini Bhaskar Rao
Jr. NTR’s half-brothers Janaki Ram and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram
Jr. NTR and his half-sister Nandamuri Suhasini
He is the grandson of Telugu actor and former Chief Minister (CM) of Andhra Pradesh NT Rama Rao.
Jr. NTR’s grandfather NT Rama Rao
He married Lakshmi Pranathi on May 5, 2011. The couple has two sons, Nandamuri Abhay Ram and Bhargava Ram.
Jr. NTR and his wife Lakshmi Pranathi
Jr. NTR’s sons Abhay Ram and Bhargava Ram
NT Rama Rao and his family.
Profession
Jr. NTR made his starring debut in 2001 with the Telugu film “Ninnu Choodalani”. Next, he starred in VV Vinayak’s action film “Aadi”. In the film, he plays an action hero seeking revenge against his landlord for the death of his parents. The film performed well at the box office and became one of the highest-grossing films of 2002.
He subsequently acted in Telugu films such as “Student No. 1”, “Simhadri”, “Rakhi”, “Yamadonga”, “Brindavanam”, “Baadshah”, “Nannaku Prematho”, “Janatha Garage” and “Aravinda Sametha Veera” Raghava. “
Jr. NTR movie “Baadshah” stills
Apart from acting, he is also an excellent singer. He has lent his voice to popular songs such as “Lammi Thikkaregindha” in the Telugu film “Yamadonga” (2007), “123 Nenoka Kantri” in the Telugu film “Kantri” (2008) and in Kannada Movie ‘Geleya Geleya’ Chakravyuha’ (2016).
Rao endorses several brands in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Malabar Gold, Himani Navratna Hair Oil & talc Powder, Boro Plus Powder and Zandu Balm.
In 2009, he campaigned for the Telugu Desam Party in the Indian general election.
Jr. NTR while campaigning for Telugu Desam Party
Net worth/salary
Jr. NTR has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His remuneration for a film is around Rs 13-15 crore.
Favorites
- Food: Biryani, Chicken 65
- Movies: Missamma (Telugu, 1955), Ramudu Bheemudu (Telugu, 1964)
- Sports: badminton, cricket
Jr. NTR plays cricket.
fact
- His hobbies include dancing, singing and reading.
- His friends and family affectionately call him Jr. NTR, Tiger NTR and Tarak.
- His blood type is AB positive.
- Rao is a trained Kuchipudi dancer.
- Surprisingly, his step-grandmother, step-mother and wife have the same name – “Lakshmi”.
- Jr. NTR was initially named “Tarak”. He got his name “Nandamuri Tharaka Rama Rao” while shooting for the film “Brahmarshi Vishwamitra” directed by Sr NTR. At the age of 13, he met his grandfather for the first time.
- He lost about 20 kilograms in order to star in the movie “Sandongga”.
Jr.NTR before and after weight loss
- Not just in India, but also Jr. NTR. It also has a large number of fans in Japan. Not only that, his film Baadshah also had a Japanese dub and was nominated for a Japanese film festival.
- The song “Sairo Sairo” he sang in the movie “Baadshah” was deeply loved by Hong Kong audiences.
- On March 26, 2009, when Jr. NTR was returning to Hyderabad from his election campaign, the SUV he was traveling in collided head-on with another vehicle in Khammam. He and his companion were ejected from the SUV and injured. He was later admitted to KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad.
- He lives in a house on Road 1. 31, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
Jr. NTR’s residence in Hyderabad
- Jr. NTR cooks for his wife whenever he is stressed.
Jr.NTR cooks for his wife
- Jr. NTR was the first choice for blockbusters Dil, Bhadra, Athanokkade, Srimanthudu, Kick, Aarya and Krishna but he turned down these films due to his busy schedule.
- He is believed to be the first owner of the Lamborghini Urus Graphite Capsule in India, worth Rs 3.16 crore; he purchased the car in August 2021. The actor was reportedly paid a huge amount of Rs. 1.7 million rupees to get the car’s special number plate; the registration number is TS09 FS 9999.
Jr. NTR driving his Lamborghini Urus Graphite Capsule
- In September 2023, he won the Best Actor (Telugu) Award at the 11th South Indian International Film Awards (SIIMA) for the movie “RRR”. The event was held at the Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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