N. T. Rama Rao Jr. | |
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Born |
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. 20 May 1983 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India |
Residence | Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Vidyaranya High School |
Occupation | Actor, singer, dancer |
Years active | 1991–97 (child artist) 2001–present |
Spouse(s) | Lakshmi Pranathi 2011 |
Children | Nandamuri Abhay Ram |
Parent(s) | Nandamuri Harikrishna & Shalini |
Relatives |
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Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. (born 20 May 1983), also known as Jr. NTR, is an Indian film actor, Kuchipudi dancer, and playback singer known for his works in Telugu cinema. He is the grandson of Telugu actor, and former Chief Minister (CM) of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao, who was commonly referred to as NTR. In 1996, he starred as a child artist in Ramayanam, which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for that year. His debut as an adult was in 2000 with the film Ninnu Choodalani.
In his film career, Jr. NTR has worked in twenty six films. He has won one state award, one Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Award and four CineMAA Awards. In addition to being a movie actor, he is the brand ambassador for several brands such as Malabar Gold, Himani Navratna Hair Oil and Zandu Balm in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
He was listed 66th in Forbes India top 100 Celebrities for 2012 with an annual income of ₹190 million (US$3.042 Million). Jr. NTR is also involved in politics and is currently an active member of his paternal grandfather's political party, the Telugu Desam Party.
Rama Rao Jr. was born on 20 May 1983 in Hyderabad to Telugu film actor and politician Nandamuri Harikrishna and Shalini Bhaskar Rao. He is the grandson of Telugu actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. T. Rama Rao. He did his schooling at Vidyaranya High School, Hyderabad, and completed his Intermediate education at St. Mary's College, Hyderabad. He is a trained Kuchipudi dancer.