NTR: Kathanayakudu

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{{Infobox film
| name = NTR: Kathanayakudu
| image = NTR Kathanayakudu.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi]]
| producer = [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] [[Korrapati Ranganatha Sai|Sai Korrapati]] [[Vishnu Vardhan Induri]]
| writer = [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] [[Sai Madhav Burra]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| story = [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
| screenplay = Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
| starring = [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] [[Vidya Balan]]
| music = [[M. M. Keeravani]]
| cinematography = [[Gnana Shekar V.S.]]
| editing = Arram Ramakrishna, Santosh Kiran Billakurti
| based_on =
| studio = NBK Films [[Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram]] Vibri Media
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2019|01|09}}
| runtime = 194 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget = {{Estimation}} {{INR|50 crore}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ntr-kathanayakudu-box-office-collection-krish-sai-korrapati-earned-huge-profit-791309|title=NTR Kathanayakudu box office collection: Krish, Sai Korrapati suffer huge losses?|work=International Business Times|date=4 February 2019}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|78
crore}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/tollywood-box-office-report-2019-highest-grossing-telugu-movies-year-810648|title=Tollywood Box office report - 2019: Highest grossing Telugu movies of the year|work=International Business Times|date=22 December 2019}}</ref>
}}

'''''NTR: Kathanayakudu''''' ({{translation|NTR: The Hero}})<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/title-ntr-biopic-balakrishna-finalised-70575 |title=N.T.R (Title Finalized) |work=The News Minute}}</ref> is a 2019 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[biographical film]], based on the real life and acting career of [[N. T. Rama Rao]]. It was produced by [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]], [[Korrapati Ranganatha Sai|Sai Korrapati Ranganatha]], [[Vishnu Vardhan Induri]] under NBK Films, [[Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram]], Vibri Media banners<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2017-10-12/Three-producers-for-Sr-NTR-Biopic/332756|title=Three producers for Sr NTR Biopic|website=The Hans India|language=en|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> and directed by [[Krish Jagarlamudi]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/ntr-biopic-manikarnika-director-krish-may-direct-the-nandamuri-balakrishna-starrer/story-VJVv7MvZP95OeFVd16yz2K.html|title=NTR biopic: Manikarnika director Krish may direct the Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer|date=2018-05-23|work=www.hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-06-28|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ntr-biopic-confirmed-to-release-in-two-parts.html|title=NTR biopic confirmed to release in two parts|website=123telugu.com|language=en|access-date=2018-10-04}}</ref> The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, as his father N. T. Rama Rao,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-balakrishna-play-his-father-ntrs-role-upcoming-biopic-56954|title=Actor Balakrishna to play his father NTR's role in upcoming biopic|date=2017-02-08|work=The News Minute|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> [[Vidya Balan]] in Basava Ramatarakam's role in her debut Telugu movie<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/vidya-balan-to-make-her-telugu-debut-with-ntr-biopic-will-play-his-first-wife/story-1d3F3oQh5wr4iQQgKyNzJN.html|title=Vidya Balan to make her Telugu debut with NTR biopic, will play his first wife|date=2018-03-24|work=www.hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-06-28|language=en}}</ref> and music is composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/211017/keeravani-for-ntr-biopic.html|title=Keeravani for NTR biopic|date=2017-10-21|work=www.deccanchronicle.com/|access-date=2018-02-28|language=en}}</ref> The film has a sequel, ''[[NTR: Mahanayakudu]]'', that showcases the political journey of Rama Rao.

==Plot==
In 1984, Nandamuri Basava Ramatarakam ([[Vidya Balan]]), asking [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] ([[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]]) for a photo album of her husband, [[N. T. Rama Rao]], while he was younger. The film continues in 1947, when [[N. T. Rama Rao]] (Nandamuri Balakrishna) works as a sub-registrar at Guntur sub-courts. He quits and decides to turn as a film star. To which his ideal companion, Basavaramatarakam, & loyal affectionate brother [[N. Trivikrama Rao|Nandamuri Trivikrama Rao]] (Daggubati Raja) give full-fledged support. Now Rama Rao reaches Madras, to meet director [[L. V. Prasad]] (Jisshu Sengupta) who introduces him to the director [[B. A. Subba Rao]] (Naresh) and he is selected without an audition for the film ''[[Palletoori Pilla]]''. On the set, he gets acquainted with star hero [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] (Sumanth) and both become good friends. Unfortunately, the movie gets delayed due to financial problems. Meanwhile, he is introduced in the movie ''[[Mana Desam]]'' as a cameo and also gets an opportunity in the ''[[Vijaya Productions]]'' banner on monthly wages who produce his first film ''[[Shavukaru]]'' which becomes a disaster. After that, [[B. Nagi Reddy|Nagireddy]] (Prakash Raj) & [[Alur Chakrapani|Chakrapani]] (Murali Sharma) plans another project ''[[Pathala Bhairavi]]'' when everybody suggests the name of Akkineni Nageswara Rao but director [[K. V. Reddy]] (Krish) insists Rama Rao as Thota Ramudu which becomes a blockbuster and establishes Rama Rao as the first Super Star on the Indian screen. Soon, he shifts his family to Madras.

During that time, a severe drought affected the Rayalaseema region when Rama Rao unites several industry stalwarts and collects donations from the public because of which clashes arrive between Nagireddy & Rama Rao. Angered, Rama Rao leaves their production, starts his own banner ''National Art Theatres'' introducing Trivikrama Rao as a producer associating his brother-in-law Rukmanandha Rao (Vennela Kishore). He also gives an opportunity to his friends [[Tatineni Prakash Rao]] (Vasu Inturi), [[D. Yoganand]] (Ravi Prakash) and [[T. V. Raju]] (Surabhi Jayachandra Varma). Afterward, Nagireddy & Chakrapani again approach Rama Rao, request him to come back and he agrees. While filming ''[[Mayabazar]]'', everyone objects him to play Lord Krishna's role, but he enthralls everyone with his divine attire. Later on, [[P. Pullaiah]] (Subhalekha Sudhakar) makes a devotional movie ''[[Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam]]'' there onwards, people adore him as a deity and devotees who visit Tirupathi complete their journey only after seeing Rama Rao.

Time passes, Rama Rao couple is blessed with 8 sons & 4 daughters. At present, Rama Rao plans a project ''[[Seeta Rama Kalyanam (1960 film)|Seetharama Kalyanam]]'' in the role of [[Ravana]], but no one comes forward to direct, so, he himself takes the project for which he toils in a steady position for 20 hours in a single shot. Thereafter, a tragic incident, when he is on the set of ''[[Irugu Porugu]]'', his elder son Rama Krishna (Master NTR) passes away. Yet, he withstands and completes the shoot, showing his dedication towards movies. Years roll by, Rama Rao & Nageswara Rao have been honored with [[Padma Shri]] by Govt of India where they are disdained as Madrasis by Prime minister [[Indira Gandhi]] (Supriya Vinod) when Rama Rao affirms that the pair belongs to [[Andhra Pradesh]]. Hereafter, Nageswara Rao shifts the Industry to [[Hyderabad]] but Rama Rao stays back to find a permanent solution for the recognition of Telugu people. Eventually, Prime Minister declares a national emergency in the country when a lot of atrocities occur and Rama Rao turns against. During the time of the '70s, Rama Rao decides to construct [[Ramakrishna Studios|Ramakrishna Cine Studios]] in the memory of his deceased son, when his career is at a low. So, he makes a prestigious project ''[[Daana Veera Soora Karna]]'' in his own direction, playing 3 vital roles, takes care of the production department and completes it within 38 days which becomes a huge blockbuster. After that, he grabs several hits, such as ''[[Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]'', ''[[Yamagola]]'', ''[[Vetagaadu]]'' etc.

At that point in time, [[1977 Andhra Pradesh cyclone|Diviseema]] cyclone effect hits Andhra Pradesh which creates devastation when Nageswara Rao also accompanies Rama Rao and they again collect donations for their welfare. There, a transformation occurs and Rama Rao decides to spend the rest of his life in public service. He consults various scholarly people and even the public request him to step into politics. At that moment, the ruling party starts questioning Rama Rao's son-in-law and Minister of Communication [[N. Chandrababu Naidu|Nara Chandrababu Naidu]] (Rana Daggubati), but he maintains patience. Simultaneously, the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh are continuously changing on the center's command. [[Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy]] (Nassar), the childhood friend of Rama Rao, becomes the 8th Chief Minister and he invites Rama Rao to his swearing-in ceremony. There, Rama Rao meets a Congress party leader [[N. Bhaskara Rao|Nadendla Bhaskar Rao]] (Sachin Khedekar) who, too, encourages him, on an assurance of his backing. At the age of 60, Rama Rao decides to establish a party, for which his entire family opposes except his son [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] (Nandamuri Kalyan Ram). Though Basavaramatarakam is disinterested, she respects her husband's decision and gives her warm comfort. Finally, the movie ends with Rama Rao announcing his party name, [[Telugu Desam Party|Telugu Desam]].

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] as [[N. T. Rama Rao]] (Sr.)
* [[Vidya Balan]] as Nandumuri Basavatarakam
* [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] as [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]]
* [[Sumanth]] as [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]]
* [[Devayani]] as [[Akkineni Annapurna]]
* [[Prakash Raj]] as [[Nagi Reddy]]
* [[Jisshu Sengupta]] as [[L. V. Prasad]]
* [[Murali Sharma]] as [[Aluri Chakrapani|Chakrapani]]
* [[Naresh (actor)|Naresh]] as [[B. A. Subba Rao]]
* [[Bharath Reddy (actor)|Bharath Reddy]] as [[Daggubati Venkateswara Rao]]
* [[Sachin Khedekar]] as [[N. Bhaskara Rao|Nadendla Bhaskar Rao]]
* [[Raja (Tamil actor)|Daggubati Raja]] as [[N. Trivikrama Rao|Nandumuri Trivikrama Rao]]
* Surya sreenivas as Nandamuri Jayakrishna
* [[Garapati Srinivas]] as [[Nandamuri Saikrishna]]
* Subhash as [[Nandamuri Laxmaiah Chowdary]]
* [[Vennela Kishore]] as [[Rukmangada Rao]]
* [[Poonam Bajwa]] as [[Garapati Lokeswari]]
* [[Manjima Mohan]] as [[Nara Bhuvaneswari]]
* Himanshi Choudary as [[Daggubati Purandeswari]]
* [[Heroshini Komali]] as [[Kantamaneni Uma Maheshwari]]
* Kanchan as [[Nandamuri Venkata Ramamma]]
* [[Master NTR]] as [[Nandamuri Ramakrishna]]
* [[Master Aaryaveer]] as Young [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]]
* [[Ravi Prakash]] as [[D. Yoganand]]
* [[Vasu Inturi]] as [[Tatineni Prakash Rao]]
* [[Sai Madhav Burra]] as Peethambara
{{colend}}

===Cameo appearances<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.eenadu.net/movies/latest-movie-news.aspx?item=cinema-others&no=1112|title=‘కథానాయకుడు’ పక్కన మెరిసే నాయికలు వీరే!|website=eenadu.net}}</ref>===
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* [[Rana Daggubati]] as [[Nara Chandrababu Naidu]]
* [[Nithya Menon]] as [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]
* [[Hansika Motwani]] as [[Jaya Pradha]]
* [[Rakul Preet Singh]] as [[Sridevi]]
* [[Pranitha Subhash]] as [[Krishna Kumari (actress)|Krishna Kumari]]
* [[Shriya Saran]] as [[Prabha (actress)|Prabha]]
* [[Payal Rajput]] as [[Jaya Sudha]]
* [[Shalini Pandey]] as [[Sowcar Janaki]]
* [[Yashu Mashetty]] as [[S. Varalakshmi]]
* [[Pratyusha]] as [[G. Varalakshmi]]
* [[Kaikala Satyanarayana|Satyanarayana]] as [[H. M. Reddy]]
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as [[Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy]]
* [[Brahmanandam]] as [[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]]
* [[Krish (director)|Krish]] as [[K. V. Reddy]]
* Keshav Deepak as [[Chittor V. Nagaiah]]
* [[Ravi Kishan]] as [[Ravikant Nagaich]]
* [[Appaji Ambarisha Darbha]] as [[T. Jeevan Reddy]]
* [[Subhalekha Sudhakar]] as [[P. Pullaiah]]
* [[S. V. Krishna Reddy]] as [[Kamalakara Kameswara Rao]]
* [[Srinivas Avasarala]] as [[D. V. Narasa Raju]]
* Giridhar as Janardhan
* [[Chandra Siddhartha]] as [[Dasari Narayana Rao]]
* [[Bhanu Chander]] as ACP
* [[Devayani (actress)|Devayani]] as [[Akkineni Annapurna]]
* [[Vijayachander]] as [[Srisaila Jagadguru Swamy]]
* [[Sritej]] as [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]]
* [[Y. Kasi Viswanath|Kasi Viswanath]] as Registrar
* [[Girish]] as [[Ramoji Rao]]
* [[Prakash Kovelamudi]] as [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]
* [[N. Shankar]] as [[B. Vittalacharya]]
* [[D.D.Srinivas]] as [[Tatineni Rama Rao]]
* Devi Prasad as [[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]]
* [[Ramajogayya Sastry]] as [[C. Narayana Reddy]]
* Sanjay Reddy as [[Pingali Nagendra Rao]]
* [[Arjun Prasad]] as [[Marcus Bartley]]
* [[Surabhi Jayachandra Varma]] as [[T. V. Raju]]
* [[Bhadram]] as [[Peketi Sivaram]]
* [[K. Sivasankar]] as [[Vempati Chinna Satyam]]
* [[Raghu Master]] as [[Saleem Master]]
* [[Eeswar Babu]] as [[S. V. Ranga Rao]]
* [[Siva Satyanarayana]] as [[C. S. R. Anjaneyulu|C.S.R]]
* [[Lakshmi Narayana]] as [[Kantha Rao]]
* [[Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)|Mallikarjuna Rao]] as [[Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry|Dhulipala]]
* Madhav as [[G. D. Joshi]]
* [[Suresh Kumar]] as [[P. V. Narasimha Rao]]
* Suraj as [[Vidya Charan Shukla|V. C. Shukla]]
* Muralidhar as [[Tanguturi Anjaiah]]
* Sridhar as [[Mohan Kanda]]
* Sunil Kumar Reddy as Kannappa
* [[Sridhar Akkineni]] as Kranthi Kumar
* [[Kireeti Damaraju]] as a Pandit
* [[Supriya Vinod]] as [[Indira Gandhi]]
* [[Harika]] as [[Bhavanam Jayaprada]]
* [[Jaya Naidu]] as [[Santha Kumari]]
* [[Bhagavathula Sowmya]] as [[L. Vijayalakshmi]]
* [[Geetanjali]] as [[Nirmalamma]]
{{colend}}

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = N.T.R. Kathanayakudu - Mahanayakudu
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[M. M. Keeravani]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=y|2018|12|21}}
| recorded = 2018
| genre = Soundtrack
| length = 31:53
| label = [[Lahari Music]]
| producer = [[M. M. Keeravani]]
| prev_title = [[Savyasachi (2018 film)|Savyasachi]]
| prev_year = 2018
| next_title = [[RRR (film)|RRR]]
| next_year = 2020
}}

The original score and soundtrack for both NTR Kathanayakudu and Mahanayakudu were composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]], marking his second collaboration with [[Krish (director)|Krish]] and his consecutive fourth and fifth collaborations with [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]]. The music rights were acquired by [[Lahari Music]]. The audio and trailer launch for Kathanayukudu and Mahanayakudu was held at JRC Convention Center, [[Hyderabad]] on 21 December 2018. The veteran stalwarts [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], [[Krishnam Raju]], [[Mohan Babu]], [[Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao|K. Raghavendra Rao]], [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]] and others attended the function along with complete Nandamuri family.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/audio-ntrkathanayakudu.html |title=N.T.R. Biopic (Audio Launch) |work=idlebrain.com}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| collapsed =
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 31:53
| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =

| title1 = Kathaa Nayaka
| lyrics1 = K.Siva Datta, Dr. K. Rama Krishna
| extra1 = [[Kailash Kher]]
| length1 = 3:35

| title2 = Venditera Dora
| lyrics2 = M. M. Keeravani
| extra2 = M. M. Keeravani
| length2 = 4:19

| title3 = Bhantureethi Koluvu
| lyrics3 = [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]]
| extra3 = [[K. S. Chithra|Chitra]], [[T. Sreenidhi|Sreenidhi Tirumala]]
| length3 = 4:54

| title4 = Kathanayaka (F)
| lyrics4 = K.Siva Datta, Dr. K. Rama Krishna
| extra4 = Sreenidhi Tirumala, [[Ramya Behara]], [[Mohana Bhogaraju]]
| length4 = 3:36

| title5 = Ramanna Katha
| lyrics5 = M. M. Keeravani
| extra5 = Chitra, [[Sunitha Upadrashta]]
| length5 = 5:09

| title6 = Chaitanya Ratham
| lyrics6 = Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
| extra6 = M. M. Keeravani, [[Kaala Bhairava]], [[Keerthi Sagathia]], Sai Shivani
| length6 = 4:58

| title7 = Rajarshi
| lyrics7 = M. M. Keeravani, Dr. K. Rama Krishna, K. Siva Datta
| extra7 = M. M. Keeravani, Kaala Bhairava, Sreenidhi Tirumala, Sharath Santosh, Mohana Bhogaraju
| length7 = 5:22
}}

==Production==
The film began on 29 March 2018 at [[Ramakrishna Cine Studios]], [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/Director-Teja-On-About-NTR-Biopic/68655|title=Director Teja On About Sr NTR Biopic|last=http://english.tupaki.com|website=tupaki|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> Nandamuri Balakrishna dressed up as [[Duryodhana]] and started with his father's famous dialogue "Yemantive Yemantive" from the movie ''[[Daana Veera Soora Karna]]'' (1977).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ntr-biopic-launch-balakrishna-dresses-up-as-duryodhana-for-opening-shot/articleshow/63527603.cms|title=NTR biopic launch: Balakrishna dresses up as Duryodhana for opening shot - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> Vice President [[Venkaiah Naidu]] gave clap and [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] directed the first shoot.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ntr-biopic-launch-balakrishna-5115746/|title=NTR biopic: Nandamuri Balakrishna plays NT Rama Rao, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu gives mahurat clap|date=2018-03-29|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-06-28|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Telangana]] [[Minister (government)|Minister]] [[Talasani Srinivas Yadav]], [[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]], [[Allu Aravind]], [[Rajasekhar (actor)|Dr. Rajashekar]], [[Jeevitha|Jeevitha Rajashekar]], [[Boyapati Srinu]] and several other industry people were present at the occasion. The film was planned for release during [[Dussera]] 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/movie-news/ntr-biopic-for-dussehra-really-possible-88465.html|title=NTR Biopic For Dussehra, Really Possible?|work=greatandhra.com|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref>

Initially [[Teja (film director)|Teja]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/teja-all-set-to-direct-ntrs-biopic/articleshow/60764620.cms|title=Teja all set to direct NTR biopic? - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> was announced as director of movie but he walked out of the project due to creative differences with Balakrishna. Teja was then replaced by Krish.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telugu360.com/director-teja-walks-out-of-balakrishna-ntrs-biopic/ |title=N.T.R (Director Quiet) |work=Telugu 360}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telugu360.com/director-teja-walks-out-of-balakrishna-ntrs-biopic/|title=Director Teja walks out of Balakrishna NTR's Biopic|date=2018-04-25|work=Telugu360.com|access-date=2018-06-28|language=en-US}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDB title|7884228}}
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