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{{short description|Indian actor and film producer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Nandamuri Kalyan Ram
| image = Kalyan Ram.png
| caption = Kalyan Ram in 2022 at [[Bimbisara (film)|Bimbisara]] trailer launch
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1978|7|5|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/kalyan-ram.html |title=All you want to know about #KalyanRam |website=filmibeat.com |access-date=2 April 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710083353/http://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/kalyan-ram.html |archive-date=10 July 2017 }}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India<br>(now in [[Telangana]], India)
| nationality = 
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|film producer}}
| alma_mater = [[Illinois Institute of Technology]], [[Chicago]] ([[Master of Science|MS]])
| spouse = {{marriage|Swati|2006}}
| children = 2
| parents = [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] (father)
| relatives = [[N. T. Rama Rao|NTR]] (grandfather)<br/>[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] (uncle)<br/>[[Jr. NTR]] (half-brother)
| family = See [[List of Indian film families#Nandamuri family|Nandamuri family]]
| othername = NKR
| yearsactive = 1989; 2003–present
}}
'''Nandamuri Kalyan Ram''' (born 5 July 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in [[Telugu cinema]]. He is the son of late actor-politician [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]]. Ram is best known for his roles in [[action film]]s such as ''[[Athanokkade]]'', ''[[Hare Ram]]'' and ''[[118 (film)|118]]''. Ram is the chairperson of the production company [[N. T. R. Arts]], named after his paternal grandfather [[N. T. Rama Rao|NTR]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinejosh.com/news/3/38848/kalyan-ram-hits-and-flops.html |title=Kalyan Ram's Hits and Flops |website=cinejosh.com |access-date=2 April 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211213543/http://www.cinejosh.com/news/3/38848/kalyan-ram-hits-and-flops.html |archive-date=11 December 2017 }}</ref>

He also owns "Advitha Creative Studios", a video effects company, which provided special effects for movies such as ''[[Legend (2014 film)|Legend]]'', ''[[Nannaku Prematho]]'' and ''[[Krishnashtami]]''.

==Early life==
Kalyan Ram was born in [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], to [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] and his first wife, Lakshmi Kumari. He is the grandson of [[N. T. Rama Rao]]. His half-brother, [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]], is also an actor. Ram was schooled at St. Pauls, [[Hyderabad]] and KCP Siddardha Adarsh Residential School, [[Vijayawada]]. He obtained his engineering degree in [[Coimbatore]] and completed masters in [[Illinois Institute of Technology]], [[Chicago]]. Though he desired to join the film industry immediately after engineering, he pursued masters on the insistence of Harikrishna who wanted him to be first person in their family to study masters.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/kalyanramnandamuri.html |title=Kalyan Ram Nandamuri - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film hero |website=www.idlebrain.com |access-date=2 April 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925023809/http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/kalyanramnandamuri.html |archive-date=25 September 2017 }}</ref>

==Career==

In 1989 Ram acted with his uncle [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] in the film [[Bala Gopaludu]] as a child artist.{{citation needed|date=October 2022}} Later,he started his acting career in 2003 with ''[[Toli Choopulone]]'' followed by ''[[Abhimanyu (2003 film)|Abhimanyu]]'', which were both commercial failures. In 2005, he established his own banner [[N.T.R. Arts]] under the name of his grandfather N. T. Rama Rao known as 'NTR'.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.newshunt.com/india/english-newspapers/apherald/movies/exclusive-kalyan-ram-begins-a-vfx-company_30717521/c-in-l-english-n-apherald-ncat-Movies |title=Kalyan Ram begins a VFX Company |publisher=newshunt.com |date=15 July 2014 |access-date=29 October 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141029093850/http://m.newshunt.com/india/english-newspapers/apherald/movies/exclusive-kalyan-ram-begins-a-vfx-company_30717521/c-in-l-english-n-apherald-ncat-Movies |archive-date=29 October 2014 }}</ref> He then produced ''[[Athanokkade]]'', which introduced [[Surender Reddy]] as a director, and it was a critical and commercial success. His next films ''[[Asadhyudu]]'', ''[[Vijayadasami (film)|Vijayadasami]]'' and ''[[Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007 film)|Lakshmi Kalyanam]]'' bombed at the box office. However, his 2008 release ''[[Hare Ram]]'' became a critical and commercial success. His 2009 release ''[[Jayeebhava]]'' and 2010 release ''[[Kalyanram Kathi]]'' emerged as commercial failures. In 2013, Ram produced and starred in ''[[Om 3D]]'' which was touted as India's first 3D action film and was released in late summer{{when|date=March 2020}} 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.25cineframes.com/kalyan-rams-om-releasing-on-july-19.html |title=Kalyan Ram's OM Releasing On July 19. |publisher=25cineframes.com |access-date=26 June 2013}}</ref> Despite the hype, the film ended up as a [[Box office bomb|commercial failure]].<ref name=Pataas>{{cite web |title=Kalyan Ram turns police officer in his next film |url=http://mobiletoi.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=30&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOICH&mydateHid=12-05-2014&pubname=Times%20of%20India%20-%20Chennai&edname=&articleid=Ar03001&publabel=TOI |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141029074743/http://mobiletoi.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=30&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOICH&mydateHid=12-05-2014&pubname=Times%20of%20India%20-%20Chennai&edname=&articleid=Ar03001&publabel=TOI |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 October 2014 |website=timesofindia.com |publisher=Times of India |access-date=22 January 2015}}</ref>

In 2015, Ram starred in ''[[Pataas]]'' which turned out to be a [[Blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]] with positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pataas - Wait is over, It's a blockbuster!! |url=http://www.gulte.com/movienews/35524/Pataas-Wait-is-over-Its-a-blockbuster- |website=www.gulte.com/index.php/ |publisher=Gulte.com |access-date=30 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201051352/http://www.gulte.com/movienews/35524/Pataas-Wait-is-over-Its-a-blockbuster- |archive-date=1 February 2015 }}</ref> For the first time, he produced a film without himself as the lead, titled ''[[Kick 2]]'' under N.T.R. Arts. It stars [[Ravi Teja]] as a lead, and is directed by Surender Reddy, which turned out to be a flop at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ravi Teja Kick 2 in Kalyan Ram production |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Ravi-Teja-Kick-2-in-Kalyan-Ram-production/movie-review/28337759.cms |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ |publisher=Times of India |access-date=22 January 2015}}</ref> Ram's later release for 2015 featuring him as the lead was ''[[Sher (film)|Sher]]'' opposite actress [[Sonal Chauhan]]. It was directed by Mallikarjun and was produced by Vijayalakshmi Pictures.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vanya Mishra to romance Kalyanram |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Vanya-Mishra-to-romance-Kalyanram/articleshow/35561575.cms |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ |publisher=The Times of India |access-date=22 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106030753/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Vanya-Mishra-to-romance-Kalyanram/articleshow/35561575.cms |archive-date=6 November 2014 }}</ref>

In 2016, Ram produced and starred in [[Puri Jagannadh]]'s ''[[Ism (2016 film)|Ism]]'' as an undercover journalist.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ism first look |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/photos/nandamuri-kalyan-rams-ism-first-look-poster-revealed-7085-slide-44068 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |publisher=International Business Times |access-date=4 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160707014048/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/photos/nandamuri-kalyan-rams-ism-first-look-poster-revealed-7085-slide-44068 |archive-date=7 July 2016 }}</ref> In 2018, he acted the lead role in the film ''[[MLA (2018 Telugu film)|MLA]]''<ref name=MLA>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-03-23/Kalyan-Rams-MLA-Movie-Review--Rating-/368775 |title=Kalyan Ram's MLA Movie Review & Rating |website=The Hans India |access-date=2 April 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180324101627/http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-03-23/Kalyan-Rams-MLA-Movie-Review--Rating-/368775 |archive-date=24 March 2018 }}</ref> and ''[[Naa Nuvve]]''. In 2019, he played the role of his father [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] in the films ''[[N.T.R: Kathanayakudu]]'' and ''[[N.T.R: Mahanayakudu]]''. He then proceeded to star in [[K. V. Guhan]]'s ''[[118 (film)|118]]'' along with [[Shalini Pandey]] and [[Nivetha Thomas]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jr-ntr-claps-first-shot-of-brother-kalyan-ram-s-new-film-see-photos/story-5novWo4adqvA5yzLWWgDYJ.html |title=Jr NTR claps first shot of brother Kalyan Ram's new film. See photos |date=2018-04-25 |work=www.hindustantimes.com/ |access-date=2018-05-14 |language=en}}</ref> The film became a critical and commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/118-movie-review-kalyan-ram-starrer-opens-positive-response-check-it-out-441895|title=118 Movie Review: Kalyan Ram starrer opens to positive response; check it out|publisher=Pinkvilla.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?id=5383&cid=6&fid=6068|title=118 Final Total WW Collections|publisher=Andhraboxoffice.com}}</ref>

Ram's next release was the 2020 film ''[[Entha Manchivaadavuraa]]'' directed by [[Satish Vegesna]] of ''[[Sathamanam Bhavati]]'' fame. It is an official remake of the [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]-language film ''Oxygen''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/interesting-update-on-nkrs-entha-manchivadavuraa.html|title=Interesting update on NKR's Entha Manchivadavuraa|website=123Telugu.com}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Ram married Swathi on 9 August 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2006-06-22|title=Kalyan Ram to wed on Aug 9th - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kalyan-ram-to-wed-on-aug-9th-tamil-news-23241|access-date=2020-10-11|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> They have two children, a son and a daughter.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Venkatesh and Neeraja - Tollywood celebs and their less famous spouses|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/photo-features/tollywood-celebs-and-their-less-famous-spouses/venkatesh-and-neeraja/photostory/63726726.cms|url-status=live|access-date=8 July 2021|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

==Filmography==
=== As an actor ===
{{Pending films key}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
!{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 1989
| ''[[Bala Gopaludu]]''
| Raja
| Child artist
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2003
| ''[[Toli Choopulone]]''
| Raju
|
|
|-
| ''[[Abhimanyu (2003 film)|Abhimanyu]]''
| Abhimanyu
|
|
|-
| 2005
| ''[[Athanokkade]]''
| Ram
|
|
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Asadhyudu]]''
| Pardhu
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2007
| ''[[Vijayadasami (film)|Vijayadasami]]''
| Sivakasi
|
|
|-
| ''[[Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007 film)|Lakshmi Kalyanam]]''
| Ramu
|
|
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Hare Ram]]''
| Ram / Hari{{efn|Kalyan Ram played two characters.|name=dual}}
|
|
|-
| 2009
| ''[[Jayeebhava]]''
| Ram
|
|
|-
|2010
| ''[[Kalyanram Kathi]]''
| Rama Krishna
|
|
|-
|2013
| ''[[Om 3D]]''
| Arjun
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2015
| ''[[Pataas]]''
| Kalyan
|
|
|-
| ''[[Sher (film)|Sher]]''
| Gautham
|
|
|-
| rowspan="1" |2016
| ''[[Ism (2016 film)|Ism]]''
| Satya Marthand / Kalyan Ram
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018
| ''[[MLA (2018 Telugu film)|MLA]]''
| Kalyan Chaturvedi
|
|
|-
| ''[[Naa Nuvve]]''
| Varun
|
|<ref>{{cite news|date=27 August 2017|title=Not Aishwarya Lekshmi, Tamannaah Bhatia to star in Kalyan Ram's next|work=Deccan Chronicle|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/270817/tamannaah-bhatia-cast-opposite-kalyan-ram.html|url-status=live|access-date=28 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828123026/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/270817/tamannaah-bhatia-cast-opposite-kalyan-ram.html|archive-date=28 August 2017}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |2019
|''[[N.T.R: Kathanayakudu]]''|| rowspan="2" |[[Nandamuri Harikrishna]]
|
|
|-
|''[[N.T.R: Mahanayakudu]]''
|
|
|-
| [[118 (film)|''118'']]
| Gautam
|
|
|-
|2020
|''[[Entha Manchivaadavuraa]]''|| Balu
|
|
|-
| 2022
|''[[Bimbisara (film)|Bimbisara]]''
| [[Bimbisara]] / Devadutta{{efn|name=dual}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vyas|date=2021-09-22|title=Bimbisara to head for a release during Diwali!|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/bimbisara-to-head-for-a-release-during-diwali-707615|url-status=live|website=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2023
| ''[[Amigos (2023 film)|Amigos]]''
| Michael / Siddharth / Manjunath{{efn|Kalyan Ram played three characters.}}
|
|
|-
| {{Pending film|Devil: The British Secret Agent}}
|{{TBA}}
| Filming
|<ref>{{Cite news |others=Special Correspondent |date=2021-07-06 |title=Kalyan Ram is British secret agent in director Naveen Medaram's pan-Indian period film 'Devil' |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kalyan-ram-in-pan-indian-film-devil-as-a-british-secret-agent/article35163981.ece |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|}

=== As a producer ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Notes
!{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Athanokkade]]'' || ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Hare Ram]]'' || ||
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Jayeebhava]]'' || ||
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Kalyanram Kathi]]'' || ||
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Om 3D]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2015 || ''[[Pataas]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Kick 2]]'' || ||
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Ism (2016 film)|Ism]]'' || ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' || ||
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Bimbisara (film)|Bimbisara]]'' || ||
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Channel
!Notes
|-
|2017
|''[[Bigg Boss (Telugu season 1)|Bigg Boss 1]]''
|Himself
|[[Star Maa]]
|
|}

==Notes==
{{notelist}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.facebook.com/NandamuriKalyanram Nandamuri Kalyan Ram] on [[Facebook]]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/NTRARTSOFFICIAL N.T.R. Arts] on [[YouTube]]
* {{IMDb name|id=2498217|name=Kalyan Ram }}

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