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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{short description|Indian actor, classical dancer, singer and television presenter}}
{{About|the currently active actor|his grandfather and the 20th-century actor and politician with the same name|N. T. Rama Rao}}
{{About|the currently active actor|his grandfather and the 20th-century actor and politician with the same name|N. T. Rama Rao}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = N. T. Rama Rao Jr.
| name              = N. T. Rama Rao Jr.
| image              = Jr. NTR at Interview for Aravinda Sametha.png
| image              = Jr. NTR at Interview for Aravinda Sametha.png
| image_size        = 250px
| caption            = Rama Rao in 2018 promoting ''[[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava]]''
| caption            = Rama Rao in 2018
| birth_name        = Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
| birth_name        = Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1983|05|20}}<ref name="ibtimes">{{Cite web|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=2018-05-20|title=Jr NTR's 36th birthday: Mahesh Babu, Mohanlal and other celebs wish Aravinda Sametha star|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/jr-ntrs-36th-birthday-mohanlal-pooja-hegde-other-celebs-wish-aravinda-sametha-star-769643|access-date=2020-09-01|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|archive-date=28 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528002146/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/jr-ntrs-36th-birthday-mohanlal-pooja-hegde-other-celebs-wish-aravinda-sametha-star-769643|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1983|05|20}}
| birth_place        = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] (now in [[Telangana]]), India<ref name="ibtimes" />
| birth_place        = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] (now in [[Telangana]]), [[India]]
| death_date        =
| death_place        =
| nationality        =
| occupation        = {{hlist|Film actor|television presenter}}
| occupation        = {{hlist|Film actor|television presenter}}
| years_active      = {{Unbulleted list
| years_active      = {{Unbulleted list
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| children          = 2
| children          = 2
| father            = [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]]
| father            = [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]]
| mother            =  
| relatives          = {{ubl
| relatives          = [[N. T. Rama Rao|N. T. Rama Rao Sr.]] (grandfather)<br/>[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] (uncle) <br/>[[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] (half-brother)
| [[N. T. Rama Rao]] (grandfather)
| family            = See [[List of South Indian film families#Nandamuri family|Nandamuri family]]
| [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] (uncle)
| [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] (half-brother)
}}
}}
'''Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao''' (born 20 May 1983), also known as '''NTR Jr''' or '''Tarak''',<ref name="BSH OAFF (JFF) 2014 123T">{{cite web |url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ntrs-baadshah-in-japanese-film-festival.html |title='NTR's Baadshah in Japanese Film Festival' |publisher=123telugu.com |date=11 February 2013 |access-date=12 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222051254/http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ntrs-baadshah-in-japanese-film-festival.html |archive-date=22 February 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=grandson>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/I-love-being-called-NTRs-grandsonJr-NTR/articleshow/5572580.cms|title=I love being called NTR's grandson|publisher=Times of India.com|access-date=16 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151114151052/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/I-love-being-called-NTRs-grandsonJr-NTR/articleshow/5572580.cms|archive-date=14 November 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> is an Indian actor, singer, and television presenter who works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] cinema. In his film career spanning 20 years, Rama Rao has worked in over 29 films. He is mostly known for his single take acting, dialogue delivery and dancing without rehearsals. He has received two state [[Nandi Awards]], two [[Filmfare Awards South]] and four [[CineMAA Awards]]. One of the highest paid Telugu film actors,<ref>{{cite news|title=Highest paid actors in Tollywood|work=[[The Times of India]]|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/Highest-paid-actors-in-Tollywood/Highest-paid-actors-in-Tollywood/photostory/48668711.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605232732/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/Highest-paid-actors-in-Tollywood/Highest-paid-actors-in-Tollywood/photostory/48668711.cms|archive-date=5 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=K.|first=Janani|date=25 April 2018|title=Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Allu Arjun: How much do Tollywood's highest-paid actors earn?|language=en|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/salaries-of-telugu-top-actors-mahesh-babu-ram-charan-jr-ntr-prabhas-allu-arjun-1219752-2018-04-25|url-status=live|access-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180520184110/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/salaries-of-telugu-top-actors-mahesh-babu-ram-charan-jr-ntr-prabhas-allu-arjun-1219752-2018-04-25|archive-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> he was ranked 28th in [[Forbes]] India Celebrity 100 list with an annual income of ₹280 million in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbespr/2018/07/16/forbes-releases-2018-celebrity-100-list-of-the-worlds-highest-paid-entertainers/#645d550a23b5|access-date=14 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716181516/https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbespr/2018/07/16/forbes-releases-2018-celebrity-100-list-of-the-worlds-highest-paid-entertainers/#645d550a23b5|title=Archived copy|archive-date=16 July 2018|url-status=live}}https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094016/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140110/entertainment-tollywood/article/why-japan-likes-jr-ntr%7Carchive-date%3D4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
| family            = See [[List of Indian film families#Nandamuri family|Nandamuri family]]
}}
'''Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao''' (born 20 May 1983), also known as '''Jr NTR''' or '''Tarak''', is an Indian actor, singer, and television presenter who works in [[Telugu cinema]]. In his film career spanning 20 years, he has worked in over 29 films. Popularly referred as ''Young Tiger'' of [[Telugu cinema|Tollywood]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/junior-ntr-turns-38-rare-photos-of-tollywoods-young-tiger/articleshow/82771725.cms|title = Junior NTR turns 38: Rare Photos of Tollywood's Young Tiger - Times of India}}</ref> Rama Rao has received two state [[Nandi Awards]], two [[Filmfare Awards South]] and four [[CineMAA Awards]]. One of the highest paid [[Telugu people|Telugu]] film actors,<ref>{{cite news|title=Highest paid actors in Tollywood|work=[[The Times of India]]|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/Highest-paid-actors-in-Tollywood/Highest-paid-actors-in-Tollywood/photostory/48668711.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605232732/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/Highest-paid-actors-in-Tollywood/Highest-paid-actors-in-Tollywood/photostory/48668711.cms|archive-date=5 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=K.|first=Janani|date=25 April 2018|title=Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Allu Arjun: How much do Tollywood's highest-paid actors earn?|language=en|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/salaries-of-telugu-top-actors-mahesh-babu-ram-charan-jr-ntr-prabhas-allu-arjun-1219752-2018-04-25|url-status=live|access-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180520184110/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/salaries-of-telugu-top-actors-mahesh-babu-ram-charan-jr-ntr-prabhas-allu-arjun-1219752-2018-04-25|archive-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> he was ranked 28th in [[Forbes]] India Celebrity 100 list with an annual income of ₹280 million in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbespr/2018/07/16/forbes-releases-2018-celebrity-100-list-of-the-worlds-highest-paid-entertainers/#645d550a23b5|access-date=14 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716181516/https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbespr/2018/07/16/forbes-releases-2018-celebrity-100-list-of-the-worlds-highest-paid-entertainers/#645d550a23b5|title=Forbes Releases 2018 Celebrity 100 List of the World's Highest-Paid Entertainers|archive-date=16 July 2018|url-status=live}}https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094016/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140110/entertainment-tollywood/article/why-japan-likes-jr-ntr%7Carchive-date%3D4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>


Grandson of Telugu actor-politician [[N. T. Rama Rao]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/19/world/n-t-rama-rao-72-is-dead-star-status-infused-his-politics.html|title=N. T. Rama Rao, 72, Is Dead; Star Status Infused His Politics|work=The New York Times|access-date=22 September 2015|first=John F.|last=Burns|date=19 January 1996|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929024506/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/19/world/n-t-rama-rao-72-is-dead-star-status-infused-his-politics.html|archive-date=29 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Rama Rao Jr. played the lead role as a child actor in [[Ramayanam (1996 film)|''Ramayanam'']] (1996) which won the [[National Film Award for Best Children's Film]] for that year. His debut as an adult with ''[[Ninnu Choodalani]]'' (2001) and tasted success with the film ''[[Student No. 1]]'' (2001). He received critical reception for his performance in works such as ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]'' (2002), ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]'' (2003), ''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]'' (2006), ''[[Yamadonga]]'' (2007), ''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindavanam]]'' (2010), ''[[Temper (film)|Temper]]'' (2015)'', [[Nannaku Prematho]]'' (2016), ''[[Janatha Garage]]'' (2016), ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' (2017) and ''[[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava]]'' (2018).
Grandson of Telugu actor-politician [[N. T. Rama Rao]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/19/world/n-t-rama-rao-72-is-dead-star-status-infused-his-politics.html|title=N. T. Rama Rao, 72, Is Dead; Star Status Infused His Politics|work=The New York Times|access-date=22 September 2015|first=John F.|last=Burns|date=19 January 1996|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929024506/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/19/world/n-t-rama-rao-72-is-dead-star-status-infused-his-politics.html|archive-date=29 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Rama Rao Jr. played the lead role as a child actor in [[Ramayanam (1996 film)|''Ramayanam'']] (1996) which won the [[National Film Award for Best Children's Film]] for that year. His debut as an adult with ''[[Ninnu Choodalani]]'' (2001) and tasted success with the film ''[[Student No. 1]]'' (2001). He received critical reception for his performance in works such as ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]'' (2002), ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]'' (2003), ''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]'' (2006), ''[[Yamadonga]]'' (2007), ''[[Adhurs]]'' (2010), ''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindavanam]]'' (2010), ''[[Temper (film)|Temper]]'' (2015)'', [[Nannaku Prematho]]'' (2016), ''[[Janatha Garage]]'' (2016), ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' (2017) and ''[[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava]]'' (2018).


== Early life ==
==Early life and family==
Rama Rao was born on 20 May 1983 in [[Hyderabad]] to [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]], a Telugu film actor and politician, and Shalini, who hails from [[Kundapur]], [[Karnataka]].<ref name="ibtimes" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Is Junior NTR a Kannadiga? Know his connections with Kundapura|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/is-junior-ntr-a-kannadiga-know-his-connections-with-kundapura|access-date=2020-12-05|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref name="veethi">{{cite web|url=http://www.veethi.com/india-people/junior_ntr-profile-643-14.htm|title=Junior NTR – Profile and Biography &#124; Veethi|publisher=veethi.com|access-date=25 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019222927/http://www.veethi.com/india-people/junior_ntr-profile-643-14.htm|archive-date=19 October 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
{{Main article|List of Indian film families{{!}}Nandamuri Family}}
[[File:Jr ntr with father Hari krishna at jai lava kusha event.png|thumb|Rama Rao with his father [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] at ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' promotional event.]]
Rama Rao was born on 20 May 1983 in [[Hyderabad]] to [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]], a Telugu film actor and politician, and Shalini Bhaskar Rao, who hails from [[Kundapur]], [[Karnataka]].<ref name="ibtimes">{{Cite web|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=2018-05-20|title=Jr NTR's 36th birthday: Mahesh Babu, Mohanlal and other celebs wish Aravinda Sametha star|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/jr-ntrs-36th-birthday-mohanlal-pooja-hegde-other-celebs-wish-aravinda-sametha-star-769643|access-date=2020-09-01|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|archive-date=28 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528002146/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/jr-ntrs-36th-birthday-mohanlal-pooja-hegde-other-celebs-wish-aravinda-sametha-star-769643|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Is Junior NTR a Kannadiga? Know his connections with Kundapura|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/is-junior-ntr-a-kannadiga-know-his-connections-with-kundapura|access-date=2020-12-05|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=en}}</ref> He is the grandson of Telugu actor and former [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]], [[N. T. Rama Rao]].<ref name=grandson>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/I-love-being-called-NTRs-grandsonJr-NTR/articleshow/5572580.cms|title=I love being called NTR's grandson|publisher=Times of India.com|access-date=16 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151114151052/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/I-love-being-called-NTRs-grandsonJr-NTR/articleshow/5572580.cms|archive-date=14 November 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Initially named Tarak, he was renamed as N. T. Rama Rao on the suggestion of his grandfather.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=2018-08-30|title=For Harikrishna, family came first|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/300818/for-harikrishna-family-came-first.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref name="veethi">{{cite web|url=http://www.veethi.com/india-people/junior_ntr-profile-643-14.htm|title=Junior NTR – Profile and Biography &#124; Veethi|publisher=veethi.com|access-date=25 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019222927/http://www.veethi.com/india-people/junior_ntr-profile-643-14.htm|archive-date=19 October 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>


He is the half-brother of actor and producer [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]],<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/38360.html IndiaGlitz – NTR's Kuchipudi dance in 'Kantri' – Telugu Movie News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080506190410/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/38360.html |date=6 May 2008 }}. Indiaglitz.com (5 May 2008). Retrieved on 1 September 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.maxtelevision.com/extraaa_shots.php?cp=17&tpgs=72&trec=72 SET MAX | Bollywood Movies Extra Shots Sony Max Television | popular Hindi Movie Channel | IPL cricket live]{{Dead link|date=August 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Maxtelevision.com (31 October 2014). Retrieved on 1 September 2015.</ref> the nephew of actor and politician [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]], and the cousin of actors [[Taraka Ratna]], [[Nara Rohit]]   and politician [[Nara Lokesh]].
He is the half-brother of actor and producer [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]],<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/38360.html IndiaGlitz – NTR's Kuchipudi dance in 'Kantri' – Telugu Movie News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080506190410/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/38360.html |date=6 May 2008 }}. Indiaglitz.com (5 May 2008). Retrieved on 1 September 2015.</ref><ref>[https://archive.today/20120905054829/http://www.maxtelevision.com/extraaa_shots.php?cp=17&tpgs=72&trec=72 SET MAX | Bollywood Movies Extra Shots Sony Max Television | popular Hindi Movie Channel | IPL cricket live]. Maxtelevision.com (31 October 2014). Retrieved on 1 September 2015.</ref> the nephew of actor and politician [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]], and the cousin of actors [[Taraka Ratna]], [[Nara Rohit]] and politician [[Nara Lokesh]].


== Career ==
==Acting career==
=== 1991–2006: Debut and initial career ===
=== 1991–2006: Debut and initial career ===
Rama Rao first appeared in ''[[Brahmarshi Vishwamitra]]'' (1991) as a child artiste, written and directed by his grandfather N. T. Rama Rao Sr.  He then went on to play the titular role of [[Rama]] in [[Gunasekhar]]-directed [[mythological film]] [[Ramayanam (1996 film)|''Ramayanam'']] (1996), which won the [[National Film Award for Best Children's Film]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Archived copy|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Hyderabad/Veteran-Telugu-film-producer-MS-Reddy-dies/Article1-780930.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111213203650/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Hyderabad/Veteran-Telugu-film-producer-MS-Reddy-dies/Article1-780930.aspx|archive-date=13 December 2011|access-date=2015-03-04|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Rama Rao first appeared in ''[[Brahmarshi Vishwamitra]]'' (1991) as a child artiste, written and directed by his grandfather [[N. T. Rama Rao]].  He then went on to play the titular role of [[Rama]] in [[Gunasekhar]]-directed [[mythological film]] [[Ramayanam (1996 film)|''Ramayanam'']] (1996), which won the [[National Film Award for Best Children's Film]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Archived copy|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Hyderabad/Veteran-Telugu-film-producer-MS-Reddy-dies/Article1-780930.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111213203650/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Hyderabad/Veteran-Telugu-film-producer-MS-Reddy-dies/Article1-780930.aspx|archive-date=13 December 2011|access-date=2015-03-04|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


Director [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] recommended Rama Rao to [[S. S. Rajamouli]] for his directorial debut ''[[Student No. 1]]'' (2001) during mid-2000 after being impressed with his performance in the auditions and his previous film ''Ramayanam,'' however, the film went under production for too long. He was later signed by producer [[Ramoji Rao]], and decided to work on the romantic drama ''[[Ninnu Choodalani]]'' which marked his debut as a lead actor. By that time, he was only 17.<ref name="grandson" /> ''Student No. 1,'' which released later, went onto be successful while ''[[Subbu]]'' (2001) was a commercial failure.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=2019-09-11|title=Strange series of flops after Rajamouli hits|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100919/strange-series-of-flops-after-rajamouli-hits.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830181908/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100919/strange-series-of-flops-after-rajamouli-hits.html|archive-date=30 August 2020|access-date=2020-09-01|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>
Director [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] recommended Rama Rao to [[S. S. Rajamouli]] for his directorial debut ''[[Student No. 1]]'' (2001) during mid-2000 after being impressed with his performance in the auditions and his previous film ''Ramayanam,'' however, the film went under production for too long. He was later signed by producer [[Ramoji Rao]], and decided to work on the romantic drama ''[[Ninnu Choodalani]]'' which marked his debut as a lead actor. By that time, he was only 17.<ref name="grandson" /> ''Student No. 1,'' which released later, went onto be successful while ''[[Subbu]]'' (2001) was a commercial failure.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=2019-09-11|title=Strange series of flops after Rajamouli hits|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100919/strange-series-of-flops-after-rajamouli-hits.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830181908/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100919/strange-series-of-flops-after-rajamouli-hits.html|archive-date=30 August 2020|access-date=2020-09-01|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>


In ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]'' (2002) directed by debutant [[V. V. Vinayak]], he played a man is trying to take revenge on a landlord for the death of his parents. The film was one of the highest-grossers of 2002, just behind [[Chiranjeevi]]'s ''[[Indra (2002 film)|Indra]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Here's Jr NTR's Massive Net Worth as 'Young Tiger' rings in his 37th birthday; read here|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/jr-ntr-net-worth-2020-details-are-here|last=World|first=Republic|website=Republic World|access-date=2020-06-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/21/stories/2002052100870200.htm|title=Holding fort|publisher=Life Hyderabad|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714231207/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/21/stories/2002052100870200.htm|archive-date=14 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> He went to appear in other films such as [[B. Gopal]]'s ''[[Allari Ramudu]]'' (2002) and [[A. M. Rathnam]]'s political thriller ''[[Naaga]]'' (2003). ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]''  (2003), his second collaboration with Rajamouli, became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Happy birthday Jr NTR: Here are five films that redefined his acting career|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/happy-birthday-jr-ntr-here-are-five-films-that-redefined-his-acting-career/story-Js1cEISrZhKFPcmU6CofRL.html|date=2020-05-20|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-06-01|archive-date=29 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200529211250/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/happy-birthday-jr-ntr-here-are-five-films-that-redefined-his-acting-career/story-Js1cEISrZhKFPcmU6CofRL.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He sprouted a new look, in order to get rid of the youth one, and grew a light beard. giving him the title of ''Young Tiger''. He later quit youth films and started experimenting with faction dramas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/14/stories/2003071401560400.htm|title=Escapist Fare|publisher=Metro Plus Hyderabad|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128190542/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/14/stories/2003071401560400.htm|archive-date=28 November 2010|url-status=live}}</ref>
In ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]'' (2002) directed by debutant [[V. V. Vinayak]], he played a man is trying to take revenge on a landlord for the death of his parents. The film was one of the highest-grossers of 2002.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Here's Jr NTR's Massive Net Worth as 'Young Tiger' rings in his 37th birthday; read here|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/jr-ntr-net-worth-2020-details-are-here|website=Republic World|access-date=2020-06-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/21/stories/2002052100870200.htm|title=Holding fort|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714231207/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/21/stories/2002052100870200.htm|archive-date=14 July 2014|work=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> He went to appear in other films such as [[B. Gopal]]'s ''[[Allari Ramudu]]'' (2002) and [[A. M. Rathnam]]'s political thriller ''[[Naaga]]'' (2003). ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]''  (2003), his second collaboration with Rajamouli, became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Happy birthday Jr NTR: Here are five films that redefined his acting career|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/happy-birthday-jr-ntr-here-are-five-films-that-redefined-his-acting-career/story-Js1cEISrZhKFPcmU6CofRL.html|date=2020-05-20|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-06-01|archive-date=29 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200529211250/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/happy-birthday-jr-ntr-here-are-five-films-that-redefined-his-acting-career/story-Js1cEISrZhKFPcmU6CofRL.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He sported a new look, in order to get rid of the youth one, and grew a light beard. giving him the title of ''Young Tiger''. He later quit youth films and started experimenting with faction dramas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/14/stories/2003071401560400.htm|title=Escapist Fare|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128190542/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/14/stories/2003071401560400.htm|archive-date=28 November 2010|work=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>


He next appearance in [[Puri Jagannadh]]'s action drama ''[[Andhrawala]]'' (2004) created much hype but was a [[box office]] failure.<ref name=":0" /> He then starred in action film, ''[[Samba (2004 film)|Samba]]'' (2004) in his second collaboration with Vinayak. Later on he played a dual role in family drama film ''[[Naa Alludu]]'' (2005) and starred in Gopal's ''[[Narasimhudu]]'' (2005) and [[Surender Reddy]]'s ''[[Ashok (film)|Ashok]]''. All the three films failed at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Narasimhudu is a dud!|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm|access-date=2020-09-01|website=www.rediff.com|archive-date=11 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511024300/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> His performance in [[Krishna Vamsi]]'s ''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]'' (2006) is considered to be one of his finest.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rakhi movie review|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-rakhi.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813231201/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-rakhi.html|archive-date=13 August 2017|access-date=2 August 2017|publisher=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref>
He next appearance in [[Puri Jagannadh]]'s action drama ''[[Andhrawala]]'' (2004) created much hype but was a [[box office]] failure.<ref name=":0" /> He then starred in action film, ''[[Samba (2004 film)|Samba]]'' (2004) in his second collaboration with Vinayak. Later on he played a dual role in family drama film ''[[Naa Alludu]]'' (2005) and starred in Gopal's ''[[Narasimhudu]]'' (2005) and [[Surender Reddy]]'s ''[[Ashok (film)|Ashok]]''. All the three films failed at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Narasimhudu is a dud!|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm|access-date=2020-09-01|website=www.rediff.com|archive-date=11 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511024300/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> His performance in [[Krishna Vamsi]]'s ''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]'' (2006) is considered to be one of his finest.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rakhi movie review|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-rakhi.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813231201/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-rakhi.html|archive-date=13 August 2017|access-date=2 August 2017|publisher=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref>


=== 2007–2010: Breakthrough and success ===
=== 2007–2010: Breakthrough and success ===
Rama Rao collaborated with director Rajamouli for the third time for a socio-fantasy film ''[[Yamadonga]]''. For this film, he had to sport a new look by shedding more than 20&nbsp;kg, as he used to be 94&nbsp;kg. Rao played Raja, a thief who later criticizes and insults [[Yama]] and then suddenly goes into hell due to some bad acts. The film received extremely positive reviews, and later brought him back to the top league in Telugu cinema, and this film made him receive a Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Telugu. Actor [[Sobhan Babu]] praised Rama Rao's performance in the film. Rama Rao later signed up for the action film ''[[Kantri]]'' which was directed by debutant [[Meher Ramesh]] a protege of [[Puri Jagannadh]]. In 2009, Rama Rao took a year hiatus to campaign for [[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP) in the 2009 general elections.<ref name="Hinduonnet.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253110300.htm |title=The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh News : Redeem Telugu pride, NTR Jr. tells people |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=22 March 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531113748/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253110300.htm |archive-date=31 May 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/11/stories/2009031156320400.htm |title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Junior NTR to hit the road tomorrow |work=The Hindu |date=11 March 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090314001143/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/11/stories/2009031156320400.htm |archive-date=14 March 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Rama Rao collaborated with director Rajamouli for the third time for a socio-fantasy film ''[[Yamadonga]]''. For this film, he had to sport a new look by shedding more than 20&nbsp;kg, as he used to be 94&nbsp;kg. Rao played Raja, a thief who later criticizes and insults [[Yama]] and then suddenly goes into hell due to some bad acts. The film received extremely positive reviews, and later brought him back to the top league in Telugu cinema, and this film made him receive a Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Telugu. Actor [[Sobhan Babu]] praised Rama Rao's performance in the film. Rama Rao later signed up for the action film ''[[Kantri]]'' which was directed by debutant [[Meher Ramesh]] a protege of [[Puri Jagannadh]]. In 2009, Rama Rao took a year hiatus to campaign for [[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP) in the 2009 general elections.<ref name="Hinduonnet.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253110300.htm |title=The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh News : Redeem Telugu pride, NTR Jr. tells people |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=22 March 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531113748/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253110300.htm |archive-date=31 May 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/11/stories/2009031156320400.htm |title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Junior NTR to hit the road tomorrow |date=11 March 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090314001143/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/11/stories/2009031156320400.htm |archive-date=14 March 2009 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Rama Rao signed up for the action-comedy ''[[Adhurs]]'', in which he played dual roles for the third time after ''Andhrawala'', and ''Naa Alludu.'' ''Adhurs'' grossed more than {{INR}}300 million.<ref name="IE">{{cite web|author=Namita Nivas|date=18 July 2010|title=An Average Fare|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/an-average-fare/645827/4|work=Indian Express|archive-date=27 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327044018/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/an-average-fare/645827/4|url-status=live}}</ref> He then returned to romantic films after several years in the romantic comedy ''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindavanam]]'' (2011), directed by [[Vamsi Paidipally]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/9302/tollywood/brindavanam-hungama-starts-news-details|title=Brindavanam Hungama Starts|publisher=SuperGoodMovies|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101015003522/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/9302/tollywood/brindavanam-hungama-starts-news-details|archive-date=15 October 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Rama Rao signed up for the action-comedy ''[[Adhurs]]'', in which he played dual roles for the third time after ''Andhrawala'', and ''Naa Alludu.'' ''Adhurs'' grossed more than {{INR}}300 million.<ref name="IE">{{cite web|author=Namita Nivas|date=18 July 2010|title=An Average Fare|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/an-average-fare/645827/4|work=Indian Express|archive-date=27 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327044018/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/an-average-fare/645827/4|url-status=live}}</ref> He then returned to romantic films after several years in the romantic comedy ''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindavanam]]'' (2011), directed by [[Vamsi Paidipally]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/9302/tollywood/brindavanam-hungama-starts-news-details|title=Brindavanam Hungama Starts|publisher=SuperGoodMovies|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101015003522/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/9302/tollywood/brindavanam-hungama-starts-news-details|archive-date=15 October 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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In ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'', he sported a new look by straightening his curly hair and growing a beard, in order to suit the don image. The film became a [[sleeper hit]]. Baadshah's final figures was over {{INR}}480 million in 50 days. This film was later dubbed into Malayalam and Japanese.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/baadshah.html|title=NTR Baadshah Review|publisher=Idlebrain.com|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208030402/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/baadshah.html|archive-date=8 February 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Rama Rao's next release of 2013, was the revenge drama ''[[Ramayya Vasthavayya]]'', directed by [[Harish Shankar]].
In ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'', he sported a new look by straightening his curly hair and growing a beard, in order to suit the don image. The film became a [[sleeper hit]]. Baadshah's final figures was over {{INR}}480 million in 50 days. This film was later dubbed into Malayalam and Japanese.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/baadshah.html|title=NTR Baadshah Review|publisher=Idlebrain.com|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208030402/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/baadshah.html|archive-date=8 February 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Rama Rao's next release of 2013, was the revenge drama ''[[Ramayya Vasthavayya]]'', directed by [[Harish Shankar]].
This was the worst period in Rama Rao's career and ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' was the only film that gave him success. ''Baadshah'' was premiered at the ''Osaka Asian Film Festival 2014'' held in Japan.<ref name="BSH OAFF (JFF) 2014 123T" />
This was the worst period in Rama Rao's career and ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' was the only film that gave him success. ''Baadshah'' was premiered at the ''Osaka Asian Film Festival 2014'' held in Japan.<ref name="BSH OAFF (JFF) 2014 123T">{{cite web |url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ntrs-baadshah-in-japanese-film-festival.html |title='NTR's Baadshah in Japanese Film Festival' |publisher=123telugu.com |date=11 February 2013 |access-date=12 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222051254/http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ntrs-baadshah-in-japanese-film-festival.html |archive-date=22 February 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== 2015–present: Further successes ===
=== 2015–present: Further successes ===
[[File:Jr ntr with father Hari krishna at jai lava kusha event.png|thumb|Rao with his father ''[[Nandamuri Harikrishna]]'' at ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' (2017) event.]]
[[File:Rajendhra-Prasad-Nannakuprematho.jpg|thumb|Rao with actor [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]] at ''[[Nannaku Prematho]]'' promotional event]]
In 2015, he starred in ''[[Temper (film)|Temper]]'' directed by director [[Puri Jagannadh]]. The film gave a much-needed success for Rama Rao, after a series of debacles and his performance as a corrupted cop Daya who turns a good doer was appreciated by audience and critics alike.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}}
In 2015, he starred in ''[[Temper (film)|Temper]]'' directed by director [[Puri Jagannadh]]. The film gave a much-needed success for Rama Rao, after a series of debacles and his performance as a corrupted cop Daya who turns a good doer was appreciated by audience and critics alike.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}}


Following the success of ''Temper'', Rama Rao worked in ''[[Nannaku Prematho]]'' (2016) directed by [[Sukumar (director)|Sukumar]] under the production of [[Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra]] and [[Reliance Entertainment]]. He has second [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Filmfare Award]] for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor – Telugu]] for his performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms|title=Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)|publisher=Times of India|date=19 June 2017|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6rJ496Tl8?url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms|archive-date=18 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6rJ496Tl8?url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms|archive-date=18 June 2017|access-date=2 August 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> NTR sported a new look with gelled up hair and long beard for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/nannaku-prematho-first-look-jr-ntrs-uber-cool-avatar-from-the-film-will-kick-start-a-new-trend/|title=Jr. NTR's new uber cool look from Nannaku Prematho|work=BollywoodLife.com|access-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312070638/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/nannaku-prematho-first-look-jr-ntrs-uber-cool-avatar-from-the-film-will-kick-start-a-new-trend/|archive-date=12 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> received positive reviews from critics and audience.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} The movie eventually turned out to be the highest grosser in Rama Rao's career surpassing [[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]] with a worldwide gross of {{INRConvert|82.7|c}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/nannaku-prematho-box-office-collection-jr-ntrs-film-grosses-total-rs-87-2-crore-lifetime-670535|title=''Nannaku Prematho'' box office report|work=International Business Times|access-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314012742/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/nannaku-prematho-box-office-collection-jr-ntrs-film-grosses-total-rs-87-2-crore-lifetime-670535|archive-date=14 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Later in the same year, Rama Rao starred in the September release ''[[Janatha Garage]]'', directed by [[Koratala Siva]], where he was cast alongside the [[Malayalam]] actor [[Mohanlal]].<ref name="Times of India">{{cite web|title=NTR-Koratala Siva project launched|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-Koratala-Siva-project-launched/articleshow/49526532.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029072426/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-Koratala-Siva-project-launched/articleshow/49526532.cms|archive-date=29 October 2015|access-date=25 October 2015|publisher=[[Times of India]]}}</ref> The film registered the highest opening for a Tollywood film in 2016, and was the second highest Tollywood opening of all time, behind ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]''.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}}  and became the highest grossing Telugu film of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=2016-12-28|title=Best of Tollywood 2016: Top 25 highest-grossing Telugu movies of the year|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/best-tollywood-2016-top-25-highest-grossing-telugu-movies-year-710121|access-date=2020-09-01|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|archive-date=27 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927094402/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/best-tollywood-2016-top-25-highest-grossing-telugu-movies-year-710121|url-status=live}}</ref>
Following the success of ''Temper'', Rama Rao worked in ''[[Nannaku Prematho]]'' (2016) directed by [[Sukumar (director)|Sukumar]] under the production of [[Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra]] and [[Reliance Entertainment]]. He has second [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Filmfare Award]] for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor – Telugu]] for his performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms|title=Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)|publisher=Times of India|date=19 June 2017|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6rJ496Tl8?url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms|archive-date=18 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6rJ496Tl8?url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms|archive-date=18 June 2017|access-date=2 August 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> NTR sported a new look with gelled up hair and long beard for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/nannaku-prematho-first-look-jr-ntrs-uber-cool-avatar-from-the-film-will-kick-start-a-new-trend/|title=Jr. NTR's new uber cool look from Nannaku Prematho|work=BollywoodLife.com|date=18 September 2015|access-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312070638/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/nannaku-prematho-first-look-jr-ntrs-uber-cool-avatar-from-the-film-will-kick-start-a-new-trend/|archive-date=12 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> received positive reviews from critics and audience.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} The movie eventually turned out to be the highest grosser in Rama Rao's career surpassing [[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]] with a worldwide gross of {{INRConvert|82.7|c}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/nannaku-prematho-box-office-collection-jr-ntrs-film-grosses-total-rs-87-2-crore-lifetime-670535|title=''Nannaku Prematho'' box office report|work=International Business Times|date=13 March 2016|access-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314012742/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/nannaku-prematho-box-office-collection-jr-ntrs-film-grosses-total-rs-87-2-crore-lifetime-670535|archive-date=14 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Later in the same year, Rama Rao starred in the September release ''[[Janatha Garage]]'', directed by [[Koratala Siva]], where he was cast alongside the [[Malayalam]] actor [[Mohanlal]].<ref name="Times of India">{{cite web|title=NTR-Koratala Siva project launched|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-Koratala-Siva-project-launched/articleshow/49526532.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029072426/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-Koratala-Siva-project-launched/articleshow/49526532.cms|archive-date=29 October 2015|access-date=25 October 2015|publisher=[[Times of India]]}}</ref> The film registered the highest opening for a Tollywood film in 2016, and was the second highest Tollywood opening of all time, behind ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]''.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}}  and became the highest grossing Telugu film of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=2016-12-28|title=Best of Tollywood 2016: Top 25 highest-grossing Telugu movies of the year|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/best-tollywood-2016-top-25-highest-grossing-telugu-movies-year-710121|access-date=2020-09-01|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|archive-date=27 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927094402/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/best-tollywood-2016-top-25-highest-grossing-telugu-movies-year-710121|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2017, Rama Rao essayed a triple role in ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' under the direction of [[K. S. Ravindra]] on [[N.T.R. Arts]] banner with his half-brother [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] as the producer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jai Lava Kusa Box Office Collection: Junior NTR's Film Opens With A Bang, Makes Rs 47 Crore Worldwide|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jai-lava-kusa-box-office-collection-junior-ntrs-film-opens-with-a-bang-makes-rs-47-crore-worldwide-1754164|access-date=2020-09-01|website=NDTV.com|archive-date=11 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811185457/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jai-lava-kusa-box-office-collection-junior-ntrs-film-opens-with-a-bang-makes-rs-47-crore-worldwide-1754164|url-status=live}}</ref> Jai Lava Kusa collected almost ₹130.90 worldwide and was successful at the box office<ref>{{Cite web|last=India|first=The Hans|date=2017-11-15|title=Jai Lava Kusa Final Collections Report|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2017-11-15/Jai-Lava-Kusa-Final-Collections-Report/339519|access-date=2020-09-21|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|archive-date=27 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927065525/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2017-11-15/Jai-Lava-Kusa-Final-Collections-Report/339519|url-status=live}}</ref> with critics praising his triple role performance.
In 2017, Rama Rao essayed a triple role in ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' under the direction of [[K. S. Ravindra]] on [[N.T.R. Arts]] banner with his half-brother [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] as the producer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jai Lava Kusa Box Office Collection: Junior NTR's Film Opens With A Bang, Makes Rs 47 Crore Worldwide|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jai-lava-kusa-box-office-collection-junior-ntrs-film-opens-with-a-bang-makes-rs-47-crore-worldwide-1754164|access-date=2020-09-01|website=NDTV.com|archive-date=11 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811185457/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jai-lava-kusa-box-office-collection-junior-ntrs-film-opens-with-a-bang-makes-rs-47-crore-worldwide-1754164|url-status=live}}</ref> Jai Lava Kusa collected almost ₹130.90 crore worldwide and was successful at the box office<ref>{{Cite web|last=India|first=The Hans|date=2017-11-15|title=Jai Lava Kusa Final Collections Report|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2017-11-15/Jai-Lava-Kusa-Final-Collections-Report/339519|access-date=2020-09-21|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|archive-date=27 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927065525/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2017-11-15/Jai-Lava-Kusa-Final-Collections-Report/339519|url-status=live}}</ref> with critics praising his triple role performance.


In 2018, he starred in [[Trivikram Srinivas]]-directed action drama [[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava|''Aravinda Sametha'']]  which went become one of the highest-grossing Tollywood films of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vyas|date=2018-11-27|title=Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava final box office collections report|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-11-27/Aravinda-Sametha-Veera-Raghava-final-box-office-collections-report/448692|access-date=2020-09-01|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|archive-date=7 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807163702/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-11-27/Aravinda-Sametha-Veera-Raghava-final-box-office-collections-report/448692|url-status=live}}</ref> [[S. S. Rajamouli]]'s magnum opus ''[[RRR (film)|RRR]],'' where Rama Rao playing 20th century freedom fighter [[Komaram Bheem]], is under production.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Happy Birthday Junior NTR: 'RRR' team wishes their Komaram Bheem with an unseen still - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-junior-ntr-rrr-team-wishes-their-komaram-bheem-with-an-unseen-still/articleshow/75840923.cms|access-date=2020-09-21|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=23 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200523044135/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-junior-ntr-rrr-team-wishes-their-komaram-bheem-with-an-unseen-still/articleshow/75840923.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2018, he starred in [[Trivikram Srinivas]]-directed action drama [[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava|''Aravinda Sametha'']]  which went become one of the highest-grossing Tollywood films of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vyas|date=2018-11-27|title=Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava final box office collections report|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-11-27/Aravinda-Sametha-Veera-Raghava-final-box-office-collections-report/448692|access-date=2020-09-01|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|archive-date=7 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807163702/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-11-27/Aravinda-Sametha-Veera-Raghava-final-box-office-collections-report/448692|url-status=live}}</ref> [[S. S. Rajamouli]]'s magnum opus ''[[RRR (film)|RRR]],'' where Rama Rao playing 20th century freedom fighter [[Komaram Bheem]], is under production.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Happy Birthday Junior NTR: 'RRR' team wishes their Komaram Bheem with an unseen still - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-junior-ntr-rrr-team-wishes-their-komaram-bheem-with-an-unseen-still/articleshow/75840923.cms|access-date=2020-09-21|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=23 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200523044135/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-junior-ntr-rrr-team-wishes-their-komaram-bheem-with-an-unseen-still/articleshow/75840923.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>


=== Television career ===
=== Television career ===
Rama Rao hosted the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] version of [[Bigg Boss Telugu|''Bigg Boss'']] reality show, [[Bigg Boss (Telugu season 1)|''Bigg Boss 1'']] that was broadcast on the [[Star Maa]] channel. Rama Rao's entry to the small screen was a huge success and had a record breaking ratings for Star Maa, making it the number one channel among all the shows.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/it-s-official-junior-ntr-to-host-telugu-version-of-bigg-boss/story-AnR8fTJD2KcYkP4qXncuCL.html It's official: Junior NTR to host Telugu version of Bigg Boss | tv] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614084214/http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/it-s-official-junior-ntr-to-host-telugu-version-of-bigg-boss/story-AnR8fTJD2KcYkP4qXncuCL.html |date=14 June 2017 }}. Hindustan Times (22 April 2016). Retrieved on 2018-12-10.</ref> The [[Bigg Boss Telugu (season 1)|first season]] of the show began airing from 16 July 2017.<ref>[http://www.gulte.com/movienews/59331/Jr-NTR-With-12-Celebs-60-Cams-From-July-16th Jr NTR With 12 Celebs & 60 Cams From July 16th] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107012820/http://www.gulte.com/movienews/59331/Jr-NTR-With-12-Celebs-60-Cams-From-July-16th |date=7 November 2017 }}. Gulte.com (4 July 2017). Retrieved on 2018-12-10.</ref> He has also been as a guest in Telugu Reality game show ''[[Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jr.NTR in Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu Show Full Episode {{!}} Full episodes, Episode, Shows|url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/443323157049800051/|access-date=2020-09-27|website=Pinterest|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=» Jr NTR Fondly Calls Nagarjuna 'Babai'|url=https://www.alajadi.com/jr-ntr-fondly-calls-nagarjuna-babai/|access-date=2020-09-27|language=en|archive-date=2 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802093535/http://alajadi.com/jr-ntr-fondly-calls-nagarjuna-babai/|url-status=live}}</ref> Telugu Reality dance shows [[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|''Dhee 2'']] and [[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|''Dhee 10'']].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dhee 10 Finale: Jr NTR graces as a guest; see pics - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/dhee-10-finale-jr-ntr-graces-as-a-guest-see-pics/articleshow/64660405.cms|access-date=2020-09-27|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011175512/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/dhee-10-finale-jr-ntr-graces-as-a-guest-see-pics/articleshow/64660405.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
Rama Rao hosted the reality show, [[Bigg Boss (Telugu season 1)|''Bigg Boss 1'']] that was broadcast on the [[Star Maa]]. Rama Rao's television debut was a huge success and had a record breaking ratings for Star Maa, making it the number one channel among all the shows.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/it-s-official-junior-ntr-to-host-telugu-version-of-bigg-boss/story-AnR8fTJD2KcYkP4qXncuCL.html It's official: Junior NTR to host Telugu version of Bigg Boss | tv] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614084214/http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/it-s-official-junior-ntr-to-host-telugu-version-of-bigg-boss/story-AnR8fTJD2KcYkP4qXncuCL.html |date=14 June 2017 }}. Hindustan Times (22 April 2016). Retrieved on 2018-12-10.</ref> The show began airing from 16 July 2017.<ref>[http://www.gulte.com/movienews/59331/Jr-NTR-With-12-Celebs-60-Cams-From-July-16th Jr NTR With 12 Celebs & 60 Cams From July 16th] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107012820/http://www.gulte.com/movienews/59331/Jr-NTR-With-12-Celebs-60-Cams-From-July-16th |date=7 November 2017 }}. Gulte.com (4 July 2017). Retrieved on 2018-12-10.</ref> He has also been as a guest in Telugu reality game show ''[[Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jr.NTR in Evaru Neelo Koteeswarudu Show Full Episode {{!}} Full episodes, Episode, Shows|url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/443323157049800051/|access-date=2020-09-27|website=Pinterest|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=» Jr NTR Fondly Calls Nagarjuna 'Babai'|url=https://www.alajadi.com/jr-ntr-fondly-calls-nagarjuna-babai/|access-date=2020-09-27|language=en|archive-date=2 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802093535/http://alajadi.com/jr-ntr-fondly-calls-nagarjuna-babai/|url-status=live}}</ref> and Telugu reality dance shows [[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|''Dhee 2'']] and [[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|''Dhee 10'']].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dhee 10 Finale: Jr NTR graces as a guest; see pics - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/dhee-10-finale-jr-ntr-graces-as-a-guest-see-pics/articleshow/64660405.cms|access-date=2020-09-27|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011175512/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/dhee-10-finale-jr-ntr-graces-as-a-guest-see-pics/articleshow/64660405.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2021, he was confirmed to be the host of ''[[Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-20|title=From debut with Bigg Boss Telugu to comeback with Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu; here's a look at Jr NTR's successful stint on TV|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/from-debut-with-bigg-boss-telugu-to-comeback-with-evaru-meelo-koteeswarulu-heres-a-look-at-jr-ntrs-successful-stint-on-tv/photostory/82800443.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Later, on 10 July 2021, he joined the production of the show.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Reddy|first=Sandeep|date=2021-07-10|title=Junior NTR: 'ఎవరు మీలో కోటీశ్వరుడు' షూటింగ్ లో జూనియర్ ఎన్టీఆర్|url=https://www.hmtvlive.com/movies/junior-ntr-joins-in-evaru-meelo-koteeswarulu-2021-shooting-67694|access-date=2021-07-19|website=www.hmtvlive.com|language=te}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Rama Rao married Lakshmi Pranathi, on 5 May 2011 at Hyderabad at [[HITEC City|Hitex Exhibition Center]], [[Madhapur]].<ref>[http://www.tollywoodblog.in/2011/05/jr-ntr-marriage-photos-ntr-pranathi.html Rao family Marriage Photo] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140801191557/http://www.tollywoodblog.in/2011/05/jr-ntr-marriage-photos-ntr-pranathi.html |date=1 August 2014 }}. Tollywoodblog.in. Retrieved on 1 September 2015.</ref> They have two sons.<ref>[http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/jr-ntr-celebrates-birthday-by-posting-10-month-old-sons-pictures-on-twitter-764612 Jr NTR Celebrates Birthday by Posting 10-Month-Old Sons Pictures on Twitter – NDTV Movies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721173136/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/jr-ntr-celebrates-birthday-by-posting-10-month-old-sons-pictures-on-twitter-764612 |date=21 July 2015 }}. Movies.ndtv.com. Retrieved on 1 September 2015.</ref>
=== Family ===
Rama Rao married Lakshmi Pranathi, the daughter of realtor and businessman Narne Srinivasa Rao. Srinivasa Rao's wife is the niece of [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]], who mediated the marriage.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-28|title=Jr NTR's Father-In-Law Joins YSRCP|url=https://english.sakshi.com/andhrapradesh-politics/2019/02/28/jr-ntrs-father-in-law-joins-ysrcp|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-17|website=[[Sakshi Post]]}}</ref> Their wedding took place on 5 May 2011 in Hyderabad at [[HITEC City|Hitex Exhibition Center]], [[Madhapur]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Jr NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi love story: In pics|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/the-jr-ntr-and-lakshmi-pranathi-love-story-in-pics-1680061-2020-05-20/4|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-17|website=India Today}}</ref> The couple has two sons.<ref>[http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/jr-ntr-celebrates-birthday-by-posting-10-month-old-sons-pictures-on-twitter-764612 Jr NTR Celebrates Birthday by Posting 10-Month-Old Sons Pictures on Twitter – NDTV Movies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721173136/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/jr-ntr-celebrates-birthday-by-posting-10-month-old-sons-pictures-on-twitter-764612 |date=21 July 2015 }}. Movies.ndtv.com. Retrieved on 1 September 2015.</ref>


=== Political stint and accident ===
=== Political stint and accident ===
Rama Rao was one of the campaigners for the [[Telugu Desam Party]], for the [[2009 Indian general election]] from April to May 2009 in [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="Hinduonnet.com" /><ref name="The Hindu" /><ref name="jrntrtdp">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/28/stories/2009032857040100.htm |title=Front Page : Accident puts brakes on NTR Jr. campaign |work=The Hindu |date=28 March 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091225095331/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/28/stories/2009032857040100.htm |archive-date=25 December 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/11/stories/2009041158670100.htm |title=Front Page : NTR Jr. discharged from hospital |work=The Hindu |date=11 April 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090620021048/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/11/stories/2009041158670100.htm |archive-date=20 June 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/14/stories/2009041459780300.htm |title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Bring back TDP to power: NTR junior |work=The Hindu |date=14 April 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522075211/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/14/stories/2009041459780300.htm |archive-date=22 May 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253000300.htm |title=The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh News : NTR Jr. lashes out at Chief Minister |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=22 March 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317014353/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253000300.htm |archive-date=17 March 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On 26 March 2009, after electioneering, en route to [[Hyderabad]], the SUV in which he was a passenger, was struck head-on with another vehicle, at [[Suryapet]]. He and his companions were thrown out off the SUV and suffered injuries. He was treated at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, in [[Secunderabad]], where he recuperated well.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/junior-ntr-injured-in-car-accident/439797/ Junior NTR injured in car accident – Indian Express] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121217051936/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/junior-ntr-injured-in-car-accident/439797 |date=17 December 2012 }}. Indianexpress.com (27 March 2009). Retrieved on 1 September 2015.</ref>
Rama Rao was one of the campaigners for the [[Telugu Desam Party]], for the [[2009 Indian general election]] from April to May 2009 in [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="Hinduonnet.com" /><ref name="The Hindu" /><ref name="jrntrtdp">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/28/stories/2009032857040100.htm |title=Front Page : Accident puts brakes on NTR Jr. campaign |date=28 March 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091225095331/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/28/stories/2009032857040100.htm |archive-date=25 December 2009 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/11/stories/2009041158670100.htm |title=Front Page : NTR Jr. discharged from hospital |date=11 April 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090620021048/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/11/stories/2009041158670100.htm |archive-date=20 June 2009 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/14/stories/2009041459780300.htm |title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Bring back TDP to power: NTR junior |date=14 April 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522075211/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/14/stories/2009041459780300.htm |archive-date=22 May 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253000300.htm |title=The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh News : NTR Jr. lashes out at Chief Minister |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=22 March 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317014353/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253000300.htm |archive-date=17 March 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On 26 March 2009, after electioneering, en route to [[Hyderabad]], the SUV in which he was a passenger, was struck head-on with another vehicle, at [[Suryapet]]. He and his companions were thrown out off the SUV and suffered injuries. He was treated at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, in [[Secunderabad]], where he recuperated well.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/junior-ntr-injured-in-car-accident/439797/ Junior NTR injured in car accident – Indian Express] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121217051936/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/junior-ntr-injured-in-car-accident/439797 |date=17 December 2012 }}. Indianexpress.com (27 March 2009). Retrieved on 1 September 2015.</ref>


=== Philanthropy ===
=== Philanthropy ===
In 2009, Rama announced that he intended to donate 20 [[lakh]]s to Chief Minister's Relief Fund to take up relief operations for flood victims.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ntr-jr-gives-rs-20-lakhs-to-cm/article29975.ece|title=Jr NTR Donates 20 lakhs to flood victims|work=The Hindu|date=6 October 2009|location=Hyderabad, India|access-date=24 October 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011175513/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/NTR-Jr.-gives-Rs-20-lakhs-to-CM/article16885135.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> During ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' audio function in 2013, a fan died due to a heavy stampede, NTR donated 5 lakhs to his family. Rama Rao also promised to take care of his family, due to the fan's sudden demise.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130318/news-current-affairs/article/fan-crushed-death-audio-release-jr-ntrs-baadshah|title=Fan crushed to death at audio release of NTR's Baadshah|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|date=18 March 2013|location=Hyderabad, India|url-status=dead|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006143532/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130318/news-current-affairs/article/fan-crushed-death-audio-release-jr-ntrs-baadshah|archive-date=6 October 2014}}</ref>
In 2009, Rama Rao announced that he intended to donate 20 [[lakh]]s to Chief Minister's Relief Fund to take up relief operations for flood victims.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ntr-jr-gives-rs-20-lakhs-to-cm/article29975.ece|title=Jr NTR Donates 20 lakhs to flood victims|work=The Hindu|date=6 October 2009|location=Hyderabad, India|access-date=24 October 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011175513/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/NTR-Jr.-gives-Rs-20-lakhs-to-CM/article16885135.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> During ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' audio function in 2013, a fan died due to a heavy stampede, NTR donated 5 lakhs to his family. Rama Rao also promised to take care of his family, due to the fan's sudden demise.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130318/news-current-affairs/article/fan-crushed-death-audio-release-jr-ntrs-baadshah|title=Fan crushed to death at audio release of NTR's Baadshah|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|date=18 March 2013|location=Hyderabad, India|url-status=dead|access-date=18 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006143532/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130318/news-current-affairs/article/fan-crushed-death-audio-release-jr-ntrs-baadshah|archive-date=6 October 2014}}</ref>


In 2014, Rama Rao announced that he intended to donate 20 lakhs to CM's Relief Fund to take up relief operations for victims of [[Cyclone Hudhud]] in Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-announces-Rs-20-lakhs-for-Hudhud-cyclone-relief-fund/articleshow/44814561.cms|title=NTR announces 20 lakhs for HudHud cyclone relief fund|work=The Times of India|date=14 October 2014|location=Hyderabad, India|access-date=23 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023201413/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-announces-Rs-20-lakhs-for-Hudhud-cyclone-relief-fund/articleshow/44814561.cms|archive-date=23 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2014, Rama Rao announced that he intended to donate 20 lakhs to CM's Relief Fund to take up relief operations for victims of [[Cyclone Hudhud]] in Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-announces-Rs-20-lakhs-for-Hudhud-cyclone-relief-fund/articleshow/44814561.cms|title=NTR announces 20 lakhs for HudHud cyclone relief fund|work=The Times of India|date=14 October 2014|location=Hyderabad, India|access-date=23 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023201413/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-announces-Rs-20-lakhs-for-Hudhud-cyclone-relief-fund/articleshow/44814561.cms|archive-date=23 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
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This article is about the currently active actor. For his grandfather and the 20th-century actor and politician with the same name, see N. T. Rama Rao.

N. T. Rama Rao Jr.
Rama Rao in 2018 promoting Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava
Born
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao

(1983-05-20) 20 May 1983 (age 43)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
Occupation
  • Film actor
  • television presenter
Years active
  • 1991–1997 (child artist)
  • 2001–present
Spouse(s)
Lakshmi Pranathi
(
m. 2011)
Children2
Parent(s)
Relatives
FamilySee Nandamuri family

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (born 20 May 1983), also known as Jr NTR or Tarak, is an Indian actor, singer, and television presenter who works in Telugu cinema. In his film career spanning 20 years, he has worked in over 29 films. Popularly referred as Young Tiger of Tollywood,[1] Rama Rao has received two state Nandi Awards, two Filmfare Awards South and four CineMAA Awards. One of the highest paid Telugu film actors,[2][3] he was ranked 28th in Forbes India Celebrity 100 list with an annual income of ₹280 million in 2018.[4]

Grandson of Telugu actor-politician N. T. Rama Rao,[5] Rama Rao Jr. played the lead role as a child actor in Ramayanam (1996) which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for that year. His debut as an adult with Ninnu Choodalani (2001) and tasted success with the film Student No. 1 (2001). He received critical reception for his performance in works such as Aadi (2002), Simhadri (2003), Rakhi (2006), Yamadonga (2007), Adhurs (2010), Brindavanam (2010), Temper (2015), Nannaku Prematho (2016), Janatha Garage (2016), Jai Lava Kusa (2017) and Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018).

Early life and family

Main article: Nandamuri Family
Rama Rao with his father Nandamuri Harikrishna at Jai Lava Kusa promotional event.

Rama Rao was born on 20 May 1983 in Hyderabad to Nandamuri Harikrishna, a Telugu film actor and politician, and Shalini Bhaskar Rao, who hails from Kundapur, Karnataka.[6][7] He is the grandson of Telugu actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao.[8] Initially named Tarak, he was renamed as N. T. Rama Rao on the suggestion of his grandfather.[9] 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.[10]

He is the half-brother of actor and producer Nandamuri Kalyan Ram,[11][12] the nephew of actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, and the cousin of actors Taraka Ratna, Nara Rohit and politician Nara Lokesh.

Acting career

1991–2006: Debut and initial career

Rama Rao first appeared in Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (1991) as a child artiste, written and directed by his grandfather N. T. Rama Rao. He then went on to play the titular role of Rama in Gunasekhar-directed mythological film Ramayanam (1996), which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film.[13]

Director K. Raghavendra Rao recommended Rama Rao to S. S. Rajamouli for his directorial debut Student No. 1 (2001) during mid-2000 after being impressed with his performance in the auditions and his previous film Ramayanam, however, the film went under production for too long. He was later signed by producer Ramoji Rao, and decided to work on the romantic drama Ninnu Choodalani which marked his debut as a lead actor. By that time, he was only 17.[8] Student No. 1, which released later, went onto be successful while Subbu (2001) was a commercial failure.[14]

In Aadi (2002) directed by debutant V. V. Vinayak, he played a man is trying to take revenge on a landlord for the death of his parents. The film was one of the highest-grossers of 2002.[15][16] He went to appear in other films such as B. Gopal's Allari Ramudu (2002) and A. M. Rathnam's political thriller Naaga (2003). Simhadri (2003), his second collaboration with Rajamouli, became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year.[17] He sported a new look, in order to get rid of the youth one, and grew a light beard. giving him the title of Young Tiger. He later quit youth films and started experimenting with faction dramas.[18]

He next appearance in Puri Jagannadh's action drama Andhrawala (2004) created much hype but was a box office failure.[14] He then starred in action film, Samba (2004) in his second collaboration with Vinayak. Later on he played a dual role in family drama film Naa Alludu (2005) and starred in Gopal's Narasimhudu (2005) and Surender Reddy's Ashok. All the three films failed at the box office.[19] His performance in Krishna Vamsi's Rakhi (2006) is considered to be one of his finest.[20]

2007–2010: Breakthrough and success

Rama Rao collaborated with director Rajamouli for the third time for a socio-fantasy film Yamadonga. For this film, he had to sport a new look by shedding more than 20 kg, as he used to be 94 kg. Rao played Raja, a thief who later criticizes and insults Yama and then suddenly goes into hell due to some bad acts. The film received extremely positive reviews, and later brought him back to the top league in Telugu cinema, and this film made him receive a Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Telugu. Actor Sobhan Babu praised Rama Rao's performance in the film. Rama Rao later signed up for the action film Kantri which was directed by debutant Meher Ramesh a protege of Puri Jagannadh. In 2009, Rama Rao took a year hiatus to campaign for Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in the 2009 general elections.[21][22]

Rama Rao signed up for the action-comedy Adhurs, in which he played dual roles for the third time after Andhrawala, and Naa Alludu. Adhurs grossed more than ₹300 million.[23] He then returned to romantic films after several years in the romantic comedy Brindavanam (2011), directed by Vamsi Paidipally.[24]

2011–2014: Career stagnation

Rama Rao collaborated with director Ramesh for the fantasy action film Shakti, and with director Surender Reddy for the romantic action film Oosaravelli.[25] The Boyapati Srinu-directed Dammu (2012) become an average grosser.[26]

In Baadshah, he sported a new look by straightening his curly hair and growing a beard, in order to suit the don image. The film became a sleeper hit. Baadshah's final figures was over ₹480 million in 50 days. This film was later dubbed into Malayalam and Japanese.[27] Rama Rao's next release of 2013, was the revenge drama Ramayya Vasthavayya, directed by Harish Shankar. This was the worst period in Rama Rao's career and Baadshah was the only film that gave him success. Baadshah was premiered at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2014 held in Japan.[28]

2015–present: Further successes

Rao with actor Rajendra Prasad at Nannaku Prematho promotional event

In 2015, he starred in Temper directed by director Puri Jagannadh. The film gave a much-needed success for Rama Rao, after a series of debacles and his performance as a corrupted cop Daya who turns a good doer was appreciated by audience and critics alike.[citation needed]

Following the success of Temper, Rama Rao worked in Nannaku Prematho (2016) directed by Sukumar under the production of Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra and Reliance Entertainment. He has second Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance.[29][30] NTR sported a new look with gelled up hair and long beard for the film.[31] received positive reviews from critics and audience.[citation needed] The movie eventually turned out to be the highest grosser in Rama Rao's career surpassing Baadshah with a worldwide gross of ₹82.7 crore (US$12 million).[32] Later in the same year, Rama Rao starred in the September release Janatha Garage, directed by Koratala Siva, where he was cast alongside the Malayalam actor Mohanlal.[33] The film registered the highest opening for a Tollywood film in 2016, and was the second highest Tollywood opening of all time, behind Baahubali: The Beginning.[citation needed] and became the highest grossing Telugu film of the year.[34]

In 2017, Rama Rao essayed a triple role in Jai Lava Kusa under the direction of K. S. Ravindra on N.T.R. Arts banner with his half-brother Nandamuri Kalyan Ram as the producer.[35] Jai Lava Kusa collected almost ₹130.90 crore worldwide and was successful at the box office[36] with critics praising his triple role performance.

In 2018, he starred in Trivikram Srinivas-directed action drama Aravinda Sametha which went become one of the highest-grossing Tollywood films of the year.[37] S. S. Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR, where Rama Rao playing 20th century freedom fighter Komaram Bheem, is under production.[38]

Television career

Rama Rao hosted the reality show, Bigg Boss 1 that was broadcast on the Star Maa. Rama Rao's television debut was a huge success and had a record breaking ratings for Star Maa, making it the number one channel among all the shows.[39] The show began airing from 16 July 2017.[40] He has also been as a guest in Telugu reality game show Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu[41][42] and Telugu reality dance shows Dhee 2 and Dhee 10.[43] In February 2021, he was confirmed to be the host of Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu.[44] Later, on 10 July 2021, he joined the production of the show.[45]

Personal life

Family

Rama Rao married Lakshmi Pranathi, the daughter of realtor and businessman Narne Srinivasa Rao. Srinivasa Rao's wife is the niece of N. Chandrababu Naidu, who mediated the marriage.[46] Their wedding took place on 5 May 2011 in Hyderabad at Hitex Exhibition Center, Madhapur.[47] The couple has two sons.[48]

Political stint and accident

Rama Rao was one of the campaigners for the Telugu Desam Party, for the 2009 Indian general election from April to May 2009 in Andhra Pradesh.[21][22][49][50][51][52] On 26 March 2009, after electioneering, en route to Hyderabad, the SUV in which he was a passenger, was struck head-on with another vehicle, at Suryapet. He and his companions were thrown out off the SUV and suffered injuries. He was treated at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, in Secunderabad, where he recuperated well.[53]

Philanthropy

In 2009, Rama Rao announced that he intended to donate 20 lakhs to Chief Minister's Relief Fund to take up relief operations for flood victims.[54] During Baadshah audio function in 2013, a fan died due to a heavy stampede, NTR donated 5 lakhs to his family. Rama Rao also promised to take care of his family, due to the fan's sudden demise.[55]

In 2014, Rama Rao announced that he intended to donate 20 lakhs to CM's Relief Fund to take up relief operations for victims of Cyclone Hudhud in Andhra Pradesh.[56]

Filmography and awards

Main article: N. T. Rama Rao Jr. filmography and awards

References

  1. ↑ "Junior NTR turns 38: Rare Photos of Tollywood's Young Tiger - Times of India".
  2. ↑ "Highest paid actors in Tollywood". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 5 June 2016.
  3. ↑ K., Janani (25 April 2018). "Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Allu Arjun: How much do Tollywood's highest-paid actors earn?". India Today. Archived from the original on 20 May 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  4. ↑ "Forbes Releases 2018 Celebrity 100 List of the World's Highest-Paid Entertainers". Archived from the original on 16 July 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2016.https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094016/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140110/entertainment-tollywood/article/why-japan-likes-jr-ntr%7Carchive-date%3D4 March 2016|url-status=live}}
  5. ↑ Burns, John F. (19 January 1996). "N. T. Rama Rao, 72, Is Dead; Star Status Infused His Politics". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  6. ↑ Hooli, Shekhar H. (20 May 2018). "Jr NTR's 36th birthday: Mahesh Babu, Mohanlal and other celebs wish Aravinda Sametha star". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 28 May 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
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  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "I love being called NTR's grandson". Times of India.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  9. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (30 August 2018). "For Harikrishna, family came first". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 22 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ↑ "Junior NTR – Profile and Biography | Veethi". veethi.com. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  11. ↑ 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.
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