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{{short description|Indian actor and film producer}} | {{short description|Indian actor and film producer}} | ||
{{family name hatnote|Nandamuri|lang=Telugu}} | |||
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| name = Nandamuri Kalyan Ram | | name = Nandamuri Kalyan Ram | ||
| image = Kalyan Ram.png | | image = Kalyan Ram.png | ||
| caption = Kalyan Ram in 2022 | | caption = Kalyan Ram in 2022 | ||
| 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_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]] | | birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]<br>(now in [[Telangana]]), India | ||
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|film producer}} | | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|film producer}} | ||
| alma_mater = [[Illinois Institute of Technology]], [[Chicago]] ([[Master of Science|MS]]) | | alma_mater = [[Illinois Institute of Technology]], [[Chicago]] ([[Master of Science|MS]]) | ||
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| children = 2 | | children = 2 | ||
| parents = [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] (father) | | parents = [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] (father) | ||
| relatives = | | relatives = | ||
| family = See [[ | | family = See [[Nandamuri–Nara family]] | ||
| othername = | | othername = | ||
| yearsactive = 1989; 2003–present | | 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 | '''Nandamuri Kalyan Ram''' (born 5 July 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in [[Telugu cinema]]. He is the son of actor-politician [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]]. Ram is best known for his roles in [[action film]]s such as ''[[Athanokkade]]'' (2005), ''[[Hare Ram]]'' (2008), ''[[118 (film)|118]]'' (2019), and ''[[Bimbisara (film)|Bimbisara]]'' (2022). Ram is the chairperson of the production company [[N. T. R. Arts]], named after his paternal grandfather [[N. T. Rama Rao]]. | ||
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]]''. | 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== | ==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 | Kalyan Ram was born in [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], to [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] and his first wife, Lakshmi Kumari. He is the grandson of actor and politician [[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 his father who wanted him to be first person in their family to earn a post-graduate degree.<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== | ==Career== | ||
In 1989 Ram acted with his uncle [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] in the film | 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 ''[[Tholi 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]]'', ''[[Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007 film)|Lakshmi Kalyanam]]'' and ''[[Vijayadasami (film)|Vijayadasami]]'' 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§id=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§id=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 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> | 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 |date=23 March 2018 |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|access-date=22 September 2019|archive-date=14 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714144708/http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/118-movie-review-kalyan-ram-starrer-opens-positive-response-check-it-out-441895|url-status=dead}}</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> | 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|date=23 August 2019 }}</ref> | ||
Ram stars in the 2023 film ''[[Devil: The British Secret Agent]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2023-12-26 |title=Audience will have adrenaline rush in theatres: Nandamuri Kalyanram about 'Devil' |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/audience-will-have-adrenaline-rush-in-theatres-nandamuri-kalyanram-about-devil-846964 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
== Personal life == | == 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 | 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 news|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|access-date=8 July 2021|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| rowspan="2" | 2003 | | rowspan="2" | 2003 | ||
| ''[[ | | ''[[Tholi Choopulone]]'' | ||
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| rowspan="2" |2007 | | rowspan="2" |2007 | ||
| ''[[ | | ''[[Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007 film)|Lakshmi Kalyanam]]'' | ||
| | | Ramu | ||
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| ''[[ | | ''[[Vijayadasami (film)|Vijayadasami]]'' | ||
| | | Sivakasi | ||
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| 2008 | | 2008 | ||
| ''[[Hare Ram]]'' | | ''[[Hare Ram]]'' | ||
| Ram | | Ram and Hari{{efn|Kalyan Ram played two characters.|name=dual}} | ||
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| Varun | | Varun | ||
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|<ref>{{cite news|date=27 August 2017|title=Not Aishwarya Lekshmi, Tamannaah Bhatia to star in Kalyan Ram's next|work=Deccan Chronicle|url= | |<ref>{{cite news|date=27 August 2017|title=Not Aishwarya Lekshmi, Tamannaah Bhatia to star in Kalyan Ram's next|work=Deccan Chronicle|url=https://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> | ||
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| rowspan="3" |2019 | | rowspan="3" |2019 | ||
|''[[N.T.R: Kathanayakudu]]''|| rowspan="2" |[[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] | |''[[N.T.R: Kathanayakudu]]''|| rowspan="2" |[[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] | ||
| | |Cameo | ||
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|''[[N.T.R: Mahanayakudu]]'' | |''[[N.T.R: Mahanayakudu]]'' | ||
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| 2022 | | 2022 | ||
|''[[Bimbisara (film)|Bimbisara]]'' | |''[[Bimbisara (film)|Bimbisara]]'' | ||
| [[Bimbisara]] | | [[Bimbisara]] and Devadutta{{efn|name=dual}} | ||
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|<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 | |<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|website=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="2" |2023 | | rowspan="2" |2023 | ||
| ''[[Amigos (2023 film)|Amigos]]'' | | ''[[Amigos (2023 film)|Amigos]]'' | ||
| | | Siddharth, Manjunath Hegde and Michael alias Bipin Roy{{efn|Kalyan Ram played three characters.}} | ||
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| | | ''[[Devil: The British Secret Agent]]'' | ||
| | |Trivarna / Agent Devil | ||
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|<ref>{{ | |<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gulte.com/movienews/271487/kalyan-rams-devil-grand-release-on-december-29th | title=Kalyan Ram's Devil grand release on December 29th | date=7 December 2023 }}</ref> | ||
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| 2025 | |||
| ''[[Arjun Son Of Vyjayanthi]]'' | |||
| Arjun Vishwanath | |||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=NKR21: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and Saiee Manjrekar starrer big budget film begins with pooja ceremony|work=Pinkvilla|date=20 October 2023 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nkr21-nandamuri-kalyan-ram-and-saiee-manjrekar-starrer-big-budget-film-begins-with-pooja-ceremony-1252658?amp|access-date=28 October 2023}}</ref> | |||
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| 2022 || ''[[Bimbisara (film)|Bimbisara]]'' || || | | 2022 || ''[[Bimbisara (film)|Bimbisara]]'' || || | ||
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| | | 2024 ||''[[Devara: Part 1]]'' || || | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.facebook.com/NandamuriKalyanram Nandamuri Kalyan Ram] on [[Facebook]] | * [https://www.facebook.com/NandamuriKalyanram Nandamuri Kalyan Ram] on [[Facebook]] | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/NTRARTSOFFICIAL N.T.R. Arts] on [[YouTube]] | * [https://www.youtube.com/user/NTRARTSOFFICIAL N.T.R. Arts] on [[YouTube]] | ||
* {{IMDb name|id=2498217|name=Kalyan Ram }} | * {{IMDb name|id=2498217|name=Kalyan Ram }} | ||
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Nandamuri Kalyan Ram | |
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 Kalyan Ram in 2022 | |
| Born | 5 July 1978[1] |
| Alma mater | Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago (MS) |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1989; 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) | Swati ( m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Nandamuri Harikrishna (father) |
| Family | See Nandamuri–Nara family |
Nandamuri Kalyan Ram (born 5 July 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Telugu cinema. He is the son of actor-politician Nandamuri Harikrishna. Ram is best known for his roles in action films such as Athanokkade (2005), Hare Ram (2008), 118 (2019), and Bimbisara (2022). Ram is the chairperson of the production company N. T. R. Arts, named after his paternal grandfather N. T. Rama Rao.
He also owns "Advitha Creative Studios", a video effects company, which provided special effects for movies such as Legend, Nannaku Prematho and Krishnashtami.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Kalyan Ram was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, to Nandamuri Harikrishna and his first wife, Lakshmi Kumari. He is the grandson of actor and politician 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 his father who wanted him to be first person in their family to earn a post-graduate degree.[2]
Career[edit | edit source]
In 1989 Ram acted with his uncle Nandamuri Balakrishna in the film Bala Gopaludu as a child artist.[citation needed] Later, he started his acting career in 2003 with Tholi Choopulone followed by 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'.[3] He then produced Athanokkade, which introduced Surender Reddy as a director, and it was a critical and commercial success. His next films Asadhyudu, Lakshmi Kalyanam and Vijayadasami 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?] 2013.[4] Despite the hype, the film ended up as a commercial failure.[5]
In 2015, Ram starred in Pataas which turned out to be a blockbuster with positive reviews.[6] 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.[7] Ram's later release for 2015 featuring him as the lead was Sher opposite actress Sonal Chauhan. It was directed by Mallikarjun and was produced by Vijayalakshmi Pictures.[8]
In 2016, Ram produced and starred in Puri Jagannadh's Ism as an undercover journalist.[9] In 2018, he acted the lead role in the film MLA[10] 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 along with Shalini Pandey and Nivetha Thomas.[11] The film became a critical and commercial success.[12][13]
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 film Oxygen.[14]
Ram stars in the 2023 film Devil: The British Secret Agent.[15]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Ram married Swathi on 9 August 2006.[16] They have two children, a son and a daughter.[17]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
As an actor[edit | edit source]
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Bala Gopaludu | Raja | Child artist | |
| 2003 | Tholi Choopulone | Raju | Debut as a lead actor | |
| Abhimanyu | Abhimanyu | |||
| 2005 | Athanokkade | Ram | ||
| 2006 | Asadhyudu | Pardhu | ||
| 2007 | Lakshmi Kalyanam | Ramu | ||
| Vijayadasami | Sivakasi | |||
| 2008 | Hare Ram | Ram and Hari[lower-alpha 1] | ||
| 2009 | Jayeebhava | Ram | ||
| 2010 | Kalyanram Kathi | Rama Krishna | ||
| 2013 | Om 3D | Arjun | ||
| 2015 | Pataas | Kalyan | ||
| Sher | Gautham | |||
| 2016 | Ism | Satya Marthand / Kalyan Ram | ||
| 2018 | MLA | Kalyan Chaturvedi | ||
| Naa Nuvve | Varun | [18] | ||
| 2019 | N.T.R: Kathanayakudu | Nandamuri Harikrishna | Cameo | |
| N.T.R: Mahanayakudu | Cameo | |||
| 118 | Gautam | |||
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Balu | ||
| 2022 | Bimbisara | Bimbisara and Devadutta[lower-alpha 1] | [19] | |
| 2023 | Amigos | Siddharth, Manjunath Hegde and Michael alias Bipin Roy[lower-alpha 2] | ||
| Devil: The British Secret Agent | Trivarna / Agent Devil | [20] | ||
| 2025 | Arjun Son Of Vyjayanthi | Arjun Vishwanath | [21] |
As a producer[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Athanokkade | ||
| 2008 | Hare Ram | ||
| 2009 | Jayeebhava | ||
| 2010 | Kalyanram Kathi | ||
| 2013 | Om 3D | ||
| 2015 | Pataas | ||
| Kick 2 | |||
| 2016 | Ism | ||
| 2017 | Jai Lava Kusa | ||
| 2022 | Bimbisara | ||
| 2024 | Devara: Part 1 | ||
| TBA | Devara: Part 2 |
Notes[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "All you want to know about #KalyanRam". filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 10 July 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ↑ "Kalyan Ram Nandamuri - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film hero". www.idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 25 September 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ↑ "Kalyan Ram begins a VFX Company". newshunt.com. 15 July 2014. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ↑ "Kalyan Ram's OM Releasing On July 19". 25cineframes.com. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ "Kalyan Ram turns police officer in his next film". timesofindia.com. Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Pataas - Wait is over, It's a blockbuster!!". www.gulte.com/index.php/. Gulte.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ↑ "Ravi Teja Kick 2 in Kalyan Ram production". timesofindia.indiatimes.com/. Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ↑ "Vanya Mishra to romance Kalyanram". timesofindia.indiatimes.com/. The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ↑ "Ism first look". www.ibtimes.co.in. International Business Times. Archived from the original on 7 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ↑ "Kalyan Ram's MLA Movie Review & Rating". The Hans India. 23 March 2018. Archived from the original on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ↑ "Jr NTR claps first shot of brother Kalyan Ram's new film. See photos". www.hindustantimes.com/. 25 April 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ↑ "118 Movie Review: Kalyan Ram starrer opens to positive response; check it out". Pinkvilla.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- ↑ "118 Final Total WW Collections". Andhraboxoffice.com.
- ↑ "Interesting update on NKR's Entha Manchivadavuraa". 123Telugu.com. 23 August 2019.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (26 December 2023). "Audience will have adrenaline rush in theatres: Nandamuri Kalyanram about 'Devil'". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ↑ "Kalyan Ram to wed on Aug 9th - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 22 June 2006. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ↑ "Venkatesh and Neeraja - Tollywood celebs and their less famous spouses". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ↑ "Not Aishwarya Lekshmi, Tamannaah Bhatia to star in Kalyan Ram's next". Deccan Chronicle. 27 August 2017. Archived from the original on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ↑ Vyas (22 September 2021). "Bimbisara to head for a release during Diwali!". The Hans India.
- ↑ "Kalyan Ram's Devil grand release on December 29th". 7 December 2023.
- ↑ "NKR21: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and Saiee Manjrekar starrer big budget film begins with pooja ceremony". Pinkvilla. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.