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N. T. Rama Rao Jr (born 20 May 1983), also known as NTR Jr., is an Indian actor and television personality who works in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in 31 films and is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards, two Nandi Awards, and two SIIMA Awards.

NTR first appeared as a child artist in the film to play the titular role as god Rama in the 1997 mythological film Ramayanam. Rao made his debut as an adult lead actor in 2001 with the film Ninnu Choodalani. He achieved his breakthrough in the same year with the S. S. Rajamouli's directorial debut, the coming-of-age film Student No: 1.^[1]

While Subbu which was released in the same year could not impress the audience,^[2] his 2002 action film Aadi was a massive box office success.^[3] For the film, Rao received Nandi Special Jury Award presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.^[4] The two next films Allari Ramudu and Naaga were back-to-back failures. His second collaboration with the director S. S. Rajamouli was the 2003 action film Simhadri, which ended up as one of the biggest blockbusters of that year. In the film, Rao is seen as a kind-hearted man, Simhadri who has a violent past.^[5] In 2004, Rao played a dual role for the first time film Andhrawala directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film could not reach the high expectations of the audience and bombed at the box office.^[6] Samba which released in the same year had a good response but his subsequent films Naa Alludu, Narasimhudu and Ashok were a string of failures.^[7]^[8]

In 2006, Rao starred in the film Rakhi. Although the film was an average grosser, his performance as an innocent man turned vigilante, particularly in the climax sequence, was highly praised.^[9] In 2007, Rao made his third collaboration with the director S. S. Rajamouli for the socio-fantasy film, Yamadonga. For this film, the actor made a complete body transformation and shed extra kilos.^[9]^[10] The film was praised for its unique story and performances and became one of the biggest hits of that year.^[11] Rao won his first Filmfare Award as Best Actor – Telugu for the film.^[12]

In 2010, Rao featured in two films, Adhurs and Brindavanam, both of them were successful ventures and became an integral part of Telugu pop culture. Over the next few years, Rao starred in several films, notably Oosaravelli and Baadshah. His consequent films, Ramayya Vasthavayya and Rabhasa were box office failures which received lukewarm response both audience and his fans alike, for which Rao was deeply disappointed and promised his fans to work harder.^[13] In 2015, Rao made his second collaboration with the director Puri Jagannadh in the action film Temper which gave the actor a much needed comeback.^[14] In the film, he played a corrupt police officer, whose life changes after stumbling upon a rape case. In his landmark 25th film, Rao featured in the 2016 thriller – drama, Nannaku Prematho written and directed by Sukumar. The film explored emotional relationship between a father and his son spanning the last 30 days of the father's life.^[15] Despite being an average grosser domestically, the film performed exceedingly well in the overseas.^[16] In the same year, his film Janatha Garage, directed by Koratala Siva and co-starred by Malayalam film superstar Mohanlal, became the highest-grossing Tollywood film of that year collecting nearly ₹1.40 billion.^{[citation needed]} In 2017, Rao played triple role for the first time in the action film Jai Lava Kusa which also grossed more than ₹1 billion. In the same year, he featured as the host for the first season of the television series Bigg Boss .^[17]

In 2018, the actor teamed up with the director Trivikram for the action drama film, Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava. In the film, Rao played a young man who decides to put an end to the bloodshed between two warring villages.^[18] The film received positive feedback, with Rao's performance being well received.^[19] In 2021, Rao returned to television as a host for the game show Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu, the Telugu version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.^[20] In his fourth collaboration with the director S. S. Rajamouli, Rao played the role of the Indian revolutionary, Komaram Bheem in the period action film RRR. The film became a global phenomenon, receiving appreciation from India and overseas.^[21]^[22] The performance of Rao as Komaram Bheem has been lauded by the audience and critics alike.^[23] He carefully finalised the script for his first film post RRR, and collaborated with Koratala Siva after Janatha Garage for Devara: Part 1 which opened to mixed reviews but became a huge commercial success. He also made his Hindi cinema debut with War 2, the sequel to War (2019), in which he co-starred with Hrithik Roshan. The film is a part of the YRF Spy Universe. His next film, titled Dragon (2026) will be directed by Prashanth Neel.

Film[edit | edit source]

Key
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All films in this list are in Telugu unless otherwise indicated.

List of N. T. Rama Rao Jr. film credits as an actorList of N. T. Rama Rao Jr film credits
Year	Title	Role(s)	Notes	Ref.
1991	Brahmarshi Viswamitra	Bharata	Child Actor	^[24]
1997	Ramayanam	Rama	Child Actor	^[25]^[26]
2001	Ninnu Choodalani	Venu Reddy	Debut as lead actor
	Student No: 1	Aditya Rao
	Subbu	Bala Subramanyam
2002	Aadi	Aadi Kesava Reddy
2002	Allari Ramudu	Ramakrishna
2003	Naaga	Nagaraju
2003	Simhadri	Simhadri / Singamalai
2004	Andhrawala	Munna and Shankar Pehelwan	Dual role
2004	Samba	Samba Shiva Naidu
2005	Naa Alludu	Karthik (Suryam) / Murugan
2005	Narasimhudu	Kondaveedi Narasimhudu
2006	Ashok	Ashok
2006	Rakhi	K. Ramakrishna / Rakhi
2007	Yamadonga	Raja
2008	Kantri	Kantri / Kranthi
2008	Chintakayala Ravi	Himself	Special appearance in the song "Shaava Shaava"
2010	Adhurs	Narasimha and Chari	Dual role
	Rama Rama Krishna Krishna	Narrator	Voice role	^[27]
	Brindavanam	Krishna (Krish)
2011	Shakthi	Sakthi Swaroop and Maha Rudra	Dual role
2011	Oosaravelli	Tony
2012	Dammu	Ramachandra / Raja Vijay Dhwaja Sri Simha
2013	Baadshah	N. T. Rama Rao / Baadshah
2013	Ramayya Vasthavayya	Nandu / Ramu
2014	Rabhasa	Karthik
2015	Temper	Daya
2016	Nannaku Prematho	Abhiram
2016	Janatha Garage	Anand
2017	Jai Lava Kusa	Jai Kumar (Raavan), Lava Kumar and Kusa Kumar	Triple role
2018	Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava	Veera Raghava Reddy
2022	RRR	Komaram Bheem		^[28]
2024	Devara: Part 1	Devara and Vara	Dual role	^[29]
2025	War 2	Raghu / Vikram Chelapathi	Hindi film (Bollywood debut)
Template:TableTBA	Dragon	Template:TableTBA	Filming	^[30]

Television[edit | edit source]

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes	Ref.
1996	Bhaktha Markandeya	Bhaktha Markandeya	ETV	Cameo	^[31]
2017	Bigg Boss 1	Host	Star Maa		^[17]
2021	Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu	Host	Gemini TV		^[20]
2024	Modern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli	Himself	Netflix	Documentary film	^[32]
2024	RRR: Behind and Beyond	Himself	Netflix	Documentary film	^[33]

References[edit | edit source]

↑ "NTR charged 6 Lakhs for Ninnu Choodalani". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (11 September 2019). "Strange series of flops after Rajamouli hits". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 30 August 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
↑ "Star Interviews: Interview with V. V.Vinayak". Telugu Cinema. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
↑ "Telugu Cinema Etc". Idlebrain.com. 8 September 2003. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
↑ "Happy birthday Jr NTR: Here are five films that redefined his acting career". Hindustan Times. 20 May 2020. Archived from the original on 29 May 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
↑ "From Ninnu Choodalani to Jai Lava Kusa, the rise, fall, and rise of NTR Jr, against all odds". Firstpost. 16 September 2017. Archived from the original on 28 August 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
↑ "Narasimhudu is a dud!". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 11 May 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
↑ "Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Jr NTR): Celebrated Yet Underrated". The Quint. 19 May 2018. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
↑ ^9.0 ^9.1 "Junior NTR turns 37: From Aadi to Aravinda Sametha, 7 high-octane actioners of RRR's Komaram Bheem". The Times of India. 20 May 2020. Archived from the original on 20 May 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
↑ "Telugu Actors Weight Loss Stories To Inspire You". Sakshi Post. 24 November 2018. Archived from the original on 24 November 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
↑ "'Yamadonga' – 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion': 5 must-watch films of SS Rajamouli before catching the film". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
↑ "Jr Ntr Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Jr Ntr | Times of India Entertainment". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 September 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
↑ "I don't want Hits and Flops: NTR". Tupaki. 29 January 2015. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021.
↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (18 January 2017). "A Hindi remake for Temper". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
↑ Yellapantula, Suhas (30 January 2016). "Tollywood Tiger Shining Bright". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 February 2016.
↑ "4 Jr. NTR Films Which Made Over Rs 100 Cr At The Box Office & Must Be On Your Watch List". MenXP. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
↑ ^17.0 ^17.1 "It's official: Junior NTR to host Telugu version of Bigg Boss". Hindustan Times. 13 June 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
↑ "Aravinda Sametha Review {3.5/5}: Jr NTR delivers another fine performance in Aravindha Sametha Veera Raghava", The Times of India, retrieved 1 June 2020
↑ "Aravindha Sametha crosses the 100 cr mark at box office". Hindustan Times. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
↑ ^20.0 ^20.1 "Jr NTR's Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu trailer promises thrill". The Indian Express. 2 August 2021. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
↑ "A biryani western on bhang: RRR reopens Indian cinema in spectacular style". The Guardian. 8 April 2022. Archived from the original on 20 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
↑ Abrams, Simon (3 August 2022). "How the Indian Action Spectacular 'RRR' Became a Smash in America". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 20 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
↑ "RRR wows international critics and audience: 'All American films are lame now. This is the best thing in the world'". Hindustan Times. 1 April 2022. Archived from the original on 20 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
↑ "Children's Day Special: From NTR Jr. To Hrithik Roshan Stars Who Began Their Careers As Child Actors". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
↑ "45th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
↑ "45th National Film Awards (PDF)" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
↑ "Telugu Movie review - Rama Rama Krishna Krishna". Idlebrain.com.
↑ Ramachandran, Naman (19 May 2023). "'RRR' Star NTR Jr's 30th Film Title Revealed as 'Devara'". Variety.
↑ "Jr NTR wraps up NTR30 first schedule". 123telugu.com. 9 April 2023.
↑ Hungama, Bollywood (18 January 2026). "Anil Kapoor to duel with Jr NTR in Prashanth Neel's Dragon : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 18 January 2026.
↑ "The teenage years". Zee Telugu. Archived from the original on 11 June 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (2 August 2024). "'Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli' movie review: An enjoyable, informative journey of a game changer". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
↑ "RRR Behind and Beyond trailer: SS Rajamouli says he was shooting with 'not one, but two tigers'". The Indian Express. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2025.

External links[edit | edit source]

N. T. Rama Rao Jr. filmography at IMDb

[1] "NTR charged 6 Lakhs for Ninnu Choodalani". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2020.

[2] Kavirayani, Suresh (11 September 2019). "Strange series of flops after Rajamouli hits". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 30 August 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.

[3] "Star Interviews: Interview with V. V.Vinayak". Telugu Cinema. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.

[4] "Telugu Cinema Etc". Idlebrain.com. 8 September 2003. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2012.

[autogenerated1-5] "Happy birthday Jr NTR: Here are five films that redefined his acting career". Hindustan Times. 20 May 2020. Archived from the original on 29 May 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.

[6] "From Ninnu Choodalani to Jai Lava Kusa, the rise, fall, and rise of NTR Jr, against all odds". Firstpost. 16 September 2017. Archived from the original on 28 August 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.

[7] "Narasimhudu is a dud!". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 11 May 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2020.

[8] "Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Jr NTR): Celebrated Yet Underrated". The Quint. 19 May 2018. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2020.

[:0-9] 9.0 ^9.1 "Junior NTR turns 37: From Aadi to Aravinda Sametha, 7 high-octane actioners of RRR's Komaram Bheem". The Times of India. 20 May 2020. Archived from the original on 20 May 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.

[10] "Telugu Actors Weight Loss Stories To Inspire You". Sakshi Post. 24 November 2018. Archived from the original on 24 November 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2020.

[11] "'Yamadonga' – 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion': 5 must-watch films of SS Rajamouli before catching the film". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2020.

[12] "Jr Ntr Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Jr Ntr | Times of India Entertainment". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 September 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2020.

[13] "I don't want Hits and Flops: NTR". Tupaki. 29 January 2015. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021.

[14] Kavirayani, Suresh (18 January 2017). "A Hindi remake for Temper". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2020.

[15] Yellapantula, Suhas (30 January 2016). "Tollywood Tiger Shining Bright". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 February 2016.

[16] "4 Jr. NTR Films Which Made Over Rs 100 Cr At The Box Office & Must Be On Your Watch List". MenXP. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2024.

[:1-17] 17.0 ^17.1 "It's official: Junior NTR to host Telugu version of Bigg Boss". Hindustan Times. 13 June 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2020.

[18] "Aravinda Sametha Review {3.5/5}: Jr NTR delivers another fine performance in Aravindha Sametha Veera Raghava", The Times of India, retrieved 1 June 2020

[19] "Aravindha Sametha crosses the 100 cr mark at box office". Hindustan Times. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2024.

[:3-20] 20.0 ^20.1 "Jr NTR's Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu trailer promises thrill". The Indian Express. 2 August 2021. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.

[21] "A biryani western on bhang: RRR reopens Indian cinema in spectacular style". The Guardian. 8 April 2022. Archived from the original on 20 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.

[22] Abrams, Simon (3 August 2022). "How the Indian Action Spectacular 'RRR' Became a Smash in America". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 20 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.

[23] "RRR wows international critics and audience: 'All American films are lame now. This is the best thing in the world'". Hindustan Times. 1 April 2022. Archived from the original on 20 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.

[24] "Children's Day Special: From NTR Jr. To Hrithik Roshan Stars Who Began Their Careers As Child Actors". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 November 2024.

[45thaward-25] "45th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2012.

[45thawardPDF-26] "45th National Film Awards (PDF)" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2012.

[27] "Telugu Movie review - Rama Rama Krishna Krishna". Idlebrain.com.

[28] Ramachandran, Naman (19 May 2023). "'RRR' Star NTR Jr's 30th Film Title Revealed as 'Devara'". Variety.

[29] "Jr NTR wraps up NTR30 first schedule". 123telugu.com. 9 April 2023.

[30] Hungama, Bollywood (18 January 2026). "Anil Kapoor to duel with Jr NTR in Prashanth Neel's Dragon : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 18 January 2026.

[31] "The teenage years". Zee Telugu. Archived from the original on 11 June 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.

[32] Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (2 August 2024). "'Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli' movie review: An enjoyable, informative journey of a game changer". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 May 2025.

[33] "RRR Behind and Beyond trailer: SS Rajamouli says he was shooting with 'not one, but two tigers'". The Indian Express. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2025.

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-'''[[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]]''', commonly known as '''Jr. NTR''' and '''Tarak''', is an Indian actor, dancer, and television presenter who works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. Rama Rao first appeared as a child artiste in the film ''[[Brahmarshi Viswamitra]]'', written, directed and starred by his grandfather [[N. T. Rama Rao]] in 1991.<ref name="Brahmashri">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VBOxgNNC6s |title=Brahmarshi Viswamitra Telugu Full Length Movie &#124;&#124; NTR, Balakrishna |date=15 December 2013 |publisher=Shalimar Telugu & Hindi Movies |via=YouTube |access-date=9 March 2015 |archive-date=2 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602104308/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VBOxgNNC6s |url-status=live }}</ref> He went on to play the titular role as [[Rama]] in the 1997 mythological film ''[[Ramayanam (1996 film)|Ramayanam]]''. Rama Rao made his debut as a lead actor in 2001 with the film ''[[Ninnu Choodalani]]'', which was a box office failure. He tasted his first success in the same year with the [[S. S. Rajamouli]]'s directorial debut, [[coming of age|coming-of-age action]] film ''[[Student No.1]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=NTR charged 6 Lakhs for Ninnu Choodalani – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/NTR-charged-6-Lakhs-for-Ninnu-Choodalani/articleshow/13135706.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=1 June 2020 |archive-date=3 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203211159/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/NTR-charged-6-Lakhs-for-Ninnu-Choodalani/articleshow/13135706.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
+[[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.|N. T. Rama Rao Jr]] (born 20 May 1983), also known as NTR Jr., is an Indian actor and television personality who works in [[Telugu cinema]]. He has appeared in 31 films and is the recipient of three [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], two [[Nandi Awards]], and two [[SIIMA Awards]].
-Though ''[[Subbu]]'' which released in the same year could not impress the audience,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=11 September 2019 |title=Strange series of flops after Rajamouli hits |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100919/strange-series-of-flops-after-rajamouli-hits.html |access-date=2 June 2020 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |archive-date=30 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830181908/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100919/strange-series-of-flops-after-rajamouli-hits.html |url-status=live }}</ref> his 2002 [[action film]] ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]'' was a massive success.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_vvvinayak_2008_2.php |title=Star Interviews: Interview with V. V.Vinayak |work=Telugu Cinema |access-date=12 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015080632/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_vvvinayak_2008_2.php |archive-date=15 October 2013 }}</ref> For the film, Rama Rao received [[Nandi Special Jury Award]] presented by the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2002.html |title=Telugu Cinema Etc |publisher=Idlebrain.com |date=8 September 2003 |access-date=16 April 2012 |archive-date=15 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015051900/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2002.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The two next films ''[[Allari Ramudu]]'' and ''[[Naaga]]'' were back-to-back failures. His second collaboration with the director [[S. S. Rajamouli]] was the 2003 action film ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]'', which ended up as one of the biggest blockbusters of that year. In the film, Rama Rao is seen as a kind-hearted man, Simhadri who has a violent past.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/happy-birthday-jr-ntr-here-are-five-films-that-redefined-his-acting-career/story-Js1cEISrZhKFPcmU6CofRL.html |title=Happy birthday Jr NTR: Here are five films that redefined his acting career |work=Hindustan Times |date=20 May 2020 |access-date=1 June 2020 |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> In 2004, Rama Rao played a dual role for the first time film ''[[Andhrawala]]'' directed by [[Puri Jagannadh]]. The film could not reach the high expectations and [[Box-office bomb|bombed at the box office]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 September 2017 |title=From Ninnu Choodalani to Jai Lava Kusa, the rise, fall, and rise of NTR Jr, against all odds – Entertainment News, Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-ninnu-choodalani-to-jai-lava-kusa-the-rise-fall-and-rise-of-ntr-jr-against-all-odds-4050097.html |access-date=8 September 2020 |website=Firstpost |archive-date=28 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828165722/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-ninnu-choodalani-to-jai-lava-kusa-the-rise-fall-and-rise-of-ntr-jr-against-all-odds-4050097.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Samba (2004 film)|Samba]]'' which released in the same year had a decent response but his subsequent films ''[[Naa Alludu]], [[Narasimhudu]]'' and [[Ashok (film)|''Ashok'']] were a string of failures.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Narasimhudu is a dud! |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm |access-date=2 June 2020 |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><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2018 |title=Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Jr NTR): Celebrated Yet Underrated |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/celebrities/nandamuri-taraka-rama-rao-ntr-jr-birthday-ntr28 |access-date=2 June 2020 |website=The Quint |language=en |archive-date=9 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209000728/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/celebrities/nandamuri-taraka-rama-rao-ntr-jr-birthday-ntr28 |url-status=live }}</ref>
+NTR first appeared as a child artist in the film to play the titular role as god [[Rama]] in the 1997 mythological film ''[[Ramayanam (1997 film)|Ramayanam]]''. Rao made his debut as an adult lead actor in 2001 with the film ''[[Ninnu Choodalani]]''. He achieved his breakthrough in the same year with the [[S. S. Rajamouli]]'s directorial debut, the [[coming of age|coming-of-age]] film ''[[Student No: 1]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=NTR charged 6 Lakhs for Ninnu Choodalani |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/NTR-charged-6-Lakhs-for-Ninnu-Choodalani/articleshow/13135706.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203211159/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/NTR-charged-6-Lakhs-for-Ninnu-Choodalani/articleshow/13135706.cms |archive-date=3 December 2018 |access-date=1 June 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
-In 2006, Rama Rao starred in the film [[Rakhi (2006 film)|''Rakhi'']], which is considered one of his finest performances.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}{{By whom|date=November 2021}} Though the film was an average grosser, his performance in the role of innocent man-turned vigilante and climax sequence were praised particularly.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Junior NTR turns 37: From Aadi to Aravinda Sametha, 7 high-octane actioners of RRR's Komaram Bheem |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/junior-ntr-turns-37-from-aadi-to-aravinda-sametha-7-high-octane-actioners-of-rrrs-komaram-bheem/photostory/75828023.cms |date=20 May 2020 |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=1 June 2020 |archive-date=20 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200520014910/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/junior-ntr-turns-37-from-aadi-to-aravinda-sametha-7-high-octane-actioners-of-rrrs-komaram-bheem/photostory/75828023.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2007, Rama Rao made his third collaboration with the director S. S. Rajamouli for the socio-fantasy film, ''[[Yamadonga]]''. For this film, the actor made a complete body transformation and shed extra kilos.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Telugu Actors Weight Loss Stories To Inspire You |url=https://english.sakshi.com/entertainment/2018/11/24/how-jr-ntr-anushka-prabhas-lost-weight |date=24 November 2018 |website=Sakshi Post |language=en |access-date=1 June 2020 |archive-date=24 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124202202/https://english.sakshi.com/entertainment/2018/11/24/how-jr-ntr-anushka-prabhas-lost-weight |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was praised for its unique story and performances and became one of the biggest hits of that year.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Yamadonga' – 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion': 5 must-watch films of SS Rajamouli before catching the film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/photo-features/baahubali-2-the-conclusion-5-must-watch-films-of-ss-rajamouli-before-catching-the-film/Yamadonga/photostory/58342563.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=1 June 2020 |archive-date=7 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407045800/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/photo-features/baahubali-2-the-conclusion-5-must-watch-films-of-ss-rajamouli-before-catching-the-film/Yamadonga/photostory/58342563.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Rama Rao has won his first [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award]] as [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor – Telugu]] for the film.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jr Ntr Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Jr Ntr {{!}} Times of India Entertainment|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Jr-Ntr/awards|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=1 June 2020|archive-date=25 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925194904/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Jr-Ntr/awards|url-status=live}}</ref>
+While ''[[Subbu]]'' which was released in the same year could not impress the audience,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=11 September 2019 |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=2 June 2020 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> his 2002 [[action film]] ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]'' was a massive box office success.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Star Interviews: Interview with V. V.Vinayak |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_vvvinayak_2008_2.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015080632/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_vvvinayak_2008_2.php |archive-date=15 October 2013 |access-date=12 October 2013 |website=Telugu Cinema}}</ref> For the film, Rao received [[Nandi Special Jury Award]] presented by the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 September 2003 |title=Telugu Cinema Etc |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2002.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015051900/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2002.html |archive-date=15 October 2014 |access-date=16 April 2012 |publisher=Idlebrain.com}}</ref> The two next films ''[[Allari Ramudu]]'' and ''[[Naaga]]'' were back-to-back failures. His second collaboration with the director [[S. S. Rajamouli]] was the 2003 action film ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]'', which ended up as one of the biggest blockbusters of that year. In the film, Rao is seen as a kind-hearted man, Simhadri who has a violent past.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{Cite web |date=20 May 2020 |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 |url-status=live |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 |archive-date=29 May 2020 |access-date=1 June 2020 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> In 2004, Rao played a dual role for the first time film ''[[Andhrawala]]'' directed by [[Puri Jagannadh]]. The film could not reach the high expectations of the audience and bombed at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 September 2017 |title=From Ninnu Choodalani to Jai Lava Kusa, the rise, fall, and rise of NTR Jr, against all odds |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-ninnu-choodalani-to-jai-lava-kusa-the-rise-fall-and-rise-of-ntr-jr-against-all-odds-4050097.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828165722/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-ninnu-choodalani-to-jai-lava-kusa-the-rise-fall-and-rise-of-ntr-jr-against-all-odds-4050097.html |archive-date=28 August 2020 |access-date=8 September 2020 |website=Firstpost}}</ref> ''[[Samba (2004 film)|Samba]]'' which released in the same year had a good response but his subsequent films ''[[Naa Alludu]], [[Narasimhudu]]'' and [[Ashok (film)|''Ashok'']] were a string of failures.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Narasimhudu is a dud! |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511024300/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm |archive-date=11 May 2018 |access-date=2 June 2020 |work=Rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2018 |title=Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Jr NTR): Celebrated Yet Underrated |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/celebrities/nandamuri-taraka-rama-rao-ntr-jr-birthday-ntr28 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209000728/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/celebrities/nandamuri-taraka-rama-rao-ntr-jr-birthday-ntr28 |archive-date=9 December 2021 |access-date=2 June 2020 |website=The Quint |language=en}}</ref>
-In 2010, Rama Rao featured in two films, ''[[Adhurs]]'' and [[Brindavanam (2010 film)|''Brindavanam'']], both of the were successful ventures. Over the next few years, Rama Rao starred in several films, notably ''[[Oosaravelli]]'' and [[Baadshah (2013 film)|''Baadshah'']]. His consequent films, ''[[Ramayya Vasthavayya]]'' and ''[[Rabhasa]]'' were box office failures which received lukewarm response both audience and his fans alike, for which Rama Rao was deeply disappointed and promised his fans to work harder.<ref>{{Cite web |title=I don't want Hits and Flops: NTR |url=https://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/I-dont-want-Hits-and-Flops--NTR/26202 |last= |first= |date=29 January 2015 |website=Tupaki |access-date= |archive-date=2 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202120827/https://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/I-dont-want-Hits-and-Flops--NTR/26202 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2015, Rama Rao made his second collaboration with the director Puri Jagannadh in the action film [[Temper (film)|''Temper'']] which gave the actor a much needed comeback.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Hindi remake for Temper |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/180117/a-hindi-remake-for-temper.html |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=18 January 2017 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |access-date=1 June 2020 |archive-date=14 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514112213/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/180117/a-hindi-remake-for-temper.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In the film, he played a corrupt police officer, whose life changes after stumbling upon a rape case. In his landmark 25th film, Rama Rao featured in the 2016 thriller – drama, ''[[Nannaku Prematho]]'' written and directed by [[Sukumar (director)|Sukumar]]. The film explored emotional relationship between a father and his son spanning the last 30 days of the father's life.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/Tollywood-Tiger-Shining-Bright/2016/01/30/article3249576.ece |title=Tollywood Tiger Shining Bright |work=The New Indian Express |date=30 January 2016 |last=Yellapantula |first=Suhas | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203024639/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/Tollywood-Tiger-Shining-Bright/2016/01/30/article3249576.ece | archive-date=3 February 2016}}</ref> Despite being an average grosser domestically, the film performed exceedingly well in the overseas.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Nannaku Prematho' completes 50 days; Jr NTR's film sets over 5 new collection records at box office |website=[[International Business Times]] |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/nannaku-prematho-completes-50-days-jr-ntrs-film-sets-over-5-new-collection-records-box-office-669019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314013006/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/nannaku-prematho-completes-50-days-jr-ntrs-film-sets-over-5-new-collection-records-box-office-669019|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 March 2016 |date=14 March 2016|access-date=1 June 2020}}</ref> In the same year, his film ''[[Janatha Garage]],'' directed by [[Koratala Siva]] and co-starred by [[Malayalam]] actor [[Mohanlal]], became [[List of highest-grossing Telugu films|the highest-grossing Tollywood film]] of that year collecting nearly {{INR}}1.40&nbsp;billion.<ref>{{Cite web |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 |last=Hooli |first=Shekhar H. |date=28 December 2016 |website=International Business Times, India Edition |language=english |access-date=1 June 2020 |archive-date=31 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161231015638/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/best-tollywood-2016-top-25-highest-grossing-telugu-movies-year-710121 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, Rama Rao played triple role for the first time in the action film ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' which also grossed more than {{INR}}1&nbsp;billion. In the same year, he featured as the host for [[Bigg Boss Telugu 1|the first season]] of the television series [[Bigg Boss (Telugu TV series)|''Bigg Boss'' .]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=It's official: Junior NTR to host Telugu version of Bigg Boss |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/it-s-official-junior-ntr-to-host-telugu-version-of-bigg-boss/story-AnR8fTJD2KcYkP4qXncuCL.html |date=13 June 2017 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |access-date=1 June 2020 |archive-date=13 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613033430/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/it-s-official-junior-ntr-to-host-telugu-version-of-bigg-boss/story-AnR8fTJD2KcYkP4qXncuCL.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
+In 2006, Rao starred in the film [[Rakhi (2006 film)|''Rakhi'']]. Although the film was an average grosser, his performance as an innocent man turned vigilante, particularly in the climax sequence, was highly praised.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=20 May 2020 |title=Junior NTR turns 37: From Aadi to Aravinda Sametha, 7 high-octane actioners of RRR's Komaram Bheem |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/junior-ntr-turns-37-from-aadi-to-aravinda-sametha-7-high-octane-actioners-of-rrrs-komaram-bheem/photostory/75828023.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200520014910/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/junior-ntr-turns-37-from-aadi-to-aravinda-sametha-7-high-octane-actioners-of-rrrs-komaram-bheem/photostory/75828023.cms |archive-date=20 May 2020 |access-date=1 June 2020 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In 2007, Rao made his third collaboration with the director S. S. Rajamouli for the socio-fantasy film, ''[[Yamadonga]]''. For this film, the actor made a complete body transformation and shed extra kilos.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 November 2018 |title=Telugu Actors Weight Loss Stories To Inspire You |url=https://english.sakshi.com/entertainment/2018/11/24/how-jr-ntr-anushka-prabhas-lost-weight |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124202202/https://english.sakshi.com/entertainment/2018/11/24/how-jr-ntr-anushka-prabhas-lost-weight |archive-date=24 November 2018 |access-date=1 June 2020 |website=Sakshi Post |language=en}}</ref> The film was praised for its unique story and performances and became one of the biggest hits of that year.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Yamadonga' – 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion': 5 must-watch films of SS Rajamouli before catching the film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/photo-features/baahubali-2-the-conclusion-5-must-watch-films-of-ss-rajamouli-before-catching-the-film/Yamadonga/photostory/58342563.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407045800/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/photo-features/baahubali-2-the-conclusion-5-must-watch-films-of-ss-rajamouli-before-catching-the-film/Yamadonga/photostory/58342563.cms |archive-date=7 April 2023 |access-date=1 June 2020 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Rao won his first [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award]] as [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor – Telugu]] for the film.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jr Ntr Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Jr Ntr {{!}} Times of India Entertainment |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Jr-Ntr/awards |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925194904/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Jr-Ntr/awards |archive-date=25 September 2022 |access-date=1 June 2020 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
-In 2018, the actor teamed up with the director [[Trivikram Srinivas|Trivikram]] for the [[action drama]] film, ''[[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava]]''. In the film, Rama Rao played a young man who decides to put an end to the bloodshed between two warring villages.<ref>{{Citation|title=Aravinda Sametha Review {3.5/5}: Jr NTR delivers another fine performance in Aravindha Sametha Veera Raghava|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/aravindha-sametha/movie-review/66160740.cms|access-date=1 June 2020}}</ref> The film grossed more than {{INR}}165 crore and became his highest grossing film surpassing Janatha Garage.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aravinda Sametha 18-day box office collection: Jr NTR film turns fifth all-time highest Telugu film |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aravinda-sametha-18-day-box-office-collection-jr-ntr-film-turns-fifth-all-time-highest-telugu-film-784269 |last=Hooli |first=Shekhar H. |date=29 October 2018 |website=International Business Times, India Edition |language=english |access-date=1 June 2020 |archive-date=4 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704022020/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aravinda-sametha-18-day-box-office-collection-jr-ntr-film-turns-fifth-all-time-highest-telugu-film-784269 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2021, Rama Rao returned to television as a host for the game show ''[[Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu]]'', the Telugu version of ''[[Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]''.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2 August 2021 |title=Jr NTR's Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu trailer promises thrill |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntrs-evaru-meelo-koteeswarulu-to-premiere-in-august-bigg-boss-telugu-5-title-logo-unveiled-7434126/ |website=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=25 August 2021 |archive-date=25 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825151636/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntrs-evaru-meelo-koteeswarulu-to-premiere-in-august-bigg-boss-telugu-5-title-logo-unveiled-7434126/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In his fourth collaboration with the director S. S. Rajamouli, Rama Rao played the role of the Indian revolutionary, [[Komaram Bheem]] in the [[Historical drama|period action]] film [[RRR (film)|''RRR.'']] The film became a global phenomenon, receiving appreciation from India and overseas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2022 |title=A biryani western on bhang: RRR reopens Indian cinema in spectacular style |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/apr/08/a-biryani-western-on-bhang-rrr-reopens-indian-cinema-in-spectacular-style |access-date=20 August 2022 |website=the Guardian |language=en |archive-date=20 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820155633/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/apr/08/a-biryani-western-on-bhang-rrr-reopens-indian-cinema-in-spectacular-style |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Abrams |first=Simon |date=3 August 2022 |title=How the Indian Action Spectacular 'RRR' Became a Smash in America |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/03/movies/rrr-ss-rajamouli.html |access-date=20 August 2022 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=20 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820155630/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/03/movies/rrr-ss-rajamouli.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The performance of Rama Rao as [[Komaram Bheem]] has been lauded by the audience and critics alike.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2022 |title=RRR wows international critics and audience: 'All American films are lame now. This is the best thing in the world' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-wows-international-critics-and-audience-all-american-films-are-lame-now-this-is-the-best-thing-in-the-world-101648823431310.html |access-date=20 August 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=20 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820155632/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-wows-international-critics-and-audience-all-american-films-are-lame-now-this-is-the-best-thing-in-the-world-101648823431310.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He confirmed that his 30th film will be directed by [[Koratala Siva]]. This will be their second collaboration after Janatha Garage. His 31st film will be directed by [[Prashanth Neel]]. He is also set to make his [[Bollywood]] debut with ''War 2'', the sequel to ''[[War (2019 film)|War]]'' (2019) in which he co-stars with [[Hrithik Roshan]]. The film is part of ''[[YRF Spy Universe]]''.
+In 2010, Rao featured in two films, ''[[Adhurs]]'' and [[Brindavanam (2010 film)|''Brindavanam'']], both of them were successful ventures and became an integral part of Telugu pop culture. Over the next few years, Rao starred in several films, notably ''[[Oosaravelli]]'' and [[Baadshah (2013 film)|''Baadshah'']]. His consequent films, ''[[Ramayya Vasthavayya]]'' and ''[[Rabhasa]]'' were box office failures which received lukewarm response both audience and his fans alike, for which Rao was deeply disappointed and promised his fans to work harder.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2015 |title=I don't want Hits and Flops: NTR |url=https://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/I-dont-want-Hits-and-Flops--NTR/26202 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202120827/https://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/I-dont-want-Hits-and-Flops--NTR/26202 |archive-date=2 December 2021 |website=Tupaki}}</ref> In 2015, Rao made his second collaboration with the director Puri Jagannadh in the action film [[Temper (film)|''Temper'']] which gave the actor a much needed comeback.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=18 January 2017 |title=A Hindi remake for Temper |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/180117/a-hindi-remake-for-temper.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514112213/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/180117/a-hindi-remake-for-temper.html |archive-date=14 May 2022 |access-date=1 June 2020 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> In the film, he played a corrupt police officer, whose life changes after stumbling upon a rape case. In his landmark 25th film, Rao featured in the 2016 thriller – drama, ''[[Nannaku Prematho]]'' written and directed by [[Sukumar]]. The film explored emotional relationship between a father and his son spanning the last 30 days of the father's life.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yellapantula |first=Suhas |date=30 January 2016 |title=Tollywood Tiger Shining Bright |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/Tollywood-Tiger-Shining-Bright/2016/01/30/article3249576.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203024639/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/Tollywood-Tiger-Shining-Bright/2016/01/30/article3249576.ece |archive-date=3 February 2016 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Despite being an average grosser domestically, the film performed exceedingly well in the overseas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=4 Jr. NTR Films Which Made Over Rs 100 Cr At The Box Office & Must Be On Your Watch List |url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrities/99305-jr-ntr-films-which-made-over-rs-100-crore.htmll |access-date=3 December 2024 |website=MenXP |date=7 January 2022 }}</ref>
+In the same year, his film ''[[Janatha Garage]],'' directed by [[Koratala Siva]] and co-starred by [[Malayalam film]] superstar [[Mohanlal]], became [[List of highest-grossing Telugu films|the highest-grossing Tollywood film]] of that year collecting nearly {{INR}}1.40&nbsp;billion.{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}} In 2017, Rao played triple role for the first time in the action film ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' which also grossed more than {{INR}}1&nbsp;billion. In the same year, he featured as the host for [[Bigg Boss (Telugu TV series) season 1|the first season]] of the television series [[Bigg Boss (Telugu TV series)|''Bigg Boss'' .]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=13 June 2017 |title=It's official: Junior NTR to host Telugu version of Bigg Boss |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/it-s-official-junior-ntr-to-host-telugu-version-of-bigg-boss/story-AnR8fTJD2KcYkP4qXncuCL.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613033430/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/it-s-official-junior-ntr-to-host-telugu-version-of-bigg-boss/story-AnR8fTJD2KcYkP4qXncuCL.html |archive-date=13 June 2021 |access-date=1 June 2020 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
-== Films ==
+In 2018, the actor teamed up with the director [[Trivikram Srinivas|Trivikram]] for the [[Action film#India|action drama film]], ''[[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava]]''. In the film, Rao played a young man who decides to put an end to the bloodshed between two warring villages.<ref>{{Citation |title=Aravinda Sametha Review {3.5/5}: Jr NTR delivers another fine performance in Aravindha Sametha Veera Raghava |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/aravindha-sametha/movie-review/66160740.cms |access-date=1 June 2020}}</ref> The film received positive feedback, with Rao's performance being well received.<ref>{{cite web | title=Aravindha Sametha crosses the 100 cr mark at box office | website=Hindustan Times | date=15 October 2018 | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/aravindha-sametha-crosses-rs-100-cr-mark-at-box-office-beats-rangasthalam-bharat-ane-nenu/story-WYNt60q4PErt7h82pNhYBJ.html | access-date=22 August 2024}}</ref> In 2021, Rao returned to television as a host for the game show ''[[Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu]]'', the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] version of ''[[Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]''.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2 August 2021 |title=Jr NTR's Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu trailer promises thrill |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntrs-evaru-meelo-koteeswarulu-to-premiere-in-august-bigg-boss-telugu-5-title-logo-unveiled-7434126/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825151636/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntrs-evaru-meelo-koteeswarulu-to-premiere-in-august-bigg-boss-telugu-5-title-logo-unveiled-7434126/ |archive-date=25 August 2021 |access-date=25 August 2021 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> In his fourth collaboration with the director S. S. Rajamouli, Rao played the role of the Indian revolutionary, [[Komaram Bheem]] in the [[Historical drama|period action]] film ''[[RRR]]''. The film became a global phenomenon, receiving appreciation from India and overseas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2022 |title=A biryani western on bhang: RRR reopens Indian cinema in spectacular style |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/apr/08/a-biryani-western-on-bhang-rrr-reopens-indian-cinema-in-spectacular-style |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820155633/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/apr/08/a-biryani-western-on-bhang-rrr-reopens-indian-cinema-in-spectacular-style |archive-date=20 August 2022 |access-date=20 August 2022 |website=The Guardian |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Abrams |first=Simon |date=3 August 2022 |title=How the Indian Action Spectacular 'RRR' Became a Smash in America |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/03/movies/rrr-ss-rajamouli.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820155630/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/03/movies/rrr-ss-rajamouli.html |archive-date=20 August 2022 |access-date=20 August 2022 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> The performance of Rao as [[Komaram Bheem]] has been lauded by the audience and critics alike.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2022 |title=RRR wows international critics and audience: 'All American films are lame now. This is the best thing in the world' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-wows-international-critics-and-audience-all-american-films-are-lame-now-this-is-the-best-thing-in-the-world-101648823431310.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820155632/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-wows-international-critics-and-audience-all-american-films-are-lame-now-this-is-the-best-thing-in-the-world-101648823431310.html |archive-date=20 August 2022 |access-date=20 August 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> He carefully finalised the script for his first film post ''RRR'', and collaborated with [[Koratala Siva]] after ''Janatha Garage'' for ''[[Devara: Part 1]]'' which opened to mixed reviews but became a huge commercial success. He also made his [[Hindi cinema]] debut with ''War 2'', the sequel to ''[[War (2019 film)|War]]'' (2019), in which he co-starred with [[Hrithik Roshan]]. The film is a part of the [[YRF Spy Universe]].  His next film, titled ''Dragon'' (2026) will be directed by [[Prashanth Neel]].
-{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
-|+ List of N. T. Rama Rao Jr. film credits
+== Film ==
+{{pending films key}}
+* ''All films in this list are in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] unless otherwise indicated.''
+{| class="wikitable sortable"
+|+ List of N. T. Rama Rao Jr. film credits as an actor{{Screen reader-only|List of N. T. Rama Rao Jr film credits}}
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-! scope="col" | Year
+! scope="col" |Year
-! scope="col" | Title
+! scope="col" |Title
-! scope="col" | Role(s)
+! scope="col" |Role(s)
-! scope-"col" class="unsortable" | Notes
+! scope="col" class="unsortable" |Notes
-! scope-"col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
+! scope="col" class="unsortable" |{{Refh}}
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-| 1991
+|1991
-! scope="row" | ''[[Brahmarshi Viswamitra]]''
+|''[[Brahmarshi Viswamitra]]''
-| [[Bharata (Ramayana)|Bharata]]
+|[[Bharata (Mahabharata)|Bharata]]
-|rowspan="2"| Child artist
+|Child Actor
-|<ref name="Brahmashri" />
+|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Children’s Day Special: From NTR Jr. To Hrithik Roshan Stars Who Began Their Careers As Child Actors |url=https://zeenews.india.com/photos/entertainment/children-s-day-special-from-ntr-jr-to-hrithik-roshan-stars-who-began-their-careers-as-child-actors-2820118 |access-date=2024-11-14 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
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-| 1997
+|1997
-! scope="row" | ''[[Ramayanam (1997 film)|Ramayanam]]''
+|''[[Ramayanam (1997 film)|Ramayanam]]''
-| [[Rama]]
+|[[Rama]]
-|<ref name="45thaward">{{cite web |title=45th National Film Awards |url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm45thNFAAward.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505170923/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm45thNFAAward.aspx |archive-date=5 May 2014 |access-date=11 March 2012 |publisher=[[International Film Festival of India]]}}</ref><ref name="45thawardPDF">{{cite web |title=45th National Film Awards (PDF) |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/45th_NFA.pdf |access-date=11 March 2012 |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |archive-date=7 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107004458/http://dff.nic.in/2011/45th_NFA.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>
+|Child Actor
+|<ref name="45thaward">{{cite web |title=45th National Film Awards |url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm45thNFAAward.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505170923/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm45thNFAAward.aspx |archive-date=5 May 2014 |access-date=11 March 2012 |publisher=[[International Film Festival of India]]}}</ref><ref name="45thawardPDF">{{cite web |title=45th National Film Awards (PDF) |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/45th_NFA.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107004458/http://dff.nic.in/2011/45th_NFA.pdf |archive-date=7 November 2017 |access-date=11 March 2012 |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]}}</ref>
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-| rowspan="3" | 2001
+| rowspan="3" |2001
-! scope="row" | ''[[Ninnu Choodalani]]''
+|''[[Ninnu Choodalani]]''
-| {{Sort|Reddy|Venu }}
+|Venu Reddy
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+|Debut as lead actor
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-! scope="row" | ''[[Student No: 1]]''
+|''[[Student No: 1]]''
-| {{Sort|Rao|Aditya}}
+|Aditya Rao
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 |-
-! scope="row" | ''[[Subbu]]''
+|''[[Subbu]]''
-| Bala Subramanyam
+|Bala Subramanyam
 |
 |
 |-
-| rowspan="2" | 2002
+| rowspan="2" |2002
-! scope="row" | ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]''
+|''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]''
-| {{Sort|Reddy|Aadi Kesava Reddy}}
+|Aadi Kesava Reddy
 |
 |
 |-
-! scope="row" | ''[[Allari Ramudu]]''
+|''[[Allari Ramudu]]''
-| Ramakrishna
+|Ramakrishna
 |
 |
 |-
-| rowspan="2" | 2003
+| rowspan="2" |2003
-! scope="row" | ''[[Naaga]]''
+|''[[Naaga]]''
-| Nagaraju
+|Nagaraju
 |
 |
 |-
-! scope="row" | ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]''
+|''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]''
-| Simhadri (Singamalai){{efn|name=character}}
+|Simhadri / Singamalai
 |
 |
 |-
-| rowspan="2" | 2004
+| rowspan="2" |2004
-! scope="row" | ''[[Andhrawala]]''
+|''[[Andhrawala]]''
-| {{Sort|Pehlawan|Munna & Shankar Pehlawan}}{{efn|name=dual}}
+|Munna and Shankar Pehelwan
-|
+|Dual role
 |
 |-
-! scope="row" | ''[[Samba (2004 film)|Samba]]''
+|''[[Samba (2004 film)|Samba]]''
-| {{Sort|Naidu|Samba Shiva Naidu}}
+|Samba Shiva Naidu
 |
 |
 |-
-| rowspan="2" | 2005
+| rowspan="2" |2005
-! scope="row" | ''[[Naa Alludu]]''
+|''[[Naa Alludu]]''
-| Karthik ({{Sort|Swami|Murugan}}){{Efn|name=character}}
+|Karthik (Suryam) / Murugan
 |
 |
 |-
-! scope="row" | ''[[Narasimhudu]]''
+|''[[Narasimhudu]]''
-| Narasimhudu
+|Kondaveedi Narasimhudu
 |
 |
 |-
-| rowspan="2" | 2006
+| rowspan="2" |2006
-! scope="row" | ''[[Ashok (film)|Ashok]]''
+|''[[Ashok (film)|Ashok]]''
-| {{Sort|Kumar|Ashok}}
+|Ashok
 |
 |
 |-
-! scope="row" | ''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]''
+|''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]''
-| Ramakrishna "Rakhi"{{efn|name=character}}
+|K. Ramakrishna / Rakhi
 |
 |
 |-
-| 2007
+|2007
-! scope="row" | ''[[Yamadonga]]''
+|''[[Yamadonga]]''
-| Raja
+|Raja
 |
 |
 |-
-| rowspan="2" | 2008
+| rowspan="2" |2008
-! scope="row" | ''[[Kantri]]''
+|''[[Kantri]]''
-| Kantri (Kranthi)
+|Kantri /  Kranthi
 |
 |
 |-
-! scope="row" | ''[[Chintakayala Ravi]]''
+|''[[Chintakayala Ravi]]''
-| Himself
+|Himself
-| Guest appearance in the song "Shaava Shaava"
+|Special appearance in the song "Shaava Shaava"
 |
 |-
-| rowspan="2" | 2010
+| rowspan="3" |2010
-! scope="row" | ''[[Adhurs]]''
+|''[[Adhurs]]''
-| Narasimha Chari & Narasimha{{efn|name=dual}}
+|Narasimha and Chari
-|
+|Dual role
 |
 |-
-! scope="row" | ''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindavanam]]''
+|''[[Rama Rama Krishna Krishna]]'' || Narrator || Voice role
-| Krishna "Krish"
+|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-ramaramakrishnakrishna.html|title=Telugu Movie review - Rama Rama Krishna Krishna|work=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref>
+|-
+|''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindavanam]]''
+|Krishna (Krish)
 |
 |
 |-
-| rowspan="2" | 2011
+| rowspan="2" |2011
-! scope="row" | ''[[Sakthi (2011 film)|Sakthi]]''
+|''[[Shakthi (2011 film)|Shakthi]]''
-| {{Sort|Swaroop|Sakthi Swaroop & Maha Rudra}}{{efn|name=dual}}
+|Sakthi Swaroop and Maha Rudra
-|
+|Dual role
 |
 |-
-! scope="row" | ''[[Oosaravelli]]''
+|''[[Oosaravelli]]''
-| Tony
+|Tony
 |
 |
 |-
-| 2012
+|2012
-! scope="row" | ''[[Dammu]]''
+|''[[Dammu]]''
-| Ramachandra ({{Sort|Reddy|Raja Vijay Dhwaja Sri Simha}}){{efn|name=character}}
+|Ramachandra / Raja Vijay Dhwaja Sri Simha
 |
 |
 |-
-| rowspan="2" | 2013
+| rowspan="2" |2013
-! scope="row" | ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]''
+|''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]''
-| Baadshah ({{Sort|Rao|N. T. Rama Rao}}){{efn|name=character}}
+|N. T. Rama Rao / Baadshah
 |
 |
 |-
-! scope="row" | ''[[Ramayya Vasthavayya]]''
+|''[[Ramayya Vasthavayya]]''
-| Nandu (Ramu){{efn|name=character}}
+|Nandu / Ramu
 |
 |
 |-
-| 2014
+|2014
-! scope="row" | ''[[Rabhasa]]''
+|''[[Rabhasa]]''
-| {{Sort|Reddy|Karthik }}
+|Karthik
 |
 |
 |-
-| 2015
+|2015
-! scope="row" | ''[[Temper (film)|Temper]]''
+|''[[Temper (film)|Temper]]''
-| Daya
+|Daya
 |
 |
 |-
-| rowspan="2" | 2016
+| rowspan="2" |2016
-! scope="row" | ''[[Nannaku Prematho]]''
+|''[[Nannaku Prematho]]''
-| Abhiram
+|Abhiram
 |
 |
 |-
-! scope="row" | ''[[Janatha Garage]]''
+|''[[Janatha Garage]]''
-| Anand
+|Anand
 |
 |
 |-
-| 2017
+|2017
-! scope="row" | ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]''
+|''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]''
-| Jai "Raavan" Kumar, Lava Kumar & Kusa Kumar{{efn|N. T. Rama Rao Jr. played three characters.}}
+|Jai Kumar (Raavan), Lava Kumar and Kusa Kumar
-|
+|Triple role
 |
 |-
-| 2018
+|2018
-! scope="row" | ''[[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava]]''
+|''[[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava]]''
-| Veera Raghava Reddy
+|Veera Raghava Reddy
 |
 |
 |-
-| 2022
+|2022
-! scope="row" | ''[[RRR (film)|RRR]]''
+|''[[RRR]]''
-| [[Komaram Bheem]]
+|[[Komaram Bheem]]
 |
+| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=19 May 2023 |title='RRR' Star NTR Jr's 30th Film Title Revealed as 'Devara' |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/ntr-jr-devara-rrr-1235618869/ |website=Variety}}</ref>
+|-
+|2024
+|''[[Devara: Part 1]]''
+|Devara and Vara
+|Dual role
+| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 April 2023 |title=Jr NTR wraps up NTR30 first schedule |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/jr-ntr-wraps-up-ntr30-first-schedule.html |website=123telugu.com}}</ref>
+|-
+|2025
+|''[[War 2 (film)|War 2]]''
+| Raghu / Vikram Chelapathi
+| Hindi film ([[Bollywood]] debut)
 |
 |-
-| 2024
+| {{TableTBA|TBA}}
-! scope="row" {{Pending film|Devara}}
+|{{Pending film|Dragon}}
-| Devara Alam
+| {{TableTBA|TBA}}
-|
+| Filming
-|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/jr-ntr-wraps-up-ntr30-first-schedule.html |title=Jr NTR wraps up NTR30 first schedule |date=April 9, 2023 |website=123telugu.com}}</ref>
+|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2026-01-18 |title=Anil Kapoor to duel with Jr NTR in Prashanth Neel’s Dragon : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/anil-kapoor-duel-jr-ntr-prashanth-neels-dragon/ |access-date=2026-01-18 |language=en}}</ref>
 |-
-| 2025
+|} <!-- Do not add future projects until filming has begun as verified by a reliable source per WP:FILMOGRAPHY -->
-! scope="row" {{Pending film|[[War (2019 film)|War 2]]}}
-| {{TBA}}
-| [[Hindi]] film, starring opposite [[Hrithik Roshan]] and produced by [[Yash Raj Films]].
-| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Jr NTR joins YRF's spy universe with War 2, to join Hrithik Roshan in Ayan Mukerji's film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/jr-ntr-hrithik-roshan-war-2-ayan-mukerji-yrf-spy-universe-bollywood-debut-2355907-2023-04-05|date=April 5, 2023|website=indiatoday.com}}</ref>
-|}
 == Television ==
-{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
+{|class="wikitable sortable"
-|-
-! scope="col" | Year
-! scope="col" | Program
-! scope="col" | Role
-! scope-"col" | Network
-! scope-"col" | Produced by
-! scope-"col" class="unsortable" | Notes
-! scope-"col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|References}}
 |-
-| 1996
+!scope="col" |Year
-! scope="row" | ''Bhaktha Markandeya''
+!scope="col" |Title
-| [[Markandeya|Bhaktha Markandeya]]
+!scope="col" |Role
-| rowspan="2" |[[ETV (Telugu)|ETV Telugu]]
+!scope-"col" |Network
-| [[ETV Network]]
+!Notes
-|
+! class="unsortable" scope-"col" |{{Refh}}
-|<ref>{{Cite web |title=The teenage years |url=https://zeetelugu.zee5.com/the-teenage-years/ |access-date=11 June 2020 |website=Zee Telugu |language=en |archive-date=11 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611144513/https://zeetelugu.zee5.com/the-teenage-years/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 |-
-| 2008
+|1996
-! scope="row" | ''[[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|Dhee 2]]''
+|''Bhaktha Markandeya''
-| Finale Guest
+|[[Markandeya|Bhaktha Markandeya]]
-| [[Mallemala Entertainments]]
+|[[ETV (Telugu)|ETV]]
-|
+|Cameo
-|<ref>{{Citation |title=Dhee – 2 – Episode – 60 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M1ej2HT9_w |language=en |access-date=3 June 2020 |archive-date=7 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707200344/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M1ej2HT9_w |url-status=live }}</ref>
+| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=The teenage years |url=https://zeetelugu.zee5.com/the-teenage-years/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611144513/https://zeetelugu.zee5.com/the-teenage-years/ |archive-date=11 June 2020 |access-date=11 June 2020 |website=Zee Telugu |language=en}}</ref>
 |-
-| 2016
+|2017
-! scope="row" | ''[[Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu|Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu: Season 3]]''
+|[[Bigg Boss (Telugu TV series) season 1|''Bigg Boss 1'']]
-| Guest Contestant
+|Host
-| rowspan="2" | [[Star Maa]]
+|[[Star Maa]]
-| [[BIG Synergy]]
 |
-|<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 January 2016 |title=Jr NTR dazzles audience with Nagarjuna on 'Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu' |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-jr-ntr-dazzles-audience-with-nagarjuna-on-meelo-evaru-koteeswarudu-2163825 |access-date=13 June 2020 |website=DNA India |language=en |archive-date=13 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613144321/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-jr-ntr-dazzles-audience-with-nagarjuna-on-meelo-evaru-koteeswarudu-2163825 |url-status=live }}</ref>
+| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=":1" />
 |-
-| 2017
+|2021
-! scope="row" | ''[[Bigg Boss Telugu 1|Bigg Boss Telugu: Season 1]]''
+|''[[Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu]]''
-| Host
+|Host
-| [[Endemol Shine Group|Endemol Shine India]]
+|[[Gemini TV]]
 |
-|<ref name=":1" />
+| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=":3" />
 |-
-| 2018
+|2024
-! scope="row" | ''[[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|Dhee 10]]''
+|''[[Modern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli]]''
-| Finale Guest
+|Himself
-| [[ETV (Telugu)|ETV Telugu]]
+|[[Netflix]]
-| [[Mallemala Entertainments]]
+|Documentary film
-|
+|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2024-08-02 |title='Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli' movie review: An enjoyable, informative journey of a game changer |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/modern-masters-ss-rajamouli-movie-review-an-enjoyable-informative-journey-of-a-game-changer/article68467613.ece |access-date=2025-05-22 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
-|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hooli |first=Shekhar H. |date=5 July 2018 |title=Dhee 10 finale promo goes viral: Jr NTR's introduction keeps his fans on tenterhooks [Video] |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/dhee-10-finale-promo-goes-viral-jr-ntrs-introduction-keeps-his-fans-tenterhooks-video-774023 |access-date=3 June 2020 |website=International Business Times, India Edition |language=english |archive-date=3 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603172437/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/dhee-10-finale-promo-goes-viral-jr-ntrs-introduction-keeps-his-fans-tenterhooks-video-774023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 |-
-| rowspan="2" | 2021
+|2024
-! scope="row" | ''[[Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu]]''
+|[[RRR: Behind and Beyond|''RRR: Behind and Beyond'']]
-| Host
+|Himself
-| [[Gemini TV]]
+|Netflix
-| [[Sony Pictures Networks India|Studio Next]]
+|Documentary film
-|
+|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-17 |title=RRR Behind and Beyond trailer: SS Rajamouli says he was shooting with ‘not one, but two tigers’ |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-behind-and-beyond-trailer-ss-rajamouli-says-he-was-shooting-with-not-one-but-two-tigers-9730652/ |access-date=2025-10-29 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
-|<ref name=":3" />
-|-
-! scope="row" | ''Comedy Stars Season 3''
-| Special Judge
-| [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]
-| [[Star India]]
-|
-|
 |}
-== Notes ==
-{{notes
-| colwidth =
-| notes =
-{{efn
-| name=dual
-| N. T. Rama Rao Jr. played two characters.
-}}
-{{efn
-| name=character
-| N. T. Rama Rao Jr. played a single character with two or more names.}}
-}}
-{{Notelist}}
 == References ==
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 * [https://imdb.com/name/nm1694524/filmotype N. T. Rama Rao Jr. filmography] at [[IMDb]]
-{{DEFAULTSORT:Rao, N. T. Rama, Jr.}}
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Rao, N. T. Rama, Jr}}
 [[Category:Indian filmographies]]
 [[Category:Male actor filmographies]]