N. T. Rama Rao, also known as NTR, was a Indian actor, film director, and politician who served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for three non-consecutive terms. He passed away on January 18, 1996. His death anniversary is on January 18th of each year.
How did die NT Rama Rao
N. T. Rama Rao died on January 18, 1996 due to a cardiac arrest. He was suffering from various health issues, including diabetes, at the time of his death. His death was a significant loss to the people of Andhra Pradesh and India as a whole, as he was a highly respected and influential figure in politics and the film industry.
NT Rama Rao best movie list
- Sampoorna Ramayanam” (1971)
- “Lava Kusa” (1963)
- “Rukmini Kalyanam” (1967)
- “Bhakta Prahlada” (1967)
- “Dana Veera Sura Karna” (1977)
- “Gundamma Katha” (1962)
- “Shavukaru” (1950)
- “Panduranga Mahatyam” (1957)
- “Missamma” (1955)
- “Raitu Bidda” (1939)
Sampoorna Ramayanam” (1971)
“Sampoorna Ramayanam” is a 1971 Indian mythological film directed by P. Subramaniam. It is an adaptation of the ancient Indian epic Ramayana and tells the story of Lord Rama, his banishment from Ayodhya, his rescue of his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana, and his eventual return to Ayodhya as king. The film starred N. T. Rama Rao as Lord Rama, and was a commercial success at the box office. It is considered one of the greatest films in the Indian film industry.
“Lava Kusa” (1963)
“Lava Kusa” is a 1963 Indian mythological film directed by C. S. Rao. It is an adaptation of the ancient Indian epic Ramayana and tells the story of the twin brothers Lava and Kusa, who were born to Lord Rama and Sita during their exile in the forest. The film starred N. T. Rama Rao as Lord Rama, and was a commercial success at the box office. It is considered one of the classic films in the Indian film industry. The film is known for its grandeur and its depiction of the Ramayana story.
“Rukmini Kalyanam” (1967)
“Rukmini Kalyanam” is a 1967 Indian mythological film directed by C.S. Rao. It is an adaptation of the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata and tells the story of the marriage of Lord Krishna and Rukmini. The film starred N. T. Rama Rao as Lord Krishna and Anjali Devi as Rukmini. It was a commercial success at the box office and critically acclaimed for its grandeur and the performances of the lead actors. It is considered one of the classic films in the Indian film industry, particularly for its depiction of the story of Lord Krishna and Rukmini’s marriage.
“Bhakta Prahlada” (1967)
“Bhakta Prahlada” is a 1967 Indian mythological film directed by C. Pullaiah. The film is based on the life and devotion of Prahlada, a devotee of Lord Vishnu from Hindu mythology. It is the story of how Prahlada’s devotion to god despite facing persecution from his father, the demon king Hiranyakashipu. The film starred N. T. Rama Rao as Lord Vishnu, and S. V. Ranga Rao as Hiranyakashipu. It was a commercial success at the box office and critically acclaimed for its performances, particularly of N. T. Rama Rao and S. V. Ranga Rao, and for its depiction of the story of Prahlada’s devotion to god.
“Dana Veera Sura Karna” (1977)
“Dana Veera Sura Karna” is a 1977 Indian mythological film directed by N. T. Rama Rao. The film is based on the life of Karna, one of the main characters of the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. The film depicts the story of how Karna, despite being born to a lowly charioteer, goes on to become a great warrior and a loyal friend of Duryodhana, the main antagonist of the epic. The film starred N. T. Rama Rao as Karna, and also marked his directorial debut, the film was critically acclaimed for its performances and its grandeur, particularly of N. T. Rama Rao’s portrayal of Karna, it was a commercial success and is considered one of the classic films in the Indian film industry.
“Gundamma Katha” (1962)
“Gundamma Katha” is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by C. S. Rao. The film is a family drama that tells the story of a wealthy man and his family and how they deal with the challenges they face. It starred Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao and Savitri in lead roles. The film was a commercial success and was critically acclaimed for its performances, particularly of Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and for its storytelling. It is considered a classic in Telugu cinema.
“Shavukaru” (1950)
“Shavukaru” is a 1950 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by P. Pullaiah. The film tells the story of a wealthy businessman who falls in love with a woman from a lower class background and the challenges they face due to their social differences. It starred N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna in lead roles. The film was a commercial success and was critically acclaimed for its performances, particularly of N. T. Rama Rao and its tackling of social issues. It is considered a classic in Telugu cinema and was remade in Hindi as “Shaheed” (1948) and in Tamil as “Veerapandiya Kattabomman” (1959)
“Panduranga Mahatyam” (1957)
“Panduranga Mahatyam” is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. The film is based on the life of the devotee of Lord Vishnu, Pundarika, who devoted his entire life to the Lord. The film depicts the story of Pundarika’s devotion to god and how his devotion is tested by the Lord himself, in order to show the world the true meaning of devotion. It starred N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri in lead roles. The film was a commercial success and was critically acclaimed for its performances and its depiction of the story of Pundarika’s devotion to god. It is considered a classic in Telugu cinema.
