NT Rama Rao: News
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao was a prominent Telugu actor, political leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and three-time former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He started his career in 1949 as an actor with the film ‘Mana Desam’, and over the following decades, gained popularity for his portrayal of Hindu Gods in numerous movies. He has worked in over 300 films and was awarded the Padma Shri in 1968. In 1982, he entered politics by founding TDP to challenge the INC in Andhra Pradesh. TDP stormed to power in the state in the 1983 Assembly elections, and NTR became Chief Minister for the first time. After an intra-party crisis next year, elections were conducted in 1985, and TDP returned to power, with NTR serving a full term as CM. TDP lost the 1989 elections, and he served as the Leader of Opposition. In the 1994 elections, his party came to power again, and he became CM for the third time, serving till 1995 when he was deposed by his son-in-law, N Chandrababu Naidu. NTR passed away in 1996 from a heart attack.
28 Jan 2025
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)Nandamuri Balakrishna's Padma Bhushan—testament to legacy, talent, versatility
Among the recipients of India's third-highest civilian honors this year is the celebrated Telugu actor and three-time MLA from Hindupur, Nandamuri Balakrishna.
12 Nov 2024
N Chandrababu NaiduWhy TDP leader filed defamation suit against RGV
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, popularly known as RGV, is in legal trouble in Andhra Pradesh. A case of online defamation has been registered against him after a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader filed a complaint.
03 Aug 2024
Adipurush'Very dangerous': Why Ram Gopal Varma disapproves of mythological films
Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, recognized for films such as Satya, Company, and Sarkar, has voiced apprehension about the rising trend of mythological films in India.
28 May 2024
Bharat RatnaChiranjeevi demands Bharat Ratna for 'Telugu icon' NT Rama Rao
On the 101st birth anniversary of former Telugu superstar and Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, NT Rama Rao, megastar Chiranjeevi paid tribute via X/Twitter.
20 Dec 2023
Kannada FilmsWhat led to hospitalization of veteran Kannada actor Hema Chaudhary
Renowned Kannada actor Hema Chaudhary is facing a severe health crisis after experiencing a brain hemorrhage two days ago.
19 Feb 2023
Telugu FilmsTelugu actor Nandamuri Taraka Ratna passes away aged 39
Telugu actor-politician Nandamuri Taraka Ratna, who went into a coma after suffering a cardiac arrest on January 27, breathed his last at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bengaluru, on Saturday night. He was aged 39.
20 May 2021
SS RajamouliJr. NTR's birthday: Fans treated with his fierce 'RRR' look
Happy 38th birthday, Jr. NTR!
01 Sep 2018
HyderabadHospital-staff sacked for clicking selfie with ex-Andhra CM's son's body
Four staff members of Hyderabad's Kamineni Hospital were sacked for clicking a selfie with the dead body of ex-Andhra CM's son, Nandamuri Harikrishna, who passed away earlier this week.
29 Aug 2018
TelanganaActor-politician NTR's son Nandamuri Harikrishna dies in road accident
Former Rajya Sabha MP Nandamuri Harikrishna, the son of NT Rama Rao and brother-in-law of Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, died in a road accident in Telangana's Nalgonda district today.
13 Jan 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Lalu's complaint "Being treated like a common prisoner"
Many Indian politicians would be qualified for the "narcissistic" title. From Mayawati's statue obsession and Jayalalithaa's devi-like demeanor to NT Rama Rao's delusional theatrics, masses have witnessed interesting moments. However, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav takes the cake.
