N. T. Rama Rao Jr. filmography explained

N. T. Rama Rao Jr
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N. T. Rama Rao Jr (born 20 May 1983), also known as Jr NTR or Tarak, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in 30 films and is the receipent of three Filmfare Awards, two Nandi Awards, and two SIIMA Awards.

NTR first appeared as a child artiste in the film Brahmarshi Viswamitra, written, directed and starred by his grandfather N. T. Rama Rao in 1991.[1] He went on 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 .[2]

While Subbu which was released in the same year could not impress the audience,[3] his 2002 action film Aadi was a massive box office success.[4] For the film, Rao received Nandi Special Jury Award presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.[5] 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.[6] 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.[7] 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.[8] [9]

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.[10] 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.[11] The film was praised for its unique story and performances and became one of the biggest hits of that year.[12] Rao won his first Filmfare Award as Best Actor – Telugu for the film.[13]

In 2010, Rao featured in two films, Adhurs and Brindavanam, both of them were successful ventures. 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.[14] 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.[15] 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.[16] Despite being an average grosser domestically, the film performed exceedingly well in the overseas. In the same year, his film Janatha Garage, directed by Koratala Siva and co-starred by Malayalam actor Mohanlal, became the highest-grossing Tollywood film of that year collecting nearly 1.40 billion. 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. The film received positive feedback, with Rao's performance being well received.[18] 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?.[19] 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.[20] [21] The performance of Rao as Komaram Bheem has been lauded by the audience and critics alike.[22] He carefully finalised the script for his first film post RRR, and collaborated with Koratala Siva after Janatha Garage for which opened to mixed reviews but became a huge commercial success. He is also set to make his Hindi cinema debut with War 2, the sequel to War (2019), in which he co-stars with Hrithik Roshan. The film is a part of the YRF Spy Universe. His next film, tentatively titled #NTRNEEL will be directed by Prashanth Neel. He will then be shooting for Devara: Part 2[23]

Television

YearTitleRolescope-"col" NetworkNotes
1996Bhaktha MarkandeyaBhaktha MarkandeyaETV[29]
2008Dhee 2Finale Guest
2016Meelo Evaru KoteeswaruduGuest ContestantStar Maa[30]
2017Bigg Boss 1Host
2018Dhee 10Finale GuestETV[31]
2021Evaru Meelo KoteeswaruluHostGemini TV
2024Modern Masters: S. S. RajamouliHimselfNetflixDocumentary film

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Notes and References

  1. Brahmarshi Viswamitra Telugu Full Length Movie || NTR, Balakrishna . 15 December 2013 . Shalimar Telugu & Hindi Movies . 9 March 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150602104308/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VBOxgNNC6s . 2 June 2015 . live . YouTube.
  2. News: NTR charged 6 Lakhs for Ninnu Choodalani . live . 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 . 3 December 2018 . 1 June 2020 . The Times of India . en.
  3. Web site: Kavirayani . Suresh . 11 September 2019 . Strange series of flops after Rajamouli hits . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200830181908/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100919/strange-series-of-flops-after-rajamouli-hits.html . 30 August 2020 . 2 June 2020 . Deccan Chronicle . en.
  4. Web site: Star Interviews: Interview with V. V.Vinayak . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131015080632/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_vvvinayak_2008_2.php . 15 October 2013 . 12 October 2013 . Telugu Cinema.
  5. Web site: 8 September 2003 . Telugu Cinema Etc . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20141015051900/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2002.html . 15 October 2014 . 16 April 2012 . Idlebrain.com.
  6. Web site: 20 May 2020 . Happy birthday Jr NTR: Here are five films that redefined his acting career . live . 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 . 29 May 2020 . 1 June 2020 . Hindustan Times.
  7. Web site: 16 September 2017 . From Ninnu Choodalani to Jai Lava Kusa, the rise, fall, and rise of NTR Jr, against all odds . live . 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 . 28 August 2020 . 8 September 2020 . Firstpost.
  8. Web site: Narasimhudu is a dud! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180511024300/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm . 11 May 2018 . 2 June 2020 . Rediff.com.
  9. Web site: 19 May 2018 . Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Jr NTR): Celebrated Yet Underrated . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211209000728/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/celebrities/nandamuri-taraka-rama-rao-ntr-jr-birthday-ntr28 . 9 December 2021 . 2 June 2020 . The Quint . en.
  10. Web site: 20 May 2020 . Junior NTR turns 37: From Aadi to Aravinda Sametha, 7 high-octane actioners of RRR's Komaram Bheem . live . 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 . 20 May 2020 . 1 June 2020 . The Times of India . en.
  11. Web site: 24 November 2018 . Telugu Actors Weight Loss Stories To Inspire You . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181124202202/https://english.sakshi.com/entertainment/2018/11/24/how-jr-ntr-anushka-prabhas-lost-weight . 24 November 2018 . 1 June 2020 . Sakshi Post . en.
  12. News: 'Yamadonga' – 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion': 5 must-watch films of SS Rajamouli before catching the film . live . 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 . 7 April 2023 . 1 June 2020 . The Times of India.
  13. News: Jr Ntr Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Jr Ntr Times of India Entertainment . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220925194904/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Jr-Ntr/awards . 25 September 2022 . 1 June 2020 . The Times of India.
  14. Web site: 29 January 2015 . I don't want Hits and Flops: NTR . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211202120827/https://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/I-dont-want-Hits-and-Flops--NTR/26202 . 2 December 2021 . Tupaki.
  15. Web site: Kavirayani . Suresh . 18 January 2017 . A Hindi remake for Temper . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220514112213/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/180117/a-hindi-remake-for-temper.html . 14 May 2022 . 1 June 2020 . Deccan Chronicle . en.
  16. Web site: Yellapantula . Suhas . 30 January 2016 . Tollywood Tiger Shining Bright . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203024639/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/Tollywood-Tiger-Shining-Bright/2016/01/30/article3249576.ece . 3 February 2016 . The New Indian Express.
  17. Web site: 13 June 2017 . It's official: Junior NTR to host Telugu version of Bigg Boss . live . 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 . 13 June 2021 . 1 June 2020 . Hindustan Times . en.
  18. Web site: Aravindha Sametha crosses the 100 cr mark at box office . Hindustan Times . 15 October 2018 . 22 August 2024.
  19. Web site: 2 August 2021 . Jr NTR's Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu trailer promises thrill . live . 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/ . 25 August 2021 . 25 August 2021 . The Indian Express.
  20. Web site: 8 April 2022 . A biryani western on bhang: RRR reopens Indian cinema in spectacular style . live . 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 . 20 August 2022 . 20 August 2022 . The Guardian . en.
  21. News: Abrams . Simon . 3 August 2022 . How the Indian Action Spectacular 'RRR' Became a Smash in America . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220820155630/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/03/movies/rrr-ss-rajamouli.html . 20 August 2022 . 20 August 2022 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  22. Web site: 1 April 2022 . RRR wows international critics and audience: 'All American films are lame now. This is the best thing in the world' . live . 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 . 20 August 2022 . 20 August 2022 . Hindustan Times . en.
  23. Web site: Natte . Sriram Kumar . 2024-10-08 . Koratala Siva Promises Fans an Unforgettable "Devara 2" . 2024-10-14 . NTV ENGLISH . en-US.
  24. Web site: Ramachandran . Naman . 19 May 2023 . 'RRR' Star NTR Jr's 30th Film Title Revealed as 'Devara' . Variety.
  25. Web site: 9 April 2023 . Jr NTR wraps up NTR30 first schedule . 123telugu.com.
  26. Web site: Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR Gear Up for War 2 Shoot in Mumbai Starting February . Bru Times News . en.
  27. Web site: 25 October 2023 . Ayan Mukerji wraps up the first schedule of War 2 in Spain with Hrithik & NTR Jr's stunt double . 25 October 2023 . Bollywood Hungama.
  28. Web site: Ramachandran . Naman . 2024-08-09 . ‘RRR’ Star NTR Jr Starts Film by ‘K.G.F.’ Director Prashanth Neel – Global Bulletin . 2024-10-22 . Variety . en-US.
  29. Web site: The teenage years . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200611144513/https://zeetelugu.zee5.com/the-teenage-years/ . 11 June 2020 . 11 June 2020 . Zee Telugu . en.
  30. Web site: 9 January 2016 . Jr NTR dazzles audience with Nagarjuna on 'Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200613144321/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-jr-ntr-dazzles-audience-with-nagarjuna-on-meelo-evaru-koteeswarudu-2163825 . 13 June 2020 . 13 June 2020 . DNA India . en.
  31. Web site: 26 July 2018 . Dhee10 finals featuring NTR gets fabulous TRP's | OTT Updates, OTT .

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