Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/05/1983 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. |
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| Nickname(s) | Jr. NTR, Tarak, Tiger NTR, Young Tiger |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 78 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Vidyaranya High School, Hyderabad; Saint Mary's College, Hyderabad (Intermediate) |
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| College/University | Vignan College, Vadlamudi, Andhra Pradesh |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
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| Hometown | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Special Skills | Trained Kuchipudi dancer |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 05/05/2011 |
Family
| Father | Late Nandamuri Harikrishna |
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| Mother | Shalini Bhaskar Rao (Homemaker), Lakshmi (Step-mother) |
| Siblings | Janaki Ram (Half-brother), Nandamuri Kalyan Ram (Half-brother), Nandamuri Suhasini (Half-sister) |
| Spouse | Lakshmi Pranathi |
| Children | Nandamuri Abhay Ram and Bhargava Ram |
| Grandfather | N. T. Rama Rao (Telugu actor-politician) |
Career
| Debut |
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| Notable Films | Simhadri (2003), Rakhi (2006), Yamadonga (2007), Adhurs (2010), Brindavanam (2010), Baadshah (2013), Temper (2015), Nannaku Prematho (2016), Janatha Garage (2016), Jai Lava Kusa (2017), Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018), RRR (2022) | ||||||
| Total Films | 31 films and over 29 films in 20-year career | ||||||
| Known For | Single-take acting, dialogue delivery, dancing without rehearsals |
Favourites
| Actress | Savitri |
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| Food | Biryani, Chicken 65 |
| Colours | Blue, black |
| Films | Missamma (Telugu, 1955), Ramudu Bheemudu (Telugu, 1964) |
| Travel Destination | Paris |
| Sports | Badminton and Cricket |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. N. T. Rama Rao Jr. is from Hyderabad, Telangana, India. | |
| 2. He is the grandson of Telugu actor N. T. Rama Rao. | |
| 3. His step-grandmother, step-mother, and wife all share the name 'Lakshmi.' | |
| 4. Initially named "Tarak," he adopted 'Nandamuri Tharaka Rama Rao' during the filming of "Brahmarshi Vishwamitra," directed by Sr NTR. | |
| 5. He is trained in Kuchipudi dance. | |
| 6. His film debut was in 1991 as a child artist in "Brahmashri Vishwamitra." | |
| 7. In 2001, he played the lead role in the Telugu film "Ninnu Choodalani." | |
| 8. He lost around 20 kg for his role in the film "Yamadonga." | |
| 9. Jr. NTR has a substantial fan base in Japan, with his film "Baadshah" being recognized at a Japanese film festival. | |
| 10. The song "Sairo Sairo" from 'Baadshah' is popular in Hong Kong. | |
| 11. In 2009, he supported the Telugu Desam Party during the Lok Sabha Elections. | |
| 12. He was in a serious accident in 2009 on his way back from a campaign. | |
| 13. Aside from acting, he is known for singing hit songs in various languages. | |
| 14. He serves as a brand ambassador for multiple products in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana. | |
| 15. Jr. NTR had declined roles in several popular films due to a busy schedule. | |
| 16. He bought a Lamborghini Urus Graphite Capsule in August 2021, making him the first Indian owner of this car. | |
| 17. At the 11th SIIMA Awards in 2023, he won the Best Actor (Telugu) Award for his performance in 'RRR' at the Dubai World Trade Centre. | |
| 18. RRR (2022) is his highest-grossing film release. |