Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. was born on May 20, 1983, also known as Jr NTR or Tarak, is an Indian film actor, dancer Kuchipudi, singer-songwriter and television personality, known for his work at the movies telugu. He is the grandson of the Telugu actor and former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao, commonly known as NTR. In 1996, he was portrayed as a child artist in Ramayanam, which won the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film this year. He made his adult debut in 2000 with the movie Ninnu Choodalani. During his 18-year career in the cinema, Rao worked in 28 films. He has received two Nandi State Awards, two Telugu Best Actor Filmfare Awards and four CineMAA Awards.
Rama Rao Jr. was born in Hyderabad for Telugu actor and politician Nandamuri Harikrishna and Shalini Bhaskar Rao. He is the grandson of the Telugu actor and former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao. He was educated at Vidyaranya High School in Hyderabad and graduated from St. Mary’s College in Hyderabad. He is a trained Kuchipudi dancer.
Jr NTR is the half-brother of actor and producer Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, the nephew of actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna and the current chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, and cousin of actor Taraka Ratna and also politician Nara Lokesh.
He married Narne Lakshmi Pranathi on May 5, 2011 at the Hitex Exhibition Center in Madhapur. They have two sons, Abhay Ram and Bhargava Ram.
Jr NTR Biodata and Biography
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Name
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Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr.
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Nick-name
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Jr. NTR, Tarak
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Sex
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Male
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Date Of Birth
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20 May 1983
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Age
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38 Years (as in 2021)
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Profession / Occupation
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Actor, Singer, TV Presenter, Classical Dancer
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Mother Tongue
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Telugu
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Religion
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Hindu
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Nation
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Indian
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Caste
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Kamma/Chowdary
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Zodiac Sign
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Leo
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Height / Weight
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5′ 9” / 78kg
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| First Movie |
Brahmashri Vishwamitra (Telugu-as child actor, 1991)
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| First Debut Movie |
Ramayanam (1996)
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| Money Factor |
Rs. 13-15 Crores/film
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Jr NTR Family and Relatives
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Father
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Nandamuri Harikrishna (Actor, Politician)
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Mother
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Shalini Bhaskar Rao (Homemaker), Lakshmi (Step-mother)
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Brothers
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Janaki Ram, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram (Half-brothers)
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| Sisters |
Nandamuri Suhasini (Half-sister)
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Marital Status
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Married (5 May 2011)
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| Wife |
Lakshmi Pranathi
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| Daughters |
None
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| Sons |
Abhay Ram, Bhargava Ram |
| Grandfather |
N.T. Rama Rao |
| Grandmother |
Basavatarakam |
| Girlfriends/ Affairs |
Not Known |
Jr NTR Height, Weight and Body Measurements
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Height in Centimeters
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175 cm
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Height in Meters
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1.75 m
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Height in Feet Inches
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5′ 9”
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Weight
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78kg |
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Body Measurement
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43-32-15 |
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Chest Size
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43 inches |
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Waist Size
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32 inches |
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Biceps Size
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15 inches |
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Eye Colour
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Black |
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Hair Colour
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Black |
Jr NTR Favorites
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Favorite Colour
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Blue, Black
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Favorite Actor
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Favorite Actress
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Savithri |
| Favorite Food |
Biryani, Chicken 65 |
| Hobbies |
Dancing, Singing, Reading Books |
| Favorite Director |
Not Known |
| Favorite Movies |
Missamma (1955), Ramudu Bheemudu (1964) |
| Favorite Book |
Not Known |
| Favorite Sport |
Cricket |
| Favorite Destination |
Paris |
Jr NTR Education School and Colleges
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Education Qualification
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Not Known
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School
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Vidyaranya High School, Hyderabad
St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad (Intermediate) |
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College / University
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Vignan College, Vadlamudi, Andhra Pradesh
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Others
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Not Known |
Jr NTR Residence and Contact Address
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Birth Place
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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Home Town
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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Present Residence
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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House Address
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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Phone No / Mobile No
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Not Known |
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Email ID
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Not Known |
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Website
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Not Known |
Jr NTR Awards, Honours, Achievements
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Nandi Awards
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2002: Special Jury Award for Aadi
2016: Best Actor for Nannaku Prematho and Janatha Garage |
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Filmfare Awards South
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2002: Best Actor for Aadi
2007: Best Actor for Yamadonga
2016: Best Actor for Nannaku Prematho |
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CineMAA Awards
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2002: Best Actor for Aadi
2006: Best Actor for Rakhi
2016: Best Actor for Temper |
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SIIM Awards
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2016: Best Actor for Janatha Garage |
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Santosham Film Awards
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2003: Best Young Performers for Simhadri |
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Gemini TV Awards
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2007: Best Actor for for Yamadonga |
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South Scope Awards
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2008: Best Actor for Kanthri |
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Mirchi Music Awards South
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2016: Star As A Singing Sensation – Telugu for Nannaku Prematho (Follow Follow)
2016: Star As A Singing Sensation – Kannada for Chakravyuha (Geleya Geleya) |
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Zee Cinemalu Awards
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2016: King Of Box Office for Janatha Garage |
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IIFA Utsavam
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2016: Best Actor for for Janatha Garage |
