
N.T. Rama Rao
Oyuncu · 1923 – 1996 · Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (May 28, 1923 – January 18, 1996), commonly known as N. T. Rama Rao or NTR, was an Indian actor, filmmaker, and politician who worked primarily in Telugu cinema. After debuting as a police inspector in *Mana Desam* (1949), he gained prominence with leading roles in *Shavukaru* (1950), the fantasy swashbuckler *Pathala Bhairavi* (1951), and the period romance *Malliswari* (1951). Across the 1950s and 1960s, he established himself as a central figure in Telugu cinema, starring in comedies such as *Missamma* (1955) and *Gundamma Katha* (1962), alongside depictions of Hindu deities and mythological characters in *Mayabazar* (1957), *Bhookailas* (1958), *Lava Kusa* (1963), and *Narthanasala* (1963). In 1961, Rama Rao made his directorial debut with *Seetha Rama Kalyanam*, later directing, producing, and starring in mythological and historical epics under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner, including *Daana Veera Soora Karna* (1977), *Srimadhvirata Parvamu* (1979), and *Brahmarshi Vishwamitra* (1991). Concurrently, he headlined commercial social and action films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including *Adavi Ramudu* (1977), *Yamagola* (1977), *Vetagadu* (1979), *Sardar Papa Rayudu* (1980), *Justice Chowdhary* (1982), and *Bobbili Puli* (1982). His final screen appearances were in *Major Chandrakanth* (1993) and the biographical drama *Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu* (1993). Beyond film, he served three terms as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1968.
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FilmDramKomediMarma Veeran (1956) is a Tamil swashbuckler adventure film directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by its lead actor Sriram, who portrays a Zorro-inspired vigilante fighting political injustice. The film stars Vyjayanthimala, Rajasulochana, and M. N. Rajam, and features notable guest appearances by Sivaji Ganesan, M. G. Ramachandran, and Gemini Ganesan.
Marma Veeran
1956
Film7.0FantastikDramAfter vanquishing the army of the Kauravas, the Pandava Brothers preside over Indraprastha, and Arjun takes a journey to worship Bhagwan Shri Shivji. It is during this journey that he will challenge Devrishi Narad that no one on Earth can instigate him to go against Bhagwan Shri Kishan. Arjun will soon have to mince his words when, on Subhadra's insistence, he will be compelled to take up arms and go to war against Kishanji in order to protect Chitrasen - who had inadvertently offended Sage Gabal - leading to Kishanji's decision to behead the former with his Sudarshan Chakra.
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Narada, sensing Rambha’s attempt to disrupt a rishi’s penance, provokes her vanity and orchestrates events that humiliate her on Krishna’s birthday by honoring Kalavathi and Vidyadhara as a dance pair. Though bound by rivalry and jealousy, Vidyadhara and Kalavathi fall in love and meet secretly. Nalacoobra, driven by desire, spies on them, deceives both through disguises, and causes Vidyadhara to believe Kalavathi is unfaithful. Heartbroken, Vidyadhara leaves Dwaraka, and Kalavathi sets out alone to find him. Nalacoobra repeatedly pursues and tries to violate her, while Rambha, cursed by Indra and blinded by jealousy, plots Kalavathi’s death. Kalavathi endures storms, deception, and exile, yet remains devoted. Ultimately, Rambha manipulates Kalpalika, a fanatic devotee, into preparing Kalavathi’s sacrifice at the Bhubaneshwar temple in pursuit of divine power.
Maaya Rambha
1950 · 1 votes
Film8.2AileDramRaghava Rao (N. T. Rama Rao) is a teacher in a government primary school. His wife is Janaki (Anjali Devi). Papa Rao (Nagabhushanam) is the school proprietor. The teacher lives with the commitment to basic values of life. He has two sons Satyam (Rama Krishna) and Venu (Krishnam Raju) and a daughter (T. Padmini). The school children built a house for their teacher with love and affection. After retirement, Raghava Rao has no choice but to live with his children.His ungrateful children sell the house of Raghava Rao and Janaki against their wishes. They separate their father and mother and take care of them by rotation even though the old couple wants to live together. Ramu (Jaggayya) is an old student of Raghava Rao who becomes a police officer. He purchases Raghava Rao's house in the auction and gifts it to his beloved teacher.
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Telugu old mythological movie.
Satya Harishchandra
1965 · 1 votes
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Raja loses his memory and sanity after Bhaskar Rao plans an accident against him. Fortunately, Raja's long-lost twin brother learns about his existence and comes to rescue him.
Film8.0TarihKomediKing Krishnadevaraya becomes a puppet in the hands of the courtesan Rangasani, who has been planted in the kingdom by enemies. It is up to Tenali Raman, a poet, to save the king and his kingdom.
Film8.0FantastikDramBalarama promises Subhadra that he'll marry his daughter to her son. But when the Pandavas lose their kingdom to the Kauravas, Balarama breaks his promise.
Film7.3AksiyonDramBrave and loyal warrior-archer Karna joins the Kauravas to battle the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra.
Film8.5TarihAksiyonThe film is a historical story, based on the 3rd century BC Maurya Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and his mentor Chanakya. It begins with the Greek invader Alexander intruding on our borders, Magadha as his last step of sovereignty. Discerning it, fear-defying scholar Chanakya is under trace of the dynamic King to hinder it.
FilmAksiyonDramRamu pays a heavy price while he strives to become a policeman at his father's behest even though his mother is unhappy about it.
Film7.7KomediDramGundamma is a rich widow who dotes on her daughter Saroja but mistreats her stepdaughter Lakshmi. When brothers Anji and Raja encounter this family, they decide to teach the old woman a lesson.
Film7.0Bilim KurguAksiyonNandan, son of a police officer, and Madhavi, daughter of a wronged scientist, join forces to uproot anti-social elements.
Dorikithe Dongalu
1965 · 1 votes
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In a fit of rage, King Narendra orders his men to chop off his son Sarangadhara's limbs in a forest. However, Meghananda comes to the rescue of an injured prince and asks him to pray to Lord Shiva.
Saarangadhara
1957 · 1 votes
Film9.0Susheela, a hardworking woman who supports her family, falls in love with Raja, the son of a wealthy man.
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A policeman attempts to discipline his rebellious son, but his efforts go in vain as his son starts resenting him.
Film8.8FantastikThis movie deals with the later part of Ramayana written by Valmiki Maharshi and depicts the lives of the sons of Rama & Sita.
FilmDramPrakash discovers he is actually adopted by a wealthy man.He leaves everything behind to find his biological mother in her village.There, he leads a heroic revolt against a tyrannical, land-grabbing village head!
Film10.0DramMüzikThe film depicts the adolescent age of the Pandavas and Krishna and shows the events in the Mahabharata, focusing on the later chapters of Adi Parva and the first half of Sabha Parva.
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1975 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film
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The story of a war-hero who returns to his place only to find the society in a mess and tries to repair it in his own way and ends up getting hanged.
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