Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr., better known as Jr. NTR, is a prominent figure in the Telugu film industry, celebrated for his acting, dancing, and singing talents. He’s achieved significant recognition and accolades throughout his career.

Wiki/Biography

Jr. NTR was born on May 20, 1983, in Hyderabad, India. He completed his schooling at Hyderabad’s Vidyodaya High School and St. Mary’s College, before pursuing his graduation at Vignan College, Vadlamudi, Andhra Pradesh.

His journey into the film world began early. He made his on-screen debut as a child actor in 1991’s “Brahmashri Vishwamitra,” playing the role of Bharata. At just 15, he appeared in “Balaramayanam.”

Physical Appearance

Jr. NTR is approximately 5’9″ tall and weighs around 78 kg. He has black hair and black eyes. His approximate body measurements are: Chest 43″, Waist 32″, Biceps 15″.

Family, Caste & Wife

Jr. NTR comes from a Hindu family. His father, Nandamuri Krishna, was a renowned actor, producer, and politician. His mother, Shalini Bhaskar Rao, is a homemaker. He has a stepmother, Lakshmi, and two half-brothers, Janaki Ram and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, along with a half-sister, Nandamuri Suhasini. His grandfather, N.T. Rama Rao, was a legendary Telugu actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

He married Lakshmi Pranathi on May 5, 2011. The couple has two sons, Nandamuri Abhay Ram and Bhargava Ram.

Career

Jr. NTR’s career as a lead actor started in 2001 with “Ninnu Choodalani.” His performance in V.V. Vinayak’s action drama “Aadi” propelled him to greater heights; it became one of the highest-grossing films of 2002.

He has starred in numerous successful Telugu films, including “Student No. 1,” “Simhadri,” “Rakhi,” “Yamadonga,” “Brindavanam,” “Baadshah,” “Nannaku Prematho,” “Janatha Garage,” and “Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava.”

Beyond acting, Jr. NTR is a talented singer, lending his voice to several popular songs in Telugu and Kannada films. He’s also a brand ambassador for various products.

He has also been politically active, campaigning for the Telugu Desam Party.

Net Worth/Salary

Jr. NTR’s estimated net worth is $2 million, and his remuneration for a film is reportedly around ?13-15 crore.

Favourites

Here are some of Jr. NTR’s preferences:

• Actress: Savitri
• Food: Biryani, Chicken 65
• Colors: Blue, Black
• Films: Missamma (Telugu, 1955), Ramudu Bheemudu (Telugu, 1964)
• Destination: Paris
• Sports: Badminton, Cricket

Facts

Jr. NTR is known for his diverse interests and accomplishments:

• He enjoys dancing, singing, and reading.
• He’s fondly called Jr. NTR, Tiger NTR, and Tarak.
• His blood group is AB positive.
• He’s a trained Kuchipudi dancer.
• His step-grandmother, stepmother, and wife share the same first name, Lakshmi.
• His initial name was Tarak.
• He lost 20 kg for his role in “Yamadonga.”
• He enjoys a substantial fan following in Japan and Hong Kong.
• He was involved in a car accident in 2009.
• He resides in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
• He cooks for his wife when stressed.
• He turned down roles in several blockbuster films due to scheduling conflicts.
• He owns a Lamborghini Urus Graphite Capsule.
• He won the Best Actor (Telugu) Award at the 11th SIIMA Awards in 2023 for his role in ‘RRR’.

Awards and Recognition

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