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Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. (born 20 May 1983) is an Indian film actor, Kuchipudi dancer, and playback singer known for his works exclusively in Telugu cinema. He is the grandson of veteran Telugu actor, former Chief Minister (CM) of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao.[3]In 1996, he was starred as a child artist in Ramayanam, which won the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film for that year. He achieved his breakthrough success in 2001 with the blockbuster Student No.1. He is best known for his works in box office hits such as Aadi(2002), Simhadri (2003), Rakhi (2006),Yamadonga (2007), Adhurs (2010), Brindavanam (2010), Baadshah (2013), Temper (2015), andNannaku Prematho (2016).[4]
In his film career, Jr. NTR has worked in twenty seven films, He has won two state Nandi Awards, one Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Award and three CineMAA Awards. Other than films he is the brand ambassador for several brands such as Malabar Gold, Himani Navratna Hair Oil and Zandu Balm in Andhra pradesh, and Telangana.[5] He was listed 16th in Forbes India top 100 Celebrities for 2012 with an annual income of ₹19 Crore (US$3.042 Million).[6] Jr. NTR is also involved in politics and is currently an active member of his paternal grandfather’s political party, the Telugu Desam Party.[7]
