Jr. NTR (N. T. Rama Rao Jr.) is an Indian actor, television personality, and playback vocalist best known for his work in Telugu films.
JR. NTR Profile
Born | May 20, 1983 |
Age | 38 |
Birthplace | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India |
Full Name | Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. |
Nick Name | Jr. NTR, Tarak, Tiger NTR |
Rama Rao was born on May 20, 1983, in Hyderabad, to Nandamuri Harikrishna, a Telugu film actor and politician, and Shalini Bhaskar Rao, a Kundapur, Karnataka native.
JR. NTR Biography
N. T. Rama Rao Jr., often known as Jr. NTR, is an Indian actor, television host, and playback singer best known for his work in Telugu cinema.
N. T. Rama Rao, a Telugu actor, and politician is his grandfather.
Rama Rao Jr. starred as a child actor in the 1996 film Ramayanam, which received the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film.
With Ninnu Choodalani (2001), he made his lead acting debut, and with Student No. 1 he found popularity (2001).
Tollywood’s Young Tiger, Rama Rao, has received two state Nandi Awards, two Filmfare Awards South, and four CineMAA Awards.
In 2018, he was ranked 28th on Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list.
Over the course of his 20-year cinematic career, he has appeared in over 30 films.
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JR. NTR Alma Mater
Qualification | Graduate |
School | Vidyaranya High School, Hyderabad, St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad (Intermediate) |
College/University | Vignan College, Vadlamudi, Andhra Pradesh |
Profession | Actor |
N. T. Rama Rao Jr. received his intermediate education at Vidyaranya High School in Hyderabad and St. Mary’s College in Hyderabad.
JR. NTR Family
Father | Nandamuri Harikrishna |
Mother | Shalini Bhaskar Rao (Homemaker), Lakshmi (Step-mother) |
Brother | Janaki Ram (Half-brother), Nandamuri Kalyan Ram (Half-brother) |
Sister | Nandamuri Suhasini (Half-sister) |
Rama Rao’s father’s name is Nandamuri Harikrishna and his mother’s name is Shalini Bhaskar Rao (unofficial).
He is the half-brother of actor and director Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, the nephew of actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna, and the cousin of actresses Taraka Ratna and Nara Rohit, as well as politician Nara Lokesh.
JR. NTR Marital Status, Relationship, Affairs & Children
Spousal Status | Married |
Spouse | Lakshmi Pranathi |
Children | 2 |
Rama Rao married Lakshmi Pranathi, the daughter of realtor and businessman Narne Srinivasa Rao.
They are the parents of two sons.
JR. NTR Physical Statistics
Height | 5,9 feet, 175 cm, 1.75 m |
Weight | 78 Kg |
Hair Color | Black |
Eyes Color | Black |
Gender | Male |
JR. NTR Trivia & Characteristics
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Kamma Naidu |
Handed | N/A |
Food Habit | N/A |
Drinking | N/A |
Smoking | N/A |
Income | 3 Crore+ (per month) 36 Crore+ (per year) |
Residence | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
He is one of the highest-paid Telugu performers.
Social Media | Followers |
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YouTube | 212K |
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— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) December 21, 2021
Political career
Rama Rao campaigned for the Telugu Desam Party during the 2009 Indian general election in Andhra Pradesh from April to May.
On March 26, 2009, while en route to Hyderabad after electioneering, the SUV in which he was a passenger was slammed head-on by another car in Suryapet.
He and his buddies were injured after being flung from the SUV. He was treated in Secunderabad’s Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, where he made a full recovery.
Philanthropy
Rama Rao declared in 2009 that he planned to give Rs. 20 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help flood victims.
Rama Rao said in 2014 that he will give Rs. 20 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help victims of Cyclone Hudhud in Andhra Pradesh.