Last Updated: 12 May, 2023 | Views: 890
Age: 41
Profession: Actor
Other Profession(s): Television Presenter
Famous For: Indian Actor Danced On Oscar-Winning Song "Naatu Naatu"
Higher Education: Graduate
Net Worth: $2 Million
About (Profile/Biography)
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr., well-known as Jr NTR or Tarak, is an Indian actor, musician, and television host famous for his work in Telugu films. One of India's highest-paid cinema actors, Rama Rao Jr., has received numerous awards, including two Filmfare Awards, two Nandi Awards from the state, and four CineMAA Awards. In addition, he has been on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2012.
On 5 May 2011, Rao married Lakshmi Pranathi, the daughter of investor and businessman Narne Srinivasa Rao. at Hitex Exhibition Center, Madhapur in Hyderabad.
Career
In 1991 – Rao made his acting debut as a child artist in the film "Brahmarshi Vishwamitra."
In 2002 – His film "Aadi" was one of the highest-grosser.
In 2003 – Rao appeared in two films, "Naaga" and "Simhadri." Simhadri was one of the year's highest-grossing Telugu films.
In 2013 – "Baadshah" was a surprising hit for him. The final figures for the film were above ₹480 million in 50 days.
In 2017 – His film "Jai Lava Kusa" was a box office blockbuster, grossing around ₹130.90 crores worldwide.
Achievements and Awards
• In 1991: He won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for the movie "Brahmarshi Vishwamitra."
• In 2014: Baadshah premiered in Japan at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2014. This was the only movie that brought him success.
• In 2016: Rao got Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his brilliant performance in the film "Nannaku Prematho."
Unknown Facts
• Rao is a trained Kuchipudi dancer regarded as one of Telugu cinema's best dancers.
• His favorite number is nine. All of his vehicles have the registration number 9999. He paid INR 10.5 lakh for his BMW 7 series car, making it the most expensive car number ever.
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