Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. is popularly known as Jr. NTR. Jr. NTR is grandson of the legendary actor N. T. Rama Rao.
Jr. NTR started his acting career as a child artist in the film Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (1991) at the age of 7. He got his 1st lead role in the romantic drama film Ninnu Choodalani (2001). Jr. NTR got his 1st commercial success with SS Rajamouli’s Student No. 1 which was released in the same year, 2001.
On the occasion of Jr. NTR’s birthday have a look at his top 5 films below:
1] Yamadonga (2007)
This was the 3rd collaboration of S.S. Rajamouli and Jr. NTR. Yamadonga earned Jr. NTR hiis 1st Filmfare Award For Best Actor. In this socio-fantasy film Jr. NTR played the role of a thief who later criticizes and insults Yama and then suddenly goes into hell due to some bad acts. The comic timing of Jr. NTR is something to watch out for.
2] Temper (2015)
Temer proved out to be a comeback film for Jr. NTR after back to back debacles. Jr. NTR played the role of a corrupt cop whose life changes and takes a drastic change after an incident. Bollywood film Simmba is an adaptation of this film. Jr. NTR nailed his role as the police officer. The film was directed by Puri Jagannadh and had Kajal Aggarwal as the leading lady.
3] Nannaku Prematho (2016)
This film earned Jr. NTR his 2nd Filmfare Award for Best Actor. This was the highest grossing film of Jr. NTR at the time of its release and was later surpassed in the same year by Janathe Garage. 2016 was a year to remember for Jr. NTR as he had 2 films in the top 5 Highest Grossing Telugu films of the year. This film was directed by Sukumar (Rangasthalam and Pushpa fame). This was the 25th film of Jr. NTR. Jr. NTR plays the role of a man who sets out to fulfill his father’s unfinished mission by seeking revenge from a cunning man.
4] Janathe Garage (2016)
The film had Mega Legend Mohanlal and Jr. NTR acting in the same film. When 2 greatest actors appear in a single film, fireworks are guaranteed. Janathe Garage was the 2nd highest opening Telugu film of all time at the time of release. The film was the highest grossing film of the year. The film was known for it’s powerful storyline and high octane action sequences. This film is a great film to watch with family.
5] RRR (2022)
This film is a pride of Indian Cinema. This SS Rajamouli directorial film led India to it’s 1st Oscar award. Naatu Naatu from RRR won the Oscar for Best Original Song. RRR is 3rd highest grossing Indian film of all time and 2nd highest grossing Telugu film. The bond shared between Jr. NTR and Ram Charan were highly appreciated by the audience. Jr. NTR as Bheem is regarded as one of the most iconic characters of Jr. NTR. The film also stars Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt in pivotal roles.
Jr. NTR has established himself as one of the most popular actors in India. He is a Pan India star who is also popular among the Hindi movie watching audience. Jr. NTR has delivered many big hits to his name.
Jr. NTR will be next seen in Devara. Devara marks the 2nd collaboration between Koratala Siva and Jr. NTR after Janathe Garage. The film also has Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles.The 1st look was revealed yesterday by the makers. Have a look at it below:
Jr. NTR also has KGF director Prasanth Neel’s next tentatively titled NTR 31. The film will have NTR in a never seen before avatar. The fierce look of Jr. NTR was revealed last year on the occasion of his birthday. Have a look at it below:
Jr. NTR is all set to make his Bollywood debut in War 2 opposite Hrithik Roshan. War 2 is directed by Ayan Mukherjee. The film is all set to be one of the biggest Pan India films ever made in Indian Cinema which brings 2 biggest stars of our nation together. The Spy Universe has just got bigger with Jr. NTR’s inclusion in it.
We at Film Window wish Jr. NTR a very happy birthday and a successful year ahead.
