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N. T. Rama Rao Jr. (Jr. NTR) Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

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Age: 41 Years
Wife: Lakshmi Pranathi
Caste: Kamma Naidu

Bio/Wiki
Birth NameTarak Ram
Full NameNandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Nickname(s)Tarak, Tiger
Profession(s)Actor, Singer
Known AsMan of the Masses, Young Tiger
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutFilm (Telugu; As a child actor): Brahmarshi Viswamitra (1991) as Bharata
N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in a still from Brahmarshi Viswamithra
Film (Telugu; As a lead actor): Ninnu Choodalani (2001) as Venu Reddy

TV (Telugu; As an actor): Baktha Markandeya (1996) as Baktha Markandeya; aired on ETV Telugu

Film (Telugu; As a singer): "Olammi Thikka Regindha" from Yamadonga (2007)

Film (Kannada; As a singer): "Geleya Geleya" from Chakravyuha (2016)
Awards • 2002: Nandi Award- Special Jury Award for Aadi
• 2002: CineMAA Award- Best Actor Male for Aadi
• 2003: Santosham Film Award- Best Young Performers Award for Simhadri
• 2003: FNCC Award- Best Actor Telugu for Simhadri
• 2006: CineMAA Award- Best Actor Male for Rakhi
• 2006: Filmfare Award South- Best Actor Telugu for Yamadonga
• 2007: Gemini TV Award- Best Actor Telugu for Yamadonga
• 2008: South Scope Award- Best Actor Telugu for Kantri
• 2016: CineMAA Award- Best Actor for Temper
• 2016: Mirchi Music Award South Star as a Singing Sensation Telugu for Nannaku Prematho (Follow Follow)
• 2016: Mirchi Music Awards South Star as a Singing Sensation Kannada for Chakravyuha (Geleya Geleya)
• 2016: Zee Cinemalu Award- King Of Box Office for Janatha Garage

• 2016: 2nd IIFA Utsavam- Best Actor Male for Janatha Garage

• 2016: Filmfare Awards South- Best Actor Telugu for Nannaku Prematho
• 2023: 11th South Indian International Movie Award- Best Actor Telugu for RRR
• 2023: Filmfare Awards South- Best Actor Telugu for RRR
Personal Life
Date of Birth20 May 2024 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024) 41 Years
BirthplaceHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana)
Zodiac signTaurus
Signature
NationalityIndian
HometownHyderabad, Telangana
School(s)• Vidyaranya High School, Hyderabad
• St. Mary's College, Hyderabad (Intermediate)
College/UniversityVignan College, Vadlamudi, Andhra Pradesh
Educational QualificationGraduation
Religion Hinduism
CasteKamma Naidu
EthnicityHalf Telugu (from father's side) and half Kannadiga (from mother's side)
Blood GroupAB+
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Political InclinationTelugu Desam Party (in 2009)
AddressA bungalow on road no. 31, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
HobbiesCooking, Dancing, Singing, Reading, Travelling
ControversyLand Dispute
In 2024, he filed a petition in the Telangana Court over a land dispute. Reportedly, in the court, he said that he had bought the property in 2003 for Rs 36 lakh. The previous owner of the plot Sunku Gita and her relatives had took a loan on the plot and he was not aware of it. Jr. NTR said in the court that he had cleared the loan amount Gita had taken from a bank in Chennai. However, other banks from she has taken loan sent him a legal notice. [1]Deccan Chronicle
Social Media• Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
• Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date5 May 2024
N. T. Rama Rao Jr.'s wedding picture
Marriage PlaceHitex Exhibition Center, Hyderabad, Telangana
Family
Wife/SpouseLakshmi Pranathi (daughter of realtor-businessman Narne Srinivasa Rao)
ChildrenSon(s)- 2
• Nandakumari Abhay Ram (born in 2014)
• Nandakumari Bhargava Ram (born in 2018)

Daughter- None
ParentsFather- Nandamuri Harikrishna (actor, politician; died in a road accident in 2018)
N. T. Rama Rao Jr. with his father
Mother- Shalini Bhaskar Rao (homemaker)
N. T. Rama Rao Jr. with his mother
Stepmother- Lakshmi
SiblingsHalf-Brother(s)- 2
• Janaki Ram Nandamuri (film producer; died in a road accident in 2014)
Nandamuri Kalyan Ram (actor, film producer)

Half-Sister- Nandamuri Suhasini (politician)
N. T. Rama Rao Jr. with his half sister
Other Relative(s)Grandfather- N. T. Rama Rao (actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh)
N. T. Rama Rao's grand father N. T. Rama Rao
Paternal Uncle- Nandamuri Balakrishna (actor, politician)
N. T. Rama Rao Jr.'s paternal uncle
Family Tree
Favourites
Actor(s)Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan
Actress(es)Savitri, Sridevi, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Film(s)Missamma (1955), Ramudu Bheemudu (1964), Deewaar (1975), Nayakan (1987), Siva (1989), Thevar Magan (1992), Daana Veera Soora Karna (1997)
FoodBiryani, Chicken 65
Travelling DestinationParis
Colour(s)Blue, Black
Sport(s)Badminton, Cricket
Style Quotient
Car Collection/Other Vehicles• Lamborghini Urus Graphite Capsule

• Land Rover Range Rover Vogue

• BMW 720LD

• A private jet worth Rs 80 Crore
• A luxury Volvo bus turned Caravan
Bike Collection• Suzuki Hayabusa
• Harley Davidson Street
Expensive Things/Valuables• Richard Mille F1 edition watch

• Audemars Piguet X 1017 ALYX 9SM

• Patek Philippe Geneve

• MB&F
Money Factor
Salary/Fees (approx.)Rs 80 crore per film
Assets/PropertiesA bungalow in Hyderabad worth Rs 25 crore
Net Worth (approx.)Rs 450 crore (as of 2022)

Some Lesser Known Facts About N. T. Rama Rao Jr.

  • N. T. Rama Rao Jr. was born and brought up in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

    N. T. Rama Rao Jr.’s childhood picture

  • He got his name ‘Nandamuri Tharaka Rama Rao’ while shooting for the film ‘Brahmarshi Vishwamitra,’ which was directed by Sr NTR.
  • In childhood, he started his training in Kuchipudi dance form. He did his training in the dance form for around 11 years. He has also performed at various events like the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) and the European Telugu Association (ETA) in Manchester.

  • As a child actor, he portrayed lord Rama in the 1997 Telugu film ‘Ramayanam.’

    N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in Balaramayanam

  • In his teens, he participated in various badminton competitions.

    N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in his teens

  • Later, he acted in many Telugu films including ‘Allari Ramudu’ (2002), ‘Yamadonga’ (2007), ‘Ramayya Vasthavayya’ (2013), ‘Janatha Garage’ (2016), ‘Jai Lava Kusa’ (2017), and ‘RRR’ (2022).

    RRR

  • In 2007, he lost a few kilos to look fit in the film ‘Yamadonga.’ It was rumoured that he underwent a liposuction procedure to lose weight. Later, he lost a few more kilos.

    N. T. Rama Rao Jr. before and after photos

  • In the film RRR, Jr. NTR and Ram Charan appeared in the popular song Naatu Naatu. The song won an Oscar for Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards.

    N. T. Rama Rao Jr. with Oscar Award for Naatu Naatu song

  • He acted in the 2007 Telugu short film ‘I Am Famous.’
  • He has appeared as a guest in a few Telugu TV serials like ‘Dhee 2’ (2008), ‘Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu: Season 3’ (2016), and ‘Dhee 10’ (2018).

    N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu- Season 3

  • He has lent his voice to a few Telugu songs like “1,2,3 Nenoka Kantri” (2008) from Kantri, “Chary” (2010) from Adhurs, “Raakasi Raakasi” (2014) from Rabhasa, and “Follow Follow” (2016) from Nannaku Prematho.

    Follow Follow

  • In 2009, he campaigned for the Telugu Desam Party before the Indian general election in Andhra Pradesh.

    N. T. Rama Rao Jr. campaigning For TDP

    N. T. Rama Rao Jr. campaigning For TDP

  • On 26 March 2009, while he was in a car returning from one of the political campaigns, his car met with a major accident. He was then admitted at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, in Secunderabad.
  • In 2010, Jr. NTR played cricket for Balayya Lions in Celebrity Cricket League.

    N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in Celebrity Cricket League

  • He can speak various languages such as Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, English, and Japanese.
  • His step-grandmother, step-mother, and wife have the same first name i.e. Lakshmi.
  • Jr. NTR has a major fan following in Japan. His film Baadshah (dubbed in Japanese) was nominated for the film festival in Japan. His song “Sairo Sairo” from the film ‘Baadshah’ is quite popular in Japan.
  • He has been involved in various social welfare activities. He has donated funds to various relief funds like the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund 2009 and donated funds to one of his fans’ family members after the fan died in a stampede at an event of Jr. NTR.
  • In 2011, for his wedding, a grand set was constructed by the Indian production designer Anand Sai.
  • He has also hosted a few TV shows such as ‘Bigg Boss Telugu: Season 1’ (2017) and ‘Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu’ (2021).

    N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in Bigg Boss Telugu

  • He has appeared in TV commercials for various brands.
  • In August 2021, he brought home a Lamborghini Urus Graphite Capsule worth Rs 3.16 crore, becoming the first Indian owner of this car. Later, he registered this car with a special number, TS09 FS 9999, for which he paid Rs. 17 lakh.
  • There were once rumours that he had a tiff with the Indian actor Ram Charan. However, it turned out to be false.
  • In 2023, he was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in the actor’s branch.
  • In 2024, on the death anniversary of the late politician NT Rama Rao, his fans placed flex boards on the entry of NTR Ghat. The flex boards had pictures of Jr. NTR and N Chandrababu Naidu (politician). However, when the family members of Jr. NTR noticed the boards, they asked to immediately remove the flex boards.

    N. T. Rama Rao Jr.’s flex boards

  • Here’s an interesting video about Jr. NTR’s biography:

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