Learn about the life and career of N. T. Rama Rao, a legendary actor, producer, director, editor and politician in Telugu cinema and politics. Find out his age, death, family, awards, controversies and more. N. T. Rama Rao ... Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996), [1] often referred to by his initials NTR, was an Indian actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, film editor, philanthropist, and politician who served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years over four terms. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao popularly known as NTR was an actor-director and served as Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh for seven years over three terms. A timeline of the legendary actor ... N.T. Rama Rao was an Indian actor and director, politician, and government official popularly called NTR. He founded the Telugu Desam Party in 1982 and served three terms as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.