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N. T. Rama Rao Jr./Jr. NTR Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Wife: Lakshmi Pranathi
Age: 40 Years
Caste: Kamma Naidu

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Bio
Full NameNandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr.
Nickname(s)Jr. NTR, Tarak, Tiger NTR
Profession(s)Actor, Singer
Famous RoleRaja in the Telugu film Yamadonga (2007)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 175 cm
in meters- 1.75 m
in Feet Inches- 5’ 9”
Weight (approx.)in Kilograms- 78 kg
in Pounds- 172 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)Chest: 43 Inches
Waist: 32 Inches
Biceps: 15 Inches
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Personal Life
Date of Birth20 May 1983 (Friday)
Age (as of 2023)40 Years
BirthplaceHyderabad, Telangana, India
Zodiac signTaurus
NationalityIndian
HometownHyderabad, Telangana, India
SchoolVidyaranya High School, Hyderabad
St. Mary's College, Hyderabad (Intermediate)
College/UniversityVignan College, Vadlamudi, Andhra Pradesh
Education QualificationGraduate
DebutFilm: Brahmashri Vishwamitra (Telugu-as child actor, 1991), Ninnu Choodalani (Telugu-as lead actor, 2001)
TV: Baktha Markandeya (Telugu, 1997)
Singing: O Lammi Thikkaregindha (Telugu, 2007), Geleya Geleya (Kannada, 2016)
FamilyFather- Late Nandamuri Harikrishna
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Mother- Shalini Bhaskar Rao (Homemaker), Lakshmi (Step-mother)
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Brothers- Janaki Ram (Half-brother), Nandamuri Kalyan Ram (Half-brother)
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Sister- Nandamuri Suhasini (Half-sister)
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ReligionHinduism
CasteKamma Naidu
Blood GroupAB positive [1]Asianet News
AddressRoad no. 31, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
HobbiesCooking, Dancing, Singing, Reading
Favourites
ActressSavitri
FoodBiryani, Chicken 65
ColoursBlue, black
FilmsMissamma (Telugu, 1955), Ramudu Bheemudu (Telugu, 1964)
Travel DestinationParis
SportsBadminton and Cricket
Girls, Affairs and More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date5 May 2011
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeLakshmi Pranathi
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ChildrenDaughter- N/A
Son(s)- Nandamuri Abhay Ram and Bhargava Ram
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Jr. NTR's Sons
Jr. N. T. Rama Rao with His Wife And Kids
Money Factor
Salary13-15 crore/film (INR)
Net Worth$2 million

n-t-rama-rao-jrSome Lesser Known Facts About N. T. Rama Rao Jr.

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

    Jr. NTR's Childhood Photo

    Jr. NTR’s Childhood Photo

  • He is the grandson of Telugu actor & former Chief Minister (CM) of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao.

    N T Rama Rao

    N T Rama Rao

  • What a coincidence! His step-grandmother, step-mother, and wife have the same first name- ‘Lakshmi.’
  • He was born as “Tarak.” However, he got his name ‘Nandamuri Tharaka Rama Rao’ while shooting for the film “Brahmarshi Vishwamitra,” which was directed by Sr NTR.
  • He is a trained Kuchipudi dancer.
  • He made his first on-screen appearance in 1991 as a child artist in the Telugu film ”Brahmashri Vishwamitra” as Bharata.

    Jr. NTR in Brahmarshi Viswamithra

    Jr. NTR in Brahmarshi Viswamithra

  • In 2001, he got the lead role of Venu in Telugu film ”Ninnu Choodalani.”
  • For the film “Yamadonga,” he had lost around 20 kg of his weight.
  • Apart from India, he has a massive fan following in Japan and his film “Baadshah” was also nominated for the film festival in Japan.
  • His song “Sairo Sairo” from the film ‘Baadshah’ is very popular in Hong Kong.
  • In 2009, he campaigned for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in the Lok Sabha Elections.

    Jr. NTR Campaigning For TDP

    Jr. NTR Campaigning For TDP

  • On 26 March 2009, he met an accident when he was on his way back to Hyderabad after an election campaign, the SUV in which he was travelling was struck head-on with another vehicle at Khammam. He suffered serious injuries and was rushed to KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad.
  • Apart from being an actor, he is also a singer and has sung numerous popular songs like Lammi Thikkaregindha from the Telugu film ”Yamadonga” (2007), 123 Nenoka Kantri from the Telugu film ”Kantri” (2008), Geleya Geleya from the Kannada film ”Chakravyuha” (2016), etc.
  • He is the brand ambassador for several brands viz. Malabar Gold, Himani Navratna Hair Oil & talc powder, Boro Plus Powder, and Zandu Balm in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana.

  • Jr. NTR was the first choice for blockbuster films “Dil,” “Bhadra,” “Athanokkade,” “Srimanthudu,” “Kick,” “Aarya,” and “Krishna,” but he declined the films due to his busy schedule.
  • In August 2021, he brought home 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. [2]India Today

    Jr. NTR's Lamborghini Urus Graphite Capsule

    Jr. NTR’s Lamborghini Urus Graphite Capsule

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

  • Jr. NTR was awarded the Best Actor (Telugu) Award at the 11th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA), held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE, in September 2023 for the film ‘RRR.’

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