NTR death anniversary: Jr. NTR, Kalyan Ram, fans pay tribute to the veteran actor

On the 27th death anniversary of Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao (NTR), Jr. NTR and Kalyan Ram on Wednesday paid respects in the wee hours at the NTR Ghat in Hyderabad.

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao also known as NTR, is one of the biggest names in the South Indian cinema industry. NTR, who is also famously called as ‘Anna’, had a phenomenal career spanning three decades and appeared in more than 300 films.

NTR was a powerful politician who created the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982 and also ruled the Telugu cinema industry for many years. His party emerged as the sole challenger to Congress in the state throughout his three years as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.


NTR passed away on January 18, 1996, after a heart attack. His grandchildren Jr. NTR and Kalyan Ram were among the hundreds of people who mourned the illustrious actor on the 27th anniversary of his passing.

Jr. NTR uploaded a picture of his grandfather on January 18 of last year. On the anniversary of his passing, fans recalled NTR for his legendary roles and paid their respects to the National Award-winning actor.


NT Rama Rao was awarded Padma Shri in 1968 in recognition of his contribution to Indian film. He is recognised as a beloved populist leader who established the school lunch programme.

FAQs

1-NTR died in which year?


At the age of 72, NTR passed away from a heart attack on January 18, 1996, at his home in Hyderabad. Eight years later, in May 2004, his second wife Lakshmi Parvathi had him cremated and buried in Srirangapatna.

2-Why is NTR so popular?

The biggest star in Telugu films was Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, also known as NTR or Anna to millions of Telugu industry fans. A renowned performer best recognised for his historical performances and his on-screen portrayals of Krishna and Rama. He afterwards became the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.