K. Raghavendra Rao recommended Rao to S. S. Rajamouli for his directorial debut, Student No: 1 (2001), during mid-2000 after being impressed with his performance in the auditions and his previous film, Ramayanam (1997). However, the film went under production for too long. He was later signed by producer Ramoji Rao, and decided to work on the romantic drama Ninnu Choodalani which marked his debut as a lead actor. By that time, he was only 17.[8]Student No. 1, which released later, went onto be successful while Subbu (2001) was a commercial failure.[15]
In Aadi (2002) directed by debutant V. V. Vinayak, he played a man is trying to take revenge on a landlord for the death of his parents. The film was one of the highest-grossers of 2002.[16] He went to appear in other films such as B. Gopal's Allari Ramudu (2002) and A. M. Rathnam's political thriller Naaga (2003). Simhadri (2003), his second collaboration with Rajamouli, on a budget of ₹8.5 crore, the film ended up becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film in history at the time.[17] He sported a new look, in order to get rid of the youth one, and grew a light beard. giving him the title of Young Tiger. He later quit youth films and started experimenting with faction dramas.[18]
He next appeared in Puri Jagannadh's action drama Andhrawala (2004) created much hype but was a box office failure.[15] He then starred in action film, Samba (2004) in his second collaboration with Vinayak. Later on he played a dual role in family drama film Naa Alludu (2005) and starred in Gopal's Narasimhudu (2005) and Surender Reddy's Ashok. All the three films failed at the box office.[19] His performance in Krishna Vamsi's Rakhi (2006) is considered to be one of his finest.[20]
2007–2012: Breakthrough and career fluctuations
Tarak collaborated with director Rajamouli for the third time for a socio-fantasy film Yamadonga. For this film, he had to sport a new look by shedding more than 20 kg, as he used to be 94 kg. RamaRao played Raja, a thief who later criticizes and insults Yama and then suddenly goes into hell due to some bad acts. The film received positive reviews and made him receive Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. Actor Mohan Babu praised Rao's performance in the film. Rao later signed up for the action film Kantri which was directed by debutant Meher Ramesh, a protege of Puri Jagannadh. In 2009, Rao took a year hiatus to campaign for Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in the 2009 general elections.[21][22]
Tarak signed up for the action-comedy Adhurs, in which he played dual roles for the third time after Andhrawala, and Naa Alludu.Adhurs grossed more than ₹300 million.[23] He then returned to romantic films after several years in the romantic comedy Brindavanam (2011), directed by Vamshi Paidipally.[citation needed]
In Baadshah, he sported a new look by straightening his curly hair and growing a beard, in order to suit the don image. The film became a sleeper hit. Baadshah's final figures was over ₹480 million in 50 days. This film was later dubbed into Hindi and Malayalam.[26] Rao's next release of 2013, was the revenge drama Ramayya Vasthavayya, directed by Harish Shankar. This was the worst period in Rao's career and Baadshah was the only film that gave him success. Baadshah was premiered at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2014 held in Japan.[citation needed]
In 2015, he starred in Temper directed by director Puri Jagannadh. The film gave a much-needed success for Rao, after a series of debacles and his performance as a corrupted cop Daya who turns a good doer was appreciated by audience and critics alike.[27][28]
Following the success of Temper, Tarak worked in Nannaku Prematho (2016) directed by Sukumar under the production of Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra and Reliance Entertainment. He has second Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance.[29][30] NTR sported a new look with gelled up hair and long beard for the film.[citation needed] received positive reviews from critics and audience.[citation needed] The movie eventually turned out to be the highest grosser in Rao's career surpassing Baadshah with a worldwide gross of ₹82.7 crore (US$9.9 million). Later in the same year, Rao starred in the September release Janatha Garage, directed by Koratala Siva, where he was cast alongside Mohanlal.[31] The film registered the highest opening for a Tollywood film in 2016, and became the highest grossing Telugu film of the year.
In 2017, Rao essayed a triple role in Jai Lava Kusa under the direction of K. S. Ravindra on N.T.R. Arts banner with his half-brother Nandamuri Kalyan Ram as the producer.[32]Jai Lava Kusa collected almost ₹130.90 crore worldwide and was successful at the box office[33] with critics praising his performance.
In 2018, he starred in Trivikram Srinivas-directed action drama Aravinda Sametha, which went become one of the highest-grossing Tollywood films of the year.[34] Trivikram Srivinas credited Rao for success of Aravinda Sametha, saying “a highly-capable actor like NTR is very rare to find in any generation. When it comes to acting, he is like a torchbearer. Staying in the moment is a very great quality. He is such a rare Actor. NTR has the capability to match his Grandfather. He is disciplined, honest, straight-forward, doesn't get involved in unnecessary issues and goes to any extent to achieve what is necessary. We needn't have to stop such a personality, just need to offer claps during his journey”.[citation needed]
2022-present: RRR and further recognition
S. S. Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR, where Rao playing 20th century freedom fighter Komaram Bheem, opened to massive success.[35][36] Rajamouli said, “I would really say there is no other actor on the Indian screen who can do what Tarak did in Komaram Bheemudo song. Showing pain, showing betrayal, showing subjugation to the motherland, but not even batting an eyelid at the oppressor. Not just showing all these emotions, but showing all these emotions in one shot, in one frame. That is like an epic.”[citation needed]
NTR Jr reunited with Koratala after Janatha Garage for a two-part period action series with the first film, Devara: Part 1, releasing in 2024.[37] While the film opened to mixed reviews, critics praised Jr NTR’s performance as the titular character and the film collected 500Cr+ Gross World wide with Block Buster Status.[38]
Upcoming projects
Rao is uniting with director Prashanth Neel for an action entertainer film in their maiden collaboration.[39] In April 2023, he is signed by Yash Raj Films to make his debut in Hindi cinema with the sequel to War, War 2, co-starring Hrithik Roshan and directed by Ayan Mukerji. This film is a part of a larger YRF Spy Universe.[40] Later, Rao is set to reunite with Koratala for the sequel, Devara: Part 2.[41]
Television
Rao hosted the reality show, Bigg Boss 1 that was broadcast on the Star Maa. Rao's television debut was a huge success and had a record breaking ratings for Star Maa, making it the number one channel among all the shows.[42] The show began airing from 16 July 2017.[citation needed] He has also been as a guest in Telugu reality game show Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu[43] and Telugu reality dance shows Dhee 2 and Dhee 10.[44] In February 2021, he was confirmed to be the host of Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu.[45] Later, on 10 July 2021, he joined the production of the show.[46]
Personal life
Rao married Lakshmi Pranathi, the daughter of realtor and businessman Narne Srinivasa Rao. Srinivasa Rao's wife is the niece of N. Chandrababu Naidu, who mediated the marriage.[47] Their wedding took place on 5 May 2011 in Hyderabad at Hitex Exhibition Center, Madhapur.[48] The couple have two sons.[49]
In the media
Rao is popularly referred to as Young Tiger in Telugu cinema and media.[50]
Political stint and accident
Rao was one of the campaigners for the Telugu Desam Party, for the 2009 Indian general election from April to May 2009 in Andhra Pradesh.[21][22][51][52][53][54] On 26 March 2009, after electioneering, en route to Hyderabad, the SUV in which he was a passenger, was struck head-on with another vehicle, at Suryapet. He and his companions were thrown out of the SUV and suffered injuries. He was treated at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, in Secunderabad, where he recuperated well.[55]
Philanthropy
In 2009, NTR donated ₹20 lakhs to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid flood victims in Andhra Pradesh.[56] During the audio function of Baadshah in 2013, a fan died due to a stampede and NTR extended his support by donating ₹5 Lakhs to the family of the deceased. Additionally, he pledged to take care of the family following the sudden loss.[57]
In 2014, NTR announced a donation of ₹20 lakhs to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support those affected by Cyclone Hudhud in Andhra Pradesh.[58]
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