Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr., known as NTR Jr, celebrates his 42nd birthday on May 20. Often addressed as "Man of Masses," he has starred in 30 films and won several awards, including three Filmfare Awards South and two Nandi Awards. Here are seven movies that shone through his acting. (Compiled by Sara Mathews)
The movie follows Aadi, who returns to his village after 14 years to take revenge on Nagi Reddy, who killed his family, and how he tries to reclaim all the land, so that he can distribute it to the villagers.. The film ran for over 200 days and turned Jr. NTR into a rising star.
Simhadri, a devoted servant in a landlord's home, leads a secret life as Singamalai, a powerful figure in Kerala. The film received praise for its emotional scenes, story, and direction, and became the second-highest-grossing Telugu film of 2003.
Daya, a corrupt Sub-inspector, changes his ways after getting involved in a local don and a brutal rape case. His journey toward redemption begins when he meets Lakshmi, a woman seeking justice for her sister.
An environmental activist travels to Hyderabad for a seminar and meets a man who runs an organization helping the oppressed. This fateful meeting changes the course of his life. The film was a massive commercial success and became the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2016.
Abhiram, intelligent son of a former entrepreneur, takes on a 30-day revenge plan, employing intellect and manipulation amidst family conflicts and corporate warfare to destroy the empire of a ruthless businessman named Kautilya to fulfill his father’s dying wish.
Set in pre-independence India, this epic tale follows a fearless tribal warrior who comes face to face with a strict British cop during a daring mission. Jr. NTR and Ram Charan play fictional versions of real-life freedom fighters Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju.
The story follows Devara, the chief of a coastal village, who feuds with his counterpart Bhaira over arms smuggling through the Red Sea. Years later, Devara’s calm and soft-spoken son takes a different path. Jr. NTR plays dual roles in the film.