N. T. Rama Rao Jr.

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Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr was born on 20 May 1983 to film actor and politician, Nandamuri Harikrishna and Shalini Bhaskar Rao. His father is of Telugu descent and was born and raised at Nimmakuru, in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.{{Cite news |last=Vadlapatla |first=Sribala |date=30 August 2018 |title=Like his dad N T Rama Rao, Nimmakuru Harikrishna was where his soul lay |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/like-his-dad-n-t-rama-rao-nimmakuru-harikrishna-was-where-his-soul-lay/articleshow/65603682.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416194936/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/like-his-dad-n-t-rama-rao-nimmakuru-harikrishna-was-where-his-soul-lay/articleshow/65603682.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=16 April 2023 |access-date=13 April 2023 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} His mother is a Kannadati, who hails from Kundapur, Karnataka.{{Cite web |title=Is Junior NTR a Kannadiga? Know his connections with Kundapura |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/is-junior-ntr-a-kannadiga-know-his-connections-with-kundapura |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122173627/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/is-junior-ntr-a-kannadiga-know-his-connections-with-kundapura |archive-date=22 January 2022 |access-date=5 December 2020 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=en}} He is the grandson of Telugu actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao.{{Cite news |last=Thakur |first=Shweta |title=I love being called NTR's grandson |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/I-love-being-called-NTRs-grandsonJr-NTR/articleshow/5572580.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151114151052/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/I-love-being-called-NTRs-grandsonJr-NTR/articleshow/5572580.cms |archive-date=14 November 2015 |access-date=16 September 2014 |work=The Times of India}} Initially named Tarak Ram, he was renamed N. T. Rama Rao at the suggestion of his grandfather.{{Cite web |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=30 August 2018 |title=For Harikrishna, family came first |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/300818/for-harikrishna-family-came-first.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122173632/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/300818/for-harikrishna-family-came-first.html |archive-date=22 January 2022 |access-date=22 July 2021 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}

Tarak did his schooling at Vidyaranya High School, Hyderabad, and completed his intermediate education at St. Mary's College, Hyderabad.{{Cite news |date=7 December 2022 |title=Jr. NTR Biography: Movies, Family, Career, News and Photos |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/biography/jr-ntr-biography-movies-age-family-more-772345 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112103416/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/biography/jr-ntr-biography-movies-age-family-more-772345 |archive-date=12 January 2023 |access-date=12 January 2023}} He also studied in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh for some time.

Tarak is a trained Kuchipudi dancer.{{Cite news |date=31 May 2012 |title=Jr. NTR is a Kuchipudi Dancer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/jr-ntr-is-a-kuchipudi-dancer/articleshow/13687014.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416194938/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/jr-ntr-is-a-kuchipudi-dancer/articleshow/13687014.cms |archive-date=16 April 2023 |access-date=13 April 2023 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} He is the half-brother of actor and producer, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram,{{Cite news |date=30 July 2022 |title=Jr. NTR's salute to half-brother Kalyan Ram: No one else can play Bimbisara |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntrs-salute-to-half-brother-kalyan-ram-no-one-else-can-play-bimbisara/articleshow/93232511.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413233040/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntrs-salute-to-half-brother-kalyan-ram-no-one-else-can-play-bimbisara/articleshow/93232511.cms |archive-date=13 April 2023 |access-date=13 April 2023 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} the nephew of actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna and current Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, and the cousin of actor Taraka Ratna and politician Nara Lokesh.{{Cite web |date=27 January 2023 |title=Jr. NTR's cousin Nandamuri Taraka Ratna collapses during political rally and suffers cardiac arrest, admitted in ICU |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/jr-ntr-s-cousin-nandamuri-taraka-ratna-collapses-in-rally-due-to-cardiac-arrest-101674827135897.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413075226/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/jr-ntr-s-cousin-nandamuri-taraka-ratna-collapses-in-rally-due-to-cardiac-arrest-101674827135897.html |archive-date=13 April 2023 |access-date=13 April 2023 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}

{{See also|N. T. Rama Rao Jr filmography}}

Tarak made his debut as a child artiste in the title role of Rama in the Gunasekhar-directed mythological film Ramayanam (1997), which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film.{{Cite web |title=Veteran Telugu film producer MS Reddy dies - Hindustan Times |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Hyderabad/Veteran-Telugu-film-producer-MS-Reddy-dies/Article1-780930.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111213203650/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Hyderabad/Veteran-Telugu-film-producer-MS-Reddy-dies/Article1-780930.aspx |archive-date=13 December 2011 |access-date=4 March 2015}} His performance in the film received critical appreciation.

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. Student No. 1, which released later, went onto be successful while Subbu (2001) was a commercial failure.{{Cite web |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=11 September 2019 |title=Strange series of flops after Rajamouli hits |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100919/strange-series-of-flops-after-rajamouli-hits.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830181908/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/100919/strange-series-of-flops-after-rajamouli-hits.html |archive-date=30 August 2020 |access-date=1 September 2020 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}

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.{{Cite web |title=Holding fort |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/21/stories/2002052100870200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714231207/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/21/stories/2002052100870200.htm |archive-date=14 July 2014 |access-date=18 June 2014 |website=The Hindu}} 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 and also won him his first Filmfare award for Best Actor Telugu .{{Cite web |date=20 May 2020 |title=Happy birthday Jr NTR: Here are five films that redefined his acting career |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/happy-birthday-jr-ntr-here-are-five-films-that-redefined-his-acting-career/story-Js1cEISrZhKFPcmU6CofRL.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200529211250/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/happy-birthday-jr-ntr-here-are-five-films-that-redefined-his-acting-career/story-Js1cEISrZhKFPcmU6CofRL.html |archive-date=29 May 2020 |access-date=1 June 2020 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Escapist Fare |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/14/stories/2003071401560400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128190542/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/14/stories/2003071401560400.htm |archive-date=28 November 2010 |access-date=18 June 2014 |website=The Hindu}}

He next appeared in Puri Jagannadh's action drama Andhrawala (2004) created much hype but was a box office failure. 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.{{Cite web |title=Narasimhudu is a dud! |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511024300/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/23nar.htm |archive-date=11 May 2018 |access-date=1 September 2020 |work=Rediff.com}} His performance in Krishna Vamsi's Rakhi (2006) is considered to be one of his finest.{{Cite web |title=Rakhi movie review |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-rakhi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813231201/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-rakhi.html |archive-date=13 August 2017 |access-date=2 August 2017 |publisher=Idlebrain.com}}

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 his second 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.{{Cite news |date=22 March 2009 |title=The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh News : Redeem Telugu pride, NTR Jr. tells people |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253110300.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531113748/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253110300.htm |archive-date=31 May 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |publisher=Hinduonnet.com}}{{Cite news |date=11 March 2009 |title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Junior NTR to hit the road tomorrow |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/11/stories/2009031156320400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090314001143/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/11/stories/2009031156320400.htm |archive-date=14 March 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India}}

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 {{INR}}300 million.{{Cite web |last=Namita Nivas |date=18 July 2010 |title=An Average Fare |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/an-average-fare/645827/4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327044018/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/an-average-fare/645827/4 |archive-date=27 March 2018 |website=The Indian Express}} He then returned to romantic films after several years in the romantic comedy Brindavanam (2011), directed by Vamshi Paidipally.{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/brindavanam-success-due-to-team-work-ntr-news-news-kljnR8bgdgc.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101114041616/http://sify.com/movies/brindavanam-success-due-to-team-work-ntr-news-news-kljnR8bgdgc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 November 2010 |title=Brindavanam success due to team work: NTR |website=Sify |access-date=9 November 2010}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/NTR-Jr-steals-the-BO-show/articleshow/6798921.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523184357/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-24/news-interviews/28247032_1_telangana-film-chamber-star-power-brindavanam |url-status=live |archive-date=23 May 2012 |title=NTR Jr steals the BO show |access-date=24 October 2010 |work=The Times of India |date=24 October 2010}}

Tarak collaborated with director Ramesh for the fantasy action film Sakthi, and with director Surender Reddy for the romantic action film Oosaravelli.

{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-oosarvelli-is-a-routine-revenge-drama/20111007.htm |title=Review: Oosaravelli is a routine revenge drama |author=Radhika Rajamani |publisher=Rediff |access-date=7 October 2011 |archive-date=15 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150515153637/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-oosarvelli-is-a-routine-revenge-drama/20111007.htm |url-status=live}} The Boyapati Srinu-directed Dammu (2012) become an average grosser.{{Cite news |title=Happy with Dammu: Jr NTR |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Happy-with-Dammu-Jr-NTR/articleshow/13067640.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825181330/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Happy-with-Dammu-Jr-NTR/articleshow/13067640.cms |archive-date=25 August 2018 |access-date=2 August 2017 |work=The Times of India}}{{Cite news |title=ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్‌కు ఆస్కార్ పక్కా.. డిక్లేర్ చేసిన హాలీవుడ్ నిర్మాత |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood-producer-jason-blum-declares-rrr-will-win-oscar-for-best-film-121673329255194.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111150247/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood-producer-jason-blum-declares-rrr-will-win-oscar-for-best-film-121673329255194.html |archive-date=11 January 2023 |access-date=10 January 2023 |publisher=Hindustan Times Telugu}}

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 {{INR}}480 million in 50 days. This film was later dubbed into Hindi and Malayalam.{{Cite web |title=NTR Baadshah Review |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/baadshah.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208030402/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/baadshah.html |archive-date=8 February 2015 |access-date=18 June 2014 |publisher=Idlebrain.com}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ntrs-baadshah-in-japanese-film-festival.html |title='NTR's Baadshah in Japanese Film Festival' |publisher=123telugu.com |date=11 February 2013 |access-date=28 February 2025}}

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.{{Cite news |date=13 February 2015 |title=Temper: NTR at his best |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/temper-ntr-at-his-best/article6891552.ece |access-date=31 October 2023 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=22 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240822085319/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/temper-ntr-at-his-best/article6891552.ece |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=13 February 2015 |title='Temper' review: After Rakhi, this is the best film by Junior NTR |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/temper-review-after-rakhi-this-is-the-best-film-by-junior-ntr-967178.html |access-date=31 October 2023 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=31 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031115832/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/temper-review-after-rakhi-this-is-the-best-film-by-junior-ntr-967178.html |url-status=live }}

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 third Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance.{{Cite web |date=19 June 2017 |title=Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South) |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618065742/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms |archive-date=18 June 2017 |access-date=21 June 2017 |website=The Times of India}}{{Cite news |title=Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South) |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618065742/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms |archive-date=18 June 2017 |access-date=2 August 2017 |work=The Times of India}} NTR sported a new look with gelled up hair and long beard for the film and received positive reviews from critics and audience became Box office success.{{cite web |url=https://indread.com/22754/nannaku-prematho-audio-release-poster-out-ntr-and-rakul-preet-looks-stylish | title=Nannaku Prematho Audio Release Poster Released: NTR and Rakul Looks Stylish | access-date= 23 December 2015 |publisher=Indread}}

The movie eventually turned out to be the highest grosser in Rao's career surpassing Baadshah with a worldwide gross of {{INRConvert|82.7|c}}. Later in the same year, Rao starred in the September release Janatha Garage, directed by Koratala Siva, where he was cast alongside Mohanlal.{{Cite news |title=NTR-Koratala Siva project launched |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-Koratala-Siva-project-launched/articleshow/49526532.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029072426/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-Koratala-Siva-project-launched/articleshow/49526532.cms |archive-date=29 October 2015 |access-date=25 October 2015 |work=The Times of India}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Jai Lava Kusa Box Office Collection: Junior NTR's Film Opens With A Bang, Makes Rs 47 Crore Worldwide |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jai-lava-kusa-box-office-collection-junior-ntrs-film-opens-with-a-bang-makes-rs-47-crore-worldwide-1754164 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811185457/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jai-lava-kusa-box-office-collection-junior-ntrs-film-opens-with-a-bang-makes-rs-47-crore-worldwide-1754164 |archive-date=11 August 2019 |access-date=1 September 2020 |website=NDTV.com}} Jai Lava Kusa collected almost ₹130.90 crore worldwide and was successful at the box office{{Cite web |last=India |first=The Hans |date=15 November 2017 |title=Jai Lava Kusa Final Collections Report |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2017-11-15/Jai-Lava-Kusa-Final-Collections-Report/339519 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927065525/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2017-11-15/Jai-Lava-Kusa-Final-Collections-Report/339519 |archive-date=27 September 2019 |access-date=21 September 2020 |website=thehansindia.com |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Vyas |date=27 November 2018 |title=Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava final box office collections report |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-11-27/Aravinda-Sametha-Veera-Raghava-final-box-office-collections-report/448692 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807163702/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-11-27/Aravinda-Sametha-Veera-Raghava-final-box-office-collections-report/448692 |archive-date=7 August 2019 |access-date=1 September 2020 |website=thehansindia.com |language=en}} 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”.

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S. S. Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR, where Rao playing 20th century freedom fighter Komaram Bheem, opened to massive success.{{Cite web |title=RRR Review: Jr NTR, Ram Charan Give Sweeping Saga Of Hyper-Heroism All They Have |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-review-jr-ntr-ram-charan-give-sweeping-saga-of-hyper-heroism-all-they-have-2842724 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326061844/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-review-jr-ntr-ram-charan-give-sweeping-saga-of-hyper-heroism-all-they-have-2842724 |archive-date=26 March 2022 |access-date=26 March 2022 |website=NDTV.com}}{{Cite news |title=Happy Birthday Junior NTR: 'RRR' team wishes their Komaram Bheem with an unseen still |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-junior-ntr-rrr-team-wishes-their-komaram-bheem-with-an-unseen-still/articleshow/75840923.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200523044135/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-junior-ntr-rrr-team-wishes-their-komaram-bheem-with-an-unseen-still/articleshow/75840923.cms |archive-date=23 May 2020 |access-date=21 September 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en}} 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.”

{{Cite web|date=2019-03-14|title=RRR press meet: Highlights|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-press-meet-live-updates-5625810/|access-date=2021-08-10|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027100107/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-press-meet-live-updates-5625810/|url-status=live}}

Rao reunited with Koratala Siva after Janatha Garage for a two-part period action series with the first film, Devara: Part 1, releasing in 2024.{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2023-10-04 |title=Jr NTR-starrer 'Devara' to release in two parts |url=https://theprint.in/feature/jr-ntr-starrer-devara-to-release-in-two-parts/1790150/ |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}} The film opened to mixed reviews, while critics praised Rao's performance as the titular character. It was a commercial success, earning ₹500 crore at the worldwide box office became Blockbuster.{{Cite news |date=2024-09-27 |title=Devara reviews: Jr. NTR's performance praised; some fans find plot outdated |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/devara-reviews-jr-ntrs-performance-praised-but-some-netizens-call-movie-outdated/articleshow/113721418.cms?from=mdr |access-date= |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}

Rao is uniting with director Prashanth Neel for an action entertainer film in their maiden collaboration with the working name of Dragon.{{Cite web |date=23 November 2021 |title=Jr NTR shares an exciting update on his next NTR31 with KGF director Prashanth Neel |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/jr-ntr-shares-exciting-update-his-next-ntr31-kgf-director-prashanth-neel-948402 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428084014/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/jr-ntr-shares-exciting-update-his-next-ntr31-kgf-director-prashanth-neel-948402 |archive-date=28 April 2022 |access-date=28 April 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}} In April 2023, he was 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 and he is set to collaborate with director Nelson bankrolled by Sithara Entertainments.{{Cite web |date=5 April 2023 |title=Dream Launch for Junior NTR in Bollywood: He is All Set to Team up with Hrithik Roshan in War 2 Movie |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/dream-launch-for-junior-ntr-in-bollywood-he-is-all-set-to-team-up-with-hrithik-roshan-in-war-2-movie-791392 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405155416/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/dream-launch-for-junior-ntr-in-bollywood-he-is-all-set-to-team-up-with-hrithik-roshan-in-war-2-movie-791392 |archive-date=5 April 2023 |access-date=5 April 2023}} Rao is also set to reunite with Koratala for the sequel, Devara: Part 2.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-05 |title=Jr NTR on Devara 2: Will take some time to etch part two into something bigger |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jr-ntr-on-devara-2-will-take-some-time-to-etch-part-two-into-something-bigger-2611687-2024-10-05 |website=India Today |language=en}}

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.[http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/it-s-official-junior-ntr-to-host-telugu-version-of-bigg-boss/story-AnR8fTJD2KcYkP4qXncuCL.html It's official: Junior NTR to host Telugu version of Bigg Boss | tv] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614084214/http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/it-s-official-junior-ntr-to-host-telugu-version-of-bigg-boss/story-AnR8fTJD2KcYkP4qXncuCL.html |date=14 June 2017 }}. Hindustan Times (22 April 2016). Retrieved 10 December 2018.The show began airing from 15 July 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/junior-ntrs-bigg-boss-is-the-most-expensive-telugu-show-details-here-1720627 |title=Junior NTR's Bigg Boss Is The 'Most Expensive' Telugu Show. Details Here |publisher=Ndtv.com |accessdate=2025-01-03}} He has also been as a guest in Telugu reality game show Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu{{Cite web |title=» Jr NTR Fondly Calls Nagarjuna 'Babai' |url=https://www.alajadi.com/jr-ntr-fondly-calls-nagarjuna-babai/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802093535/http://alajadi.com/jr-ntr-fondly-calls-nagarjuna-babai/ |archive-date=2 August 2017 |access-date=27 September 2020 |language=en}} and Telugu reality dance shows Dhee 2 and Dhee 10.{{Cite news |last=Chelluri |first=Sriram |title=Dhee 10 Finale: Jr NTR graces as a guest; see pics |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/dhee-10-finale-jr-ntr-graces-as-a-guest-see-pics/articleshow/64660405.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011175512/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/dhee-10-finale-jr-ntr-graces-as-a-guest-see-pics/articleshow/64660405.cms |archive-date=11 October 2020 |access-date=27 September 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en}} In February 2021, he was confirmed to be the host of Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu.{{Cite web |date=20 May 2021 |title=From debut with Bigg Boss Telugu to comeback with Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu; here's a look at Jr NTR's successful stint on TV |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/from-debut-with-bigg-boss-telugu-to-comeback-with-evaru-meelo-koteeswarulu-heres-a-look-at-jr-ntrs-successful-stint-on-tv/photostory/82800443.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122173632/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/from-debut-with-bigg-boss-telugu-to-comeback-with-evaru-meelo-koteeswarulu-heres-a-look-at-jr-ntrs-successful-stint-on-tv/photostory/82800443.cms |archive-date=22 January 2022 |access-date=19 July 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}} Later, on 10 July 2021, he joined the production of the show.{{Cite web |last=Reddy |first=Sandeep |date=10 July 2021 |title=Junior NTR: 'ఎవరు మీలో కోటీశ్వరుడు' షూటింగ్ లో జూనియర్ ఎన్టీఆర్ |url=https://www.hmtvlive.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122173634/https://www.hmtvlive.com/movies/junior-ntr-joins-in-evaru-meelo-koteeswarulu-2021-shooting-67694 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |language=te}}

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.{{Cite web |date=28 February 2019 |title=Jr NTR's Father-In-Law Joins YSRCP |url=https://english.sakshi.com/andhrapradesh-politics/2019/02/28/jr-ntrs-father-in-law-joins-ysrcp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122173626/https://english.sakshi.com/andhrapradesh-politics/2019/02/28/jr-ntrs-father-in-law-joins-ysrcp |archive-date=22 January 2022 |access-date=17 May 2021 |website=Sakshi Post}} Their wedding took place on 5 May 2011 in Hyderabad at Hitex Exhibition Center, Madhapur.{{Cite web |date=20 May 2020 |title=The Jr NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi love story: In pics |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/the-jr-ntr-and-lakshmi-pranathi-love-story-in-pics-1680061-2020-05-20/4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122173626/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/the-jr-ntr-and-lakshmi-pranathi-love-story-in-pics-1680061-2020-05-20/4 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |access-date=17 May 2021 |website=India Today}} The couple have two sons.[http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/jr-ntr-celebrates-birthday-by-posting-10-month-old-sons-pictures-on-twitter-764612 Jr NTR Celebrates Birthday by Posting 10-Month-Old Sons Pictures on Twitter – NDTV Movies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721173136/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/jr-ntr-celebrates-birthday-by-posting-10-month-old-sons-pictures-on-twitter-764612 |date=21 July 2015 }}. Movies.ndtv.com. Retrieved 1 September 2015.

Apart from Telugu, he also speaks Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and English. He also knows a little Japanese.

Rao is popularly referred to as Young Tiger and also "Man of Masses" in Telugu cinema and media.{{Cite news |title=Junior NTR turns 38: Rare Photos of Tollywood's Young Tiger |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/junior-ntr-turns-38-rare-photos-of-tollywoods-young-tiger/articleshow/82771725.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117214210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/junior-ntr-turns-38-rare-photos-of-tollywoods-young-tiger/articleshow/82771725.cms |archive-date=17 January 2022 |access-date=24 May 2021 |work=The Times of India}}

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.{{Cite news |date=28 March 2009 |title=Front Page : Accident puts brakes on NTR Jr. campaign |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/28/stories/2009032857040100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091225095331/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/28/stories/2009032857040100.htm |archive-date=25 December 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India}}{{Cite news |date=11 April 2009 |title=Front Page : NTR Jr. discharged from hospital |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/11/stories/2009041158670100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090620021048/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/11/stories/2009041158670100.htm |archive-date=20 June 2009 |access-date=8 April 2010 |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India}}{{Cite news |date=14 April 2009 |title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Bring back TDP to power: NTR junior |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/14/stories/2009041459780300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522075211/http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/14/stories/2009041459780300.htm |archive-date=22 May 2011 |access-date=8 April 2010 |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India}}{{Cite news |date=22 March 2009 |title=The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh News : NTR Jr. lashes out at Chief Minister |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253000300.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317014353/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253000300.htm |archive-date=17 March 2011 |access-date=8 April 2010 |publisher=Hinduonnet.com}} 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.[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/junior-ntr-injured-in-car-accident/439797/ Junior NTR injured in car accident – Indian Express] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121217051936/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/junior-ntr-injured-in-car-accident/439797 |date=17 December 2012 }}. Indianexpress.com (27 March 2009). Retrieved 1 September 2015.

In 2009, NTR donated ₹20 lakhs to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid flood victims in Andhra Pradesh.{{Cite web |date=6 October 2009 |title=Jr NTR Donates 20 lakhs to flood victims |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ntr-jr-gives-rs-20-lakhs-to-cm/article29975.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011175513/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/NTR-Jr.-gives-Rs-20-lakhs-to-CM/article16885135.ece |archive-date=11 October 2020 |access-date=24 October 2015 |website=The Hindu |location=Hyderabad, India}} 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.{{Cite web |date=18 March 2013 |title=Fan crushed to death at audio release of NTR's Baadshah |url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130318/news-current-affairs/article/fan-crushed-death-audio-release-jr-ntrs-baadshah |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006143532/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130318/news-current-affairs/article/fan-crushed-death-audio-release-jr-ntrs-baadshah |archive-date=6 October 2014 |access-date=18 June 2014 |website=Deccan Chronicle |location=Hyderabad, India}}

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.{{Cite web |date=14 October 2014 |title=NTR announces 20 lakhs for HudHud cyclone relief fund |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-announces-Rs-20-lakhs-for-Hudhud-cyclone-relief-fund/articleshow/44814561.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023201413/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/NTR-announces-Rs-20-lakhs-for-Hudhud-cyclone-relief-fund/articleshow/44814561.cms |archive-date=23 October 2014 |access-date=23 October 2015 |website=The Times of India |location=Hyderabad, India}}

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