N. T. Rama Rao Jr.

N. T. Rama Rao Jr. (born Nandamuri Taraka Ram on 20 May 1983) known popularly as Jr. NTR, is an Indian film actor, playback singer and an accomplished Kuchipudi dancer. His work has been exclusively in Telugu cinema (Tollywood). He is the grandson of Telugu matinee idol and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) and the son of actor and Rajya Sabha MP Nandamuri Harikrishna.

Jr. NTR made his film debut at the age of eight as a child artist in Brahmarshi Viswamitra in 1991. His first film in a lead role was in the film Ninnu Chudalani which released in 2001. He achieved his breakthrough in the same year with the blockbuster film Student No. 1. He then appeared in many successful films such as Aadi (2002), Simhadri (2003), Rakhi (2006), Yamadonga (2007), Brindavanam (2010), Adhurs (2010),Baadshah (2013).

In his film career, Jr. NTR has worked in twenty three films till date, two as a child artist and twenty one as a lead actor. He has won two Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, one Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Award and three CineMAA Awards. Other than films he is the brand ambassador for several brands such as Malabar Gold, Himani Navratna Hair Oil and Zandu Balm in Andhra Pradesh. He was listed #66 in Forbes India top 100 Celebrities for the year 2012.

Jr. NTR is also involved in politics and is currently an inactive member of his grandfather's political party, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).