N. T. Rama Rao Jr.
A Telugu cinema powerhouse who translates immense inherited stardom into electric performances, commanding the screen with a unique blend of intensity and vulnerability.
Born 1983 (age 43)·Indian actor·Birthday: May 20·Millennials
Biography
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr., known as NTR Jr., doesn't just act in films; he commands a cultural movement. Born into one of Telugu cinema's most influential political families—his grandfather was the iconic actor and former Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao—he shouldered colossal expectations from his debut. Rather than buckle, he evolved, transforming from a promising young star into one of Indian cinema's most bankable and compelling leading men. His career is a masterclass in navigating mass appeal, choosing roles in films like 'RRR' and 'Janatha Garage' that allow his fiery dance skills, powerful dialogue delivery, and deep emotional range to resonate with millions. He operates with a sharp understanding of his platform, often selecting stories with social undertones, which has cemented his status not just as a movie star, but as a figure who embodies the aspirations of his audience.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
N. was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When N. Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
N.'s Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Komaram Bheem in S.S. Rajamouli's global phenomenon 'RRR', which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
- Won three Filmfare Awards for Best Actor for his performances in 'Yamadonga', 'Simhadri', and 'Nannaku Prematho'.
- Produced the successful film 'Jai Lava Kusa' under his own banner, NTR Arts.
- Consistently ranked among Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list, reflecting his massive commercial draw.
Did You Know?
He is a trained Kuchipudi dancer, a classical Indian dance form, which contributes to his exceptional grace in film dance sequences.
He provided the voice for the character Bhallaladeva in the Hindi dub of the blockbuster 'Baahubali: The Beginning'.
He briefly served as a television presenter for the Telugu version of the game show 'Bigg Boss'.
“I don't want to be a star, I want to be an actor who is a star.”
