Bio:

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr., commonly known as Jr. NTR or Tarak, was born on 20 May 1983 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He comes from the prestigious Nandamuri family, known for its contributions to the Telugu film industry and politics. His grandfather is the legendary actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao.

Jr. NTR began his acting career as a child artist, appearing in films like "Brahmarshi Viswamitra" (1991) and "Ramayanam" (1997), which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film. He made his debut as a lead actor with the film "Ninnu Choodalani" in 2001.

His breakthrough came with the film "Student No. 1" (2001) and the action drama "Aadi" (2002). Jr. NTR gained popularity with movies like "Simhadri" (2003), "Yamadonga" (2007), "Adhurs" (2010), "Temper" (2015), "Nannaku Prematho" (2016), "Janatha Garage" (2016), and "Jai Lava Kusa" (2017).

He has received several awards for his performances, including two Filmfare Awards, two state Nandi Awards, and four CineMAA Awards. Jr. NTR has been featured in Forbes India Celebrity 100 list since 2012.

Apart from his film career, Jr. NTR has also made a mark in television. He hosted the first season of the Telugu reality TV show "Bigg Boss" in 2017 and the fifth season of "Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu" in 2021.

Jr. NTR is known for his versatile acting skills, powerful screen presence, and dance performances. He continues to be one of the highest-paid actors in Telugu cinema. His recent release, "RRR" (2022), directed by S.S. Rajamouli, has been a major success at the box office.

In addition to his acting career, Jr. NTR is actively involved in philanthropic activities and has supported various social causes. He is married to Lakshmi Pranathi, and they have two sons together.