Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao well known as NTR was an Indian actor, producer, director, editor, and politician who served as a Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years over three times. He received three Nandi Awards for co-producing movies like Thodu Dongalu in 1954, Seetha Rama Kalyanam in 1960, and for directing Varakatnam in 1954. He also received Rashtrapathi Award for his performances in the movies Raju Peda, Lava Kusa. He received Nandi Award for Best Actor for the movie Kodalu Dhidhina Kapuram in 1970 and Maugural film fare Award for Best Actor for Badi Panthulu in 1972.
