#WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana: Actor Junior NTR and Kalyanram Nandamuri visit NTR ghat this morning to pay tribute to former erstwhile Andhra Pradesh CM and Telugu film actor NTR on his 101st birth anniversary. pic.twitter.com/5CY0PZpx6B

— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2024

Throughout his four-decade-long career in the entertainment industry, NTR has done over 300 films. He made his debut with the 1949 release Mana Desam and landed his first lead role in Palletoori Pilla, 1950.

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It was the Telugu fantasy film Pathala Bhairav that made him a household name. Rama Rao even went on to serve as Andhra Pradesh`s Chief Minister for seven years over three terms.

He passed away after suffering a brutal cardiac arrest in January 1996 at his residence in Hyderabad.

Narendra Modi`s tribute to the late Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR)

On his 101st birth anniversary, India`s Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and paid his heartfelt tribute to the late legendary actor-politician.

Penning down a tweet, Modi wrote, “Remembering the legendary NTR on his birth anniversary. He was a remarkable icon of Telugu cinema and a visionary leader."

Remembering the legendary NTR on his birth anniversary. He was a remarkable icon of Telugu cinema and a visionary leader. His contributions to film and politics continue to inspire generations. From his unforgettable roles on screen to his transformative leadership, he is fondly…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2024

“His contributions to film and politics continue to inspire generations. From his unforgettable roles on screen to his transformative leadership, he is fondly remembered. We will keep working to fulfill his vision for our society," he concluded.

Along with Modi, many other leaders and patrons from the film industry also paid homage to and spoke highly of N T Rama Rao.

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