| Real Name | Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao |
| Nickname | NTR |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer, Politician |
| Height | 5'9" (175 cm) |
| Weight | 80 kg (approx.) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Grey |
| Date of Birth | 28 May 1923 |
| Age | 102 Years |
| Date of Death | 18 January 1996 |
| Birth Place | Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Hometown | Nimmakuru, Andhra Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Education | Graduate in Arts |
| School / College | Andhra University |
| Parents | Children: Nandamuri Harikrishna, Nandamuri Balakrishna, others; Grandchildren include Jr. NTR |
| Spouse | Basava Tarakam |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Hobbies | Reading, acting, social service |
| Net Worth | Estimated legacy wealth ₹100+ Crore (approx.) |
He was originally trained in agriculture before entering films.
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1968 for his contribution to cinema.
He acted in mythological roles that became benchmarks in Indian cinema.
He was known for his distinctive dialogue delivery and powerful voice.
He was the father of actor-politician Nandamuri Balakrishna and grandfather of NTR Jr.