The Complete Life Cycle of Jr NTR and Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. (born 20 May 1983), also known as Jr. N.T R ( or ) Tarak,[2][3] is an Indian film actor, Kuchipudi dancer, playback singer and television personality known for his works in Telugu cinema. He is the grandson of Telugu actor N. T. Rama Rao, who was the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and who was commonly referred to as "NTR".[4] In 1996, he starred as a child artist in Ramayanam, which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for that year. His debut as an adult was in 2000 with the film Ninnu Choodalani. In his film career spanning 18 years, Rao has worked in twenty eight films. He has received two state Nandi Awards, two Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Awards and four CineMAA Awards. He received critical reception for his performance in works such as Student No.1 (2001), Aadi (2002), Simhadri (2003), Yamadonga (2007), Brindavanam (2010 film) (2010), Temper (2015), Nannaku Prematho (2016), Janatha Garage (2016) and Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018). He was ranked 27th in Forbes India Celebrity 100 list in 2012 with an annual income of ₹190 million (US$3.042 Million) and 55th in 2016 with an annual income of ₹360 million Early life Rama Rao Jr. was born on 20 May 1983 in Hyderabad to Telugu film actor and politician Nandamuri Harikrishna and Shalini Bhaskar Rao. He is the grandson of Telugu actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. T. Rama Rao. He did his schooling at Vidyaranya High School, Hyderabad, and completed his Intermediate education at St. Mary's College, Hyderabad. He is a trained Kuchipudi dancer.[8] He is the half-brother of actor and producer Nandamuri Kalyan Ram,[9][10] the nephew of actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, and the cousin of actor Taraka Ratna and also politician Nara Lokesh. Rao married Lakshmi Pranathi, on 5 May 2011 at Hyderabad Hitex Exhibition Center, Madhapur.[11] They have two sons : Abhay Ram and Bhargav Ram.[12] Television career Rao hosted the Telugu version of Bigg Boss reality show that was broadcast on the Star Maa channel. Rao's entry to the small screen was a huge success and had a record breaking ratings for Star Maa, making it the number one channel among all the shows.[44] The first season of the show began airing on Star MAA from 16 July 2017.[45] Personal life Political stint and accident Rao was one of the campaigners for the Telugu Desam Party, for the 2009 Indian general election from April to May 2009.[18][19][46][47][48][49] On 26 March 2009, after electioneering, en route to Hyderabad, the SUV in which he was a passenger, was struck head-on with another vehicle, at Suryapet. He and his companions were thrown out off the SUV and suffered injuries. He was treated at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, in Secunderabad, where he recuperated well.[50] Philanthropy In 2009, Rao announced that he intended to donate 20 lakhs to Chief Minister's Relief Fund to take up relief operations for flood victims.[51] During Baadshah audio function in 2013, a fan died due to a heavy stampede, NTR along with producer Bandla Ganesh donated 5 lakhs to his family. Rao also promised to take care of his family, due to the fan's sudden demise.[52] In 2014, Rao announced that he intended to donate 20 lakhs to CM's Relief Fund to take up relief operations for victims of Cyclone Hudhud in Andhra Pradesh Discography YearFilmSongLanguageMusic DirectorNotesRef. 2016Chakravyuha"Geleya Geleya"KannadaS. ThamanSensational Special Mirchi Music Awards South 2015 Nannaku Prematho"Follow Follow"TeluguDevi Sri PrasadSensational Special Mirchi Music Awards South 2015 Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer 2014Rabhasa"Raakasi Raakasi"TeluguS. Thaman 2010Adhurs"Chari"TeluguDevi Sri Prasad 2008Kantri"123 Nenoka Kantri"TeluguMani Sharma 2007Yamadonga"O Lammi Thikkareginda"