NTR is a legendary actor in Telugu cinema. He has done over 300 films and most of them have been massive hits.
NTR films on ETV WIN
NTR is one of the legendary actors in Telugu cinema. He was the first superstar in Tollywood and has done over 300 films. There is no role that NTR has not done in his career. After a lucrative career in films, NTR entered politics and even became the CM of Andhra Pradesh. NTR is considered to be a demigod in the hearts of his fans.
His son, Nandamuri Balakrishna, is a massive star and MLA in AP. NTR's grandson, Jr NTR is one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema as of now. As it is NTR's birth anniversary today (May 28), here are five of his iconic films that you can stream on ETV Win and OTTplay Premium. Have a look.
Pathala Bhairavi is one of the most popular classics in Telugu cinema. The film, starring NTR and SV Ranga Rao in lead roles, is based on Kasi Majilee Kathalu and was written by Madhira Subbanna Deekshitulu. The film was also loosely inspired by Aladdin. KV Reddy directed this film, which has music by Ghantasala.
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Missamma was directed by the famous L. V. Prasad. The film stars NT Rama Rao, Savitri, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna. Chakrapani adapted the script from Rabindranath Maitra's Bengali play Manmoyee Girls' School. The story revolves around two unemployed people, MT Rao and Mary, who pose as a married couple to obtain employment in a high school.
Starring NTR and Saroja Devi, the film, directed by KV Reddy, is about NTR's desire to marry four Devakanyas. He is cursed for his act and also loses his position in his father's kingdom. The film is known for its great set work and grand visuals. Even now, the film is binge-watched for its VFX and NTR's performance.
Gundamma Katha is directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and co-produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their banner Vijaya Productions. It stars NT Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri, and Jamuna, with SV Ranga Rao, Suryakantham, and Ramana Reddy in supporting roles. Partially inspired by William Shakespeare's comedy The Taming of the Shrew, Gundamma Katha is an official remake of the Kannada film Mane Thumbida Hennu.
Yamagola is yet another NTR-starrer fantasy drama. NTR's character passes away and reaches the heavenly abode of Yamalokam, igniting a revolution of sorts. T Rama Rao directed this film, which had Jaya Prada as the female lead. SS Rajamouli made a film named Yamadonga, which was loosely inspired by Yamagola. But he gave the film a different spin altogether.
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