1. NTR’s Parents

  • Father: Nandamuri Lakshmaih Chowdary
  • Mother: Venkata Ramamma

They were farmers from Nimmakuru, a small village in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. NTR was born into a family deeply rooted in traditional values.

2. NTR’s Siblings

  • NTR had two brothers:
    • Trivikrama Rao Nandamuri: Played a significant role in managing NTR's film production ventures.
    • Another Brother (Details less known): Lived a private life.

3. NTR’s Spouses

  • Basavatarakam: NTR's first wife. She was the mother of most of his children and was known for her philanthropic activities. The Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute in Hyderabad is named in her memory.
  • Lakshmi Parvathi: NTR married Lakshmi Parvathi after Basavatarakam's demise. She supported him during the latter years of his political career.

4. NTR’s Children

NTR had 12 children (8 sons and 4 daughters), and their details are as follows:

Sons

  1. Nandamuri Ramakrishna Sr.: Passed away at a young age.
  2. Nandamuri Jayakrishna: Maintains a low profile, staying away from public life.
  3. Nandamuri Saikrishna: A medical professional who passed away due to health issues.
  4. Nandamuri Harikrishna: Actor and politician. He played a pivotal role in TDP and was the father of Jr. NTR and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram.
  5. Nandamuri Mohanakrishna: A cinematographer in the Telugu film industry.
  6. Nandamuri Balakrishna: Popularly known as "Balayya," he is a prominent actor in Telugu cinema and an active politician representing the TDP.
  7. Nandamuri Ramakrishna Jr.: Stayed away from public life.
  8. Nandamuri Jayashankar Krishna: Involved in family business activities.

Daughters

  1. Garapati Lokeswari: Married into the Garapati family.
  2. Daggubati Purandeswari: A prominent politician, she served as a Union Minister and is married to Daggubati Venkateswara Rao.
  3. Bhuvaneswari: Married to N. Chandrababu Naidu, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and current TDP leader.
  4. Uma Maheswari: She led a private life and tragically passed away in 2022.

5. NTR’s Grandchildren

NTR’s grandchildren are prominent figures in the film industry, politics, and business.

From Nandamuri Harikrishna

  • Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. (Jr. NTR): A leading actor in the Telugu film industry and a public figure.
  • Nandamuri Kalyan Ram: An actor and producer in Tollywood.

From Nandamuri Balakrishna

  • Brahmani: Married to Nara Lokesh, the son of N. Chandrababu Naidu. She is actively involved in business and philanthropy.
  • Tejaswini and Mokshagna: Mokshagna is expected to debut in Telugu cinema soon.

From Daggubati Purandeswari

  • Hitesh Chenchuram and Nivedita: Both are involved in business and social work.

6. NTR’s Legacy

NTR’s family continues to be a significant force in Andhra Pradesh’s political and cultural spheres. His children and grandchildren uphold his legacy in their respective domains, keeping his memory alive for generations to come.

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