NTR’s Family Background

Parents

  • Father: Nandamuri Lakshmaiah
    • A farmer from Nimmakuru village who lived a humble life.
  • Mother: Venkata Ramamma
    • A devoted homemaker who nurtured the family with traditional values.

NTR’s Family

NTR married Basava Tarakam, the daughter of his maternal uncle, and together they had a large family with 12 children. After her passing, he married Lakshmi Parvathi in 1993.

Spouses

Basava Tarakam

  • Date of Birth: May 5, 1931
  • Date of Death: May 12, 1985

Lakshmi Parvathi

  • NTR's second wife, an author who stood by him during his later political career.

Children

NTR’s legacy is carried forward by his children, many of whom are prominent in cinema and politics.

Nandamuri Harikrishna

  • Date of Birth: September 2, 1956
  • Date of Death: August 29, 2018
  • Profession: Actor and politician
  • Known for: Father of actors Jr. NTR and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram.

Nandamuri Balakrishna (Balayya)

  • Date of Birth: June 10, 1960
  • Profession: Actor and politician
  • Known for: Renowned actor in Telugu cinema and active politician in Andhra Pradesh.

Daughters: NTR had eight daughters, including:

  • Bhuvaneswari: Married to N. Chandrababu Naidu, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Purandeswari: A prominent politician and Union Minister.

Other Sons:

  • Jayakrishna, Saikrishna, and others, who maintained low profiles outside the public sphere.

Grandchildren

NTR’s grandchildren have also carved significant careers, particularly in cinema and politics.

Jr. NTR (Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr.)

  • Date of Birth: May 20, 1983
  • Profession: Acclaimed actor in Telugu cinema.

Nandamuri Kalyan Ram

  • Date of Birth: July 5, 1978
  • Profession: Actor and producer.

Nara Lokesh

  • Date of Birth: January 23, 1983
  • Profession: Politician, son of N. Chandrababu Naidu and Nara Bhuvaneswari.

Ancestral Roots

NTR’s family is deeply rooted in Telugu culture, emphasizing service to society and preserving traditions. His descendants continue to play a vital role in upholding his values.

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Generational Overview of NTR’s Family Tree

Generation 1: NTR

  • Full Name: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
  • Date of Birth: May 28, 1923
  • Date of Death: January 18, 1996
  • Profession: Actor, politician, and filmmaker

Generation 2: Children

  1. Nandamuri Harikrishna
  2. Nandamuri Balakrishna
  3. Bhuvaneswari, Purandeswari, and other daughters.

Generation 3: Grandchildren

  1. Jr. NTR, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram (Actors)
  2. Nara Lokesh (Politician)