People
of his generation may see him as the most versatile
Actor, or the Lion of a Leader, or an avatar of
Lord Vishnu but, for ages to come he will be remembered
as... the Legend. Some of the Legend's achievements,
to list a few...
* President's appraisal for the film "Todudongalu"
in 1954.
* President's Merit Certificate for the film "Seetharama
Kalyanam" in 1960.
* Andhra Pradesh Governments prestigious "Nandi
Award" for the film "Srikrishnapaandaveeyam"
in 1965.
* The film "Ummadi Kutumbam" nominated
for the International Film Festival, Moscow in
1967.
* The Centre's Cash Award for the film "Varakatnam"
in 1968.
* The State Governments Best Story Award for the
film "Talla Pellama" in 1970.
* Andhra Pradesh Governments prestigious "Nandi
Award" for the film "Koduku Diddina
Kaapuram" in 1970.
* Andhra Pradesh Governments prestigious "Nandi
Award" for the film "Srikrishna Satya"
in 1971.
* The State Governments Best Story Award for the
film "Tatamma Kala" in 1974.
* Was bestowed upon the titles of "Nataratna",
"Natachakravarthi", "Natabhaskarudu"
and the prestigious "Padmasree" Award.
deity's in several mythological films, earlier
in his acting career. He was at ease in any kind
of character, from Lord Rama to Raavanasura, from
Lord Krishna to Duryodhana and Karna, from Pitchi
Pulliah to Sardar Paparayudu and Maj. Chandrakanth,
...the list is endless.
Though born into an agricultural family NTR rose
to the highest position, and won the hearts of
millions.
Infact, Nandamuri Taaraka Rama Rao is the most
respected, adored and worshipped "Telugu
Bidda" (Mother Telugu's son). This was the
result of his rigorous discipline, sheer hardwork,
endless enthusiasm and no-compromise attitude.
People of his generation may see him as the most
versatile Actor, or the lion of a Leader, or an
avatar of Lord Vishnu(for he played all of vishnu's
avatars in films) but, for generations to come
he will be remembered as...
...the Legend.
