Jr Ntr is an Indian actor and TV personality who rose to fame for starring in Telugu films, many of which became box office hits, leading to multiple awards including four CineMAA Awards, two Filmfare Awards, and two Nandi awards. Jr Ntr is also an accomplished dancer which has led to notable performances in some of his films. He has been included multiple times in the Forbes India celebrity rich list.
As of 2024, Jr NTR's net worth is estimated to be $60 million.
Net Worth | $60 million |
Given Name | Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. |
Famous Name | Jr NTR |
Source(s) of Fame | Actor |
Age | 41 |
Date of Birth | May 20, 1983 |
Place of Birth | Telangana, India |
Height | 5'10" |
Relationships | Married, Lakshmi Pranathi, |
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Jr Ntr was born in 20 May 1983 in Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh, India (now called Telangana). His father, Nandamuri Harijrishna, is a politician and former TV actor. His paternal grandfather was once the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Jr Ntr received his high school education at Vidyaranya High School in the region of Hyderabad, India. He later joined St Mary’s College also in Hyderabad for his higher degree.
Jr Ntr trained as a professional Kuchipudi dancer and is an accomplished performer. He is a half-brother to Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, a famous Indian actor and film producer. Jr Ntr is also related to Nandamuri Balakrishna as well as the politician Nara Lokesh.
Jr Ntr debuted as a child actor in a 1991 film called Brahmarshi Vishwamitra. He was seven years old at the time. In the film he plays a character named Bharata. After his first film role, Jr Ntr took a hiatus from filming and resumed his hig-screen work in a 1997 film called Ramayanam. His performance in the film led to an award for National Film Award for Best Children’s Film.
Jr Ntr was recommended by Raghavendra Rao to direct a student film called Student No. 1. He later signed a film contract with Ramoji Rao and appeared in a romantic drama called Ninnu Choodalani. In 2002, Jr Ntr starred in a film called Aadi. In the film he plays a man whose parents had been killed, causing him to take revenge on the individuals responsible for the crime.
In 2004, he had a starring role in Andhrawala, a film that had received significant hype before its release. The film was a flop at the box office. He later starred in Samba, an action film that performed moderately at the box office. Jr Ntr later joined the cast of Naa Alludu but the film was a disappointment at the box office.
Jr Ntr has worked with director Rajamouli on multiple film projects including Yamadonga, a fantasy film that was well received by audiences. In 2010 he worked with director Ramesh on a film called Shakti, which was followed by starring roles in films such as Oosaraveli, which was a romantic action film.
Jr Ntr was a host on the reality show Big Boss in the first season of the show. His appearance on television led to high ratings for the show and helped him land more hosting jobs on Telugu reality shows such as Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu.
Jr Ntr is married to Lakshmi Pranathi, the daughter of a renowned Indian realtor and businessman. He was briefly involved in political campaigns for Telugu Desam Party in the 2009 Andhra Pradesh elections. Following a political event on 26 March 2009, Jr Ntr was involved in a serious road accident when his car collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle. He was admitted to Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences.
Jr Ntr has supported multiple charitable organizations including a relief fund for flood victims in Andhra Pradesh in 2013.
Jr Ntr lives with his family in Andhra Pradesh. He has two children with his wife.
Jr Ntr is followed by 4.4 million people on Instagram. He is active on social media which he uses to post information about his upcoming film projects. Fans can use the links at the top of this page to connect with him and take a peek at his professional and personal life.
Jr Ntr is an Indian actor and dancer with a net worth of $60 million. He rose to fame as a teen actor when he appeared in several Telugu films. Jr Ntr has won multiple Fanfare awards for his performances in Telugu films and is currently one of the highest paid Indian film stars. His most notable works include films such as Simhadri (2003), Rakhi (2006), Yamadonga (2007), and Adhurs (2010).
Jr NTR has sometimes been associated with other Actors such as Peyton List, Krushna Abhishek, Shweta Tiwari, Ursula Corbero, Noah Schnapp, Tyler Posey, Sara Ali Khan, Mouni Roy, and Mackenzie Ziegler.