N. T. Rama Rao Jr. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr . (born 20 May 1983), also known as Jr. NTR or Tarak , [2] [3] is an Indian film actor, Kuchipudi dancer, playback singer and television personality known for his works in Telugu cinema . He is the grandson of Telugu actor, and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao , who was commonly referred to as NTR. [4] In 1996, he starred as a child artist in Ramayanam , which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for that year. His debut as an adult was in 2000 with the film Ninnu Choodalani . In his film career spanning 18 years, Jr. NTR has worked in twenty seven films. He has received two state Nandi Awards , two Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Awards and four CineMAA Awards .