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{{Infobox person
|native_name = '''నందమూరి తారక రామ రావు'''
|birth_name = Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
|name = Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
|image = File:NTR.jpg
|caption = Jr NTR during the shooting of ''[[Ramayya Vasthavayya]]'' movie
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|05|20|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/jr-ntr.html |publisher=http://entertainment.oneindia.in |title=Movies - Bollywood (Hindi), Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, English (Hollywood) Movies database - Oneindia Entertainment |deadurl=no |accessdate=2013-01-24}}</ref>
|birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
|Role Model = Dheeraj Yadav
|ethnicity = [[Telugu people|Telugu]]
|parents = [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]]<br />Nandamuri Shalini
|children = Nandamuri Abhay Ram
|othername =
|alma_mater = [[Vidyaranya High School]]<ref name="jr ntr alumnus">[http://www.tollycircle.com/index.php/telugu-videos/jr-ntr-bio-data/ Jr. NTR alumnus]</ref>
|nationality = Indian
|occupation = Actor, Singer & Dancer
|residence = [[Film Nagar]], [[Hyderabad, India]]
|religion = [[Hinduism]]
|spouse = {{marriage|Nandamuri Lakshmi Pranathi |2011}}
|years_active = 1991–1997 (child artist)<br />2001–present|relatives = {{Plainlist |
* [[Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao]] (grandfather)
* [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] (half-brother)
* [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] (uncle)
* [[Nara Chandrababu Naidu]] (uncle)
* [[Daggubati Purandeswari]] (aunt)
* [[Taraka Ratna]] (cousin) }}|website = }}

'''Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao''' (Telugu:'''నందమూరి తారక రామ రావు''') (born 20 May 1983) widely known as '''Jr. NTR''', '''Young Tiger''' is an Indian [[Telugu film]] actor, [[playback singer]] and an accomplished [[Kuchipudi]] [[dancer]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.25cineframes.com/profiles/actors/jr-ntr |title=Jr Ntr Profile Page and Complete Biography. |publisher=25cineframes.com |accessdate=26 June 2013}}</ref> He is the grandson of veteran Telugu actor and former [[List of Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]], [[Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao]], and the son of actor and [[Rajya Sabha]] MP [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]].<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/38360.html IndiaGlitz – NTR's Kuchipudi dance in 'Kantri' – Telugu Movie News]</ref><ref>[http://www.maxtelevision.com/extraaa_shots.php?cp=17&tpgs=72&trec=72 SET MAX | Bollywood Movies Extra Shots Sony Max Television | popular Hindi Movie Channel | IPL cricket live]</ref>

In 1997, he starred as a child artist, in ''[[Ramayanam (film)|Ramayanam]]'', which won the [[National Film Award for Best Children's Film]] for that year. He achieved his breakthrough with the [[blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]] film ''[[Student No.1]]''.<ref name="jr ntr breakthrough">[http://www.teluguone.com/tmdb/news/SS-Rajamouli-Completes-10-years-as-Director-en-6991c1.html Jr. NTR breakthrough]</ref> He then appeared in many successful films such as ''[[Aadi (film)|Aadi]]'' (2002), ''[[Simhadri (film)|Simhadri]]'' (2003), ''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]'' (2006), ''[[Yamadonga]]'' (2007), ''[[Adhurs]]'' (2009), ''[[Brindavanam (film)|Brindavanam]]'' (2010), and ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' (2013).<ref name="BSH OAFF (JFF) 2014 123T">{{cite web |url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ntrs-baadshah-in-japanese-film-festival.html |title='NTR’s Baadshah in Japanese Film Festival' |publisher=123telugu.com |date=11 February 2013 |accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref>

In his film career, Jr. NTR has worked in twenty five films till date, two as a cameo and twenty three as a lead actor. He has won two state [[Nandi Award for Best Actor|Nandi Awards]], one [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Award]] and three [[CineMAA Awards]]. Other than films he is the [[brand ambassador]] for several brands such as Malabar Gold, Himani Navratna Hair Oil and Zandu Balm in [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>[http://cinema.currentweek.net/2010/12/jr-ntr-brand-ambassador-of-jhandu-baam.html Jr NTR: Brand ambassador of 'Zandu Balm' : Currentweek: Cinema – News: Collections: Music Reviews: Box Office<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He was listed #66 in [[Forbes]] India top 100 Celebrities for 2012.<ref>[http://forbesindia.com/profile/nt-rama-rao-jr/134 NT Rama Rao Jr - Forbes India Magazine]</ref>
Jr. NTR is also involved in politics and is currently an inactive member of his grandfather's political party, the [[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP).

==Early life==
Jr. NTR was born on 20 May 1983 in [[Hyderabad]] to Telugu film actor and politician [[Nandamuri Harikrishna]] and his second wife Nandamuri Shalini. He is the grandson of veteran Telugu actor and former [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]] [[nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao]]. Jr. NTR did his schooling from [[Vidyaranya High School]], Hyderabad, following which he completed his Intermediate college at [[St. Mary's College, Hyderabad]]. Jr. NTR is a trained [[Kuchipudi]] dancer.<ref name="veethi">{{cite web|url=http://www.veethi.com/india-people/junior_ntr-profile-643-14.htm|title=Junior NTR - Profile and Biography &#124; Veethi|publisher=veethi.com|accessdate=2014-01-25}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Jr. NTR married Narne Lakshmi Pranathi, <ref>[http://www.tollywoodblog.in/2011/05/jr-ntr-marriage-photos-ntr-pranathi.html Jr. NTR family Marriage Photo]</ref> the daughter of Narne Srinivasa Rao, the owner of the Telugu news channel [[Studio N]] and a relative of Jr. NTR's uncle, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh [[Nara Chandrababu Naidu]] on 5 May 2011 at [[HITEC City|Hitex Exhibition Center]], [[Madhapur]]. They have one son.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.25cineframes.com/junior-ntr-and-lakshmi-pranathi-blessed-with-a-baby-boy named Abhay Ram.html |title=Junior NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi Blessed With a Baby Boy!.|publisher=25cineframes.com |accessdate=22 July 2014}}</ref>

==Career in Telugu cinema==

===2001===
After the huge success of the child-oriented film ''Bala Ramayanam'', prominent director [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] recommended Jr. NTR to director [[S. S. Rajamouli]] to act in his debut [[Student No. 1]], during mid-2000 after being impressed with his performance in the auditions and his previous film ''Bala Ramayanam'' However the film went under production for so long. He was later signed ace producer [[R. B. Choudary]], and decided to work on the romantic drama ''[[Ninnu Choodalani]]'' to make his debut as a full-time hero. By that time, he was only 17 in his debut film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/I-love-being-called-NTRs-grandsonJr-NTR/articleshow/5572580.cms|title=I love being called NTR's grandson|publisher=Times of India.com|accessdate=16 September 2014}}</ref> The film had another debutant Raveena Rajput, and consisted of an ensemble cast of [[K. Viswanath]], and [[Kaikala Satyanarayana]] who played their grandparents. The film created a lot of hype as the grandson of the late [[Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao|NTR]] was going to debut. The film received negative reviews, and was a huge failure.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-ninnuc.html|title=Ninnu Choodalani|publisher=Idlebrain.com|accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> Jr. NTR was criticised of being a hero too along with his female co-star. But that failure didn't stop him from getting more offers. He then started working on his delayed project produced by veteran [[C. Ashwini Dutt]]. The film ''[[Student No. 1]]'' directed by [[SS Rajamouli]], became a huge success and striked gold at the box office. The story was about a college student who was facing murder charges. The film became a huge success, and prompted remakes in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Hindi language|Hindi]].

===2002–2003===
He then signed up for another debutant director [[VV Vinayak]]'s ''[[Aadi (film)|Aadi]]''. For the first time, he played a youth cum action hero, who is trying to take revenge on a landlord for the death of his parents. The film became a huge blockbuster and was one of the highest grossers of 2002, just behind [[Chiranjeevi]]'s ''[[Indra (2002 film)|Indra]]''. The film ran for 200 days. He got huge fan following due to the large success of this film, and he rose from obscurity to stardom.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/21/stories/2002052100870200.htm|title=Holding fort|publisher=Life Hyderabad|accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> He then signed up for veteran director [[B. Gopal]]'s ''[[Allari Ramudu]]''. The film was an average grosser, but managed to run for more than 100 days. He then signed up for [[A. M. Rathnam]]'s political thriller ''[[Naaga]]''. Though, the film received mixed to positive reviews, his dances became a huge hit among the audience in the film and his performance was critically aclaimmed. He then collaborated with the same director [[SS Rajamouli]] for the action masala film ''[[Simhadri (film)|Simhadri]]''. He gave a new look, in order to get rid of the youth one, and grew a light beard. This film became a huge blockbuster, giving him the title of ''Young Tiger''. He later quit youth films and started experimenting with faction dramas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/14/stories/2003071401560400.htm|title=Escapist Fare|publisher=Metro Plus Hyderabad|accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref>

===2004–2006===
Jr. NTR later signed up [[Puri Jagannadh]]'s ''[[Andhrawala]]'', which was an action drama. The director, had successful releases in the past year, and this film created a lot of hype. He played a leader of the village. The film had competition against fellow actors, [[Prabhas]]'s ''[[Varsham (2004 film)|Varsham]]'' and [[Chiranjeevi]]'s ''[[Anji (film)|Anji]]''. However, the latter two became very successful, with the former failing. The film became a huge disaster, turning as a huge setback for the actor, as he was almost having competition with [[Chiranjeevi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/01/05/stories/2004010501620200.htm|title=Andhrawala arrives|publisher=Metro Plus Coimbatore|accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> The film was an expensive film made with a budget of 10 crores. He then signed up another faction film, ''[[Samba (2004 film)|Samba]]'' with his old director [[V. V. Vinayak]]. The film received mixed to positive reviews, but managed to top the box office for several weeks.The film became his only blockbuster during that period.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/7105.html|title=Samba - A Breeze for Jr. NTR Fans|publisher=India Glitz|accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-samba.html|title=Samba|publisher=Idlebrain.com|accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> For the first time in his career, he experimented by acting in a family drama film ''[[Naa Alludu]]''. The film had a huge ensemble cast consisting of [[Ramya Krishna]] who acted with his grandfather, and uncle in the past, and [[Charan Raj]]. He played a dual role of Karthik, a responsible man who has an aim to work in a good business company and Murugan, a Tamil- speaking villager who works in the business of coconut water. However, the film became another [[Sankranthi]] disaster after his previous failure ''[[Andhrawala]]''. But, however his performance along with Ramya Krishna's were critically acclaimed, and the song "En Peru Murugan" was popular and helped the film gain a bit more attention. He then collaborated with director [[B. Gopal]] for a film ''[[Narasimhudu]]'' who was riding high on the success of ''[[Indra (2002 film)|Indra]]''. [[Bollywood]] actresses [[Ameesha Patel]], and [[Sameera Reddy]] were selected, with the latter making her Telugu debut. The film despite huge fanfare, became another disaster. He lost his position among the top heroes of Tollywood. Jr. NTR took a one-year hiatus, and then later signed up for [[Surender Reddy]]'s ''[[Ashok (film)|Ashok]]''. The director just delivered a blockbuster with his older half-brother [[Kalyan Ram]]. The film saw him pairing with [[Sameera Reddy]] for the second time. However, the film gained mixed to negative reviews, and became a financial failure for the producers, thus continuing his string of failures.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ashok-review-telugu-14248880.html#|title=Movie Review: Ashok|publisher=Movie Buzz|accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> Most of his films during this period were either disasters or failures, with ''[[Samba (2004 film)|Samba]]'' being his only hit during this period. His career got hampered, completely.

===2006–2010===
Jr. NTR decided to collaborate with ace director [[Krishna Vamsi]] for the film ''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]''. The film was a social drama cum brother-sister sentiment. For this film, he had to speak a lot of dialogues. Veteran actress [[Suhasini Maniratnam]] acted as a police officer from [[Tamil Nadu]] in this film. The film received favorable reviews and managed to become a hit for the audience. Jr. NTR's dialogues were praised by many actors and actresses including fellow [[Kollywood]] actor [[Vishal Krishna|Vishal]]. Rakhi managed to resurrect his career.

Jr. NTR collaborated with director [[SS Rajamouli]] for the third and final time for a socio - fantasy film ''[[Yamadonga]]''. For this film, he had to sport a new look by shedding more than 20&nbsp;kg. as he used to be 94&nbsp;kg. Veteran actors and actresses [[Mohan Babu]] and [[Kushboo]] signed up to act in this film. Jr. NTR played Raja, a thief who later criticizes and insults [[Yama]] and then suddenly goes into heaven due to some bad acts. The film received extremely positive reviews, and later brought him back to the top league in [[Telugu cinema|Tollywood]], and this film made him receive a Filmfare award for best actor in Telugu from his old rival [[Chiranjeevi]]. Late actor [[Sobhan Babu]] praised Jr. NTR's performance too. However, the film was criticized of its meaty runtime of 186 min. So the producers trimmed it, for the DVD Version.

Jr. NTR later signed up for the gangster-thriller film ''[[Kantri]]'' which was directed by debutant [[Meher Ramesh]] who is the cousin of [[Chiranjeevi]] and [[Pawan Kalyan]]. The film was shot in various locations such as [[South Africa]], and [[Japan]]. The film though receiving mixed reviews, earned some attention, as Jr. NTR's dances helped it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/10043.html|title=Kantri Telugu Movie Review|publisher=India Glitz|accessdate=20 Jun 2014}}</ref> Jr. NTR's dance steps in the song "I Go Crazy" and "123 Nenoka Kantri" went viral over South India, and he got applause and recognition from many South Indian actors. Jr. NTR took a two-year hiatus in order to join politics. Unfortunately for him, his political stint failed, and he got admitted to the hospital due to the severe car accident.

Jr. NTR signed up for the action-comedy ''[[Adhurs]]'', in which he played dual roles for the third time after ''[[Andhrawala]]'', and ''[[Naa Alludu]]'', after a long 1-year-hiatus. The film became a super hit due to the hilarious episodes and great comedy timing done by Jr. NTR. The film also saw him pairing opposite Kerala beauty [[Nayantara]] for the first time, along with [[Sheela (Tamil actress)|Sheela]]. Adhurs grossed more than 40 crores. Adhurs released on late 2009, but despite having competition with [[3 Idiots]] and [[Vettaikaaran (2009 film)|Vettaikaran]], the film managed to do good business. He then returned to romantic films after a 9-year gap. The romantic comedy ''[[Brindavanam (film)|Brindavanam]]'' was directed by [[Vamsi Paidipally]] and produced by ace producer [[Dil Raju]] who is known for romantic films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/9302/tollywood/brindavanam-hungama-starts-news-details|title=Brindavanam Hungama Starts|publisher=SuperGoodMovies|accessdate=18 Jun 2014}}</ref> He was paired opposite beauties [[Kajal Aggarwal]] and [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]]. The film received positive reviews, became a commercial success and emerged to be one of the highest grossers of 2010, beating his uncle's ''[[Simha (film)|Simha]]''. His position in Tollywood went sky-high due to the consecutive successes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/movie-news/with-rs-9-cr-tag-ntr-is-next-only-to-rajini-27272.html|title=With 9 Crore Tag, NTR is next only to Rajini|publisher=Greatandhra|accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref>

===2011–Present===
Jr. NTR collaborated with ''[[Kantri]]'' director [[Meher Ramesh]] for a historical fantasy action film ''[[Shakti]]''. The film was very expensive and was produced on a budget of 42 crores. He paired with [[Ileana D'Cruz]] for the second time after the critically acclaimed ''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]''. The film amidst huge fanfare and hype became a huge disaster, but did not have much effect on Jr. NTR's career, as he was among the top heroes of Tollywood. He then collaborated with ''[[Ashok (film)|Ashok]]'' director [[Surender Reddy]] for the romantic action film ''[[Oosaravelli]]''. He was paired opposite [[Tamannaah]]. Though the film received mixed reviews stating that the film was only for hardcore NTR fans,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.ndtv.com/PhotoDetail.aspx?Page=12&ID=11509#talk|title=Review-in-pics: Oosaravelli|publisher=NDTV|accessdate=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tollywood/ooseravelli-review-jr-ntr-tries-his-hand-humour-318|title=Ooseravelli review: Jr NTR tries his hand at humour|author=B.V.S. Prakash|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> it became an average grosser at the box office competing with ''[[Dookudu]]''. His along with his female lead's performances were critically acclaimed. He was placed 66th in the Forbes list of India's top celebrities.

Jr. NTR for the first time, signed [[Boyapati Srinu]]'s fourth venture ''[[Dammu]]'', with the latter riding high on the success of his previous venture [[Simha (film)|Simha]]. The film saw him pairing opposite [[Trisha Krishnan]] and [[Karthika Nair]]. Dammu again received mixed reviews, but NTR's performance was highly appreciated by the critics. Garnering mixed reviews, Dammu however managed to cross 35 crores at the worldwide box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2014/top-20-hit-telugu-movies-of-all-time-tollwood-box-office-138770-pg1.html|title=Top 20 Hit Telugu Movies Of All Time At Tollwood Box Office|publisher=Oneindia|accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref>

Jr. NTR signed up comedy cum action director [[Srinu Vaitla]]'s action-thriller venture ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' produced by ace producer [[Bandla Ganesh]]. The film saw him pairing opposite [[Kajal Aggarwal]] for the second time after the successful venture ''[[Brindavanam (film)|Brindavanam]]''. For this film, he gave a new look by straightening his curly hair, and growing a beard, in order to suit the don image. The film won positive reviews and became a commercial success plus comeback for Jr. NTR, after 3 colossal failures. The film became a [[sleeper hit]]. Baadshah's final figures was over 45 crores in 50 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/baadshah.html|title=NTR Baadshah Review|publisher=Idlebrain.com|accessdate=18 Jun 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/badshah-review-jolly-summer-treat-45366.html|title=Baadshah Review: Jolly Summer Treat|publisher=Greatandhra.com|accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> [[Times of India]], described his performance as a cakewalk, and described his comic timing as a commendable show. His dances and emotions were described as impressive.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Baadshah-Telugu-movie-review-highlights/articleshow/19395462.cms|title=Baadshah Telugu movie review highlights|publisher=TNN|accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref>

Jr. NTR's next release of 2013, was the revenge drama ''[[Ramayya Vasthavayya]]'', directed by [[Harish Shankar]] which created lots of expectations. The film had him pairing opposite to [[Shruti Hassan]] for the first time, and [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] for the second time. Ramayya Vasthavayya however failed to reach the expectations and received mixed to negative reviews, due to old story, lack of comedy. However, his performance was well received by critics. The Times of India described his performance by stating "The film is packaged entirely around its hero with NTR looking uber cool and as stylish as ever. He got into the skin of the character and has delivered a fantastic performance to shoulder the film. All in all, Ramayya Vasthavayya's first half is a fun-ride as you see NTR in his elements."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Ramayya-Vasthavayya-Telugu-movie-review-highlights/articleshow/23957651.cms|title=Ramayya Vasthavayya Telugu movie review highlights |work=The Times of India|accessdate=11 October 2013}}</ref>

His next and only release of 2014, ''[[Rabhasa]]'', became a subsequent failure, despite huge expectations though his performance was praised. Many stated that he should forget about formula films. His status as a star is now being questioned by many film circles.

This was the worst period in Jr. NTR's career and ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' was the only film which gave him success. It was ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' which provided him stardom in Japan. [[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]] was premiered at the ''Osaka Asian Film Festival 2014'' held in [[Japan]].<ref name="BSH OAFF (JFF) 2014 123T">{{cite web |url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ntrs-baadshah-in-japanese-film-festival.html |title='NTR’s Baadshah in Japanese Film Festival' |publisher=123telugu.com |date=11 February 2013 |accessdate=12 February 2014<!---at 11:51 AM IST--->}}</ref>

===Upcoming Films===
Jr. NTR is going to work with filmmaker [[Puri Jagannadh]] after 11 years for a cop drama in which he will work with [[Kajal Aggarwal]] for the third time. He also signed up for a romantic comedy which is being directed by [[Sukumar (director)|Sukumar]] and he is going to act opposite [[Bollywood]] actress [[Alia Bhatt]], and is fixed for an [[Eid]] release date in 2015.

==Political stint and accident==
Tarak was one of the campaigners for the [[Telugu Desam Party]], for the [[Indian general election, 2009]] from April to May 2009.<ref name="jrntrtdp">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/28/stories/2009032857040100.htm |title=Front Page : Accident puts brakes on NTR Jr. campaign |publisher=The Hindu |date=2009-03-28 |accessdate=2010-04-08 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/11/stories/2009041158670100.htm |title=Front Page : NTR Jr. discharged from hospital |publisher=The Hindu |date=2009-04-11 |accessdate=2010-04-08 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/14/stories/2009041459780300.htm |title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Bring back TDP to power: NTR junior |publisher=The Hindu |date=2009-04-14 |accessdate=2010-04-08 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253000300.htm |title=The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh News : NTR Jr. lashes out at Chief Minister |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=2009-03-22 |accessdate=2010-04-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032253110300.htm |title=The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh News : Redeem Telugu pride, NTR Jr. tells people |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=2009-03-22 |accessdate=2010-04-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/11/stories/2009031156320400.htm |title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Junior NTR to hit the road tomorrow |publisher=The Hindu |date=2009-03-11 |accessdate=2010-04-08 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> On 26 March 2009, after electioneering, en route to [[Hyderabad]], the SUV in which he was a passenger was struck head-on with another vehicle, at [[Khammam]]. He and his companions were thrown from the SUV and suffered injuries. Tarak was treated at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, in [[Secunderabad]], where he recuperated.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/junior-ntr-injured-in-car-accident/439797/ Junior NTR injured in car accident – Indian Express]</ref>

==Philanthropy==
Jr. NTR also participates in Philanthropic activities.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kevkeka.com/viewnews-4298-Jr-NTR-Donation-to-Orphanage-Home.html|title=Jr NTR Donation to Orphanage Home |deadurl=no |accessdate=2014-06-18}}</ref> During ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' audio function, a fan died due to a heavy stampede, NTR along with producer [[Bandla Ganesh]] donated 5 lakhs to their family. Jr. NTR also promised to take care of their family, due to the fan's sudden demise.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130318/news-current-affairs/article/fan-crushed-death-audio-release-jr-ntrs-baadshah|title=Fan crushed to death at audio release of NTR's Baadshah |deadurl=no |accessdate=2014-06-18}}</ref>

==Brand endorsements==
He is the [[brand ambassador]] for Malabar Gold, Himani Navratna Hair Oil, Boro Plus Powder and Zandu Balm<ref>http://andhraboxoffice.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=251</ref> in Andhra Pradesh.

==Filmography==
{{Main|Jr. NTR filmography}}

==See also==
* [[List of Indian film actors]]
* [[Telugu cinema]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Jr. NTR}}
* {{IMDb name|id=1963173|name=Jr. NTR}}
* {{Twitter|tarak9999|Jr. NTR}}

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| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Tarak, Young Tiger
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Indian actor
| DATE OF BIRTH =1983-05-20
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[India]]
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
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[[Category:Telugu people]]
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[[Category:Nandi Award winners]]
[[Category:Filmfare Awards South winners]]
[[Category:Male actors in Telugu cinema]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Indian classical dancers]]
[[Category:Kuchipudi dancers]]
[[Category:Indian dancers]]

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