Editorial ListNTR's Top 15 Best Films
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Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao is a legendary actor in the Telugu film industry, with each of his films being a gem. He has won the hearts of people as Lord Rama and Lord Krishna, among other roles, proving his unparalleled skill in embodying any character he played. NTR was known for delivering long dialogues in a single take. Let's revisit some of the films that significantly impressed the audience.
1 . Mayabazar(March 27 , 1957)
U|184 minutes(Telugu)174 minutes(Tamil)|Comedy,Drama,Mythological
Balarama promises his daughter's hand in marriage to Subhadra's son. However, when the Kauravas usurp the kingdom, Balarama is forced to break his promise, leading to significant repercussions.
2 . Pathala Bhairavi(March 15 , 1951)
U|195 minutes|Drama,Fantasy
Thotaramudu, a gardener's son, falls in love with Princess Indumati of Ujjaini. When the king learns of this, he challenges Thotaramudu to match his wealth for Indumati's hand in marriage. Does Thotaramudu manage to accumulate such wealth?
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3 . Nartanasala(October 11 , 1963)
U|174 minutes|Drama,Musical
After completing 12 years in exile, the Pandavas must hide their identities for a year. Arjuna's son Abhimanyu falls in love with princess Uttara, without revealing his identity.
4 . Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham(January 09 , 1963)
U|167 mins|Drama,History
While flying in Pushpaka Vimana, a Gandharva spits betel leaf, which lands on Krishna performing Sandhya Vandanam. Enraged, Krishna vows to kill the Gandharva, who then seeks refuge with Arjuna. Arjuna battles Krishna to keep his promise.
5 . Lava Kusa(March 29 , 1963)
U|208 min|Drama,Musical
After Rama sends pregnant Sita into exile, she gives birth to twins. The story takes a turn when they go to Ayodhya to disrupt an Ashwamedha Yagna.
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6 . Bhookailas(March 20 , 1958)
U|174 minutes|Drama,Musical
After Ravana wins Atmalingam from Shiva, he is warned not to place it on the ground, as it would lose its powers. Fearing Ravana's immortality would doom the earth, Narada seeks Ganesha's help to thwart Ravana's plan.
7 . Daana Veera Soora Karna(January 14 , 1977)
U|226 minutes|Drama,Fantasy
Karna forms a friendship with Duryodhana and goes to great lengths to honor this friendship. He assists Duryodhana in the battle against the Pandavas.
8 . Missamma(January 12 , 1955)
U|181 minutes|Drama,Family,Romance
Two unemployed graduates pretend to be a married couple to secure jobs as teachers in a small village school. During their journey, they develop feelings for each other.
9 . Gundamma Katha(June 07 , 1962)
U|166 minutes|Comedy,Drama
Gundamma has a son and a daughter. She treats her stepdaughter Lakshmi like a servant and plans to marry her off to an orphan, making them permanent servants in her home. Meanwhile, she intends to marry her own daughter to a wealthy man to secure a luxurious life. Ramabhadrayya's sons decide to teach Gundamma a lesson.
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10 . Malliswari(December 20 , 1951)
U|175–194 minutes|Drama,Romance
In a system where beautiful young women reside in the palace without the freedom to meet men, Malliswari, who is deeply in love with Nagaraju, is forced to join despite her reluctance. Nagaraju and Malliswari experience the pain of separation.
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11 . Kanyasulkam(August 26 , 1955)
U|167 minutes|Drama
Based on the famous play Kanyasulkam, Venkatesham plans to marry his young daughter to a wealthy man for money. Karataka Sastry decides to teach Venkatesham a lesson.
12 . Rakta Sambandham(November 01 , 1962)
U|144 minutes|Drama
Poor Raju tries to provide a good life for his sister Radha by arranging her marriage with a wealthy man. The story takes a turn when it's revealed that Radha loves her friend Anand.
13 . Vetagadu(July 05 , 1979)
U|149 mins|Drama
Ramarao, a hunter, falls in love with Sridevi. However, Sridevi's father, Jaggayya, opposes their love, blaming Ramarao's father for Sridevi's mother's death. Meanwhile, a villain's son tries to marry Sridevi for her wealth. What happens next forms the story.
14 . Justice Chowdary(May 28 , 1982)
U|155 minutes|Drama
Justice Chowdary is an honest judge whose family members are murdered by a local goon. Seeking vengeance, Chowdary steps down from his judicial role to bring the culprit to justice.
15 . Bobbili Puli(July 09 , 1982)
A|176 mins|Action,Drama
An army officer decides to reform the corruption-ridden government sector in his own way, but faces challenges and difficulties in his path.
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16 . Major Chandrakanth(April 23 , 1993)
U|Drama
Retired Army Major Chandrakanth fights against corrupt politicians in society. He discovers that his son is involved in a drug mafia and strives to reform him.