Jr NTR is one of the most loved superstars of the Telugu film industry. He has seen a lot of ups and downs but that has never affected his stardom. He continues to be the darling of the masses with a huge fan base, here are some of the interesting facts about this allround performer.

FACT 01:

JR NTR is the second Indian star, after Rajinikanth, who has got a movie dubbed in Japanese language. In fact, ‘Baadshah’ is the first telugu movie released in Japan.

FACT 02:

His actual name was “Tarak”. He got the name as Nandamuri Tharaka Rama Rao while he was acting in the film “Brahmarshi Vishwamita” directed by SR NTR. It was the first time when he met his grand father.

FACT 03:

He had sung 5 telugu songs namely Kantri, Yamadonga, Raakasi, follow follow, Chary. He was also  a playback singer for a Kannada song “Geleya Geleya” from the movie “Chakravyuha”.

FACT 04:

The audio launch of his film Andhrawala (2004) was the first ever massive audio launch happened in the presence of 10 lakh people. Going by the reports, Indian Railways Ran 10 special Trains for the event, A record that has not been broken till date.

FACT 05:

One of the lesser-known facts about JR. NTR is that his first remuneration as hero for ‘Ninnu Chudalani’ is RS 3.5 lakh. He handed the full amount to his mother Shalini and kept nothing for himself.