10. AS” VISHWAMITRA “ IN BRAHMARSHI VISHWAMITRA
NTR played Vishwamitra role in the movie BRAHMARSHI VISHWAMITRA 1991. A Telugu hagiographical movie produced and directed by himself When he was busy as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and the convenor of National Front. The story is based on the life of Vishwamitra who is one of the most venerated sages of ancient times of India.
09. AS” KARNA” IN DANAVEERASURAKARNA
The story is based on the life of Karna and association with Duryodhana with a backdrop of Mahabharata War.NTR played a triple role as Krishna, Duryodhana, and Karna. This movie elevates the greatness of Karna, gives the information about his birth and sacrifices he made for the sake of friendship with Duryodhana who has given him a respected place. NTR played a triple role and justified the same when mythological movies are losing their place, he produced this movie and proved.
08. AS” DURYODHANA” IN SRI KRISHNA PANDAVEEYAM
Dharmaraja performs the Rajasuya Yaga to be crowned as the Emperor. Duryodhana (NTR) visits Mayasabha, where he is overawed with the beauty of the sculpture and architecture. However, when he returning, he trips and falls into a pool. He hears some people laughing, Draupadi happens to be one among them. He then concludes that she is behind all this, and vows to avenge the insult in the presence of brothers, Karna and Shakuni. A fifteen minutes scene with the nonstop performance of NTR shook the Box office.
07. AS “BHIMASENA” IN PANDAVA VANAVASAM
Pandava VANAVASAM is a mythological story about the experiences of Pandavas during their exile period, In which NTR enacted as Bhimasena. The Pandavas are forced into exile after Dharmaraja loses in the dice game. They will insult Draupadi in front of elders in the court, furious Bhimasena vow to drink the blood of Dushasana, and kill Duryodhana and he fulfills the same during the war against them. NTR’s performance reaches the peaks when he vowing to take revenge against Kauravas. During their exile period, he encounters Anjaneya and brings the flower Sowgandhika Pushpam to fulfill Draupadi’s wish. He kills Hidimba Sura and marries Hidimba who gives birth to Ghatotkacha.
06. AS” SRI RAMA “IN LAVA KUSA
SRI RAMA (NTR) will send SITA (Anjali Devi) to the forest, who is pregnant at that time based on some comments of the washerman. She gives birth to twins at Valmiki ashram and they were named as LAVA AND KUSHA story revolves around these two kids.NTR made a mark in the hearts of Telugu audience as Sri Rama through this movie. It was the first mythological movie made in color.
05. AS “ARJUNA” IN NARTHANASALA
NARTHANASALA is a historical period drama focused on the trials of the Pandavas in the last year of their exile. NTR played Arjuna character, In the past, Deva Vesya Urvashi cursed him to lose his masculinity and turn in to EUNUCH. He takes the curse as an advantage and turns in to eunuch by name Brihannala. He joins as Natyacharya in Virat Raja’s court during the last year of their exile. NTR efficiently performed the role of a Trans-gender and gained the appreciation of the audience.
04. AS “LORD SHIVA” IN DAKSHAYAGNAM
Sati Devi daughter Daksha Prajapati, marries Lord Shiva against her father’s wish Daksha attempted to insult Lord Shiva, He performing a sacrifice and will not invite Shiva. Sati will felt for that she will attend the sacrifice but Daksha will insult her, she could not bear any more and immolated herself in the sacrificial fire. When Shiva came to know about her death he will become furious and starts RUDRA THANDAVAM and waken up Veerabhadra from his own hair attacks guest, ended up decapitating Daksha. Rudra Thandavam is an unforgettable and high voltage performance of NTR.
03. AS “BHISHMA” IN BHISHMA
Bhishma film based on the life story of Bhishma from the epic Mahabharata, the lead role was played by NTR. Bhishma is the son of Ganga and Raja Shantanu and his original name was Devavrata For his father’s happiness and to satisfy his stepmother Satya. He will take a powerful vow that lifelong celibacy and of service to the whoever sat on the throne, from that day he is known as Bhishma.NTR was too young to play this role but he succeeded in performing the role with all his efficiency and dedication
02. AS “RAVANA” IN SEETARAMA KALYANAM
Ravana role played by NTR, the story begins with Ravana who tries to enter Kailas directly, but Nandi objects and stops him. The rift developed between Ravana and Nandi leads to severe penance to shake the foundations of Kailasagiri. He opens his stomach with bare hands and plays Rudraveena with his intestines. Lord Shiva feels delighted and grants Ravana few wishes.
01. AS “SRI KRISHNA” IN MAYA BAZAR
MAYABAZAR is an epic fantasy film, The story is an adaptation of the folktale Sasirekha Parinayam. It revolves around the roles of Sri Krishna (NTR) and Ghatotkacha (SVR) as they try to reunite Arjuna’s son Abhimanyu (ANR) with Sasirekha (Savitri). NTR depicted the role of Srikrishna in a naughty way by teasing Kauravas who were supported by Balarama. He uses Ghatotkacha as a weapon to teach a lesson to Shakuni and team. The way in which NTR performed the role is excellent and memorable. Both NTR and SVR performed their roles competitively.
