Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and legendary actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) on his birth anniversary.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister remembered NTR for his contribution to public life and his enduring legacy in cinema and governance.
“I pay homage to NTR Garu on his birth anniversary. He is widely admired for his efforts to serve society and empower the poor and downtrodden. His cinematic works also continue to enthral audiences. We are all deeply inspired by him,” the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister Modi also highlighted that the NDA Government in Andhra Pradesh, led by N. Chandrababu Naidu, is committed to fulfilling NTR’s vision for the state.
N. T. Rama Rao, popularly known as NTR, was a towering figure in Telugu cinema and politics. He founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. His welfare-oriented initiatives and charismatic leadership left a lasting impact on the people of the state.