1. Grandson of Telugu actor-former Chief Minister Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Jr NTR hails from Nandamuri family, one of the most powerful clans of Andhra Pradesh
2. The actor faced the camera at the very small age. Yes, he started acting at the age of 10 with film, Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (1991) and it was directed by Sr. NTR. He was also seen in the film Bala Ramayanam in which he played the role of a Lord Rama. The role won him many accolades.
3. We bet you didn’t know this! The young Tiger is a trained Kuchipudi dancer as well and he has performed at many events in Andhra Pradesh.
4. Just like us, even stars believe in having lucky numbers. Jr NTR is quite fascinated by number 9. In fact, all the number plates of his car have number 9. Reports say, all his cars have the number plate – 9999. He paid a whopping amount to get this number at the registration office.
5. He is the only Telugu actor who has a loyal and huge fan base in Japan. His film Baadshah (2013) was dubbed in Japanese and was even nominated for a film festival in Japan. It is said that after Superstar Rajinikanth, it is only Jr NTR, the Indian actor who is more famous in Japan.
6. While Ninnu Chudalani was his debut film, he had his first hit with Student No.1, which was directed by Baahubali director SS Rajamouli. It was the debut film for Rajamouli. Student No.1 became a cracking hit and NTR stormed to the top position in Telugu cinema. In fact, Rajamouli’s first two films featured Jr NTR. Both Student No.1 (2001) and Simhadri (2003), directed by Baahubali director were blockbusters. The director-actor duo made a hattrick of blockbusters with Yamadonga (2007).
7. Jr. NTR is very much foodie and loves cooking as well. In fact, he is a very good cook. His forever favourite dish remains his mother’s prawn Biryani.
8. He featured twice in Forbes India Celebrity list for the year 2012 and 2016.