N. T. Rama Rao

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, often referred to by his initials NTR, was an Indian actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, film editor, philanthropist, and politician who served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh over four terms for seven years. He founded the Telugu Desam Party in 1982, the first regional party of Andhra Pradesh. He is regarded as one of the most influential figures of Indian cinema.