NTR కథానాయకుడు (2019)

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NTR: Kathanayakudu is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language biographical drama film based on the life and acting career of N. T. Rama Rao. It was directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and produced by Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sai Korrapati, Vishnu Vardhan Induri under NBK Films, Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram, Vibri Media banners. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, as his father N. T. Rama Rao, his nephew Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, and Vidya Balan in lead roles. The film's music is composed by M. M. Keeravani. It is the first instalment of a two-part series, followed by NTR: Mahanayakudu that shows the political journey of Rama Rao.

Production

On 6 February 2017, Balakrishna announced that he will be making a biopic film on his father, N. T. Rama Rao, showcasing characteristics unknown to the public. Ever since, the ground work for the film has been under progress. Initially Ram Gopal Varma was slated to direct the movie, but later, he dropped out citing "creative differences" with Balakrishna. Teja was announced to direct movie following speculations in September 2017.

It was then reported that the filmmakers approached several directors, including K. Raghavendra Rao, Krishna Vamsi, P. Vasu and Puri Jagannadh. Raghavendra Rao reportedly declined due to health issues. Speculations arose that Balakrishna would be directing the film apart from acting in it. Eventually Krish was signed in.

The film was tentatively titled NTR – The Biopic before the makers announced in early October to release the biopic in two parts – NTR: Kathanayakudu and NTR: Mahanayakudu. Both the films together are referred to as NTR biopic. According to Krish, the filmmakers planned to release the biopic a single 5-hour-long film with two intervals, similar to Mera Naam Joker (1970) which was more than four-hours long and had two-intervals.

In October 2017, reports surfaced that Mokshagna, son of Balakrishna, is being considered to play the cameo role of teenage-NTR, making his debut in films. However, the plans did not come to fruition. Further reports from March 2018 suggested that the filmmakers considered Sharwanand to be an option.

In early August, Rana Daggubati revealed that he will be playing the role of N. Chandrababu Naidu, NTR's second son-in-law and then Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh, thus marking his first time playing the role of a living person on screen. Later in September, Sumanth revealed his role as his grandfather, Akkineni Nageswara Rao. In October, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram was confirmed to play the role of his father Nandamuri Harikrishna.

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