NTR Jr is known for his films and his dancing. But there are parts of his life that don’t get much attention. Here are seven facts about him that go beyond his movie roles.

He started as a child Actor

NTR Jr appeared in his first film as a child. The movie was Brahmarshi Viswamitra. It was directed by his grandfather, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. That was his first time in front of a camera, long before his acting career took shape.

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He trained in Kuchipudi

NTR studied Kuchipudi, a classical Indian dance form. This training shows up in his film dance sequences. The technique comes from years of formal practice, not just natural rhythm.

He also sings

NTR has done playback singing for some of his films. He has recorded songs alongside his acting work. He also speaks multiple languages, which has helped him work across different film industries in India.

He trains hard for roles

NTR changes his body for different characters. This involves months of workouts and diet changes before filming starts. He has done this repeatedly throughout his career for different roles.

He prioritises family time

NTR has spoken about making time for his family despite a busy filming schedule. He travels often for work but tries to schedule time at home between projects.

Colleagues describe him as easy to work with

People who have worked with NTR, including directors and crew members, have described him as professional and respectful on set.

His reach has grown internationally

The film RRR introduced NTR to audiences outside India. He has also signed on for international projects since then. He continues to work primarily in Telugu cinema alongside these newer projects.

What’s next

NTR has two major upcoming films. One is Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel. The other is an untitled project with director Trivikram, referred to online as NTRxTrivikram. Both are among the most anticipated Telugu films currently in production.