About
This politician and Chief Minister of the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh also had a highly successful career as a movie actor, producer, and director, earning Filmfare Awards for his roles in Raju Peda and Badi Panthulu and National Film Awards for his directing work on Varakatnam.
Before Fame
He began his screen acting career by playing a small role in the 1949 film Mana Desam.
Trivia
In the early 1980s, he established an Indian political party called the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
Family Life
His two marriages -- to Basavatarakam and fellow politician Lakshmi Parvathi -- produced a total of twelve children.
Associated With
His grandson, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, also had a successful career as a screen actor.
