N. T. Rama Rao

NTR acted in over 300 Telugu films, often portraying mythological and heroic characters. His performances in films like 'Maya Machhindra' and 'Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam' made him a cultural icon, which he leveraged for political success.

NTR founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to champion Telugu identity and regional interests. The party's formation marked a shift away from Congress dominance in Andhra Pradesh, appealing to regional pride and cultural heritage.

NTR launched a subsidized rice scheme, providing rice at Rs. 2 per kilogram to below-poverty-line families. The scheme became a flagship welfare program, significantly improving food security and political popularity.

N. T. Rama Rao (NTR) became Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh after leading the Telugu Desam Party to victory in the 1983 elections. His tenure focused on welfare schemes, including the Rs. 2 per kg rice scheme, and cultural promotion.

While NTR was in the US for medical treatment, his son-in-law N. Chandrababu Naidu orchestrated a political coup, leading to NTR's dismissal as Chief Minister. NTR returned and successfully regained power after a legal and political battle.