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-> Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao -- or simply "NTR" -- was keen to do something for the people. He resolved to dedicate his life to social work after he turned 60.
-> While filming "Sardar Paparayudu" in October 1981, he suddenly announced plans to float a political party. Telugu Desam Party was formed in March 1982. NTR turned 60 on May 28, 1982.
-> NTR built his Telugu Desam Party with the support of Ramoji Rao, Eenadu daily Editor, the largest circulated newspaper in the state. Both stalwarts were members of NTR's Kamma community.
-> NTR built his Telugu Desam Party with the support of Ramoji Rao, Eenadu daily Editor, the largest circulated newspaper in the state. Both stalwarts were members of NTR's Kamma community.
In January 1983, the TDP came to power with an stunning majority, winning 198 of the 294 assembly seats.NTR was a hugely popular actor, especially owing to several mythological roles which gave him the status of a demi-god in the minds of people.
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