Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao,often referred to by his initials NTR,was an Indian actor,film director,film producer,screenwriter,film editor,philanthropist and politician who served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years over four terms. He is regarded as one of the most influential actors of Indian cinema. He starred in over 300 films,predominantly in Telugu cinema,and was referred to as "Viswa Vikhyatha Nata Sarvabhouma". Rao received three National Film Awards for co-producing Thodu Dongalu (1954) and Seetharama Kalyanam (1960) under National Art Theater,Madras,and for directing Varakatnam (1970). In 1968,The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri,the fourth-highest civilian award,for his contributions to Indian cinema. In 2013,Rao was voted as "Greatest Indian Actor of All Time" in a CNN-IBN national poll conducted on the occasion of the Centenary of Indian Cinema.
The West Godavari district is a coastal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh with an administrative headquarters in Bhimavaram. As of the 2011 Census of India,the district has an area of 2,178 km2 (841 sq mi) and a population of 1,779,935. It is bounded by the Krishna district and Bay of Bengal to the south,East Godavari district to the east,and Eluru district,Kolleru Lake and Upputeru Drain to the northwest.
Mullapudi Harischandra Prasad,was an Indian politician and industrialist from Andhra Pradesh. He was the chairman and managing director of the Andhra Sugars Group and also the managing director of Andhra Petrochemicals and the President of the Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI). He started Andhra Sugars in 1947 –one of the first industries set up in Independent India and hence called "Andhra Birla". He established the first aspirin factory in India and created a rocket fuel unit that supplied to Indian Space Research Organisation.
Tanuku is a City in West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Tanuku mandal. Tanuku is one of largest City in the West Godavari District. Tanuku is the Textile Hub of both West Godavari district and East Godavari district. There are a Significant number of Large scale and Small scale Spinning Mills
Vangaveeti Mohana Ranga Rao was an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh,known for his prominent role in the state's politics during the 1980s. A member of the Congress Party,he represented the Vijayawada East assembly constituency. Ranga focused on social justice,advocating for land distribution to the landless and the welfare of marginalized communities. He also campaigned against police brutality,positioning himself as a champion of the underprivileged. His activism and confrontational style made him a key figure in Andhra Pradesh's political landscape.
Kakani Venkata Ratnam was a former cabinet minister in Andhra Pradesh in India.
Kalluri Chandramouli was an Indian politician and independence activist from the state of Andhra Pradesh,South India. He held ministerial posts in three states:Madras State,Andhra State and Andhra Pradesh. Served as the Minister of Endowments and as the President of the Board of Trustees of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. He renovated Srisailam and Bhadrachalam temples.
Karanam Balaram Krishna Murthy,is an Indian politician in the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was born in Thimmasamudram village of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh. He was elected as MLC under MLA quota on 6 March 2017. In 2019 General elections he won as MLA from Chirala constituency with a majority of 17,912 votes.
Karumuri Venkata Nageswara Rao is the former minister for Civil Supplies and consumer affairs in Andhra Pradesh government. He is Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh,representing Tanuku. He is a member of the YSR Congress party. He started his political career in Congress Party,he was General Secretary of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee from 2009 to 2014. He also served as chairperson for West Godavari Zilla Parishad for three years before being elected as MLA for the first time in 2009. He was awarded honorary doctorate in social service by Westbrook University,US in 2007. He has been appointed General Secretary of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee on 9 June 2013. He was elected for second term as MLA from Tanuku in 2019 elections representing YSR Congress. He is the former cabinet Minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs in Andhra Pradesh.
Tanuku Assembly constituency is a constituency in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh that elects representatives to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in India. It is one of the seven assembly segments of Narasapuram Lok Sabha constituency.
Eluru Assembly constituency is a constituency in Eluru district of Andhra Pradesh that elects representatives to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in India. It is one of the seven assembly segments of Eluru Lok Sabha constituency.
Avanigadda Assembly constituency is a constituency in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh that elects representatives to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in India. It is one of the seven assembly segments of Machilipatnam Lok Sabha constituency.
Kasu Venkata Krishna Reddy is an Indian politician. He was a minister in Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy's government.
Ayyadevara Kaleswara Rao was an Indian freedom fighter and the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh. He was born in Nandigama village,Krishna district,then in Madras Presidency,British India and now a part of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Kaleswara Rao market in Vijayawada was named in his honour.
Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao,is an Indian politician. He is a former member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly (MLA). He represented the Gudivada assembly constituency from 2004 to 2024 in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly. He previously served as the Minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Kanumuru Raghu Rama Krishna Raju is an Indian industrialist and politician who is the 23rd Deputy speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly. He is a Member of Legislative assembly (MLA) in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly representing Undi assembly constituency. He previously served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the 17th Lok Sabha representing Narasapuram constituency,Andhra Pradesh. He belongs to Telugu Desam Party.
Kolusu Parthasarathy Yadav is an Indian politician. He is currently serving as the cabinet minister in the Government of Andhra Pradesh. He represents the Telugu Desam Party from Nuzvid Assembly Constituency,Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. He was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly for four terms,in 2004,2009,2019 and 2024. Elected first in 2004 from the Vuyyur Constituency,and then in 2009 and 2019 elected from the Penamaluru Constituency. Parthasarathy joined Telugu Desam Party prior to 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election.
M. V. V. Satyanarayana is an Indian politician and film producer. He founded MVV Cinema film production company. He is a member of the 17th Lok Sabha,representing Visakhapatnam constituency of Andhra Pradesh. He is member of the YSR Congress Party.
Badeti Radha Krishnayya is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is a member of Telugu Desam Party. He has been elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly representing the Eluru Assembly constituency in 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections.
