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 a former 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.
Nara Chandrababu Naidu,commonly known as CBN,is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the 13th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He holds the record of longest-serving Chief Minister in the political history of Telugu states. He is the national president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
The Telugu Desam Party is an Indian regional political party primarily active in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It was founded by Telugu matinée idol N. T. Rama Rao (NTR) on 29 March 1982 and has focused on supporting Telugu people. The party has won a five-time majority in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and has emerged as the most successful political outfit in the state's history. It is currently the ruling party in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
Velama is a Hindu caste found mainly in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The earliest recorded use of the term "Velama" to refer to a community dates back to the 17th century. In the caste-based hierarchy,they hold a high position. They are also referred to as "Dora" (Lord) by other castes,a term that signifies respect. The modern Velama community is divided into four distinct categories:Padmanayaka Velama,Adi Velama,Koppula Velama,and Polinati Velama. In general usage,the term Velama refers to Padmanayaka Velama,a Forward caste.
Narasannapeta is a census town in Srikakulam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Narasannapeta mandal in Srikakulam revenue division. 43 villages are there under the administrative division of Narasannapeta.
Saravakota is a village in Srikakulam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Saravakota mandal of Palakonda revenue division.
Srikakulam Assembly constituency is a constituency in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh,that elects representatives to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly,in India. It is one of the seven assembly segments of Srikakulam Lok Sabha constituency.
Kambalapadu Ediga Krishna Murthy,popularly known as K. E. Krishna Murthy,is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He served as Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 2014-2019 and as an Irrigation minister in N. T. Rama Rao cabinet from 1985-1987. Also he worked in the cabinet of Tanguturi Anjaiah.
Dharmana Prasada Rao is an Indian politician from the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Srikakulam. He was former Minister of Roads and Buildings (R&B) and a former Revenue minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Alla Kali Krishna Srinivas,commonly known as Alla Nani,is a former Indian politician. He was the former Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Narasannapeta Assembly constituency is a constituency in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh that elects representatives to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in India. It is one of the seven assembly segments of Srikakulam Lok Sabha constituency.
Nallagatla Swamy Das is an Indian politician from Anumollanka,NTR district of Andhra Pradesh. He was twice elected as Member of Legislative Assembly in Andhra Pradesh during the years 1994-2004 representing Telugu Desam Party from the Tiruvuru Assembly constituency. In 2024 he joined YSR Congress Party prior to the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election.
Mopidevi Venkata Ramana Rao is an Indian politician,who served as the Member of Parliament,Rajya Sabha from YSR Congress Party representing Andhra Pradesh. He was the former cabinet minister under Kiran Kumar Reddy. He also served as Ports,infrastructure and investments minister under Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy.
This is a list of political families in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Andhra Pradesh:
Harishchandrapuram Assembly constituency was a constituency of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly,India until 2008 in Srikakulam district.
Gorle Sriramulu Naidu is an Andhra Pradesh politician and Congress Party leader. He served in Srikakulam politics from 1956 to 1983.
