Grand Celebration of NTR's 103rd Birth Anniversary at Annamacharya Kalamandiram

HDPP Secretary Dr. Medasani Mohan said that legendary leader Dr. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) implemented the principles of governance followed by Sri Krishnadevaraya in his administration. TTD grandly organized NTR’s 103rd birth anniversary celebrations at Annamacharya Kalamandiram in Tirupati on Thursday.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mohan said NTR practiced the ideals of “Rajadharma” explained in Amuktamalyada and emerged as a visionary leader who listened to people’s problems and provided selfless governance. 

He also recalled NTR’s encouragement to Telugu literature, artists, and cultural traditions.

Andhra Pradesh Sangeeta Nataka Academy Chairman Sri Gummadi Gopalakrishna said NTR would completely immerse himself in divine roles before portraying them on screen, which made his acting unique and inspirational to theatre artists.

Padma Shri Shobha Raju recalled that NTR immediately responded to the proposal for installation of Annamayya’s statue at Tank Bund in Hyderabad and fulfilled the dream.

The celebrations began with lighting of the lamp before NTR’s portrait. Cultural programmes were presented by renowned artists and guests were felicitated on the occasion.

TTD Deputy EO (Welfare) Sri A. Anandaraju, SVETA In-charge Director Smt. Suvarnamma, Annamacharya Project Director Dr. Latha, along with several officials, literary personalities, artists, and representatives of various TTD associations participated in the programme.