Tarak aka Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (born May 20, 1983) more popularly known as Jr. NTR or NTR is the grandson of the Legend Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao.

Tarak was born and brought up in Hyderabad. His parents are Harikrishna Nandamuri and Shalini. Tarak went to Vidyaranya School in Hyderabad, and later to St Mary's Junior College. His family members include sister Suhasini and two brothers Kalyan Ram and Janaki Ram.

Tarak began his career as a child actor in Bala Ramayanam, which was produced by MS Reddy. Tarak debut movie as hero was Ninnu Choodalani released in the year 2001 and produced by Ramoji Rao. He went on to gain fame with Student No.1 (also released in 2001), directed by S.S. Rajamouli, followed by Subbu, Aadi and Allari Ramudu. In January 2003, Tarak's film Naaga performed average, even though it was produced by one of India's finest producers, A.M. Ratnam. However, In July 2003 Tarak's Simhadri became the highest grossing film of the year in Tollywood.

Tarak's first release of 2004 was Andhrawala and it did not do well at the box office, however the next film, Samba, was hit and topping the charts of the box office for hundred days. In 2005 his two releases, Naa Alludu and Narasimhudu, both were average at the box office. However in 2006, His film Ashok had a good opening. The next film is Rakhi, which has proved success at the box office, and has gained Tarak good reviews. Krishna Vamsi directed the film and co-stars are Ileana D'Cruz and Charmme Kaur.

Tarak's film Yamadonga released in the year 2007 which is directed by S.S Rajamouli is a big blockbuster film. Tarak's most recent film is Kantri released in the year 2008 which is directed by Mehar Ramesh is a big super hit film.

Name	:	Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Nick Name	:	Tarak
Date of Birth	:	May 20th, 1983
Place of Birth	:	Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh(INDIA)
Sun Sign	:	Gemini
School	:	Vidyaranya, Hyderabad
College	:	St. Mary's Jr. College, Hyderabad
Father	:	Shri. Nandamuri Hari Krishna
Mother	:	Smt. Nandamuri Shalini
Brother's	:	Mr. N. Janaki Ram and Mr. Kalyan Ram- both  elder
Sister	:	Mrs. Suhasini
Favourites Actor	:	Legend NTR & Nandamuri Bala Krishna
Actress	:	Sridevi and Catherine Zeta Jones
Car	:	Mercedes Benz SLK500
Colour	:	White, for it symbolises peace
Dress	:	Any Casual wear that suits him
Drink	:	Watermelon juice
Food	:	Anything eatable
Fruit	:	Watermelon
Game	:	Cricket and Badminton
Movie	:	Dana Veera Sura Karna
Music	:	Listening Rock(Metallica Group)