Chiranjeevi vs. N.T.Rama Rao new movie

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N.T.Rama Rao

Full name:Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao

Born in: Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh

Date of birth: May 28, 1923

Educational qualification: BA from the Andhra-Christian College in Guntur

Other name(s): Annagaru, NTR, Nata Ratna and Vishwa Vikhyatha Nata Sarvabhouma (Emperor of Acting)

Chiranjeevi

Full name: Konidela Siva Shankara Vara Prasad

Born in: Mogalturu, Narsapur, West Godavari District

Date of birth: August 22, 1955

Educational qualification: B.Com, Diploma in acting

Other name(s): Annayya, Mega Star, Chiru

FILM CAREER

NTR

First film: 'Mana Desam'-1949
First film as hero:`Palleturi Pilla'
No. of films as hero: 280
First remuneration for hero's role: Rs.1,116 for 'Palleturi Pilla'-1950
First big break: 'Palleturi Pilla'-1950 ( after 3 films).
Turning Point: Portrayal of Lord Krishna in 'Maya Bazaar'-1957 .

Chiru

First Film acted: 'Punadi Rallu'-1978
First Film released: 'Pranam Khareedu'-1978
No. of films as hero: 160
First remuneration Rs. 1116/ - (for 'Manavoori Pandavulu')
First break: ‘Khaidi’-1983 ( after 60 films)
The ride to superstardom : 'Pasivadi Pranam'-1987

USP IN FILMWORLD

NTR

Known for: Portrayal of gods, especially Lord Krishna. Ability to do multiple roles.

Special skills: A performer par excellence; a pop hero of the MGR mould.

Attributes: Extremely disciplined, punctual and hard working.

Contribution to Telugu Cinema:Was instrumental in bringing Telugu cinema to Hyderabad from the studios of Madras. Gave Telugu cinema a distinct identity.

Position in Tollywood: Equal of God. Considered to be beyond competition, People, on the way back from Tirupathy, used to go to Madras to have the 'darshan' of NTR, the Lord!

Fan Base: No fans, only devotees!

Chiranjeevi

Known for:Proletarian leanings, song-dance-fight routine!

Special skills:Accomplished dancer; great watch while on action sequences.

Attributes: Patience, perseverance and hard work.

Contribution to Telugu Cinema: Not much when compared to the peerless NTR, but has given the much needed fillip to the industry with a string of record-breaking blockbusters.

Position in Tollywood: The megastar is No.1, true, but faces stiff competition from young guns of the Mahesh Babu hue.

Fan Base: Phenomenal!

POLITICS

NTR

Debut: At 59, NTR formed the Telugu Desam Party on March 29, 1982. In 9 months time, he stormed to power in Andhra Pradesh.

Contributions: NTR was a man with a vision. He introduced many reforms, including the Rs. 2/kg rice scheme.

Skills that helped NTR in politics: Ability to identify with the poor, great oratorial skills. When the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi passed some comments against him, NTR retorted calling him a ‘Kurra kunka' (young brat).

Chiranjeevi

Debut: At the age of 53, Chiru launches his party on August 26, 2008

Things that may help Chiru:Great PR skills, wide network for charitable activities

Things that may harm Chiru: The Chiru clique is too thick for the common man to break in and have a chat with the superstar. Unlike NTR, Chiru is no great speaker.

Your call: Who is bigger - Chiru or NTR ?