India, April 3 -- The release of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana teaser, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, has renewed interest in the adaptations of the epic made for the silver screen and TV before this. While the Telugu film industry has adapted the epic numerous times, there's one legendary star from the 60s and 70s who made history by playing both Rama and Ravana five times. Years later, in the 90s, his grandson also made a name for himself by playing Rama and is today a superstar in his own right. (Also Read: 5 key details you might have missed in Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash's Ramayana teaser)

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) is a name to be reckoned with in the Telugu film industry as an actor who paved the way for many others. A man w...