N.T.R: Kathanayakudu is a biographical film that tells the story of the life and journey of the legendary Telugu actor, filmmaker, and politician Late Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri. The movie is directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, playing the character of his father, NTR.
The film covers NTR's rise to stardom in the Telugu film industry, his impact on the industry, and his journey into politics, culminating in him becoming the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The movie also depicts the struggles and controversies that NTR faced in his personal and professional life, including his rivalry with his own party members.
The movie features an ensemble cast of veteran actors, including Vidya Balan, Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, and many more. The film's music is composed by M. M. Keeravani.
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu is the first part of a two-part biographical series, with the second part, N.T.R: Mahanayakudu, focusing on NTR's political journey and his contribution to the development of Andhra Pradesh.