Jr NTR's brother Kalyanram mobbed as he pays tribute to grandfather on death anniversary

Nandamuri Kalyanram, Jr NTR's brother, was mobbed by fans early on Sunday when he visited NTR Ghat to pay tribute to their grandfather.

Updated on: Jan 18, 2026, 09:58:32 IST

By Neeshita Nyayapati

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Legendary actor and politician Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao died at the age of 72 on January 18, 1996. His grandson, actor Kalyanram Nandamuri, visited the NTR Ghat in Hyderabad early on Sunday to pay tribute. Fans crowded around Jr NTR’s brother and vied for selfies despite the early hours of his visit and the sombre occasion.

Nandamuri Kalyanram was mobbed by fans who wanted to click his pictures early on Sunday.

Kalyanram mobbed by fans at NTR Ghat

Jr NTR’s brother Kalyanram visited NTR Ghat even before sunrise on Sunday to pay tribute to their grandfather. Their cousin, politician Nara Lokesh, also paid tribute at the ghat around sunrise. Despite the early hour of their visit, videos show Kalyanram getting mobbed by fans vying for selfies.

One video shows Kalyanram’s security detail being pushed and shoved as the actor prays and places a wreath at his grandfather’s memorial. His security can be seen struggling to hold back people trying to click pictures of Kalyanram.

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Another video shows Kalyanram asking the people mobbing him to step back as he sits on the ground to pay his respects. His security can again be seen struggling to hold back people, even as the actor tries to find a moment of peace. One fan even tries to fall at his feet before he’s pushed aside.

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Nandamuri Balakrishna, Jr NTR, AP CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu, and other family members are also expected to visit NTR Ghat on Sunday or attend the NTR Varadhanti at Film Nagar.

Upcoming work

Kalyanram last starred in Arjun Son Of Vyjayanthi, alongside Vijayashanti and Sohail Khan, in 2025. He has yet to announce his upcoming projects. Jr NTR last starred in Devara: Part 1 in 2024, which was produced by Kalyanram. He made his Bollywood debut in 2025 with War 2. The actor is now shooting for a yet-to-be-titled film by Prashanth Neel. Last seen in Akhanda 2 in 2025, Balakrishna will soon star in a film directed by Jaat director Gopichand Malineni.

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Neeshita Nyayapati
Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More

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