Top Jr NTR films to watch before 'War 2'

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SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' earned huge accolades after its release on the big screens. The movie is a fictionalized tale inspired by the lives of two legendary freedom fighters, Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju. The story follows Komaram Bheem played by Jr NTR, a tribal warrior from the Gond tribe, who decides to rescue Malli, a young girl abducted by British officers. Disguised as a Muslim named Akhtar, Bheem heads to Delhi to save her. Meanwhile, Alluri Sitarama Raju played by Ram Charan is an ambitious Indian Imperial Police officer tasked with capturing Bheem. 'RRR' was a massive commercial success and received critical acclaim for its direction, performances and VFX. Jr NTR underwent intense preparation for the role, and the shooting of demanding sequences.

Directed by SS Rajamouli, released on July 11, 2003. It stars Jr NTR in the lead role and is considered one of his breakthrough films that established him as a major star in Telugu cinema.

The story is about Simhadri, an orphan raised by a wealthy family headed by Ram Bhupal Varma in Visakhapatnam. Simhadri shares a father-son bond with Varma and is deeply loyal. Varma's granddaughter Kasturi falls in love with Simhadri, and their marriage is arranged. However, on the wedding day, Simhadri shocks everyone by refusing to marry Kasturi because of his commitment to another girl, Indu.

Jr NTR plays the role of Daya, a corrupt Sub-Inspector who undergoes a profound transformation in this Puri Jagannadh directorial. Raised as an orphan, Daya grows up believing that being a police officer means an easy life filled with bribes and perks. Once he becomes a cop, he quickly falls into corruption, aligning himself with a local don, Walter Vasu, and helping Vasu’s criminal activities in exchange for money. His life takes a dramatic turn when Daya decides to fight against the powerful criminals.

Starring Jr NTR as Veera Raghava Reddy, the story begins with a brutal factional clash between the rival villages of Kommaddi and Nallagudi, led by Narappa Reddy and Basi Reddy, respectively. This feud started over a petty dispute 30 years ago and has since escalated into a cycle of bloodshed affecting generations. Narappa Reddy eagerly awaits the return of his son Veera Raghava, who has been studying in London for 12 years. After a tragedy occurs, Veera Raghava moves to Hyderabad to distance himself from the feud and meets Aravinda, played by Pooja Hegde, an anthropology student who believes in resolving conflicts without bloodshed.

Jr NTR plays the role of Anand, a passionate environmentalist and nature lover who is deeply committed to protecting the environment. Anand is an educated young man who fights against illegal activities harming nature, such as deforestation and pollution. Anand's journey begins when he moves to Hyderabad from Mumbai due to threats from a corrupt politician. There, he crosses paths with Sathyam, played by Mohanlal, a kind-hearted mechanic and leader of a community service organisation called Janatha Garage. The film also features Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nithya Menen.