Balakrishna Nandamuri
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Nandamuri Balakrishna is a prominent Telugu film actor. He is the son of the former Chief Minister
Chief Minister
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 of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
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, actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. He made his acting debut at the age of 14 as a child artist in his father's movie Tatamma kala. He then starred in many critical and commercial films and established himself as one of the lead actors of Telugu Cinema
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...

.

He is popularly known as "Balayya" and "NBK" by his fans and admirers. In addition to films, balakrishna is associated with several philanthropic and social organisations activities. He campaigned for the Telugu Desam Party
Telugu Desam Party
Telugu Desam Party or TDP is a regional political party in India's Andhra Pradesh state. It was founded by former Telugu film star N. T...

 in the 2009 Assembly elections, and he is the chairman of the trust board of The Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute.

Family

Balakrishna was born in Madras (now known as Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...

) Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...

, to prolific Indian film
Cinema of India
The cinema of India consists of films produced across India, which includes the cinematic culture of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. Indian films came to be followed throughout South Asia and...

 actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...

, politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...

 N. T. Rama Rao
N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...

 and Smt. Basava Tarakam. He has six brothers Rama Krishna, Jaya Krishna, Harikrishna
Nandamuri Harikrishna
Nandamuri Harikrishna , is a Politician who has also acted in Telugu movies.He is the son of the founder of Telugu Desam Party, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. In 2008 he was a candidate of the Telugu Desam Party for election to Rajya Sabha. Janaki Ram, Kalyan Ram and Jr. NTR are his sons and Suhasini...

, Mohana Krishna, Sai Krishna, Jaya Shankar Krishna, and four sisters Uma Maheswari, Bhuvaneswari, Lokeswari, Daggubati Purandareswari. Balakrishna is married to Vasundhara Devi. They have a son Mokshagna Tarakarama Teja, and daughters Brahmini and Tejaswini (working CTS,VBIT park Hyderabad as Programmer Analyst Trainee). His elder daughter Brahmini was married to Nara lokesh, son of Nara Chandrababu Naidu who is the president of Telugu Desam Party
Telugu Desam Party
Telugu Desam Party or TDP is a regional political party in India's Andhra Pradesh state. It was founded by former Telugu film star N. T...

 and former Chief Minister
Chief Minister
A Chief Minister is the elected head of government of a sub-national state, provinces of Sri Lanka, Pakistan, notably a state of India, a territory of Australia or a British Overseas Territory that has attained self-government...

 of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...

.

Career beginnings (1974 to 1986)

In 1974, he acted in Tatamma Kala which was directed by NTR
N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...

 as a child artist. Over a period of time he acted in several films, many of them were directed by NTR. In 1984 he debuted in a hero role with Sahasame Jeevitham. He then starred in a drama film Mangammagari Manavadu
Mangammagari Manavadu
Mangammagari Manavadu is a 1984 Telugu Drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It is remake of 1983 Tamil film Mann Vasanai directed by Bharathiraja....

(1984) along side Bhanumathi, Suhasini directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Kodi Ramakrishna
Kodi Ramakrishna is an Indian film director and writer principally in Andhra Pradesh. He has directed more than 100 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi languages all together.-Profile:...

. The film was a big hit at the box-office. In the same year, he acted in Kathanayakudu
Kathanayakudu
-Cast:* N. T. Rama Rao* Jayalalitha* Dhulipala* B. Padmanabham* Raja Babu* T. G. Kamala Devi-Songs:* "Intenaya TelusukOvaya EelOkam Intenaya"...

and in Biographical film Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra is a 1984 Telugu Biographical film acted and directed by N. T. Rama Rao and produced by Ramakrishna Cine Studios...

. Both the films were hits at the Box-office. In the year 1986, all his six films was success at the Box-office.

Breakthrough (1987 to 1999)

In 1987, he acted in a dual role in the film Apurva Sahodarudu directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
K. Raghavendra Rao
Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films...

, was a box-office success. In the same year, he starred in Presidentugari Abbai directed by Tatineni Rama Rao and Muvva Gopaludu by Kodi Ramakrishna
Kodi Ramakrishna
Kodi Ramakrishna is an Indian film director and writer principally in Andhra Pradesh. He has directed more than 100 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi languages all together.-Profile:...

 were biggest hits of the year. In 1989, he paired with Vijaya Shanti in Muddula Mavayya directed Kodi Ramakrishna
Kodi Ramakrishna
Kodi Ramakrishna is an Indian film director and writer principally in Andhra Pradesh. He has directed more than 100 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi languages all together.-Profile:...

. The film was a blockbuster at the box-office. In 1990, he acted in Nari Nari Naduma Murari
Nari Nari Naduma Murari
Nari Nari Naduma Murari is a 1990 Tollywood Comedy, directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, released on 27 April 1990. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shobana, Nirosha.-Synopsis:...

directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
A. Kodandarami Reddy
A. Kodandarami Reddy , is a Telugu film director who made successful films in 1980s and early 90s.His association with Chiranjeevi created blockbusters like Khaidi, Pasivadi Pranam, Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu, Nyayam Kavali, Abhilasha, Goonda, Challenge , Donga, Rakshasudu, Jebu Donga,...

 along side Shobana and Nirosha
Nirosha
Nirosha is a Tamil, Telugu film actress. She started her career with the Tamil movie Agni Natchathiram in 1988. Nirosha is the daughter of the late Tamil actor and comedian, M. R. Radha . She has an elder sister named Radhika who is also a famous actress. She has married actor Ramki and lives in...

. The film was a box-office success. In the same year he appeared in B.Gopal's Lorry Driver opposite Vijaya Shanti; the film was a hit at the box-office. In 1991, he acted in another blockbuster Science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...

 film Aditya 369
Aditya 369
Aditya 369 is a 1991 historical, science fiction Telugu film directed by Veteran Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by Anita Krishna. The Soundtrack of the Film was composed by Tamil Mastero Illayaraja. This movie was later dubbed in Tamil as "Aboorva Shakti 369".-Plot summary:This movie begins...

directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film is about a time machine that goes into the past and the future. He then had two releases in 1992 Dharma Kshetram was a disappointment and Rowdy Inspector directed by B.gopal, was a "Super Hit" at the box-office. In the year 1993, balakrishna had two releases on the same day which are Nippu Ravva
Nippu Ravva
Nippu Ravva is a 1993 Telugu Film written and directed by Kondarami Reddy. It stars Balakrishna in the lead role. The background music was scored by Academy Award Winner A. R. Rahman while the soundtrack were composed by Koti.-Soundtrack:...

along side Shobana and Vijaya Shanti directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
A. Kodandarami Reddy
A. Kodandarami Reddy , is a Telugu film director who made successful films in 1980s and early 90s.His association with Chiranjeevi created blockbusters like Khaidi, Pasivadi Pranam, Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu, Nyayam Kavali, Abhilasha, Goonda, Challenge , Donga, Rakshasudu, Jebu Donga,...

 and Bangaru Bullodu along side Raveena Tandon
Raveena Tandon
Raveena Tandon is a National Film Award winning Indian actress, producer, and a former model. She has primarily worked in Bollywood films, though she appeared in a few Tamil, Kannada and Telugu films as well....

 and Ramya Krishna directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty, out of which "Bangaru Bullodu" was a hit. His next appearance was a folk role in Bhairava Dweepam
Bhairava Dweepam
Bhairava Dweepam is a very successful Tollywood folk movie that was released by the banner of Chandamama Vijaya Combines in the year 1994. The movie was starred by Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja Selvamani, Rambha, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Manorama, K. R. Vijaya, Babu Mohan, Giri Babu, Subhalekha...

(1994) directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film was critical and commercial success, and fetched him a Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Between 1994–1999, he acted in super hit movies like Bobbili Simham, Vamsanikokkadu, Peddannayya and moderate successes like Muddula Mogudu, Maatho Pettukoku and Pavitra Prema. In the year 1999, he acted in B.Gopal's action film Samarasimha Reddy
Samarasimha Reddy
Samarasimha Reddy is a 1999 Tollywood action film, directed by B. Gopal, released on 13 January 1999. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Simran.-Synopsis:...

opposite Simran
Simran
Simran is a Punjabi word derived from the Sanskrit word स्मरण , thus 'realization of that which is of the highest aspect and purpose in one's life', thus introducing spirituality...

 and Anjala Zhaveri. The film went on to become one of the biggest hits of Telugu cinema of its time.

Recent work (2000 to present)

In 2000, Balakrishna acted in Goppinti Alludu
Goppinti Alludu
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directed by E V V Satyanarayana
E V V Satyanarayana
Eedara Veera Venkata Satyanarayana, better known as E. V. V. Satyanarayana, was a critically acclaimed Telugu Indian film director, writer and producer...

 with Simran. The film was a hit at the box office. In 2001, he starred in B. Gopal's directed faction film Narasimha Naidu
Narasimha Naidu
Narasimha Naidu is a 2001 Tollywood film, directed by B. Gopal, released on 11 January 2001. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Simran Bagga, Preeti Jhangiani, Asha Saini, K Vishwanath, Mukesh Rishi. It was remade into Tamil as "Ezhumulai" starring Arjun Sarja, Simran Bagga, Ashish Vidyarthi...

opposite Simran. The film broke several box office records and it completed 100 days in as many as 109 centres in the state and neighbouring states and silver jubilee in a record 17 centre. He won his first Nandi Award for Best Actor
Nandi Award for Best Actor
Nandi Award for Best actor started in 1965.The Nandi Award for Best Actor winners:-See also:* Nandi Awards* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh...

 for his performance. In the same year, he appeared in Bhalevadivi Basu with Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty is an Indian film actress and model. Since making her debut in the film Baazigar , she has appeared in nearly 40 Bollywood, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films, her first leading role being in the 1994 Aag. Although she has been through years of decline during her career, Shetty has been...

, Anjala Zhaveri which opened to average reviews. His 2002 and 2003 films include Seema Simham
Seema Simham
Seema Simham is a 2002 Tollywood action Film, directed by G.Ram Prasad, released on 11 January 2002. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Simran Bagga, Reema Sen.-Synopsis:...

, Chennakeshava Reddy
Chennakeshava Reddy
Chennakesva Reddy is a 2002 Tollywood Faction Film, directed by V.V. Vinayak, released on 25 September 2002. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in double role father-son characther, while Shriya Saran and Tabu play the female lead.-Synopsis:...

neither of which were well received, but the later one did an average business at the box office. In 2004, he performed in a remake of the 2003 Tamil hit Saamy
Saamy
Saamy is a 2003 Tamil film directed by Hari starring Vikram and Trisha. The film's music was composed by Harris Jayaraj. This film was a blockbuster of the year and was a musical hit too...

titled Lakshmi Narasimha
Lakshmi Narasimha
Lakshmi Narasimha is a Telugu film which stars Balakrishna, Asin Thottumkal, Prakash Raj, and K. Viswanath. Jayant Paranji directed this film. It is a remake of the 2003 Tamil hit, Saamy...

with Asin Thottumkal
Asin Thottumkal
Asin Thottumkal , known mononymously as Asin, is an Indian film actress, model and stage performer who acts primarily in Bollywood and Kollywood....

. The film and Balakrishna's performance won critical acclaim and was a box office hit.

The years from 2005 to 2008 saw a lull in Ballayya's career. Action-drama flicks such as Vijayendra Varma
Vijayendra Varma
Vijayendra Varma is a 2004 Tollywood Action Film, directed by Swarna Subba Rao, released on 15 December 2004. The movie stars Balakrishna, Laya, Ankitha, Sangeetha.-Synopsis:...

, Veerabhadra
Veerabhadra
Veerabhadra is a Telugu film released on 29 April 2006 and was directed by AS Ravi Kumar Chowdary. Balakrishna plays the lead role. For the first time, Tanushree Dutta appears in a Telugu film. Sada plays the Second Heroine in the movie.One of the Biggest disasters of Tollywood and Bala krrishna...

, Allari Pidugu
Allari Pidugu
Allari Pidugu is a Tollywood film which released on 5 October 2005 and was directed by Jayant Paranjee. Balakrishna plays a dual role and Katrina Kaif and Charmi play the heroines. The movie was a bad box-office failure.-Plot:...

, Okka Magadu and Maharadhi
Maharadhi
Maharadhi is an 2007 Telugu movie that is directed by P. Vasu. Balakrishna plays the lead roles while Sneha, Meera Jasmine and Jayaprada have other vital roles. The film released on 1 February 2007.-Plot:...

bombed at the box office. Balakrishna paired with Sneha
Sneha
Suhasini Rajaram Naidu , known mononymously as Sneha, is an Indian film actress, who has acted in mostly Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films and also one Kannada language film. She debuted in the 2001 Malayalam film Ingane Oru Nilapakshi, directed by Anil and had her first commercial success with...

 and Tabu
Tabu
Tabu may refer to:*Tapu , a Polynesian cultural concept, from which the word taboo derives*Tabu , a 1931 award winning film*Tabu , Indian actress*Tabu Ley, Congolese musician...

 in the mythological movie Panduranga
Panduranga (film)
Pandurangadu is a devotional movie starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sneha, Tabu, Suhasini, Bhargavi and Archana. K. Raghavendra Rao directs the project, while M. M. Keeravani composes the music for the film which is scheduled to release in 2008...

(2008} directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. He played the dual roles of Krishna
Krishna
Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu...

 and Panduranga. Rediff described his performance as "Balakrishna does justice to both the roles of God and Ranga. He shines in the climax of the movie. It's quite a task to step into NTR's shoes but his son has done pretty well, though one does miss NTR in the role of Krishna!". The film was an average success and his performance won him the Santosham Best Actor Award
Santosham Best Actor Award
The Santosham Best Actor Award is given by the Santosham Film magazine as part of its annual Santosham Film Awards for Telugu films.The award was first given in 2003. Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.-Winners:...

. In the year 2009, he starred in family drama Mithrudu alongside Priyamani
Priyamani
Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer, better known by her stage name Priyamani is an Indian film actress and model who has appeared in several Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films...

 in a slightly different role — that of a dependable friend and confidante to the female lead. The film opened to average reviews.

In 2010, he acted in Boyapati Seenu
Boyapati Seenu
- Career :In 2005, Boyapati Seenu made his directorial debut with Bhadra, which starred Ravi Teja, Meera Jasmine, and Prakash Raj. The film went on to become a box office success. Two years later in 2007, his next film, Thulasi, released. Starring Venkatesh and Nayantara, this film also was widely...

's film Simha
Simha (film)
Simha is a 2010 Telugu film directed by Boyapati Seenu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayantara, Adithya Menon, Sneha Ullal in the lead roles while Namitha, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others plays supporting roles. The film's music is by Chakri. Paruchuri Kiriti produced the film under the...

alongside Nayantara
Nayantara
Nayantara , is an Indian film actress. She made her acting debut in 2003 in the Malayalam film Manassinakkare. She debuted in Tamil cinema with Ayya and in Telugu cinema with Lakshmi , following which she starred alongside popular lead actors...

 and Sneha Ullal
Sneha Ullal
Sneha Ullal is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Tollywood and Bollywood films. She is best known for her role in the Telugu film Ullasamga Utsahamga and Simha.-Personal life and education:...

. NBK played dual roles as father and son. The film opened to positive reviews, and went on to became one of the highest grossing film of the year. A review in Rediff said about his performance "Balakrishna has put in a restrained performance. Though his character is supposed to roar at times, he seems subdued most of the time. But he's given plenty to be pleased about as it is his show all the way." In 2011 he acted in a mythological film Sri Rama Rajyam
Sri Rama Rajyam
The soundtrack, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features 16 tracks. The lyrics for all the songs were penned by Jonnavithula.-External links:*...

 based on the epic Ramayana
Ramayana
The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic. It is ascribed to the Hindu sage Valmiki and forms an important part of the Hindu canon , considered to be itihāsa. The Ramayana is one of the two great epics of India and Nepal, the other being the Mahabharata...

.

Controversy

Balakrishna was involved in a shooting controversy. The incident took place on June 3, 2004 around 20:50 hrs at his residence in Jubilee Hills
Jubilee Hills
Jubilee Hills is a suburban neighbourhood in west Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It is presently one of the most expensive residential locations in India with prime land prices fetching up to Rs. 200,000 per square yard. A tract of land in the city was sold for nearly Rs. 3,340,000,000 in 2005...

, Hyderabad. It is alleged that the actor has fired shots at the producer B.Suresh and his associate, Satyanarayana Chowdhary. Later both the wounded were admitted into Apollo hospital. The circumstances under which the case was handled led to much controversy as purported by the Human Right Forum (HRF). The HRF has questioned the authenticity of people who handled the case, and the circumstances under which the actor was shielded from police by giving refuge in the CARE Hospital with out any justifiable cause. The two victims have given statements before the magistrate alleging that actor has fired shots at them during their treatment in the hospital but soon they were retracted and made volte-face of their earlier statements. The actor was arrested later on June 6 at around 3:30 AM and produced before fifth Metropolitan Magistrate. A show cause notice was also served on Bala Krishna's wife Smt. Vasundhara Devi (married: 1982) as the weapon used was licensed under her name and she could not give sufficient protection to her licensed weapon. But later the actor was granted bail.

Awards and honors

Filmfare Awards
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...

  • Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) – Bhairava Dweepam
    Bhairava Dweepam
    Bhairava Dweepam is a very successful Tollywood folk movie that was released by the banner of Chandamama Vijaya Combines in the year 1994. The movie was starred by Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja Selvamani, Rambha, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Manorama, K. R. Vijaya, Babu Mohan, Giri Babu, Subhalekha...

    (1994).


Nandi Awards
Nandi Awards
The Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi...

  • Nandi Award for Best Actor
    Nandi Award for Best Actor
    Nandi Award for Best actor started in 1965.The Nandi Award for Best Actor winners:-See also:* Nandi Awards* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh...

     – Narasimha Naidu
    Narasimha Naidu
    Narasimha Naidu is a 2001 Tollywood film, directed by B. Gopal, released on 11 January 2001. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Simran Bagga, Preeti Jhangiani, Asha Saini, K Vishwanath, Mukesh Rishi. It was remade into Tamil as "Ezhumulai" starring Arjun Sarja, Simran Bagga, Ashish Vidyarthi...

    (2001).
  • Nandi Award for Best Actor
    Nandi Award for Best Actor
    Nandi Award for Best actor started in 1965.The Nandi Award for Best Actor winners:-See also:* Nandi Awards* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh...

     – Simha
    Simha (film)
    Simha is a 2010 Telugu film directed by Boyapati Seenu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayantara, Adithya Menon, Sneha Ullal in the lead roles while Namitha, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others plays supporting roles. The film's music is by Chakri. Paruchuri Kiriti produced the film under the...

    (2010).


Santosham Film Awards
Santosham Film Awards
Santosham Film Awards is are one of the most popular awards given for Telugu films.-Background:The awards first began in 2003 by the annual Santosham film magazine which was started in 2002)...

  • Santosham Best Actor Award
    Santosham Best Actor Award
    The Santosham Best Actor Award is given by the Santosham Film magazine as part of its annual Santosham Film Awards for Telugu films.The award was first given in 2003. Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.-Winners:...

     – Pandurangadu (2008).

  • Santosham Best Actor Award
    Santosham Best Actor Award
    The Santosham Best Actor Award is given by the Santosham Film magazine as part of its annual Santosham Film Awards for Telugu films.The award was first given in 2003. Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.-Winners:...

     – Simha
    Simha (film)
    Simha is a 2010 Telugu film directed by Boyapati Seenu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayantara, Adithya Menon, Sneha Ullal in the lead roles while Namitha, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others plays supporting roles. The film's music is by Chakri. Paruchuri Kiriti produced the film under the...

    (2010).


CineMAA Awards
CineMAA Awards
The CineMAA Awards are the Telugu Cinema Awards Ceremony of Maa TV in Hyderabad, India. The award was first introduced in 2003. The winners are announced in March. The Awards often change their sponsors, initially starting with Lux.-Best Film:...

  • CineMAA Award for Best Actor - Male – Simha
    Simha (film)
    Simha is a 2010 Telugu film directed by Boyapati Seenu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayantara, Adithya Menon, Sneha Ullal in the lead roles while Namitha, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others plays supporting roles. The film's music is by Chakri. Paruchuri Kiriti produced the film under the...

    (2010).


Other Awards
  • He won the A.P. CINE Goers association best actor award for his performance in Narasimha Naidu
    Narasimha Naidu
    Narasimha Naidu is a 2001 Tollywood film, directed by B. Gopal, released on 11 January 2001. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Simran Bagga, Preeti Jhangiani, Asha Saini, K Vishwanath, Mukesh Rishi. It was remade into Tamil as "Ezhumulai" starring Arjun Sarja, Simran Bagga, Ashish Vidyarthi...

    (2001), Chennakesava Reddy
    Chennakeshava Reddy
    Chennakesva Reddy is a 2002 Tollywood Faction Film, directed by V.V. Vinayak, released on 25 September 2002. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in double role father-son characther, while Shriya Saran and Tabu play the female lead.-Synopsis:...

    (2002), and Pandurangadu
    Panduranga (film)
    Pandurangadu is a devotional movie starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sneha, Tabu, Suhasini, Bhargavi and Archana. K. Raghavendra Rao directs the project, while M. M. Keeravani composes the music for the film which is scheduled to release in 2008...

    (2008).

  • Balakrishna was presented with Akkineni Abhinaya Puraskaram for the year 2007.

Filmography

He has acted in social, devotional, folk, Sciencefiction, mythological roles.
SNo Movie Name Year of Release Banner Director
1 Tatamma Kala 1974 Ramakrishna Cine Studios D Yoganand
2 Ram Raheem 1974 RajaLakshmi Combines BA Subba Rao
3 Annadammula Anubhandam 1975 GajaLakshmi Chitra SD Lal
4 Vemulawada Bheemakavi 1975 Ramakrishna Cine Studios D Yoganand
5 Daana Veera Soora Karna
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Daana Veera Soora Karna is a 1977 Telugu Hindu movie produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao. He played three pivotal roles Karna, Duryodhana, and Krishna. One of his sons, Balakrishna played a short role of Abhimanyu, son of Arjuna, who in the later years became one of the popular movie actors...

 
1977 Ramakrishna Cine Studios N.T.Rama Rao
6 Akbar Salim Anarkali 1979 Tarakarama Film Unit N.T.Rama Rao
7 Sri Madvirata Parvam 1979 Ramakrishna Cine Studios N.T.Rama Rao
8 Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam 1979 Ramakrishna Cine Studios N.T.Rama Rao
9 Rowdy Ramudu – Konte Krishnudu 1980 Ramakrishna Cine Studios K. Raghavendra Rao
K. Raghavendra Rao
Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films...

10 Anuraga Devatha 1982 Ramakrishna Cine Studios Tatineni Rama Rao
11 Simham Navvindi 1983 Ramakrishna Cine Studios D. Yoganand
12 Sahasame Jeevitham 1984 GajaLakshmi Combines Bharati Vasu
13 Disco King 1984 Sri Vishnu Films Tatineni Prasad
14 Janani Janmabhoomi 1984 Sri Bramharambika Films K. Vishwanath
15 Mangammagari Manavadu
Mangammagari Manavadu
Mangammagari Manavadu is a 1984 Telugu Drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It is remake of 1983 Tamil film Mann Vasanai directed by Bharathiraja....

 
1984 Bhargav Art Productions Kodi Ramakrishna
Kodi Ramakrishna
Kodi Ramakrishna is an Indian film director and writer principally in Andhra Pradesh. He has directed more than 100 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi languages all together.-Profile:...

16 Palnati Puli 1984 Sri Sai Chakra Productions Tatineni Prasad
17 Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra is a 1984 Telugu Biographical film acted and directed by N. T. Rama Rao and produced by Ramakrishna Cine Studios...

 
1984 RamaKrishna Cine Studios N.T.Rama Rao
18 Kathanayakudu 1984 Suresh Productions K Murali Mohana Rao
19 Atmabhalam 1985 Sravallu Productions Tatineni Prasad
20 Babai – Abbai 1985 Ushodaya Movies Jandhyala
Jandhyala
Jandhyala Veera Venkata Durga Siva Subramanya Sastry was an Indian film Screenwriter, Director and Actor from Telugu Cinema. He is revered as a Comic genius and has directed several successful comedy movies in Telugu...

21 Bharyabhartala Bhandam 1985 Jagapathi Art Pictures VB Rajendra Prasad
22 Bhale Tammudu 1985 Sri Satya Chitra Paruchuri Brothers
23 Kattula Kondaiah 1985 Prasanna Arts SB Chakravarthy
24 Pattabhishekam 1985 Ramakrishna Cine Studios K. Raghavendra Rao
K. Raghavendra Rao
Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films...

25 Nippulanti Manishi 1986 Sri RajaLakshmi Art Pictures SB Chakravarthy
26 Muddula Krishnnayya 1986 Bhargav Art Productions Kodi Rama Krishna
27 Seetarama Kalyalam 1986 Yuva Chitra Jandhyala
28 Anasuyammagari Alludu 1986 Ramakrishna Cine Studios A. Kodandarami Reddy
A. Kodandarami Reddy
A. Kodandarami Reddy , is a Telugu film director who made successful films in 1980s and early 90s.His association with Chiranjeevi created blockbusters like Khaidi, Pasivadi Pranam, Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu, Nyayam Kavali, Abhilasha, Goonda, Challenge , Donga, Rakshasudu, Jebu Donga,...

29 Desoddarakudu 1986 VijayaBhaskar Film Productions SS Ravi Chandra
30 Kaliyuga Krishnudu 1986 Viswashanthi Enterprises K Muralimohana Rao
31 Apurva Sahodarudu 1986 RK Associates K. Raghavendra Rao
K. Raghavendra Rao
Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films...

32 Bhargava Ramudu 1987 Devi Kamal Movies A Kodandarami Reddy
33 Allari Krishnaiah 1987 Vanitha Arts Nandamuri Ramesh
34 Sahasa Samrat 1987 Devi Kamal Movies K. Raghavendra Rao
K. Raghavendra Rao
Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films...

35 Presidentugari Abbai 1987 Prasad Art Pictures Y Nageswara Rao
36 Muvva Gopaludu 1987 Bhargav Art Pictures Kodi Rama Krishna
37 Bhanumatgari Mogudu 1987 DVS Enterprises Y Nageswara Rao
39 Inspector Pratap 1988 Krishna Chitra Muthyala Subbaiah
40 Donga Ramudu 1988 Gopi Art Pictures K Raghavendra Rao
41 Tiragabadda Telugubidda 1988 Tejaswi Productions A Kodandarami Reddy
42 Bharatamlo Bala Chandrudu 1988 JayaBheri Art Productions Kodi Rama Krishna
43 Ramudu Bheemudu 1988 Satyam Cine Enterprizes K Muralimohana Rao
44 Raktabhishekam 1988 Rajeev Productions A Kodandarami Reddy
45 Bhale Donga 1989 Taraka Rama Productions A Kodandarami Reddy
46 Muddula Mavayya 1989 Bhargav Art Productions Kodi Rama Krishna
47 Ashoka Chakravarthy 1989 Sri Venkateswara Art Productions SS Ravi Chandra
48 Bala Gopaludu 1989 PB Art Productions Kodi Rama Krishna
49 Prananiki Pranam 1990 Harish Enterprizes Chalasani Rama Rao
50 Nari Nari Naduma Murari
Nari Nari Naduma Murari
Nari Nari Naduma Murari is a 1990 Tollywood Comedy, directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, released on 27 April 1990. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shobana, Nirosha.-Synopsis:...

 
1990 Yuva Chitra A. kodandarami Reddy
51 Muddula Menalludu 1990 Bhargav Art Productions Kodi Ramakrishna
Kodi Ramakrishna
Kodi Ramakrishna is an Indian film director and writer principally in Andhra Pradesh. He has directed more than 100 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi languages all together.-Profile:...

52 Lorry Driver 1990 Jaya Productions B Gopal
53 Talli Tandrulu 1991 Prasad Art Pictures Tatineni Rama Rao
54 Bhahmarshi Vishwamitra 1991 Basava Tarakam Medical Trust N.T. Rama Rao
55 Aditya 369
Aditya 369
Aditya 369 is a 1991 historical, science fiction Telugu film directed by Veteran Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by Anita Krishna. The Soundtrack of the Film was composed by Tamil Mastero Illayaraja. This movie was later dubbed in Tamil as "Aboorva Shakti 369".-Plot summary:This movie begins...

 
1991 Sri Devi Movies Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
56 Dharma Kshetram 1992 Sri Rajeev Productions A Kodandarami Reddy
57 Rowdy Inspector 1992 Vijaya Lakshmi Art Movies B Gopal
58 Aswametham 1992 Vijayanthi Movies K Raghavendra Rao
59 Nippu Ravva
Nippu Ravva
Nippu Ravva is a 1993 Telugu Film written and directed by Kondarami Reddy. It stars Balakrishna in the lead role. The background music was scored by Academy Award Winner A. R. Rahman while the soundtrack were composed by Koti.-Soundtrack:...

 
1993 Yuvarathna Arts A. Kodandarami Reddy
A. Kodandarami Reddy
A. Kodandarami Reddy , is a Telugu film director who made successful films in 1980s and early 90s.His association with Chiranjeevi created blockbusters like Khaidi, Pasivadi Pranam, Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu, Nyayam Kavali, Abhilasha, Goonda, Challenge , Donga, Rakshasudu, Jebu Donga,...

60 Bangaru Bullodu 1993 Jagapathi Art Pictures Raviraja Pinisetty
61 Bhairava Dweepam
Bhairava Dweepam
Bhairava Dweepam is a very successful Tollywood folk movie that was released by the banner of Chandamama Vijaya Combines in the year 1994. The movie was starred by Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja Selvamani, Rambha, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Manorama, K. R. Vijaya, Babu Mohan, Giri Babu, Subhalekha...

 
1994 Chandamama Vijaya Combines Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
62 Gandeevam 1994 Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Combines Priya Darshan
63 Bobbili Simham 1994 Vijaya Lakshmi Art Movies A Kodandarami Reddy
64 Top Hero 1994 Sri Chitra Creations S. V. Krishna Reddy
S. V. Krishna Reddy
S.V. Krishna Reddy is an Indian film director. He has been a successful and an influential director since a decade. His contribution to the Telugu Film Industry is a landmark; to his credits he adds 38 films till date which were not only hits at box office, but also his name was carved in the...

65 Maatho Pettukoku 1995 Bhargav Art Productions A Kodandarami Reddy
66 Vamsanikokkadu 1996 Sri Devi Movies Sarat v
67 Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam 1996 Chandamama Vijaya Combines Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
68 Peddannayya 1997 RamaKrishna Horticultural Cine Studios Sarat
69 Muddula Mogudu 1997 Rama Films A Kodandarami Reddy
70 Devudu 1997 Sri Chitra Creations Raviraja Pinisetty
71 Yuvaratna Rana 1998 Rudvega Productions A Kodandarami Reddy
72 Pavitra Prema 1998 Srinivasa Productions Muthyala Subbaiah
73 Samarasimha Reddy
Samarasimha Reddy
Samarasimha Reddy is a 1999 Tollywood action film, directed by B. Gopal, released on 13 January 1999. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Simran.-Synopsis:...

 
1999 Sri Satya Narayanamma Productions B Gopal
74 Sultan 1999 PB Arts Sarat
75 Krishna babu 1999 Srinivasa Productions Muthyala Subbaiah
76 Vamsoddarakudu 2000 Gayatri Films Sarat
77 Goppinti Alludu
Goppinti Alludu
-External links:*...

 
2000 Rama Krishna Horticultural Cine Studios E V V Satyanarayana
E V V Satyanarayana
Eedara Veera Venkata Satyanarayana, better known as E. V. V. Satyanarayana, was a critically acclaimed Telugu Indian film director, writer and producer...

78 Narasimha Naidu
Narasimha Naidu
Narasimha Naidu is a 2001 Tollywood film, directed by B. Gopal, released on 11 January 2001. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Simran Bagga, Preeti Jhangiani, Asha Saini, K Vishwanath, Mukesh Rishi. It was remade into Tamil as "Ezhumulai" starring Arjun Sarja, Simran Bagga, Ashish Vidyarthi...

 
2001 Sri Venkat Ramana Productions B Gopal
79 Bhalevadivi Basu  2001 Sri Devi Movies PA Arun Prasad
80 Seema Simham
Seema Simham
Seema Simham is a 2002 Tollywood action Film, directed by G.Ram Prasad, released on 11 January 2002. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Simran Bagga, Reema Sen.-Synopsis:...

 
2002 Balaji Creations Ram Prasad
81 Chennakeshava Reddy
Chennakeshava Reddy
Chennakesva Reddy is a 2002 Tollywood Faction Film, directed by V.V. Vinayak, released on 25 September 2002. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in double role father-son characther, while Shriya Saran and Tabu play the female lead.-Synopsis:...

 
2002 Sri Sai Ganesh Productions V. V. Vinayak
V. V. Vinayak
Veera Venkata Vinayak is a Telugu cinema director. His father is Krishna Rao.-Filmography:Veera Venkata Vinayak is a Telugu cinema director. His father is Krishna Rao.-Filmography:...

82 Palnati Bramhanaidu  2003 Sri Venkat Ramana Productions B Gopal
83 Lakshmi Narasimha
Lakshmi Narasimha
Lakshmi Narasimha is a Telugu film which stars Balakrishna, Asin Thottumkal, Prakash Raj, and K. Viswanath. Jayant Paranji directed this film. It is a remake of the 2003 Tamil hit, Saamy...

 
2004 Sri Sai Ganesh Productions Jayanth C. Paranjee
Jayanth C. Paranjee
Jayanth C. Paranji is a Tollywood film director. He grew up in Gandhinagar, Bangalore, which is where most of the Kannada film distributors have their offices. He was always interested in arts. He was very good in drawing as a child. Later, he became interested in music and theater. He began...

84 Vijayendra Varma
Vijayendra Varma
Vijayendra Varma is a 2004 Tollywood Action Film, directed by Swarna Subba Rao, released on 15 December 2004. The movie stars Balakrishna, Laya, Ankitha, Sangeetha.-Synopsis:...

 
2004 Aditya Productions Swarna Subba Rao
85 Allari Pidugu
Allari Pidugu
Allari Pidugu is a Tollywood film which released on 5 October 2005 and was directed by Jayant Paranjee. Balakrishna plays a dual role and Katrina Kaif and Charmi play the heroines. The movie was a bad box-office failure.-Plot:...

 
2005 PB Arts Jayanth C. Paranjee
Jayanth C. Paranjee
Jayanth C. Paranji is a Tollywood film director. He grew up in Gandhinagar, Bangalore, which is where most of the Kannada film distributors have their offices. He was always interested in arts. He was very good in drawing as a child. Later, he became interested in music and theater. He began...

86 Veerabhadra  2006 Ambica Cinema Productions A.S.Ravi Kumar Chowdary
87 Maharadhi
Maharadhi
Maharadhi is an 2007 Telugu movie that is directed by P. Vasu. Balakrishna plays the lead roles while Sneha, Meera Jasmine and Jayaprada have other vital roles. The film released on 1 February 2007.-Plot:...

 
2007 Sri Lalitha Kalanjali Productions P. Vasu
P. Vasu
P. Vasu is an Indian film director, writer, and actor who works in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films and a few Malayalam films as well. In a career spanning three decades, Vasu has directed over 50 films.-Personal life:...

88 Okka Magaadu  2008 Bommarillu YVS Chowdary
YVS Chowdary
Yalamanchili Venkata Satyanarayana Chowdary is a Telugu filmdirector. His screen name is YVS Chowdary. His moviesLahiri Lahiri Lahirilo, Devdas were big hits and other movies like Sree Seetharamula Kalyanam Choothamu Raarandi, Seetharamaraju, Yuvaraju and Seathaiah were hits.-Personal life:YVS...

89 Pandurangadu  2008 R.K.Film Associates K.Raghavendra Rao
90 Mitrudu
Mitrudu
Mithrudu is a 2009 Telugu film directed by Mahadev. Nandamuri Balakrishna plays the lead role, with Priyamani playing the female Lead. Ranganath, Chandra Mohan, Brahmanandam, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Deepak, Ali, Krishna Bhagavan, Venu Madhav are doing supporting roles in this film. Music of...

 
2009 Vaishnavi Cinema Mahadev
91 Simha
Simha (film)
Simha is a 2010 Telugu film directed by Boyapati Seenu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayantara, Adithya Menon, Sneha Ullal in the lead roles while Namitha, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others plays supporting roles. The film's music is by Chakri. Paruchuri Kiriti produced the film under the...

 
2010 United Movies Boyapati Seenu
92 Parama Veera Chakra  2011 Teja Cinema Dasari Narayana Rao
Dasari Narayana Rao
Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao B.A. is a politician, film director, and film producer. Narayana Rao directed about 150 films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer and as a lyricist.Beside graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions...

93 Sri Rama Rajyam
Sri Rama Rajyam
The soundtrack, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features 16 tracks. The lyrics for all the songs were penned by Jonnavithula.-External links:*...

 
2011 Sri Saibaba Movies Bapu
Bapu (artist)
Bapu is an Indian film director, known for his works in Telugu cinema.He is a music artist, painter, cartoonist, and designer...

94 Adhinayakudu 2012 Sri Keerthi Creations Paruchuri Murali
95 Oo Kodathara Ulikki Padathara 2012 Manchu’s Entertainment Production Sekhar Raja
96 Hara Hara Mahadeva 2012 Sri Sai Ganesh Productions B.Gopal

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