9 Must-watch films of Nandamuri Balakrishna
August 13, 2025
From Aditya 369 to Bhagavanth Kesari, a glimpse at nine must watch films of Nandamuri Balakrishna.
Nandamuri Balakrishna stars in a dual role, portraying a scientist and the historical king Sri Krishnadevaraya. This sci-fi film follows a time-travel experiment that sends him to the past.
Aditya 369 (1991)
Nandamuri Balakrishna plays a young prince cursed to be an ugly man. In this fantasy epic, he embarks on a perilous journey to a demonic island to win back his true form and his love.
Bhairava Dweepam (1994)
In this mythological epic, Nandamuri Balakrishna portrays Lord Rama. The story focuses on the Uttara Kanda of the Ramayana, highlighting Lord Rama's sacrifice and Sita's exile.
Sri Rama Rajyam (2011)
Nandamuri Balakrishna stars as the legendary emperor of the Satavahana dynasty, Gautamiputra Satakarni. The historical epic follows his relentless quest to unite all kingdoms in India.
Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017)
Nandamuri Balakrishna stars as a RAW agent who poses as a local gangster. He is hired for a covert mission to take down an international mafia don in Portugal.
Paisa Vasool (2017)
Nandamuri Balakrishna stars as a man on the run with a child, haunted by a violent past. He must protect his loved ones from an old enemy seeking revenge.
Jai Simha (2018)
Nandamuri Balakrishna stars in a dual role as a powerful, peaceful farmer and his long-lost twin brother, a fierce Aghora. The film is a high-octane action drama about their fight against illegal uranium mining. Credit: YRF
Akhanda (2021)
Nandamuri Balakrishna plays a dual role as a powerful faction leader and his son. The story is a high-octane action drama about a son protecting his father's legacy.
Veera Simha Reddy (2023)
Nandamuri Balakrishna plays an ex-convict who wants to fulfill his deceased friend's wish of having his daughter join the Indian Army. However, trouble enters his life when he crosses path with a ruthless businessman.
Bhagavanth Kesari (2023)
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