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Nandamuri Balakrishna Birthday: Balayya Babu's Iconic Films & Political Journey
Last Updated: June 10, 2025, 07:15 IST Nandamuri Balakrishna: Legendary Career Balakrishna was born in Madras to NT Rama Rao, the iconic Telugu actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, and his wife, Basavatarakam. Growing up in Madras, he was exposed to the Telugu film industry, which ultimately motivated him to seek a career in acting. At the age of 14, he appeared in his father's feature film 'Tatamma Kala" in 1974 as a child artist. Balakrishna saw a huge success in the 1980s with a number of hits, including Sahasame Jeevitham (1984), Mangammagari Manavadu (1984), Apoorva Sahodarulu (1986) and Muvva Gopaludu (1987). These movies not only made him a household name but also brought him critical acclaim. Balakrishna has won several significant honours for his outstanding performances. He has won three Nandi Awards for Best Actor for his exceptional performances in Legend (2014), Simha (2010) and Narasimha Naidu (2001). He won the 2014 Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performances in Aditya 369, Gauthamiputra Satakarni, Muvva Gopaludu, Simha, Sri Rama Rajyam and Narasimha Naidu. Early in his career, Balakrishna had the opportunity to collaborate with several prominent individuals in the field, including actor Akkineni Nageshwara Rao and writer Viswanath. Nandamuri Balakrishna: Iconic Roles The cinema industry acknowledges Balakrishna for his strong and adaptable performances. The veteran actor has performed in over 100 Telugu films, demonstrating his versatility and competence in a variety of roles. His noteworthy roles include Vemulawada Bheemakavi in the 1976 film Vemulawada Bheemakavi, Abhimanyu in the 1977 film Daana Veera Soora Karna, Krishnadevaraya in the 1991 film Aditya 369, and Gautamiputra Satakarni in his 100th film, Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017). Nandamuri Balakrishna: Political Career Balakrishna hails from a family with a long history in politics and has been affiliated with a regional party since its founding. He participated in several elections as a campaigner for the party, but he did not officially enter politics until 2014. Advertisement He made his official political debut in 2014 when he ran for the Telugu Desam Party as an MLA from the Hindupur constituency. Balakrishna was re-elected in 2019 and 2024 as an MLA from the same constituency and carried out several welfare initiatives with success.
India.com
24-05-2025
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- India.com
Meet actor who was offered Rs 22 crore for 10 minute role, his film was blockbuster, earned Rs…, not Ranbir Kapoor, Prabhas, Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, he is…
South Indian actors have always made sure to give the audience that extra punch of entertainment. Whether it is action, comedy, emotion, or everything in between, South Indian films and their actors always find a way to make fans go gaga over them. Today, we will talk about an actor who was recently awarded the Padma Bhushan – the third-highest civilian award in India. Not just that, this 64-year-old has always made sure that his fans love every bit of what he creates. While reading the information, many may think that the actor in discussion is Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan. But, let us tell you, we are talking about none other than Nandamuri Balakrishna (NBK). NBK made his debut as a child artist at the age of 14 with the film Tatamma Kala (1974). In his career tenure, the actor has worked in more than 100 films. Some of the hit movies he did were Sahasame Jeevitham (1984), Janani Janmabhoomi (1984), Mangammagari Manavadu (1984), and Apoorva Sahodarulu (1986). Recently, Nandamuri gained headlines when a report surfaced online claiming that the actor was allegedly offered a whopping Rs 22 crore for his 10-minute role in Rajinikanth's Jailer 2. Nandamuri was last seen in Daaku Maharaaj, which turned out to be a huge blockbuster. The movie minted over Rs 136 crore worldwide and is the third highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025. While Nandamuri Balakrishna (NBK) has been a hit name in the South industry, he recently gained massive criticism. Last year, Nandamuri's video where he was seen brutally pushing away an actress on stage went viral, making fans criticize him to the core. Even after the incident, NBK never issued a statement nor apologized publicly.
