Nandamuri Balakrishna
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Born | Madras, Madras State, India (present-day Chennai, Tamil Nadu) | 10 June 1960
Political party | Telugu Desam Party (TDP) |
Spouse |
Vasundhara Devi (m. 1982) |
Children | 3 |
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Education | Nizam College, Hyderabad |
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Nandamuri Balakrishna (born 10 June 1960), widely known as Balakrishna and Balayya is an Indian actor, producer and politician known for his works in
Known for his dancing skills, Balakrishna starred in more than hundred feature films in a variety of roles.[10] He achieved commercial success, with works such as Sahasame Jeevitham (1984), Janani Janmabhoomi (1984), Mangammagari Manavadu (1984), Apoorva Sahodarulu (1986), Muvva Gopaludu (1987), Muddula Mavayya (1989), Nari Nari Naduma Murari (1990), Lorry Driver (1990), Aditya 369 (1991), Rowdy Inspector (1992), Bangaru Bullodu (1993), Bhairava Dweepam (1994), Peddannayya (1997), Samarasimha Reddy (1999), Narasimha Naidu (2001), Lakshmi Narasimha (2004), Simha (2010), Legend (2014), Akhanda (2021) and Bhagavanth Kesari (2023).
Balakrishna experimented with
In his 100th film, he played Gautamiputra Satakarni, second-century ruler of the Satavahana dynasty in the epic war film Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017) featured at the first "Edinburgh Festival of Indian Films and Documentaries".[12][13] Balakrishna has received three state Nandi Awards for Best Actor for his works in Narasimha Naidu (2001), Simha (2010), and Legend (2014).[14]
Early life and family
Nandamuri Balakrishna was born on 10 June 1960 in
In 1982, at the age of 22, Balakrishna married Vasundhara Devi. They had three children.[18]
Acting career
Starting years (1974)
Balakrishna made his acting debut as a child artiste in Tatamma Kala, which was directed by N. T. Rama Rao, his father. He acted in several films, many of which were directed by his father, including Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977), Sri Madvirata Parvam (1979), Akbar Salim Anarkali (1979) and Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979). At the age of 16, he acted in a movie titled Annadammula Anubandham (1975), a remake of Dharmendra's Hindi movie Yaadon Ki Baaraat, and played a brother to his real life father, Rama Rao. Balakrishna appeared as son to his real life brother Nandamuri Harikrishna in the movie Dana Veera Sura Karna.
In 1984, he debuted in an adult role with
1987–1999
In 1987, Balakrishna acted in a dual role in the film Apoorva Sahodarulu, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. In the same year, he starred in President Gari Abbai, directed by T. Rama Rao and Muvva Gopaludu, by Kodi Ramakrishna.[19] His other films like Inspector Pratap, Bharatamlo Bala Chandrudu, Tiragabadda Telugubidda, Raktabhishekam were also successful at the box office.[citation needed] In 1989, he paired with Vijayashanti in Muddula Mavayya directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. In 1990, he acted in Nari Nari Naduma Murari, directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, alongside Shobana and Nirosha. In the same year, he appeared in B. Gopal's Lorry Driver, opposite Vijayashanti.[20]
In 1991, he acted in science fiction film
2000–2009
In 2000, Balakrishna acted in Goppinti Alludu, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana with Simran. In 2001, he starred in the B. Gopal-directed faction film Narasimha Naidu, opposite Simran once again. The film became the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time until the record was broken by Chiranjeevi's Indra, which was also directed by B. Gopal.[citation needed] Balakrishna won his first Nandi Award for Best Actor for his performance.[22] In the same year, he appeared in Bhalevadivi Basu with Shilpa Shetty and Anjala Zaveri.[23] His 2002 and 2003 films include Seema Simham and Chennakesava Reddy. The former received unfavourable reviews and was a box office flop, but the latter one was critically and financially successful.[24] In 2004, he performed in a remake of the 2003 Tamil film Saamy, titled Lakshmi Narasimha, with Asin. The film and Balakrishna's performance won critical acclaim and was a financial success.[25][26] During the period, he also announced plans to act and direct in the remake of Nartanasala, starred by his father, and a launch event was held in Hyderabad in March 2003. Produced by Pusapati Lakshmipati Raju, the film was announced to have an ensemble cast also featuring Soundarya, Srihari, Saikumar, Uday Kiran and Asin in lead roles.[27] However, despite a grand launch, the film was later shelved following the sudden demise of Soundarya.[28]
The years from 2005 to 2009 saw action-drama flicks such as
2010–present
In 2010, Balakrishna acted in
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
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In 2012 the Governor of Goa, B. V. Wanchoo, the Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and Balakrishna were seen along with award winners and other dignitaries at the closing ceremony of the 43rd edition of the IFFI. Balakrishna, in his speech, said that although the Telugu film industry finds no place in the film festival by way of representation its films, 80 percent of the movies that are produced in India are in regional languages, out of which Fifty percent are from South India. "Today, film industry is facing competition from radio, and television as also from piracy," he stated. He also maintained that the film festivals have enlarged his vision towards his career.[citation needed]
Political career
Since the founding of the
Controversies
Balakrishna was involved in a
The two victims gave statements before the magistrate, alleging that Balakrishna fired shots at them, but later retracted their earlier statements.[47] Balakrishna was later arrested on 6 June and produced before Fifth Metropolitan Magistrate. A show cause notice was also served to Balakrishna's wife Vasundhara Devi as the weapon used was registered to her, and she could not give sufficient protection to her weapon. Later, Balakrishna was granted bail on the conditions that he should not leave Hyderabad without the court's permission and to surrender his passport.[48][49]
Filmography
Awards
- Best Actor – Narasimha Naidu (2001)[14]
- Best Actor – Simha (2010)[50]
- Best Actor – Legend (2014)[14]
- CineMAA Award for Best Actor - Male – Simha (2010)[51]
- Santosham Best Actor Award – Pandurangadu[32]
- Santosham Best Actor Award – Simha[52]
- Santosham Best Actor Award – Sri Rama Rajyam[53]
- TSR National Awards
- Best Actor Award for the year 2010 – Male – Simha[54]
- Best Actor Award for the year 2011 – Male – Sri Rama Rajyam[55]
- Best Actor Award for the year 2014 – Male – Legend[56]
- Other Awards
- Samman Award – Highest taxpayer in the charge of Commissioner of Income Tax.[58]
- Bharata Muni award for Best Actor of the year 2009 – Pandurangadu
- Bharata Muni award Best Actor of the year 2010 – Simha[59]
- Bharata Muni award Best Actor of the year 2011 – Sri Rama Rajyam[60]
- A.P. CINE Goers Association Best Actor Award – Narasimha Naidu
- Akkineni Abhinaya Puraskaram for the year 2007[64]
- South Indian Cinematographers Awards 2015 Best Actor –Legend
- Nominations
- Best Actor – Telugu – Narasimha Naidu
- Best Actor – Telugu – Simha
- Best Actor – Telugu – Sri Rama Rajyam
- Best Actor – Telugu – Gauthamiputra Satakarni
- Best Actor – Telugu – Muvva Gopaludu
- Best Actor – Telugu – Aditya 369
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