
Acting
Nandamuri Balakrishna
Born
1960-06-10 (66)
Place of birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Known for
Acting
Credits
65 titles
Nandamuri Balakrishna (born June 10, 1960), also known mononymously as Balakrishna or NBK, is an Indian actor, producer, and politician who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He made his screen debut as a child artist in *Tatamma Kala* (1974) and transitioned to leading roles a decade later with *Sahasame Jeevitham* (1984) and *Mangammagari Manavadu* (1984). During the late 1980s and 1990s, Balakrishna established himself as a mainstream star with *Muvva Gopaludu* (1987), the science fiction film *Aditya 369* (1991), the fantasy adventure *Bhairava Dweepam* (1994), and *Bobbili Simham* (1994). For his performance in *Narasimha Naidu* (2001), he won the Nandi Award for Best Actor, having …
Known for
7.8Unstoppable is an iconic show hosted by the legendary actor Nandamuri Balakrishna. In every episode, he interacts with different celebrities followed by interesting questions and unlimited entertainment.
Unstoppable with NBK
2021
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Dada
2026
2.5Harischandra Prasad (Nandamuri Balakrishna) is an influential leader in Rayalaseema and he treats all his people as his children. To provide jobs to them, he decides to build a huge steel plant with the assistance of foreign collaborators. But Ramappa (Pradeep Rawat) and his assistant (Kota Srinivasa Rao) oppose this. They hatch a plan to eliminate him. His son Ramakrishna (Nandamuri Balakrishna) thwart the villain’s plans. But the story takes a cruel twist as the villains strike at the heart of the family by using Bobby (Nandamuri Balakrishna).
Adhinayakudu
2012
5.8When all hope died, Akhanda arrived. He saved his family, protected his people, killed the wrongdoers, and retreated into isolation. But years later, new threats emerge putting the world in danger. And as the world burns, Akhanda returns.
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam
2025
5.3Srimannarayana is a college professor with a penchant for beating up wrong doers. His life is turned upside down when he learns of his family's violent past, and how it intertwines with his present.
Simha
2010
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ENE Repeat
2026
Film credits
2020s · 8 titles
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Dada
2026
5.8When all hope died, Akhanda arrived. He saved his family, protected his people, killed the wrongdoers, and retreated into isolation. But years later, new threats emerge putting the world in danger. And as the world burns, Akhanda returns.
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam
2025
NRNo synopsis available yet.
ENE Repeat
2026
5.6Brothers Murali Krishna and Akhanda are separated at birth. They grow up to lead completely separate lives, Murali as a local hero, and Akhanda as a secluded Shiva devotee. But when the lives of Murali and his family are in danger, his long-lost brother finally returns.
Akhanda
2021
5.4A violent outlaw takes a job as a personal driver in order to protect the life of a little girl.
Daaku Maharaaj
2025
4.3Jai Simha Reddy, a businessman in Turkey and doting son of Meenakshi falls in love with Eesha. On the verge of his marriage, Jai comes to know the secret about his father Veera Simha Reddy who comes to Turkey to settle the marriage, which is when Jai meets his father for the first time. Things take a drastic turn around when Veera's past follows him to Turkey.
Veera Simha Reddy
2023
4.9Bhagavanth Kesari's life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes the guardian of Vijaya Lakshmi aka Vijji, daughter of his jailer. Kesari, with his unwavering sense of justice, embarks on a journey to nurture Vijji into a resilient young woman aspiring to join the Indian army. Intertwined in this narrative is the presence of Rahul Sanghvi, a power-hungry tycoon whose connection with Bhagavanth and Vijji, unravels hidden secrets.
Bhagavanth Kesari
2023
NRPandavas, after completing the 12 years of exile in the forest along with their wife Draupadi, choosing their disguised avatars for the remaining 1 year of incognito life until the Vijaya Dasami festival. If caught, they will have to repeat another exile of 13 years if anyone spotted their real identities.
Narthanasala
2020
2010s · 14 titles
2.5Harischandra Prasad (Nandamuri Balakrishna) is an influential leader in Rayalaseema and he treats all his people as his children. To provide jobs to them, he decides to build a huge steel plant with the assistance of foreign collaborators. But Ramappa (Pradeep Rawat) and his assistant (Kota Srinivasa Rao) oppose this. They hatch a plan to eliminate him. His son Ramakrishna (Nandamuri Balakrishna) thwart the villain’s plans. But the story takes a cruel twist as the villains strike at the heart of the family by using Bobby (Nandamuri Balakrishna).
Adhinayakudu
2012
5.3Srimannarayana is a college professor with a penchant for beating up wrong doers. His life is turned upside down when he learns of his family's violent past, and how it intertwines with his present.
Simha
2010
5.1Based on the journey of the legendary Telugu actor, filmmaker and ex-Chief Minister Late Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri.
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
2019
5.8Krishna, who lives in Dubai, falls in love with Sneha. He comes to India to seek the blessings of his grandmother, unaware that don Jeetendra's gang is seeking revenge.
Legend
2014
4.0Uu... Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?, commonly referred to as UKUP, is a 2012 Indian Telugu socio-fantasy film written and directed by Sekhar Raja, produced by Lakshmi Manchu and starring Manoj Manchu
Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara
2012
4.3A follow up to NTR: Kathanayakudu which was based on N.T. Rama Rao's life and acting career. This movie focuses on his political career.
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu
2019
6.0Lord Sri Rama retains his wife Sita comes back to their kingdom Ayodhya, after killing Ravana. And Sri Rama will continue his charisma in ruling the kingdom after his Pattabhishekam. On one day he will hear the sweet news that Sita is pregnant. Everything looks fine, but on one day Sri Rama came to know that people in his kingdom are having discussions about Sita’s character, as she spent some time in Ravana’s place. So, Rama decides himself to leave Sita and she is sent to the forest. There she was protected by Valmiki and was given shelter in his Ashram. Later she gives birth at Ashram to twins; Lava and Kusa. Later she gives birth at Ashram to twins; Lava and Kusa. What are the incidents that happens next forms the Sri Rama Rajyam Story.
Sri Rama Rajyam
2011
5.4The emperor of Satavahana kingdom, Satakarni comes across many challenges when he attempts to convince his wife that their son is bound to take part in battles and vanquish his enemies.
Gautamiputra Satakarni
2017
4.2A self-proclaimed criminal Theda Singh who’s just been released from Tihar Jail is recruited by India’s premier intelligence agency RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) to infiltrate the gang of mafia don Bob Marley and ultimately eliminate him.
Paisa Vasool
2017
3.1Chandu lives a normal life with his in laws in Hyderabad. One fine day, he comes across an aspiring actress and helps her in a critical situation. The problems gets big and Chandu lands himself in a huge mess. He also takes the blame for a crime committed at the store. While in prison, he learns secrets about his life, but he is hiding a secret and there's another world where people fear even the mention of his name. Why is he living in hiding?
Dictator
2016
Major Jayasimha (Balakrishna) is a great patriot and he is proud of his profession. With the help of a covert, he catches a terrorist Afzhal Ghani and puts him behind bars. A crooked politician gets himself kidnapped and the terrorists demand the release of Ghani from custody. Again Major enters the scene and brings back the politician along with a girl called Razia from the terrorists" base camp. Though, he believes that Razia is the daughter of the politician, she is a member of the terrorists gang. She robs information about Ghani"s movement from Jayasimha"s personal computer and takes him away from the army custody, while he is being shifted from one jail to another.
Parama Veera Chakra
2011
3.2He (Balakrishna Nandamuri) gets injured and goes into coma at a hospital in Mumbai. When he wakes up he vaguely remembers what happened to him. He remembers himself as Bose. But, he is identified as Godse, CEO of a company in Mumbai. As he is having memory issues, he goes to Hyderabad to search for his past. He finds his parents and his lover. But they deny him. Are they his real parents or is it just a feeling of deja vu? Rest of the story is all about what led to his injury and how he fights his way back!
Lion
2015
5.4Srimannarayana is a 2012 Telugu film directed by Ravi Chavali. The film is produced by Ramesh Puppala under his Yellow Flowers banner.It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Parvati Melton and Isha Chawla in the lead roles
Srimannarayana
2012
5.9A business tycoon decides to adopt a stranger after he saves her life when someone tries to kill her. It turns out, the stranger has a murky past and while she tries everything she can to save him from it, fate brings him at crossroads with his past life.
Ruler
2019
2000s · 11 titles
5.5After two decades in prison, legendary factionist Chennakesava Reddy (Balakrishna) returns to Rayalaseema, seeking revenge. Standing in his way, is his son Bharath (also Balakrishna), a law-abiding police officer.
Chennakesava Reddy
2002
7.5Lakshmi Narasimha is a Vijayawada police officer who agrees to take bribes for the betterment of the city.
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004
NRGoppinti Alludu is a family based movie in which, Murali Manohar(Balakrishna) is son of the industrialist SVR(SPB). He arrives India from Switzerland after finishing his graduation. SVR fixes a girl for him and asks him to marry her. To get rid of unwanted marriage, Maohar escapes back to Switzerland. Sowmya(Simran) is the grand daughter of Achyuta Ramayya(Satyanarayana). Achyuta Ramayya
Goppinti Alludu
2000
3.7Aditya (Nandamuri Balakrishna) is a loner who is depressed and he stays in Malaysia. Indu (Priyamani) is the daughter of a billionaire businessman and she studies in Malaysia. Her astrologer back home tells her the attributes of her ideal choice and those attributes meet that of Aditya’s. After a few failed attempts, Aditya accepts the proposal of Indu and gets married to her. The rest of the story is all about why Aditya is depressed and is about the real reason behind Indu chasing Aditya and marrying him
Mitrudu
2009
2.5An un-named man (Bala Krishna) lives with his wife (Laya), daughter and in-laws. He does not have a name nor does he know who he is. He cannot remember anything that has happened 7 years before. However, he realizes that he possesses special combat skills whenever he comes across evil elements. When he forces his wife to tell the truth, she reveals that he was found in river in a mutilated state and he was taken care of by her. As the man goes to Hyderabad searching for his identity, a few incidents lead to the answer. He discovers that he is none other than the most respected and committed Indian Army Officer, Vijayendra Varma. The rest of the story is about how he retraces his past and saves the nation from Pakistani Jihadis.
Vijayendra Varma
2004
6.0Bale Vadivi Basu is a 2001 Telugu film directed by Arun Prasad P A. The film stars Balakrishna, Shilpa Shetty, Anjala Zaveri and Prakash Raj in lead roles.
Bhalevadivi Basu
2001
3.0Murali (Balakrishna) is pursued by the brothers of Peddaraju (Sayaji Shinde), who is cooling his heels in jail. We are not told why they are look after him. Murali is the loving brother of a handicapped woman, whom he carries to the college everyday. Of course, Murali has fun escapades with a girl in his neighborhood (Sada). And slowly but surely we are let into the past of Murali and as to what happened between him and the arch villain. It had something to do with Peddaraju's sister (Tanushree Dutta).
Veerabhadra
2006
2.0Krishna (Balakrishna), a dance teacher in Chamundeshwari’s (Jayaprada) college also acts as a music teacher Bala (Balakrishna) in Chamundeshwari’s divorced husband’s school. Krishna woos their daughter Kalyani (Meera Jasmine) but when he is asked to tie the knot with her he reveals his past.
Maharadhi
2007
3.0At the request of Lord Krishna, a dedicated devotee, Lakshmi, attempts to marry a selfish playboy, Pundarika.
Pandurangadu
2008
7.3Narasimha (Balakrishna) is an unassuming dance teacher raising a young child on his own. His true identity, and the story of his violent past, begin to unravel as former enemies interrupt his quiet new life.
Narasimha Naidu
2001
4.7S.S.S. Bhavani Prasad appears to be a common man, but has a very powerful past.
Palnati Brahmanayudu
2003
1990s · 14 titles
NRVillage head Krishna Babu (Balakrishna) looks out for the well-being of others, but struggles to live his own life peacefully.
Krishna Babu
1999
5.1A man claims to be the long-lost brother of three sisters, returning to help improve their lives. His true identity, and the intention behind his scheme, is revealed in a Rayalaseema-set flashback.
Samarasimha Reddy
1999
No synopsis available yet.
Prananiki Pranam
1990
6.7Sultan is a action oreinted movie in which, Balakrishna played dual roles in this movie (Sultan and Prutivi) where as Krishna played a role CBCID officer.story of the movie is about Sultan who is currently wanted person in police list because of his crimes done to the society and Sekhar (Krishna) is given the task of nabbing Sultan. Rest of the movie about how sultan escapes from CBI officers.
Sultan
1999
7.5The story is based on the life of Vishvamitra, who is one of the most venerated sages of ancient times in India. At last, Vishwamitra penance power reaches to heights of Himalayas where he utilizes it to the welfare of the universe by preaching great Gayatri Mantra and the movie ends Vishwamitra becoming one among the stars of the universe at Saptarishi Mandalam.
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1991
NRCast : Balakrishna, Ramyakrishna Music : Koti Director : Sarath
Vamsanikokkadu
1996
7.5In a series of events involving a stolen diamond, Krishna and Hema get caught in a time machine and travel through the centuries, encountering historical figures and exploring futuristic worlds.
Aditya 369
1991
8.0Gandeevam is a 1994 Telugu film directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Balakrishna, Roja Selvamani, Nageshwara Rao Akkineni and Brahmanandam in lead roles.
Gandeevam
1994
9.0Dharmakshetram is a 1992 Telugu Action film, produced by K.C. Reddy on Sri Rajeev Productions banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Divya Bharti in the lead roles and music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Dharma Kshetram
1992
6.0Nari Nari Naduma Murari is family drama based movie in which, Sesha Ratnam is very rich and headstrong women in the village nakkabokkalapaadu. Even her husband Janaki Ramaiha Fears Her. They have two daughters Shobha and Neeru. Anjali Devi is Janaki Ramaiha’s Mother. Vnkateswara Rao (NBK) is grand son of Anjali Devi and Niece to Janaki Ramaiha. Sesha Ratnam doesn’t get well with her mother-in-law and never allows any of Janaki Ramaiha’s relatives to enter into her house. Janaki Ramaiha wants one of her daughters to get married to his niece Venkateswara Rao. But Sesha Ratnam opposes the proposal. Venkateswara Rao promises his grand mother that he will marry one of Janaki Ramaiha’s daughters and unite the families. Venkanna comes to nakkbokkalapadu to make one of Sesha Ratnam’s Daughter To Fall For him. But in the process, both the girls fall for him. In the end Venkanna Convinces Sesha Ratnam And Unite The Two Families.
Nari Nari Naduma Murari
1990
7.3A boy is raised by a village chieftain after his mother loses him in the woods. As time passes and he grows up, he falls in love with a princess who is under the spell of a witch and decides to save her
Bhairava Dweepam
1994
NRA mentally stunted child, Devudu, is adopted by a village head after being abandoned by his parents.
Devudu
1997
NRManikyam (Balakrishna) is seen as a god by the people he protects, but a terrible mistake from his past threatens to destroy his reputation.
Pavitra Prema
1998
8.0Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam is a 1996 Telugu mythological film, produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy under the Chandamama Vijaya Combines banner and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja in the lead roles and music composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh. The film is based on a small portion from the epic Mahabharata; 'Vidya Pradarsanam' to 'Panchali Parinayam'.
Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
1996
1980s · 11 titles
Ravi, a middle-class teacher's son, falls in love with Chaaya, the daughter of a wealthy man. When the latter's father disapproves of their union, the couple must fight for their relationship.
Sahasame Jeevitham
1984
Ashok and Urmila love each other. However, Urmila's father disapproves of the match and frames Ashok as a thief while he plans on stealing his family's property.
Ashoka Chakravarthy
1989
NRThe story starts with a conflict between two villages Ramapuram and Raghavapuram for Lord Rama statues. In that conflict, Raja's father who is the president of Ramapuram has been killed by Govindaiah brother-Subbaramaiah. Taking into that mind Raja's elder brother Rangayya kills Subbaramaiah and is sentenced to jail. After few years, Raja falls in love with one of his colleague in college without knowing that she is Subbaramayya's daughter, her name is Vara Laxmi. But their love was accepted neither by Laxmi's brother Hari nor by Govindayya. The rest of the film is all about how Raja struggles to marry Lakshmi with creating the relationship between both the families.
Seetharama Kalyanam
1986
NRVijay, an inspector, sets out to find his parents' murderers. With the help of a street-wise girl and a foe-turned-friend, he plans his revenge.
Nippulanti Manishi
1986
NRRamudu Bheemudu is a 1988 Telugu drama film produced by C.H.V.V. Satyanarayana and directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Radha, Suhasini in the lead roles and music composed by Chakravarthy
Ramudu Bheemudu
1988
Anasuyamma Gari Alludu (English: Anasuyamma's Son-in-law) is a 1986 Telugu comedy film, produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna under the Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bhanupriya, Sharada in the lead roles and music composed by Chakravarthy
Anasuyamma Gari Alludu
1986
7.0Hilarity ensues when Balakrishna and his lover, Radha, end up lying to his employer, Narashimham, who is a man who hates the idea of marriage.
Simham Navvindi!
1983
The film begins in a village whose president Chandraiah (Jaggayya) is a man of integrity who has been unanimously elected for the past 25 years, and has established peace. He leads a happy family life with his ideal wife Anasuya (Annapurna), three sons Sivaram (Eeswara Rao), Prasad (Sudhakar), and Ramakrishna (Nandamuri Balakrishna), two daughters-in-law Kamala (Y. Vijaya), and Satya (Rajyalakshmi), 1 daughter Poorna (Varalakshmi), and a grandson Gopi (Master Rajesh). Gopi is sweetest to both Chandraiah and Ramakrishna and he too strongly bonded with him. Besides, Suraiah (Satyanarayana) a deleterious and always begrudges Chandraiah. Yet, benevolent Chandraiah knitted his elder daughter Satya with Prasad. Ramakrishna is a gallant who always accepts the challenges, and triumphs which perturbs his father
President Gari Abbayi
1987
NRBhargava Ramudu is a 1987 Telugu film directed by Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and Sharada in lead roles.
Bhargava Ramudu
1987
10.0A gangster and his acolyte try to lay their hands on a treasure, which rightfully belongs to the government. Two young brothers thwart their attempts and receive the accolades of one and all.
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
1980
8.0Having no one else to care for them, two men decide to live their lives as "uncle" and "nephew" despite not having any blood relation.
Babai Abbai
1985
Series credits
Behind the camera
5.1Based on the journey of the legendary Telugu actor, filmmaker and ex-Chief Minister Late Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri.
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
2019
4.3A follow up to NTR: Kathanayakudu which was based on N.T. Rama Rao's life and acting career. This movie focuses on his political career.
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu
2019
NRPandavas, after completing the 12 years of exile in the forest along with their wife Draupadi, choosing their disguised avatars for the remaining 1 year of incognito life until the Vijaya Dasami festival. If caught, they will have to repeat another exile of 13 years if anyone spotted their real identities.
Narthanasala
2020
NRPandavas, after completing the 12 years of exile in the forest along with their wife Draupadi, choosing their disguised avatars for the remaining 1 year of incognito life until the Vijaya Dasami festival. If caught, they will have to repeat another exile of 13 years if anyone spotted their real identities.
Narthanasala
2020

