Personal details
- Birth Date: 1960-06-10
- Height: 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- Birth Location: Madras, Madras State, India
- Children: (3 children) Nandamuri Mokshagna Teja
- Parents: N.T. Rama Rao
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Director
Nandamuri Balakrishna—yeah, the dude everyone calls Balayya or NBK—he’s basically Telugu cinema royalty. Not a stretch, considering his dad was N.T. Rama Rao, the actual legend who ruled both the silver screen and the Andhra Pradesh government three times over. Balayya’s been in the biz since he was 14, literally grew up on film sets, and racked up more than a hundred movies. The guy's played everything from a rowdy mechanic to a Hindu God to a time-traveling hero (yep, Aditya 369 was wild for its time). He started off in Chennai, then shifted to Hyderabad for college—Nizam College, commerce degree, in case you’re wondering. His career kicked off with Tatamma Kala, where he was basically a mini-Balayya, acting alongside his father. He’s been all over the place in terms of film genres—mythologicals, action flicks, family drama, you name it. Some heavy-hitters on his filmography: Samarasimha Reddy, which kind of started that whole “faction” movie wave, and Narasimha Naidu, which shattered box office records and got him a Nandi Award. Balakrishna seems to have a thing for double (sometimes triple!) roles—Apoorva Sahodarulu, Adhinayakudu, Simha, Legend—the list goes on. He’s played everything: sage, prince, cop, don, grandfather, and even a journalist. Awards? Oh, plenty—Nandi Awards, commercial blockbusters, and a die-hard fan base that pretty much treats every release like a festival. Let’s not forget, the man’s a politician too. Seriously, Balayya’s more than just an actor—he’s a full-on force of nature in Telugu cinema.
Balakrishna isn’t just a big name in Telugu cinema—he’s also the chairman and managing trustee of the Indo-American Basavatarakam Cancer Hospital. You might think he’s all about action flicks and mass dialogues, but nope, the dude’s out there making a real difference. For the past two decades, he’s thrown his weight behind the hospital, playing a huge part in helping nearly 2.5 lakh patients get treatment and hope. And we’re not talking about just showing up for ribbon-cutting ceremonies, either; he’s actively involved, pretty hands-on. His commitment to cancer treatment and charity work has actually become as legendary as his film career. Fans and patients both see him as a kind of real-life hero, not just a reel one. It’s wild how seamlessly he’s juggled both worlds—big screen and big heart, you know? In a world where most celebs stick to their comfort zones, Balakrishna steps up big time for a cause that really matters.
June 10, 1960
5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Madras, Madras State, India
Yes, Nandamuri Mokshagna Teja
N.T. Rama Rao and Surekha
65 years old