Happy Birthday Nandamuri Balakrishna: The lion of Telugu cinema

With a cinema lineage of the prestigious Nandamuri family, he is the sixth son of NT Rama Rao - the legendary actor, former Member of Parliament and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister.

The 10th of June dawns and fans all over the Telugu states are congratulating themselves – for it is the birthday of Nandamuri Balakrishna, the eternal mass hero, the proud torch bearer of the Nandamuri lineage. With a four-decade-long career and 100-plus films under his belt, Balakrishna – known as Balayya among fans – remains a tour de force in both Telugu cinema and politics.

The Legacy Continues

With a cinema lineage of the prestigious Nandamuri family, he is the sixth son of NT Rama Rao - the legendary actor, former Member of Parliament and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister. Starting Over as a child artist he shot to fame with his intense on-screen presence and hard-hitting dialogue delivery. Balayya has done everything from mythological roles to potboiler action masala movies and that too with unbelievable intensity.

A Career of Highs and Hits

Right from Mangammagari Manavadu to Samarasimha Reddy, Narasimha Naidu and the latest blockbuster hit Akhanda; Natasimha was the only actor in Tollywood, who came up with grosser mass entertainers. He is known for picking roles that reflect courage, honor and tradition — traits his fans feel a deep kinship to.

His films with someone like Boyapati Srinu have been blockbusters and have redefined the “mass hero” identity in Tollywood. The actor is presently filming for Akhanda 2, and the fans have already started making a countdown to witness his signature dialogues and larger-than-life action sequences on the silver screen yet again.

The Man Beyond the Movies

Balakrishna is more than just a movie star. As an (MLA) representing Hindupur, he served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly. His services to the Health sector and his own Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Centre & Research Institute, further emphasize his dedication to society beyond the screen glare.

Unstoppable: The Television Show and More

Balakrishna debuted as a television host with Aha’s talk show Unstoppable with NBK in recent years and captured his fun and funny side in it. The show became a huge hit and all the top stars and politicians were invited to have casual fun fun-filled conversations with the ever-energetic Balayya. It also served to form a bridge between him and a younger demographic and show that his appeal crosses generations.

Fan Frenzy Like No Other

Any birthday of Balayya is incomplete without massive celebrations by his fans. From blood donation camps to feeding the poor, social service in his name, his fans are extremely happy to contribute something to society, his name! Social media trends, cut-outs and mass screenings of his previous hits are all part of the birthday love each year.

What’s Next for NBK?
There is no looking  back for four or five hundred, with projects on hand with director Gopichand Malineni and reports emanating that Marco director Haneef Adeni will be joining hands with the fire has not come close to dying down. His drive, enthusiasm and willingness to take risks, make him a force to be reckoned with in the industry even well into his sixties.

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Final Word

And today, as the sensation Balayya celebrates another milestone, one thing is clear -if Balakrishna is an actor and a politician, he is nothing less than a phenomenon. And his legacy lives on, bringing inspiration, entertainment and joy to people everywhere. Here’s to the lion of Telugu cinema, whose budget is equivalent to 3 of the biggest other film budgets combined- Happy birthday wishes messages image His birthday is filled with love, health, and blockbuster success!

Happy Birthday, Nandamuri Balakrishna! Jai Balayya!