Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/06/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Nandamuri Balakrishna
28/04/2025
Nandamuri Balakrishna received the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on April 28, 2025. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Indian cinema and the arts over more than 40 years. Balakrishna, a three-time MLA from Hindupur, expressed feeling overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude upon receiving the prestigious honor.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Balayya, NBK |
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| Famous Role | Lord Rama in Telugu film Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) |
| Also Known As | Nandamuri Balakrishna |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8½" (174 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Nizam College, Hyderabad, India |
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| Education Qualifications | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Year | 1982 |
| Wife | Vasundhara Devi |
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Family
| Father | Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Actor, Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Died) |
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| Mother | Adusumalli Basavatarakam (Homemaker, Died), Lakshmi Parvathi (Stepmother, 1993-1996) |
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Career
| Debut | Film Debut: Pistolwali (Telugu, 1972) |
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| Controversy | In May 2024, a video went viral on social media in which he was seen pushing actress Anjali aside on stage where he was invited as a chief guest at the 'Gangs of Godavari' pre-release event. |
| Career Span | Over 50 years in Telugu cinema with more than 100 films |
| Notable Films | Presidentugari Abbai, Bhargava Ramudu, Aditya 369, Narasimha Naidu, Simha, Legend, Akhanda, Sri Rama Rajyam |
| Breakthrough | Sahasame Jeevitham (1984) |
| Political Career | Elected Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Hindupur constituency since 2014 |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/NandamuriBalakrishna/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nandamuri is the son of former actor and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. | |
| 2. He began his acting career as a child artist in 1972 in the Telugu film Pistolwali. | |
| 3. In 1987, he had a cameo role in the Telugu film Trimurtulu, directed by K. Murali Mohan Rao. | |
| 4. He is an active member of the Telugu Desam Party founded by his father. | |
| 5. He holds the record for appearing in the highest number of double roles in the Telugu film Adhinayakudu (2012). | |
| 6. He was a guest of honor at the 43rd International Film Festival of India. | |
| 7. He serves as the chairman of the trust board of the Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute in Hyderabad, India. | |
| 8. In 2014, he was elected as an M.L.A. from Hindupur for the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. | |
| 9. He has received several awards for his performances in the film industry, including Nandi Awards, CineMAA Awards, Santosham Film Awards, TSR - TV9 Film Awards, and SIIMA Awards. | |
| 10. He holds the record for appearing in the highest number of double roles (13 double-roles and one triple-role) in the Telugu film Adhinayakudu (2012). | |
| 11. He is known for his dialogue delivery skills and break dancing abilities. | |
| 12. He is known for his break dancing skills. | |
| 13. He smokes and drinks alcohol. |