Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/06/1960 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Nandamuri Balakrishna
2025
Nandamuri Balakrishna was honored by the Government of India with the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in India, in recognition of his contributions to Indian cinema and society.
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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 |
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. |