Nandamuri Balakrishna biography
Nandamuri Balakrishna is an Indian film actor and politician, born on 10 June 1960 in Chennai.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's screen career began in 1974 with Tatamma Kala, playing Balakrishna.
Nandamuri Balakrishna has appeared in 128 films and 1 television or streaming title in Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Akhanda 2 (2025), Daaku Maharaaj (2025), Akhanda 2: Thaandavam (2025).
Honours include Nandi Award and Padma Bhushan in Art.
Coming up next: Dada (2026), NBK112 (2027).
- Also known as
- NBK, Balakrishna, Nandamoori Balakrishna, Balaiah babu
- Born
- 10 June 1960 (age 66)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Actor, Politician
- Film industries
- Telugu cinema
- Awards
- Nandi Award
- Padma Bhushan in Art
Nandamuri Balakrishna filmography
130 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | NBK112 | TBA | Upcoming | |
| 2026 | Dada | TBA | Upcoming | |
| 2025 | Akhanda 2 | Telugu | ||
| 2025 | Daaku Maharaaj | Sitaram / Daaku Maharaaj / Nanaji | ||
| 2025 | Akhanda 2: Thaandavam | Akhanda & Murali Krishna | Double role | |
| 2023 | Bhagavanth Kesari | Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari | ||
| 2023 | Veera Simha Reddy | Veera Simha Reddy & Jai Simha Reddy | Double role | |
| 2021 | Akhanda | Akhanda & Murali Krishna | Double role | |
| 2019 | N.T.R: Kathanayukudu | Telugu | ||
| 2019 | Ruler | Dharma / Arjun Prasad | ||
| 2019 | N.T.R: Mahanayakudu | N. T. Rama Rao | Also producer and writer | |
| 2019 | N.T.R: Kathanayakudu | N. T. Rama Rao | Also producer and writer | |
| 2018 | Jai Simha | Narasimha | ||
| 2017 | Gautamiputra Satakarni | Gautamiputra Satakarni | 100th Film | |
| 2017 | Paisa Vasool | Theda Singh / RAW Agent Balakrishna Nandamuri | ||
| 2016 | Dictator | Chandra Sekhar Dharma / Chandu | ||
| 2015 | Lion | Godse / Bose | ||
| 2014 | Legend | Jaidev alias Legend & Krishna | Double role | |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Rudramaneni Narasimha Rayudu | ||
| 2012 | Srimannarayana | Srimannarayana | ||
| 2012 | Adhinayakudu | Harish Chandra Prasad, Rama Krishna Prasad & Bobby | Triple role | |
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Sri Rama / Vishnu | ||
| 2011 | Parama Veera Chakra | Jai Simha & Chakradhar | Double role | |
| 2010 | Simha | Narasimha & Srimannarayana | Double role | |
| 2009 | Mitrudu | Aditya |
Show all 130 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Panduranga | Telugu | ||
| 2008 | Okka Magaadu | Telugu | ||
| 2008 | Pandurangadu | Lord Krishna & Pundarika Ranganathudu | Double role | |
| 2008 | Okka Magadu | Raghupathi Raghava Rajaram & Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy | Double role | |
| 2007 | Maharadhi | Bala/Krishna/Krish/Balayya/Balakrishna | ||
| 2006 | Veerabhadra | Murali Krishna | ||
| 2005 | Allari Pidugu | Rajith Kumar & Giri | Double role | |
| 2004 | Vijayendra Varma | Vijayendra Varma | ||
| 2004 | Lakshmi Narasimha | Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy | ||
| 2003 | Palnati Brahmanayudu | Telugu | ||
| 2003 | Palanati Brahmanaidu | Siva Sankara Satya Bhavani Prasad | ||
| 2002 | Seema Simham | Durga Prasad | ||
| 2002 | Chennakeshava Reddy | Telugu | ||
| 2002 | Yuva Rathna | , N/a | Voiceover | |
| 2002 | Chennakesava Reddy | Chennakesava Reddy & Bharat | Double role | |
| 2001 | Narasimha Naidu | Narasimha Naidu | ||
| 2001 | Bhalevadivi Basu | Sagar / Prabhu | ||
| 2000 | Vamsoddarakudu | Telugu | ||
| 2000 | Goppinti Alludu | Murali Manohar / Bheemudu | ||
| 2000 | Vamsoddharakudu | Suryam | ||
| 1999 | Sultan | Sultan & Pruthvi | Double role | |
| 1999 | Samarasimha Reddy | Abbulu / Vaasu / Samarasimha Reddy | ||
| 1999 | Krishna Babu | Krishna Babu | 75th Film | |
| 1998 | Rana | Telugu | ||
| 1998 | Pavitra Prema | Manikyam | ||
| 1998 | Yuvaratna Raana | Raana / Ramu | ||
| 1997 | Peddannayya | Ramakrishna Prasad & Bhavani Prasad | Double role | |
| 1997 | Muddula Mogudu | Vamsi | ||
| 1997 | Devudu | Devudu | ||
| 1996 | Vamsanikokkadu | Raja | ||
| 1996 | Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam | Telugu | ||
| 1996 | Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam | Lord Krishna & Arjuna | Double role | |
| 1995 | Maato Pettukoku | Telugu | ||
| 1995 | Maatho Pettukoku | Arjun & Kishtayya | Double role | |
| 1994 | Top Hero | Balu | ||
| 1994 | Bobbili Simham | Vijaya Raghava Bhupathi | ||
| 1994 | Bhairava Dweepam | Vijaya | ||
| 1994 | Gandeevam | Raja | ||
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | Suryam | ||
| 1993 | Bangaru Bullodu | Balakrishna | ||
| 1992 | Aswamedham | Kireeti | ||
| 1992 | Rowdy Inspector | Ramaraju | ||
| 1992 | Dharmakshetram | Beneerji | ||
| 1991 | Aditya 369 | Sri Krishnadeva Rayalu & Krishna Kumar | Double role | |
| 1991 | Talli Tandrulu | Anand | ||
| 1991 | Brahmarshi Viswamitra | Satya Harischandra & Dushyanta | Double role | |
| 1990 | Prananiki Pranam | Raja | ||
| 1990 | Nari Nari Naduma Murari | Venkateswara Rao | 50th Film | |
| 1990 | Muddula Menalludu | Raja | ||
| 1990 | Lorry Driver | Bala Murali | ||
| 1989 | Muddula Mavayya | Raja | ||
| 1989 | Bhale Donga | Surendra | ||
| 1989 | Bala Gopaludu | Bangaru Muvva Bala Gopalam | ||
| 1989 | Ashoka Chakravarthy | Ashok | ||
| 1988 | Tiragabadda Telugubidda | Ravi Teja | ||
| 1988 | Ramudu Bheemudu | Ramudu & Bheemudu | Double role | |
| 1988 | Raktabhishekam | Pardhasaradhi | ||
| 1988 | Inspector Pratap | Pratap | ||
| 1988 | Donga Ramudu | Rama Krishna | ||
| 1988 | Bharatamlo Bala Chandrudu | Balachandra | ||
| 1987 | Sahasa Samrat | Ramudu | ||
| 1987 | Ramu | Ramu | ||
| 1987 | President Gari Abbai | Rama Krishna | ||
| 1987 | Muvva Gopaludu | Gopi | ||
| 1987 | Bhargava Ramudu | Bhargav | ||
| 1987 | Bhanumati Gari Mogudu | Jaya Krishna | ||
| 1987 | Allari Krishnaiah | Telugu | ||
| 1987 | Allari Krishnayya | Gopala Krishna | ||
| 1986 | Sita Rama Kalyanam | Telugu | ||
| 1986 | Nippulanti Manishi | Parasuram | 25th Film | |
| 1986 | Muddula Krishnaiah | Telugu | ||
| 1986 | Kaliyuga Krishnudu | Mohana Krishna | ||
| 1986 | Deshoddharakudu | Telugu | ||
| 1986 | Apoorva Sahodarulu | Arun Kumar & Ramudu | Double role | |
| 1986 | Anasuyamma Gari Alludu | Hari Krishna | ||
| 1986 | Seetarama Kalyanam | Raja | ||
| 1986 | Muddula Krishnayya | Krishnayya | ||
| 1986 | Desoddarakudu | Gopi | ||
| 1985 | Pattabhishekam | Balu | ||
| 1985 | Kattula Kondaiah | Telugu | ||
| 1985 | Bhale Thammudu | Rajendra | ||
| 1985 | Babayi-Abbayi | Telugu | ||
| 1985 | Aatmabalam | Telugu | ||
| 1985 | Kattula Kondayya | Kiran | ||
| 1985 | Bharyabhartala Bhandam | Radha | ||
| 1985 | Babai , Abbai | Bala / Balasubramanyam | ||
| 1985 | Atmabhalam | Anand Kumar Bhupathi / Durga Prasad | ||
| 1984 | Sahasame Jeevitham | Ravi | Debut as a solo lead | |
| 1984 | Palnati Puli | Raju | ||
| 1984 | Mangammagari Manavadu | Veeranna | ||
| 1984 | Kathanayakudu | Ravi | ||
| 1984 | Janani Janmabhoomi | Ramesh | ||
| 1984 | Disco King | Balakrishna | ||
| 1984 | Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra | Sayyad / Sidda | ||
| 1983 | Simham Navvindi | Balakrishna | ||
| 1982 | Anuraga Devatha | Prakash | ||
| 1980 | Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu | Balakrishna | ||
| 1979 | Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam | Narada Maharshi | ||
| 1979 | Sri Madvirata Parvam | Abhimanyudu | ||
| 1979 | Akbar Salim Anarkali | Salim | ||
| 1977 | Daana Veera Soora Karna | Abhimanyudu | ||
| 1975 | Annadammula Anubandham | Naveen | ||
| 1975 | Vemulawada Bheemakavi | Vemulawada Bheemakavi | ||
| 1974 | Tatamma Kala | Balakrishna | Debut film | |
| 1974 | Ram Raheem | Ramu |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unstoppable | Host | Aha |