Nandamuri Balakrishna
Biography
Nandamuri Balakrishna (born June 10, 1960), commonly referred to as "Balayya," is a Telugu cinema superstar, known for Aditya 369 (1991), Legend (2014), and most recently, Daaku Maharaaj (2025). His theatrical performance style and unsubtle fight sequences have become a trademark of him and his films, with the "Balayya" brand becoming its own subgenre of mass cinema.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
as Saleem
1978
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
as Balakrishna
1980
Simham Navvindi!
as Balakrishna
1983
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
as Abhimanyudu
1979
Pattabhishekham
as Balu
1985
Veera Simha Reddy
as Veera Simha Reddy / Jai Simha Reddy
2023
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
as Sayyad / Siddayya
1984
Samarasimha Reddy
as Samarasimha Reddy / Abbulu / Vasu
1999
Parama Veera Chakra
2011
Ashoka Chakravarthy
as Hero
1989
Chennakesava Reddy
as Chennakeshava Reddy
2002
Simha
as Dr. Narasimha / Sriman Narayana
2010
Sri Rama Rajyam
as Rama
2011
Daana Veera Soora Karna
as Abhimanyu
1977
Vijayendra Varma
as Vijayendra Varma
2004
Srimannarayana
as Srimannarayana
2012
Mitrudu
2009
Narasimha Naidu
as Narasimha Naidu
2001
Okka Magaadu
2008
Adhinayakudu
2012
