Biography
Nandamuri Balakrishna (born June 10, 1960), also known mononymously as Balakrishna or NBK, is an Indian actor, producer, and politician who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He made his screen debut as a child artist in Tatamma Kala (1974) and transitioned to leading roles a decade later with Sahasame Jeevitham (1984) and Mangammagari Manavadu (1984). During the late 1980s and 1990s, Balakrishna established himself as a mainstream star with Muvva Gopaludu (1987), the science fiction film Aditya 369 (1991), the fantasy adventure Bhairava Dweepam (1994), and Bobbili Simham (1994). For his performance in Narasimha Naidu (2001), he won the Nandi Award for Best Actor, having previously earned the award for Mangammagari Manavadu (1984). He received a third Nandi Award for Best Actor for the action drama Simha (2010), followed by a fourth win for Legend (2014). His notable releases over the following years included the historical drama Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017), the two-part biographical feature N.T.R: Kathanayakudu (2019) and N.T.R: Mahanayakudu (2019), Akhanda (2021), Veera Simha Reddy (2023), Bhagavanth Kesari (2023), and Daaku Maharaaj (2025).
Acted in 87
2020s
- 2026
Dada
Movie
- 2025
- 2023
Bhagavanth Kesari
Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari
Veera Simha Reddy
Veera Simha Reddy / Jai Simha Reddy
- 2021
Akhanda
Akhanda Rudra Sikandar Aghora / Murali Krishna
- 2020
Narthanasala
Arjuna /Bruhannala / Keechakudu
2010s
- 2019
Ruler
Dharma / Arjun Prasad
- 2018
Jai Simha
Narasimha
- 2017
Paisa Vasool
Theda Singh / RAW Agent Balakrishna Nandamuri
- 2016
Dictator
Movie
- 2015
Lion
Bose
- 2014
Legend
Jaidev / Krishna
- 2012
Srimannarayana
Srimannarayana
Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara
Rudramaneni Narasimha Rayudu
Adhinayakudu
Movie
- 2011
Sri Rama Rajyam
Rama
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Mitrudu
Movie
- 2008
Pandurangadu
Pundareeka
Okka Magaadu
Raghupati Raghava Rajaram / Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy
- 2007
Maharadhi
Krishna
- 2006
Veerabhadra
Murali
- 2005
Allari Pidugu
Ranjith
- 2004
Vijayendra Varma
Vijayendra Varma
Lakshmi Narasimha
Movie
- 2003
Palnati Brahmanayudu
Bhavani Prasad
- 2002
Chennakesava Reddy
Chennakeshava Reddy
Seema Simham
Movie
- 2001
Bhalevadivi Basu
Movie
Narasimha Naidu
Narasimha Naidu
- 2000
Goppinti Alludu
Movie
Vamsodharakudu
Suryam
1990s
- 1999
Krishna Babu
Krishna Babu
Sultan
Sultan / Prudhvi
Samarasimha Reddy
Samarasimha Reddy / Abbulu / Vasu
- 1998
Pavitra Prema
Manikyam
Rana
Movie
- 1997
Devudu
Devudu
Peddannayya
Movie
- 1996
Vamsanikokkadu
Movie
Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
Lord Krishna & Arjuna
- 1995
Maatho Pettukoku
SP Arjun & Kishtaiyah
- 1994
Bobbili Simham
Movie
Gandeevam
Raja
Top Hero
Movie
- 1993
Bangaru Bullodu
Bala Krishna
Nippu Ravva
Movie
- 1992
Ashwamedham
Keeriti
Rowdy Inspector
Movie
Dharma Kshetram
Advocate Benarjee
- 1991
Aditya 369
Krishna Kumar / Krishnadevaraya
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
Satya Harichandra / Dushyanta
Talli Tandrulu
Anand
- 1990
Lorry Driver
Movie
Muddula Menalludu
Raja
1980s
- 1989
Bala Gopaludu
Movie
Bhale Donga
Surendra
- 1988
Rakthabishekam
Parthasarathi
Ramudu Bheemudu
Ramudu and Bheemudu
Bharatamlo Bala Chandrudu
Balachandra
Donga Ramudu
Rama Krishna
- 1987
Bhargava Ramudu
Bhargav
Muvva Gopaludu
Gopala Krishna Prasad
- 1986
Apoorva Sahodarulu
Ramu / Arun Kumar
Seetharama Kalyanam
Raja
Nippulanti Manishi
Parasuram
- 1985
Pattabhishekham
Balu
Babai Abbai
Balasubramanyam "Abbai"
Bharyabhartala Bandham
Radha
- 1984
Kathanayakudu
Ravi
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Sayyad / Siddayya
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
Movie
Janani Janmabhoomi
Ramesh
- 1983
- 1980
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Balakrishna
1970s
- 1979
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Narada Maharshi
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Abhimanyudu
- 1978
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Saleem
- 1977
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Abhimanyu
- 1975
Annadammula Anubandham
Naveen
- 1974
Thathamma Kala
Balakrishna
Produced 2
Wrote 1
2020s
- 2020
Narthanasala
Writer
Directed 1
2020s
- 2020
Narthanasala
Director
Other crew 1
1990s
- 1999
Sultan
Presenter
Appearances2
2020s
- 2021
Unstoppable with NBK
Self-Host · 35 episodes
2000s
- 2007
Telugu Cinema Vajrotsavam
Self · 3 episodes