Nandamuri Balakrishna

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Nandamuri Balakrishna was born on 10 June 1960 in a Telugu family to Indian matinee idol and three-time chief minister of Andhra Pradesh N. T. Rama Rao and his wife Basavatarakam, in Madras (present-day Chennai, Tamil Nadu).{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/39235.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611124857/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/39235.html|archive-date=11 June 2008|title=Happy Birthday Balakrishna|website=IndiaGlitz|access-date=10 June 2008}}{{Cite web|date=28 May 2011|title=Succession war between Naidu, NTR families hots up|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/succession-war-between-naidu-ntr-families-hots-up-158764.html|access-date=27 July 2021|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727165516/https://www.deccanherald.com/national/succession-war-between-naidu-ntr-families-hots-up-158764.html|url-status=live}} As the Telugu film industry was based in Madras at that time, he spent his entire childhood in Madras. During his adolescence, he moved to Hyderabad following the shift of the Telugu film industry to that city.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}} He earned a bachelor's degree in commerce from Nizam College, Hyderabad.{{Cite web|date=10 June 2019|title=Happy Birthday Nandamuri Balakrishna: These 3 Faction films have made the Natasimham "the darling of the masses"|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-nandamuri-balakrishna-these-3-faction-films-have-made-the-natasimham-the-darling-of-the-masses/articleshow/69722799.cms|access-date=27 July 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=28 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728000935/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-nandamuri-balakrishna-these-3-faction-films-have-made-the-natasimham-the-darling-of-the-masses/articleshow/69722799.cms|url-status=live}}{{when|date=October 2019}}

In 1982, at the age of 22, Balakrishna married Vasundhara Devi. They have three children.{{Cite web|date=10 June 2021|title=Happy Birthday Balayya: Interesting Facts About 'Legend' Hero|url=https://english.sakshi.com/news/tollywood/happy-birthday-balayya-interesting-facts-about-legend-hero-136799|access-date=27 July 2021|website=Sakshi Post|language=en|archive-date=27 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727170400/https://english.sakshi.com/news/tollywood/happy-birthday-balayya-interesting-facts-about-legend-hero-136799|url-status=live}}

{{Main|Nandamuri Balakrishna filmography}}

Balakrishna made his acting debut as a child artiste in Tatamma Kala, which was directed by N. T. Rama Rao, his father. He acted in several films, many of which were directed by his father, including Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977), Sri Madvirata Parvam (1979), Akbar Salim Anarkali (1979) and Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979). At the age of 16, he acted in a movie titled Annadammula Anubandham (1975), a remake of Dharmendra's Hindi movie Yaadon Ki Baaraat, and played a brother to his real life father, Rama Rao. Balakrishna appeared as son to his real life brother Nandamuri Harikrishna in the movie Dana Veera Sura Karna.

In 1984, he debuted in an adult role with Sahasame Jeevitham. He then starred in the drama film Mangammagari Manavadu the same year, alongside Bhanumathi and Suhasini, directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. In the same year, he acted in Kathanayakudu and in the biographical film Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra. He also appeared in Janani Janmabhoomi in 1984, directed by K. Viswanath. In 1985, he acted with Akkineni Nageswara Rao in the film Bharyabhartala Bandham, alongside Rajani. In 1986, he acted in movies such as Muddula Krishnaiah, Seetharama Kalyanam, Anasuyamma Gari Alludu and Deshoddharakudu, which gradually increased his potential at the box office.{{Vague|date=October 2019}}

In 1987, Balakrishna acted in a dual role in the film Apoorva Sahodarulu, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. In the same year, he starred in President Gari Abbai, directed by T. Rama Rao and Muvva Gopaludu, by Kodi Ramakrishna.{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/28065.html|title=Balakrishna to play hero in Bhargava Arts' film|website=IndiaGlitz|access-date=27 December 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070109072547/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/28065.html|archive-date=9 January 2007|url-status=dead}} His other films like Inspector Pratap, Bharatamlo Bala Chandrudu, Tiragabadda Telugubidda, Raktabhishekam were also successful at the box office.{{Citation needed|date=October 2019|reason=Is this even necessary?}} In 1989, he paired with Vijayashanti in Muddula Mavayya directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. In 1990, he acted in Nari Nari Naduma Murari, directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, alongside Shobana and Nirosha. In the same year, he appeared in B. Gopal's Lorry Driver, opposite Vijayashanti.{{cite news |work=Rediff.com |first=Vijaya |last=Laxmi |access-date=6 June 2003 |title=Overconfidence is Palnati Brahmanaidu's downfall |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/06bonda.htm |archive-date=9 June 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030609204009/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/06bonda.htm |url-status=live }}

In 1991, he acted in science fiction film Aditya 369, directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. This was the only science fiction film in Telugu cinema during that period of time.{{Citation needed|date=September 2017}} He then had two releases in 1992, Dharma Kshetram with Divya Bharathi and Rowdy Inspector, directed by B. Gopal.{{cite web|url=http://www.cinegoer.com/films1992.htm|title=Films Released in 1992 And Their Box Office Success|publisher=cinegoer.com|access-date=7 October 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012032106/http://www.cinegoer.com/films1992.htm|archive-date=12 October 2007}} In 1993, he had two releases on the same day, which are Nippu Ravva, alongside Shobana and Vijayashanti, directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy; Bangaru Bullodu, alongside Raveena Tandon and Ramya Krishna, directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. His next appearance was a role in Bhairava Dweepam in 1994, directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. In Brahmarshi Viswamitra, directed by NTR, he played as Satya Harischandra and Dushyanta. Between 1994 and 1999, he acted in movies such as Bobbili Simham, Vamsanikokkadu, Peddannayya and moderate successes{{Citation needed|date=March 2021}} such as Top Hero, Muddula Mogudu, Maato Pettukoku, Raana and Pavitra Prema. In the year 1999, he acted in B. Gopal's action film Samarasimha Reddy, opposite Simran and Anjala Zhaveri.

In 2000, Balakrishna acted in Goppinti Alludu, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana with Simran. In 2001, he starred in the B. Gopal-directed faction film Narasimha Naidu, opposite Simran once again. The film became the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time until the record{{Citation needed|date=October 2019}} Balakrishna won his first Nandi Award for Best Actor for his performance.{{Cite web|url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=21 August 2020|language=Telugu|archive-date=23 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223135739/http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|url-status=live}} In the same year, he appeared in Bhalevadivi Basu with Shilpa Shetty and Anjala Zaveri.{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-bvb.html|title=Movie review – Bhalevadivi Basu|website=Idlebrain.com|access-date=15 June 2001|archive-date=5 October 2001|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011005034804/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-bvb.html|url-status=live}} His 2002 and 2003 films include Seema Simham and Chennakesava Reddy. The former received unfavourable reviews and was a box office flop, but the latter one was critically and financially successful.{{Cite web |last=Kumar R |first=Manoj |date=11 June 2020 |title=Nine over-the-top action movies of Nandamuri Balakrishna you can watch online |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nandamuri-balakrishna-action-movies-online-6451601/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130150258/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nandamuri-balakrishna-action-movies-online-6451601/ |archive-date=30 November 2020 |access-date=26 August 2021 |website=The Indian Express}} In 2004, he performed in a remake of the 2003 Tamil film Saamy, titled Lakshmi Narasimha, with Asin. The film and Balakrishna's performance won critical acclaim and was a financial success.{{cite news|first=Ravikanth |last= Reddy| access-date=20 January 2004| title=Balakrishna's film ahead in box-office battle |url=http://hindu.com/2004/01/20/stories/2004012014240500.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040218081343/http://www.hindu.com/2004/01/20/stories/2004012014240500.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 February 2004|location=Chennai, India |work=The Hindu | date=20 January 2004}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/lakshmi-narasimha-ahead-news-telugu-kkfvNPjejia.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020105658/http://www.sify.com/movies/lakshmi-narasimha-ahead-news-telugu-kkfvNPjejia.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 October 2012|title=Lakshmi Narasimha' ahead!|website=Sify|access-date=17 January 2004}} During the period, he also announced plans to act and direct in the remake of Nartanasala, starred by his father, and a launch event was held in Hyderabad in March 2003. Produced by Pusapati Lakshmipati Raju, the film was announced to have an ensemble cast also featuring Soundarya, Srihari, Saikumar, Uday Kiran and Asin in lead roles.{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/muhurat-nartanasaala.html|title=Opening function of Bala Krishna's Telugu film Naratana saala|website=Idlebrain.com|access-date=10 December 2015|archive-date=13 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713072251/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/muhurat-nartanasaala.html|url-status=live}} However, despite a grand launch, the film was later shelved following the sudden demise of Soundarya.{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/big-movies-which-got-shelved-after-launch-telugu-news-117460.html-slide3|title=IndiaGlitz – Big movies which got shelved after launch – Telugu Movie News|access-date=19 July 2016|archive-date=15 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215193451/http://www.indiaglitz.com/big-movies-which-got-shelved-after-launch-telugu-news-117460.html-slide3|url-status=dead}}

The years from 2005 to 2009 saw action-drama flicks such as Vijayendra Varma, Veerabhadra, Allari Pidugu, Okka Magaadu and Maharathi which did not perform well at the box office.{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinemathisdecade/teluguactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3623432&page=9|title=Nandamuri Balakrishna|publisher=MSN.com|access-date=16 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329130149/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinemathisdecade/teluguactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3623432&page=9|archive-date=29 March 2012|url-status=dead}} He paired with Sneha and Tabu in the mythological movie Pandurangadu (2008), directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. He played the dual roles of Krishna and Panduranga.{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/34238.html|title=Balakrishna shoots for 'Panduranga'|website=IndiaGlitz|access-date=23 October 2007|archive-date=24 October 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071024121747/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/34238.html|url-status=dead}} Rediff described his performance as "Balakrishna does justice to both the roles of God and Ranga. He shines in the climax of the movie. It's quite a task to step into NTR's shoes, but his son has done pretty well, though one does miss NTR in the role of Krishna!".{{cite news |work=Rediff.com |first=Radhika |last=Rajamani |access-date=30 May 2008 |title=Pandurangadu is refreshing |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/may/30ssp.htm |archive-date=31 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080531131052/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/may/30ssp.htm |url-status=live }} The film was an average success and his performance won him the Santosham Best Actor Award.{{cite news|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/49240.html|title=Santhosham Awards Winners List|website=IndiaGlitz|access-date=22 August 2009|archive-date=26 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090826115954/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/49240.html|url-status=live}} In the year 2009, he starred in the family drama Mitrudu, alongside Priyamani in a slightly different role – that of a dependable friend and confidante to the female lead. The film opened to average reviews.{{cite news |work=Rediff.com |first=Radhika |last=Rajamani |access-date=1 May 2009 |title=Mitrudu has nothing much to offer |url=http://movies.rediff.com/review/2009/may/01/mitrudu-has-nothing-much-to-offer.htm |archive-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007122121/http://movies.rediff.com/review/2009/may/01/mitrudu-has-nothing-much-to-offer.htm |url-status=live }}

In 2010, Balakrishna acted in Boyapati Srinu's film Simha, alongside Nayantara and Sneha Ullal. He played a dual role as father and son. The film opened to positive reviews,{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/simha-review-telugu-14940183.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924202256/http://www.sify.com/movies/simha-review-telugu-14940183.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2015|title=Simha|website=Sify}} and went on to become the highest-grossing Telugu film of the year.{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/an-average-fare/645827/4|title=AN AVERAGE FARE|date=16 July 2010|publisher=Indian Express|access-date=16 July 2010|archive-date=12 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012032403/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/an-average-fare/645827/4|url-status=live}} A review in Rediff said about his performance: "Balakrishna has put in a restrained performance. Though his character is supposed to roar at times, he seems subdued most of the time. But he's given plenty to be pleased about as it is his show all the way."{{cite web|url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/apr/30/south-telugu-review-simha.htm|title=Simha is for Balayya's fans|publisher=Rediff|access-date=30 April 2010|archive-date=1 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100501151915/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/apr/30/south-telugu-review-simha.htm|url-status=live}} In 2011, he acted in the mythological film Sri Rama Rajyam, based on the epic Ramayana. He played a triple role in the 2012 action drama Adhinayakudu as grandfather, father and grandson. Balakrishna was the chief guest for the 43rd International Film Festival of India, 2012.{{cite news |author=Prakash Kamat |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/curtains-down-on-iffi-extravaganza/article4152521.ece |title=Today's Paper / NATIONAL : Curtains down on IFFI extravaganza |newspaper=The Hindu |date=1 December 2012 |access-date=6 December 2012 |archive-date=4 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204082812/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/curtains-down-on-iffi-extravaganza/article4152521.ece |url-status=live }} At the event, he was accompanied by Governor of Goa, B. V. Wanchoo, and the Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar during the closing ceremony. Balakrishna, in his speech, said that although the Telugu film industry finds no place in the film festival by way of representation its films, 80 percent of the movies that are produced in India are in regional languages, out of which Fifty percent are from South India. "Today, film industry is facing competition from radio, and television as also from piracy," he stated. He also maintained that the film festivals have enlarged his vision towards his career.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}

In 2014, he acted in Boyapati Srinu's film Legend, alongside Sonal Chauhan and Jagapathi Babu. He played the title role in the biographical and historical film Gautamiputra Satakarni, his 100th film. The film is directed by Krish and is based on the life of the 2nd century ruler of the Satavahana dynasty, Gautamiputra Satakarni. In 2018, he acted in Jai Simha, which was directed by K. S. Ravikumar and started shooting for the N.T.R. biopic in which he reprised the role of his father. The film was made in two parts, the first part NTR: Kathanayakudu was released on 9 January 2019, with the second NTR: Mahanayakudu on 22 February 2019.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ntr-biopic-in-2-parts-kathanayakudu-mahanayakudu/articleshow/66073140.cms|title=NTR biopic in 2 parts: Kathanayakudu & Mahanayakudu - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=4 October 2018 |access-date=18 February 2019|archive-date=18 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218205010/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ntr-biopic-in-2-parts-kathanayakudu-mahanayakudu/articleshow/66073140.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ntr-biopic-kathanayakudu-gets-a-release-date-1412993-2018-12-19|title=NTR biopic Kathanayakudu gets a release date|agency=Ist|newspaper=India Today|access-date=18 February 2019|archive-date=19 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219015712/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ntr-biopic-kathanayakudu-gets-a-release-date-1412993-2018-12-19|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/south-gossip/article/its-confirmed-rana-daggubati-starrer-ntr-mahanayakudu-to-release-on-february-22-2019-south-news/366843|title=It's confirmed! Rana Daggubati starrer NTR Mahanayakudu to release on February 22, 2019 - South News|website=Timesnownews.com|date=16 February 2019 |access-date=18 February 2019|archive-date=18 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218201938/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/south-gossip/article/its-confirmed-rana-daggubati-starrer-ntr-mahanayakudu-to-release-on-february-22-2019-south-news/366843|url-status=live}} His 2021 movie Akhanda marks third collaboration with director Boyapati Srinu, featuring his dual role as Aghori Baba and a farmer. It was a super hit at the box office.{{Cite web|date=2 December 2021|title=Akhanda review: Nandamuri Balakrishna film is an assault on the senses|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/akhanda-movie-review-nandamuri-balakrishna-film-is-an-assault-on-the-senses-7652464/|access-date=2 December 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=2 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202120944/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/akhanda-movie-review-nandamuri-balakrishna-film-is-an-assault-on-the-senses-7652464/|url-status=live}} In 2023, Nandamuri Balakrishna starred in the Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari.{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2023-10-14 |title='Bhagavanth Kesari' clears censor; bags U/A certificate |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/bhagavanth-kesari-clears-censor-bags-ua-certificate-829813 |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=English}}

Since the founding of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982, Balakrishna campaigned for it in every election for Rama Rao and Chandrababu Naidu, but did not enter the electoral battle until 2014. During a vacation to his father-in-law's house, he went on a political campaign for TDP all over the East Godavari district. He contested in the 2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election and won the Hindupur Assembly Constituency seat with a reasonable majority. He also won again in the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, consecutively.{{cite web|title=I will work as per party instructions: Balakrishna|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/I-will-work-as-per-party-instructions-Balakrishna/articleshow/35213275.cms|access-date=16 May 2014|publisher=Times of India|archive-date=16 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140516133710/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/I-will-work-as-per-party-instructions-Balakrishna/articleshow/35213275.cms|url-status=live}} Hindupur, in Anantapur district, has been a stronghold for TDP since the formation of the party in 1983. It was once represented by his father and later for a term by his elder brother, Nandamuri Harikrishna. Balakrishna is the third member from the family to represent it in the State Assembly.{{cite web|date=13 April 2014|title=Actor N Balakrishna to contest from Hindupur Assembly seat|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140413/nation-politics/article/actor-nbalakrishnan-declared-hindupur|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=16 May 2014|archive-date=17 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517162727/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140413/nation-politics/article/actor-nbalakrishnan-declared-hindupur|url-status=live}}

Balakrishna was involved in a shootout controversy which took place on 3 June 2004 around 8:50 PM at his residence in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. He allegedly fired shots at producer Bellamkonda Suresh and his associate, Satyanarayana Chowdhary. Later, both the wounded were admitted into Apollo hospital.{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/04/stories/2004060415551100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040813145048/http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/04/stories/2004060415551100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 August 2004|title=Actor 'fires at' producer|access-date=4 June 2004|location=Chennai, India|work=The Hindu|date=4 June 2004}} The circumstances under which the case was handled led to controversy as purported by the Human Rights Forum (HRF). The HRF questioned the authenticity of people who handled the case, and the circumstances under which Balakrishna was shielded from police by being given refuge in Care Hospital without any justifiable cause.{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/06/19/stories/2004061909050400.htm|title=Delay in action against Balakrishna deplored|work=The Hindu|access-date=19 June 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110304145811/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/06/19/stories/2004061909050400.htm|archive-date=4 March 2011|url-status=usurped}}

The two victims gave statements before the magistrate, alleging that Balakrishna fired shots at them, but later retracted their earlier statements.{{Cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/suresh-retracts-from-his-statement-says-he-adores-balakrishna/227112|title=Suresh retracts from his statement, says he adores Balakrishna|work=Outlook India|date=8 June 2004|access-date=17 September 2017|archive-date=18 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918020931/https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/suresh-retracts-from-his-statement-says-he-adores-balakrishna/227112|url-status=live}} Balakrishna was later arrested on 6 June and produced before Fifth Metropolitan Magistrate. A show cause notice was also served to Balakrishna's wife Vasundhara Devi as the weapon used was registered to her, and she could not give sufficient protection to her weapon. Later, Balakrishna was granted bail on the conditions that he should not leave Hyderabad without the court's permission and to surrender his passport.{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/court-grants-conditional-bail-to-film-actor-balakrishna-telugu-news-9588.html|title=Court grants conditional bail to film actor Balakrishna|date=26 June 2004|work=India Glitz|access-date=17 September 2017|archive-date=30 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630044505/https://www.indiaglitz.com/court-grants-conditional-bail-to-film-actor-balakrishna-telugu-news-9588.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/I-shot-them-they-attacked-me-/articleshow/722378.cms|title=I shot them ...they attacked me ....|work=The Times of India|date=7 June 2004|access-date=8 February 2018|archive-date=4 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704003320/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/I-shot-them-they-attacked-me-/articleshow/722378.cms|url-status=live}}

;Gaddar Telangana Film Awards

• NTR National Award (2024){{cite news |title=Nandamuri Balakrishna to get Telangana's NTR National Film Award |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nandamuri-balakrishna-to-get-telanganas-ntr-national-film-award/articleshow/121518769.cms |access-date=30 May 2025 |publisher=The Times of India |date=30 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250530153122/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nandamuri-balakrishna-to-get-telanganas-ntr-national-film-award/articleshow/121518769.cms |archive-date=30 May 2025}}

;Nandi Awards

• Best Actor – Narasimha Naidu (2001)
• Best Actor – Simha (2010){{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2011/balakrishna-nithya-menon-nandi-awards-060811.html|title=Balakrishna-Nithya Menon bag Nandi Best Actor Awards|publisher=Oneindia.in|access-date=6 August 2011|date=6 August 2011}}
• Best Actor – Legend (2014)

;3rd IIFA Utsavam

• Golden Legacy Award for outstanding achievement in Indian cinema

;SIIMA Awards

• Best Actor – Legend{{cite web|url= http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/balakrishna-wins-best-actor-at-siima.html|title= Balakrishna wins best actor at SIIMA|publisher= 123telugu.com|date= 8 August 2015|access-date= 27 October 2019|archive-date= 4 April 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230404124805/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/balakrishna-wins-best-actor-at-siima.html|url-status= live}}

;CineMAA Awards

• CineMAA Award for Best Actor - Male – Simha (2010){{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/entertainment/stars-at-cinemaa-awards-2011-10745#/slide/3|title=Telugu stars at Cinemaa Awards 2011|publisher=NDTV|access-date=18 August 2011|archive-date=21 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721070308/http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/entertainment/stars-at-cinemaa-awards-2011-10745#/slide/3|url-status=live}}

;Santosham Film Awards

• Santosham Best Actor Award – Pandurangadu
• Santosham Best Actor Award – Simha{{cite web|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/santosham-awards-2010-announced-103344340.html|title=Santosham Awards 2010 announced|publisher=Yahoo Movies|access-date=10 August 2011|archive-date=2 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402162826/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/santosham-awards-2010-announced-103344340.html|url-status=live}}
• Santosham Best Actor Award – Sri Rama Rajyam{{Cite web |url=http://www.hellotolly.com/2012/08/santosham-film-awards-2012-winners.html |title=Santosham Film Awards 2012 - Winners | work=HelloTolly.com |access-date=30 November 2021 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304024940/http://www.hellotolly.com/2012/08/santosham-film-awards-2012-winners.html |url-status=usurped }}

;TSR National Awards

• Best Actor Award for the year 2010 – Male – Simha{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/tsrawards2011.html|title=TSR-TV9 film awards winner list for 2011–2012|publisher=oneindia entertainment|access-date=19 April 2013|archive-date=19 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919183720/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/tsrawards2011.html|url-status=live}}
• Best Actor Award for the year 2011 – Male – Sri Rama Rajyam{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2013/tsr-tv9-film-awards-winners-list-2011-12-announced-107878.html|title=TSR – TV9 awards 2011|website=Entertainment.oneindia.in|access-date=10 April 2011|archive-date=23 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423025240/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2013/tsr-tv9-film-awards-winners-list-2011-12-announced-107878.html|url-status=live}}
• Best Actor Award for the year 2014 – Male – Legend{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150716/entertainment-bollywood/article/tsr-tv9-award-winners-announced|title=TSR-TV9 award winners announced|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|date=16 July 2015|access-date=17 July 2015|archive-date=17 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150717040839/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150716/entertainment-bollywood/article/tsr-tv9-award-winners-announced|url-status=live}}

;Other Awards

• Samman Award – Highest taxpayer in the charge of Commissioner of Income Tax.{{Cite web|url=http://idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/samman-nbk.html|title=Telugu Cinema Etc|website=Idlebrain.com|access-date=3 November 2013|archive-date=4 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104192447/http://idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/samman-nbk.html|url-status=live}}
• Bharata Muni award for Best Actor of the year 2009 – Pandurangadu
• Bharata Muni award Best Actor of the year 2010 – Simha{{cite web|title=Bharata Muni awards on August 14|date=6 June 2011|website=Idlebrain.com|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/bharatamuniawardsonaugust14.html|access-date=27 August 2012|archive-date=24 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110824014846/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/bharatamuniawardsonaugust14.html|url-status=live}}
• Bharata Muni award Best Actor of the year 2011 – Sri Rama Rajyam{{cite web|title=Bharatamuni Awards on 24th|date=8 June 2011|work=SuperGoodMovies.com|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/19338/tollywood/bharatamuni-awards-on-24th-news-details|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718070535/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/19338/tollywood/bharatamuni-awards-on-24th-news-details|archive-date=18 July 2013}}
• A.P. CINE Goers Association Best Actor Award – Narasimha Naidu{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/apcinegoers.html|title=Telugu Cinema Etc|website=Idlebrain.com|access-date=10 March 2011|archive-date=13 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713003238/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/apcinegoers.html|url-status=live}} Chennakesava Reddy{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/08/26/stories/2003082600220407.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101021105616/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/08/26/stories/2003082600220407.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 October 2010|title=Cinema Awards|access-date=26 August 2003|location=Chennai, India|work=The Hindu|date=26 August 2003}} and Pandurangadu.{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/14/stories/2011031460090400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110318062452/http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/14/stories/2011031460090400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 March 2011|title=Make films that appeal to intellectuals, society|access-date=14 March 2011|location=Chennai, India|work=The Hindu|date=14 March 2011}}
• Akkineni Abhinaya Puraskaram for the year 2007{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/akruthi-balakrishna.html|title=Akkineni Abhinaya Puraskaram to Bala Krishna Nandamuri|website=Idlebrain.com|access-date=15 January 2007|archive-date=21 January 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070121192747/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/akruthi-balakrishna.html|url-status=live}}
• South Indian Cinematographers Awards 2015 Best Actor –Legend

;Nominations

;;Filmfare Awards South

• Best Actor – Telugu – Muvva Gopaludu
• Best Actor – Telugu – Aditya 369
• Best Actor – Telugu – Narasimha Naidu
• Best Actor – Telugu – Simha
• Best Actor – Telugu – Sri Rama Rajyam
• Best Actor – Telugu – Gauthamiputra Satakarni
• Best Actor – Telugu – Bhagavanth Kesari

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