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.
Known For
Daaku Maharaaj
"Nanaji" Seetharam / Daaku Maharaj
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam
Akhanda Rudra Sikandar Aghora / Murali Krishna
Bhagavanth Kesari
Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari
Chennakesava Reddy
Chennakeshava Reddy
Sri Rama Rajyam
Rama
Veera Simha Reddy
Veera Simha Reddy / Jai Simha Reddy
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Abhimanyu
Legend
Jaidev / Krishna
Akhanda
Akhanda Rudra Sikandar Aghora / Murali Krishna
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu
N.T.Rama Rao