Nandamuri Balakrishna
Natasimham Nandamuri Balakrishna's music carries the roar of Telugu cinema's most powerful mass hero, packed with thunderous dialogues, folk-flavored beats and larger-than-life theme songs. This collection brings together his signature mass anthems, historical epic scores and evergreen melodies spanning his massive four-decade filmography. Whether you're a longtime fan of his fiery screen presence or discovering his songs for the first time, these playlists celebrate the legacy of one of Telugu cinema's most iconic superstars.
Top Playlists
🔥 Nandamuri Balakrishna Top 100 Hits
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Open in Amazon MusicWho Is Nandamuri Balakrishna?
Nandamuri Balakrishna was born on 10 June 1960 in Chennai, the sixth son of N.T. Rama Rao — the legendary actor and three-time Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He made his acting debut as a 14-year-old child artist in "Tatamma Kala" (1974), which won him a Best Child Actor award, before moving into lead roles in the 1980s. Fans know him as Balayya, NBK, or Natasimham, and he holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Nizam College, Hyderabad.
Across a career spanning over 100 films, he's won three Nandi Awards for Best Actor — for "Narasimha Naidu" (2001), "Simha" (2010), and "Legend" (2014) — with "Narasimha Naidu" holding the record for highest-grossing Telugu film for several years. "Gautamiputra Satakarni" (2017) marked his 100th film and won him the TSR-TV9 National Film Award for Best Actor (Telugu). He's also active in politics as an MLA for Hindupur with the Telugu Desam Party, and received the Padma Bhushan in 2025.
Notable Films
- Narasimha Naidu (2001) — held the record for highest-grossing Telugu film for years, and won him his first Nandi Best Actor award
- Simha (2010) — his second Nandi Best Actor win, directed by Boyapati Srinu
- Legend (2014) — his third Nandi Best Actor award
- Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017) — his 100th film, an epic based on the 2nd-century ruler's life
- Akhanda (2021) — one of his biggest recent box-office hits
Why Listen to this Playlist?
- 100 handpicked songs
- Thunderous mass anthems
- Historical epic soundtracks
- High quality Top Hits collection
- Regularly updated
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nandamuri Balakrishna's nickname?
He's known to fans as Balayya, NBK, or Natasimham, reflecting his standing in the Nandamuri family's Telugu cinema legacy.
Who is Balakrishna's father?
N.T. Rama Rao (NTR), the legendary Telugu actor and three-time Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
What is Balakrishna's biggest box-office hit?
"Narasimha Naidu" (2001) held the record for highest-grossing Telugu film for several years and won him his first Nandi Best Actor award.
