Balayya & NTR - The Bonding of Guru and Shishya!
• balakrishna has portrayed roles similar to those his father famously played
• Throughout his 50-year career, balakrishna has not taken a break, continually contributing to the industry as a hero.
• balakrishna has earned a reputation as a son who has upheld and extended his father's legacy
Nandamuri balakrishna, often referred to as balayya, has followed in the footsteps of his father, the legendary Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), both in the film industry and in politics. The bond between balakrishna and his father is inseparable, and though balakrishna did not initially enter politics alongside his father, he did make his debut in films under his father's guidance. Over time, he carved out his own identity in the industry, often competing with the legacy of his father's films.
Balakrishna and Senior NTR: A Bond of Film and Legacy
It has been 50 years since balakrishna first entered the film industry with the movie Tatamma Kala. Over the decades, he has acted in numerous films with his father, establishing a unique identity for himself. Notably, balakrishna has portrayed roles similar to those his father famously played, including mythological characters like Sri Rama, Arjuna, sri krishna, Dushanta, sri krishna Devaraya, and Harishchandra. In total, balakrishna collaborated with his father on 12 films.
Some of the notable films they worked on together include ram Rahim, Danaveerasurakarna, Akbar Salim Anarkali, Srimadvirat Parvam, Annadammula Suphisham, Vemulawada Bhimakavi, Sri tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam, Rowdy Rama, Konte Krishna, Anuraga Devata, and Simham Navanidi. Balakrishna's full-fledged hero debut came with the film Sahasame Jeevitham.
Throughout his 50-year career, balakrishna has not takena break, continually contributing to the industry as a hero. His father's memory remains an integral part of his life, often recalled during movie functions and political events. balakrishna also honors his father's legacy through initiatives like the Basavatarakam Hospital, which provides medical care to the poor, and various service programs conducted in NTR's name. By continuing in both the political and cinematic realms, balakrishna has earned a reputation as a son who has upheld and extended his father's legacy, making him truly worthy of the ntr name.