Nandamuri Balakrishna turned 60 today. (Photo: PR Handout)
Nandamuri Balakrishna celebrates his 60th birthday today. The actor, who is the son of late actor-politician N T Rama Rao, has appeared in over 100 films in a career spanning almost five decades.
Balakrishna started his career at the age of 14 with 1974 film Tatamma Kala. He went on to act in films such as Sahasame Jeevitham (1984), Muvva Gopaludu (1987), Muddula Mavayya (1989), Nari Nari Naduma Murari (1990), Lorry Driver (1990), Rowdy Inspector (1992), Peddannayya (1997), and Samarasimha Reddy (1997) to name a few.
Over the years, the actor earned praise for his family dramas and actioners. The actor has received three Nandi Awards for Best Actor for his work in Narasimha Naidu (2001), Simha (2010) and Legend (2014).
On the occasion of his birthday, Balayya is receiving wishes from fans and friends in the industry on social media.
Filmmaker Raghavendra Rao tweeted a throwback photo featuring himself with Balakrishna.
Director Krish Jagarlamudi tweeted his birthday wish for Nandamuri Balakrishna.
In a tweet, Manoj Manchu wished Balakrishna a very happy birthday.
"Wishing our Nandamuri Balakrishna garu a very happy 60th Birthdayyy..Wishing you many happy returns for the coming years ahead sir.." Vennela Kishore wrote in a tweet.
Nandamuri Balakrishna celebrated his birthday at Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital in Hyderabad. (Photo: PR Handout)
Actor Venkatesh took to Twitter and wrote, "Wishing our dearest Balayya Babu a very happy birthday! May your year be blessed both on the personal and professional front. Looking terrific in #BB3."
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Sai Dharam Tej posted on Twitter, "Wishing #NBK garu a very happy 60th birthday...may god bless you with more energy and happiness...hope you’ll entertain us with your raw energy on the silver screen."
Music composer Devi Sri Prasad took to Twitter to wish Balakrishna on his birthday. He wrote, "Wishing a very HAPPY MUSICAL BIRTHDAY to Sri NANDAMURI BALAKRISHNA GARU...Keep Rocking always with ur Amazing Energy Sir. And all d very Best to the entire Crew of #BB3"
Filmmaker Harish Shankar, in a tweet, mentioned, "Watching Balayya movie gives always a whole new excitement thank u for all the goosebumps performances....wishing #BB3Roar a huge Block Buster"
Kona Venkat shared a photo wishing Balakrishna on his birthday
"To the powerhouse of energy, an actor I've always admired... Happy 60th Balakrishna garu. Wishing you the best of health and happiness always," Mahesh Babu tweeted, wishing Nandamuri Balakrishna on his birthday.
Director BVS Ravi thanked Balakrishna for giving the audience a new cinematic experience with Samara Simha Redddy. In a tweet, he mentioned how the film took Telugu industry to a new level.
Wishing Nandamuri Balakrishna on his birthday, director Puri Jagannadh wrote, "You should always stay the way you are. Happy birthday. Coca-Cola Pepsi…Balayya Babu Sexy."
Boyapati Srinu, who is collaborating with Nandamuri Balakrishna for his next, shared a still of the actor from the untitled film to wish him on his birthday.
Anil Ravipudi shared a photo of Nandamuri Balakrishna and wished him on his birthday.
Actor Srikanth Meka praised the first look of Balakrishna's upcoming film with Boyapati Srinu.
Sudheer Babu took to Twitter and wished Balakrishna on his birthday.
"U r the greatest example of a person with utmost humility, modesty with great spirituality who respects everyone.Happiest of the Birthdays to "The Lion" who will never bats an eye, either for a hiss of a "snake" or of a sheep's opinion!Jai Balayya!HBD Bala Mama #HappyBirthdayNBK" Rohith Nara said via Twitter.
In a tweet, Chiranjeevi wished that Nandamuri Balakrishna keeps receiving the love of his well-wishes and celebrates his 100th birthday with the same excitement and energy.
Sharing a photo on Twitter, Nandamuri Kalyanram wrote, "You are Balayya for everyone but for me, you are just like my father. I entered this industry following your principles, and I continue to follow them. On the 60th birthday, I wish you stay happy and healthy."
Jr NTR shared a throwback photo of Nandamuri Balakrishna to wish Balayya on his birthday. He mentioned that growing up, Balakrishna was his first hero. "On the 60th birthday, I wish you stay happiest and healthiest," the actor wrote.