Famed Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna is celebrating his 60th birthday on Wednesday. The son of the late actor-politician NT Rama Rao, who was also the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Balakrishna has been a part of the industry for over four decades. Having started his career at the age of 14 with the 1974 film Tatamma Kala, he is the recipient of three Nandi Awards for Best Actor for his work in the 2001 film Narasimha Naidu, 2004’s Legend and the 2010 film Simha He has also worked in other notable films Mangammagari Manavadu, Lorry Driver, Aditya 369 and Bhairava Dweepam. From his nephews Jr NTR and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram to famed actor Chiranjeevi Kodikela, a number of celebrities wished the veteran performer on his birthday. Jr NTR shared a throwback photo of his uncle Nandamuri Balakrishna and mentioned that growing up, Balakrishna was his first hero. Here is his tweet
Nandamuri Kalyan Ram shared an image of his uncle and wrote that Balakrishna is like a father to him. Here is his tweet
Others who wished the actor include Chiranjeevi Kodikela, Sudheer Babu, Pranitha Subhash, Anil Ravipuri. Here are their birthday messages for NTR Balakrishna
The makers of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s upcoming film NBK 106 unveiled the teaser of the film a day prior to the actor’s birthday. The teaser features the actor making a smashing entry sporting a white shirt and lungi.