Nandamuri Balakrishna, also known as Balayya, is one of the big names in Telugu film industry.
Balakrishna won a hat-trick in the Hindupur Assembly constituency, defeating YSRCP candidate TN Deepika in the state elections.
He has made remarkable contributions to Telugu cinema, starring in films like Sahasame Jeevitham, Simha, Akhanda, and Bhagavanth Kesari.
Balakrishna was born on June 10, 1960, in present-day Chennai, to legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh CM NT Rama Rao.
He married Vasundhara Devi in 1982, and they have three children—Tejaswini Nandamuri, Nara Brahmani, and Mokshagna Teja.
Balakrishna's family enjoys assets worth Rs 424 crore, including 5.9 kg of gold, 156 kg of silver, and 580 carats of diamond.
He is one of the highest-paid actors in the Telugu film industry.
His father, NT Rama Rao, was a prominent actor and politician, influencing Balakrishna's legacy in both cinema and politics.
Balakrishna is known for his charitable work, supporting various social causes and helping underprivileged communities.