
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.
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.