Wishing Nandamuri Balakrishna on his 56^th Birthday, here are some 56 facts about Balayya’s personal and professional life. Happy Birthday Balayya

1. Nandamuri Balakrishna was born in Chennai to former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao and Basava Tarakam.
2. Nandamuri Balakrishna started his Film Career in 1974, at the age of 14
3. In 2014, Nandamuri Balakrishna was elected as M. L. A. from Hindupur , from Telugu Desam Party
4. Nandamuri Balakrishna is also the chairman of the trust board for The Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute based in Hyderabad, India
5. In his film career spanning 40 years, Nandamuri Balakrishna has acted in over ninety nine films, in a variety of roles.
6. 'The Week' international magazine has put on a cover story on Balayya
7. Award for Best Child Actor: Thathamma Kala
8. 2 Nandi Awards:  Narasimha Naidu and Simha
9. 3 Film Fare Best Hero Awards:  Narasimha Naidu, Simha and Sri Rama Rajyam
10. Balakrishna was the guest of honor at the 43rd International Film Festival of India
11. The first Film: In 1974, Nandamuri Balakrishna acted as a child artist in a movie titled Tatamma Kala which was directed by NTR.
12. First movie he acted with NTR:  Tatamma Kala
13. First movie he acted with ANR:  Bharyabhartala Bandham
14. First Dual role movie: In 1987, Balayya acted in a movie titled Apurva Sahodarudu directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
15. First Mythological movie: Dana Veera Soora Karna
16. First Historical Movie: Akbar-Salim-Anarkali
17. First 100 days movie: Mangammagari Manavadu
18. First Silver Jubilee: Mangammagari Manavadu
19. First Golden Jubilee: Mangammagari Manavadu
20. First Director: Sri. D. Yoganand (tatamma kala)
21. First 100 days movie in Karnataka: Mangammagari Manavadu
22. First movie based on a novel: Bhargava Ramudu
23. First Heroine: Ms. Jayamalini (annadammula anubandham)
24. First black and white movie: Ram-Rahim
25. First movie with Sri. Harikrishna: Ram-Rahim
26. Heroine he acted mostly with: Ms. VijayaSanthi
27. Films Acted with NTR: Balayya has acted 12 films with the LEGEND NTR
28. Director he acted mostly under: Sri. A. Kodandarami Reddy (13 Times)
29. First Film as a Solo Hero: In 1984 Nandamuri Balakrishna debuted in a hero role movie titled Sahasame Jeevitham
30. Favorite Director: NBK - B.Gopal Combo has produced 4 block busters to TFI (Lorry Driver, Rowdy Inspector, Samarasimha Reddy, Narasimha Naidu)
31. Favorite Producer/Director: NBK - S.Gopal Reddy-Kodi Ramakrishna Combo has produced 3 silver jubilee movies to TFI (Mangamma Garimanavadu, Muddula Krishnayya, Muddula Mavayya)
32. Number of Dual Role Movies: Balayya has done dual roles in 16 films out of his career total of 99 films.
33. Films with name as SIMHA : There are total 8 films with name SIMHA (Including Lion)
34. Releases for Sankranti: There are 16 releases of Balayya for Sankranti
35. First Ever movie to reach 1 Crore Mark: Muddula krishnayya
36. First Ever movie to reach 3 Crore Mark: Dharma Kshetram
37. First Ever movie to reach 4 Crore Mark: Maato Pettukoku
38. First Ever movie to reach 5 Crore Mark: Samara Simha Reddy
39. First Ever movie to reach 6 Crore Mark: Seema Simham
40. First Ever movie to reach 12 Crore Mark: Lakshmi Narasimha
41. First Ever movie to reach 1 Crore Mark in a single Area: Rowdy Inspector
42. First ever Movie to gross 4 crores in 50 days Run: Rowdy Inspector
43. First Ever movie to Gross 20 crores: Samara Simha Reddy
44. First Ever movie to Gross 30 crores: Narasaimha Naidu
45. Clash of Titans: NBK vs Chiranjeevi , 17 Movies Clash At Box Office (movies which are released within one week gap are also considered)
46. Two Double Hatricks in 1986 :  Muddula Krishnayya, Seetharama Kalyanam, Anasuamma Gaari Alludu, Desoddarakudu, Kaliyuga Krishnudu, Apoorva Sahodarudu - Six Films Are Released In The Same Year And Are Successive 100 Days Movies In the Same Year Creating Double Hatrick.
47. Hatrick Hits in 1987 : President Gaari Abbaayi, Muvva Gopaludu, Ramu - Again With These Three Movies Balayya Had A Hatrick In 1987
48. Hatrick Hits in 1990 : Nari Nari Naduma Murari, Muddula Krishnayya, Lorry Driver - Again With These Three Movies Balayya Had A Hatrick In 1990
49. Movies Released on Same Day: Nippu Ravva, Bangaaru Bullodu - Both Movies Released On Same Date In 1993 And Ran For 100 Days
50. Mangamma Gaari Manavadu: A First Huge Victory As An Individual Hero And A Silver Jubilee Movie
51. Aditya 369:  An Innovative Trial In Telugu Movies, Balayya Excelled In Sri Krishna Devaraayalu Role
52. Bhairava Dweepam: A First Jaanapada Movie For Balayya, Released In 1994
53. Samara Simha Reddy: Evolved As A New Chapter In The History Of Telugu Movies In The Year 1999
54. Legend: Legend movie has celebrated golden jubilee (365days) in 2 centers
55. Legend is still running with 116 weeks (812 Days) in Prodduturu
56. For his careers biggest milestone NBK choose his 100th film “Gautamiputra Satakarni”, a historical film, based on the life of Satakarni, the third of the Satavahana kings

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Srimanthudu @ Burripalem, Photo Gallery

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Junior NTR's Son Abhay has visited Janatha Garage sets. NTR’s wife Pranitha was also present in the set.

Here are the photos

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Below is the Gautamiputra Satakarni Title Song created by Lyricist SiraSri and Music Director Ravi Shankar. With their love towards Balayya, they have prepare this song and give a tribute to Balayya's 100th film

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