Special Feature: Highest Grossers in Balakrishna’s Career

Nandamuri Balakrishna is one of the leading mass heroes in Tollywood. Earlier, his films used to see a massive openings and collect solid revenues but for a brief time he went through a lean phase. Later, he bounced back with Simha in 2010 and there is no looking back for the hero from then onwards. His recent film, Veera Simha Reddy witnessed more than Rs 50 crore worldwide gross on its opening day. Now, we bring the list of Highest grossers in Balakrishna’s career.

• Akhanda

Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Akhanda under the direction of Boyapati Sreenu had a theatrical release in December 2021. The film was a superhit hit at the box office and minted more than Rs 120 crore gross at the box office.

• Gautamiputra Satakarni

Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, Gautamiputra Satakarni directed by Krish was released in 2017. Co-starring Bollywood actress Hema Malini in a key role, Gautamiputra Satakarni collected more than Rs 80 crore gross at the box office.

• Legend

This actioner in the combination of Nandamuri Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu had a theatrical release in 2014 and collected Rs 65 crore gross by the end of its full run.

• Simha

The film marks the first outing from the combination of Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Boyapati Sreenu. By the end of its full run, Simha collected more than Rs 50 crore gross at the box office.

• Jaisimha

Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayanthara and Natasha Doshi as the lead pair, Jaisimha directed by Kollywood director KS Ravikumar collected Rs 50 crore gross at the ticket windows.

• Paisa Vasool

The film marks the first time collaboration of Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Puri Jagannadh. The film collected Rs 30 crore gross at the box office.

• Samara Simha Reddy

Nandamuri Balakrishna and director B Gopal’s film, Samara Simha Reddy which released in 1999 collected more than Rs 25 crore gross at the box office.

• Narasimha Naidu

This 2001 released action family drama in the combination of Balakrishna and director B Gopal collected more than Rs 25 crore gross.

• Lakshmi Narasimha

Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, Lakshmi Narasimha directed by Jayanth C Paranjee was released in 2004. The film collected more than Rs 22 crore gross at the box office.

• NTR Kathanayakudu

Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, NTR Kathanayakudu is a biopic on Balayya’s father cum legendary actor and politician NT Ramarao. The film collected Rs 20 crore gross at the box office.