Nandamuri Balakrishna is a true legend in the world of cinema. He has entertained audiences for fifty years. His incredible career is now getting a huge celebration. The World Book of Records, London, recently honored him. This respected organization recognized his incredible contributions to Telugu cinema. It is a major milestone for the beloved star.
The organization added Balakrishna to its prestigious Gold Edition. They honored his fifty glorious years as a lead actor. But the award is for more than just movies. It also praised his fifteen years as president of the Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute. He truly makes a difference both on and off screen.
This special recognition follows another big award. Just this past April, Balakrishna received the Padma Bhushan. This is one of the highest civilian honors. It truly shows his widespread impact.
Many fans celebrated this news online. One fan account called him the “God of Masses.” They highlighted that he is the first actor in Indian cinema to reach this milestone.
A phenomenonal achievement by the God of Masses #NBK ❤️🔥
Natasimham Shri. #NandamuriBalakrishna has been honoured with the Gold Edition Recognition by the World Book of Records, UK, for completing 50 glorious years as a hero in Indian cinema ✨
First Actor in Indian Cinema to be… pic.twitter.com/qXuzfMipUv
— BA Raju’s Team (@baraju_SuperHit) August 24, 2025
Even with all these honors, Balakrishna is still very busy. He is currently filming ‘Akhanda 2: Thandavam’. This movie is a sequel to his 2021 box office blockbuster, ‘Akhanda’. Fans got a peek at the film with a teaser released on his birthday.
Boyapati Sreenu is directing ‘Akhanda 2’. He also directed the first ‘Akhanda’ film, which was a box office blockbuster. Reports say ‘Akhanda 2: Thandavam’ has a massive budget. At 180 crore rupees, it is the biggest film of Balakrishna’s career. Mark your calendars, it hits cinemas on September 25. He also has another film in the works. This one will be with director Gopichand Malineni.
Nandamuri Balakrishna truly defines a lasting legacy. He continues to shine bright in the entertainment world.