1. Debut at 14 – Balakrishna made his acting debut as a child artist in Tatamma Kala (1974) at the age of 14.

2. Dual & Triple Roles – He has played dual roles in films like Apoorva Sahodarulu (1987) and Simha (2010), and even a triple role in Adhinayakudu (2012).

3. 100+ Films – He has acted in over 100 films, making him one of the most prolific actors in Telugu cinema.

4. Political Legacy – Despite campaigning for TDP since its inception in 1982, he officially entered politics only in 2014, winning the Hindupur Assembly Constituency seat.

5. IFFI Chief Guest – In 2012, he was the chief guest at the 43rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

6. Philanthropy – He is the Chairman of Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital, which was founded in memory of his mother.

7. Historical Roles – He has portrayed mythological and historical characters, including Lord Rama in Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) and Gautamiputra Satakarni in Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017).

8. Family of 11 Siblings – Balakrishna is one of 12 children of Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), making his family one of the largest in Telugu cinema.

9. Highest-Grossing Film – His film Bhairava Dweepam (1994) was the highest-grossing Telugu film at the time of its release.

10. Padma Bhushan Honor – In 2025, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, for his contributions to cinema and public service.