Nandamuri Natasimha Balakrishna: A Cinematic Journey Through His Police Officer Roles

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Nandamuri Natasimha Balakrishna, an emblematic figure in Tollywood, is known for his intensity and versatility. Over his 40-year career, he has captivated Telugu cinema audiences with a variety of memorable roles, notably shining in his portrayals of police officers. Let's delve into the films where Balakrishna's police officer characters left an indelible mark. In total, Balakrishna has portrayed a police officer in 11 films, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.

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1 . Inspector Pratap(January 15 , 1988)

U|149 minutes|Action,Drama

When an honest police officer, Pratap, tries to arrest a local drug dealer, he loses his job. Nevertheless, he devises a plan to catch the criminal.

Balakrishna's first foray into playing a police officer was in 'Inspector Pratap', directed by Mutyala Subbaiah. The film garnered success at the box office, establishing a new facet of Balakrishna's acting prowess.

2 . Tiragabadda Telugubidda(May 11 , 1988)

U|129 minutes|Action

Raviteja, an honest man, opposes the corrupt Mayor Shishupal Rao. Shishupal Rao schemes to imprison Raviteja.

In 'Tiragabadda Telugu Bidda', directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, Balayya embraced the role of a police officer. The film, featuring Bhanupriya, resonated well with the audience.

3 . Rowdy Inspector(May 07 , 1992)

A|144 minutes|Action,Drama

Rani, an auto-rickshaw driver, falls in love with Ramaraju, a sincere police officer. She helps him put an end to the criminal activities in the city.

'Rowdy Inspector' saw Balayya as a mass police officer under B. Gopal's direction. The movie was a commercial hit, co-starring Vijayashanti.

4 . Maatho Pettukoku(July 28 , 1995)

U|147 min|Action,Comedy

SP Arjun and his twin brother Kittayya vow to eradicate criminals. However, a gangster challenges them. The story unfolds how they defeated him.

This film, helmed by Kodanda Ramireddy, was a box office sensation. Balakrishna's dual role as a police officer alongside co-stars Roja and Ramya Krishna was critically acclaimed.

5 . Sultan(May 27 , 1999)

U|143 minutes|Action

The task of capturing a terrorist named Sultan is assigned to a police officer, Ashok. Ashok devises multiple plans to catch Sultan, who is in disguise. The story takes a turn when Ashok arrests Sultan's identical twin brother, Prithvi.

Directed by Sarath, 'Sultan' showcased Balakrishna in 8 different getups, a record at that time. The film was a phenomenal success, featuring Balayya in dual roles including a police officer named Prithvi.

6 . Seema Simham(January 11 , 2002)

U/A|155 minutes|Action

Two friends turn into enemies when one's son is killed due to the other. Their enmity causes a rift between two families.

In 'Seema Simham', directed by Ramprasad, Balakrishna's police officer role received average reception at the box office.

7 . Chennakesava Reddy(September 25 , 2002)

U/A|145 minutes|Action,Drama

Chennakesava Reddy, serving a prison sentence for a crime he didn't commit, is released with a jailer's help. He heads to Rayalaseema to seek revenge against those who framed him. His police officer son, unaware of his father's past, opposes his criminal activities but eventually learns the truth and helps him.

Directed by V.V. Nayak, this film was a blockbuster. Balayya impressed as ACP Bharat and Chennakesava Reddy, with Sriya and Tabu as co-stars.

8 . Lakshmi Narasimha(January 14 , 2004)

U|185 minutes|Drama

Lakshmi Narasimha, a police officer, is transferred to Vijayawada. He starts accepting bribes to cover up the crimes of a morally corrupt person, Dharmabiksham. Narasimha then uses this bribe money for a specific cause.

Jayant C. Paranji's 'Lakshmi Narasimha' featured Balakrishna in a powerful police officer role. The film, co-starring Aasin, was a box office hit.

9 . Allari Pidugu(October 05 , 2005)

U|171 minutes|Drama

Ranjith and Giri are twin brothers. Ranjith, a powerful police officer, is tough on criminals, while Giri leads a simple life. When GK, a don, decides to take revenge on Ranjith, Giri joins his brother.

Directed by Jayant C. Paranji, despite its box office performance, Balakrishna's portrayal as ACP Ranjith Kumar with Katrina Kaif was noteworthy.

10 . Paisa Vasool(September 01 , 2017)

U/A|142 minutes|Action,Drama

An officer working in an intelligence agency hires a local gangster for a major mission to capture a mafia leader. The story unfolds whether the gangster manages to catch the mafia don or not.

In this Puri Jagannath direction, Balakrishna played a secret agent, with Shriya Saran as the lead actress. The film received mixed responses at the box office.

11 . Ruler(December 20 , 2019)

U/A|150 minutes|Action,Drama

Arjun Prasad (Balakrishna), raised by businesswoman Sarojini Prasad (Jayasudha), decides to expand their business in Uttar Pradesh. Upon his arrival, he uncovers an intriguing fact.

Directed by KS Ravikumar, 'Ruler' didn't fare well at the box office, but Balakrishna's role as a police officer alongside Sonal Chauhan was commendable.

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