From Attempt-To-Murder Allegation To Slapping Fans, 6 Controversies Involving Nandamuri Balakrishna

Nandamuri Balakrishna, a prominent actor and politician in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is currently facing a lot of heat for pushing Gangs Of Godavari actress Anjali. Internet is left fuming after the video of the incident went viral. So much so, that filmmaker Hansal Mehta called him a "scumbag".

Who is this scumbag? https://t.co/KUVZjMZY2M

¡ª Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) May 29, 2024

Well, if you are also appalled after watching the viral video, this isn't the first time his name has been embroiled in a controversy. He makes headlines every now and then for his controversial conduct and statements. Here are some notable ones!

Nandamuri Balakrishna controversies

Nandamuri Balakrishna, often referred to as Balayya or NBK, is a prominent Indian actor and politician. The son of NT Rama Rao is widely recognized for his work in the Telugu film industry and his involvement in regional politics in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Accused of attempt to murder

Balakrishna was allegedly involved in a shooting incident at his residence in 2004, where he allegedly shot at two film producers. The case caused a significant media uproar, but he was eventually acquitted due to lack of evidence.

When his security guard was found dead

Once the actor's security guard was found murdered on the lawns of his home. The official version is that the guard was killed while fighting off two robbers who entered the home. There was no follow-up about this suspicious case either.

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He once slapped a fan for wanting to click a selfie with him

About a month ago, the Tollywood actor was making headlines for slapping a fan who approached him to take a selfie. Well, this wasn't the first time. There have been multiple reports of Balakrishna being involved in physical altercations, including slapping fans or people during public events and film shootings.

#WATCH: Actor & TDP MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna slaps a man while campaigning for bi-elections in Nandyal, AP (Source: Mobile Video) pic.twitter.com/41LHfuktND

¡ª ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2017

When he said his fans will be happy if he makes a girl pregnant

"My fans will be happy if I kiss a woman or make her pregnant," he had once said causing a huge uproar. So much so that women organisations demanded a case should be filed against him, however nothing happened.

When he called a nurse "hot"

Nurses Fires on Nandamuri Balakrishna Comments #Nurses #Balakrishna #UnstoppableShow #SakshiNews pic.twitter.com/narQ8h6wjx

¡ª Sakshi TV Official (@sakshitvdigital) February 6, 2023

The actor and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader on his talk show Unstoppable which airs on OTT platform Aha said, "I was told not to reveal that it was an accident, and instead say that I slipped and fell. When they took me to hospital, that nurse, danemma (an abusive Telugu term that literally translates to ¡®her mother¡¯), she was very hot. She cleaned around my nose and asked me what happened. I said it was an accident, and she yelled at me to get out." The actor received a lot of backlash for his sexual comment about nurses.

He slapped an assistant on the sets of Jai Simha

This guy is a serial offender and no consequences.
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Apparently, he was forcing the assistant to tie his shoes. He had also slapped a party worker during an election meeting in Kurnool.

Despite these controversies, Nandamuri Balakrishna continues to be a significant figure in both the Telugu film industry and regional politics, maintaining a large fan base and a strong political presence.

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