T. N. Balakrishna

Acting

T. N. Balakrishna

Born November 2, 1913

Died July 19, 1995 · aged 81

No biography available.

Known For

BeteBete · 1986
Bete
1986
MovieActionDrama
The plot revolves around a protagonist whose prowess in overcoming challenges makes him a legend. The title "Bete" likely refers to his relentless pursuit of enemies, a quality that makes him a powerful and feared figure.
Kalyana MantapaKalyana Mantapa · 1991
Kalyana Mantapa
1991
MovieRomanceDrama
Though Shankara wants to build a wedding hall after breaking his house, the woman residing there, Sudha, objects to the preposterous plan.
MayuraMayura · 1975
Mayura
★ 7.91975
MovieActionDrama
Mayura challenges an arrogant wrestler and defeats him. Though never formally trained he has only learned techniques of wrestling by observing others. As a Brahmin he is required to study Vedas yet he is deeply interested in martial arts. Ranga Jetti, the premier wrestler in Kanchi, takes him under his wing and trains him. One day while observing the training of Pallava princes Mayura gets into a fight with and thrashes Vishnugopa, the Pallava prince, earning his enmity. Mayura has to flee Kanchi as per the advice of Ranga Jetti to escape from pursuing Pallavas. He also then learns that he is in fact the son of Raja Chandravarma, the Kadamba king who was deceitfully killed by the Pallava king, Sivaskandhavarma. Upon learning of his illustrious lineage, Mayura dedicates himself to overthrow the Pallava yoke. Returning to Banavasi in the guise of a merchant Mayura builds an army and conquers both Banavasi and the Telugu speaking regions around Srishaila, thus building a vast kingdom.
Shabash VikramShabash Vikram · 1985
Shabash Vikram
1985
MovieActionThriller
Shabash Vikram is a 1985 Kannada-language masala film based on Jack Higgins' 1962 novel, Hell Is Too Crowded. 
BayaludaariBayaludaari · 1976
Bayaludaari
★ 9.01976
MovieRomanceFamily
Bayaludaari is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bharathi Sutha. This was the first movie of the director duo without Dr. Rajkumar in the lead. The film starred Anant Nag, Kalpana, and K. S. Ashwath. It was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. Bayalu Daari was the first commercial success for Anant Nag who had earlier done art films and established himself as a leading star in the Kannada cinema with a chocolate hero image. This film was one the last big hits of Kalpana. The helicopter scenes formed a major highlight of the movie.
Namma MakkaluNamma Makkalu · 1969
Namma Makkalu
★ 10.01969
MovieDrama
Namma Makkalu (which translates to "Our Children") is a film advocating the necessity of inculcating in the children — who hold the limelight in this film — a sense of responsibility, in the family and in society.
RanabheriRanabheri · 1990
Ranabheri
1990
MovieActionDrama
The plot involves a police officer enlisting his friend's help to defeat a notorious don. 
Praja PrabhuthvaPraja Prabhuthva · 1988
Praja Prabhuthva
1988
MovieActionDrama
A 1988 Kannada Drama movie by D Rajendra Babu.

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MayuraMayura · 1975
Mayura
★ 7.91975
MovieActionDrama
Mayura challenges an arrogant wrestler and defeats him. Though never formally trained he has only learned techniques of wrestling by observing others. As a Brahmin he is required to study Vedas yet he is deeply interested in martial arts. Ranga Jetti, the premier wrestler in Kanchi, takes him under his wing and trains him. One day while observing the training of Pallava princes Mayura gets into a fight with and thrashes Vishnugopa, the Pallava prince, earning his enmity. Mayura has to flee Kanchi as per the advice of Ranga Jetti to escape from pursuing Pallavas. He also then learns that he is in fact the son of Raja Chandravarma, the Kadamba king who was deceitfully killed by the Pallava king, Sivaskandhavarma. Upon learning of his illustrious lineage, Mayura dedicates himself to overthrow the Pallava yoke. Returning to Banavasi in the guise of a merchant Mayura builds an army and conquers both Banavasi and the Telugu speaking regions around Srishaila, thus building a vast kingdom.

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