Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna's knife flip goes viral from his 65th birthday bash

A video of actor and Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna flipping a knife at his 65th birthday bash is going viral on the internet. Balakrishna, lovingly called Balayya by his fans, celebrated his birthday on June 10 with fans across the state. At a grand event organised to mark the occasion on Tuesday evening, he was seen interacting warmly with fans.A viral video from the event shows Balakrishna flipping a knife in his signature style before cutting an oversized cake and vibing to celebratory music. He also visited various locations, including Basavatarakam Hospital in Hyderabad, where he spent time with fans, patients and hospital staff.advertisementHere's the video:
The huge crowd that gathered to wish the actor and the heart-warming moments, especially those of him taking selfies with fans, are testament to the actor's enduring mass appeal. Meanwhile, marking his birthday, the makers of his upcoming films released major updates.The makers of his upcoming project, with director Gopichand Malineni, unveiled a new poster on the special day. The two previously collaborated on the commercially successful 'Veera Simha Reddy'. Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner, the poster of the film, tentatively titled 'NBK 111', features a lion with its face split between wild intensity and armoured might, suggesting a blend of raw action and grandeur.Meanwhile, the teaser of his much-anticipated film 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' was also released, revealing the film's release date. The teaser has striking visuals and the intense screen presence of Balakrishna against the backdrop of snow-capped peaks resembling Mount Kailash.The teaser has garnered over 24 million views and 590,000 likes, making it one of the top five most-viewed Telugu teasers.

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