M. S. Narayana & Nandamuri Balakrishna Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-15 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Narayana and Nandamuri Balakrishna appeared together in 2 Telugu films between 2004 and 2012. Their highest-rated collaboration was Vijayendra Varma (2004 — 5.5/10). Films span Vijayendra Varma (2004) through Srimannarayana (2012).
The M. S. Narayana & Nandamuri Balakrishna partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Srimannarayana (2012). They didn't share a set between 2004 and 2012. From Vijayendra Varma (2004) to Srimannarayana (2012).
It started with Vijayendra Varma (2004).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Vijayendra Varma; the 2010s to Srimannarayana. M. S. Narayana acted in every film; Nandamuri Balakrishna acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.5/10.
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.5/10.
- Vijayendra Varma
- Srimannarayana
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, M. S. Narayana had 63 films behind them; Nandamuri Balakrishna had 30. After Srimannarayana, M. S. Narayana kept going for 35 more films; Nandamuri Balakrishna stepped back.
Before Vijayendra Varma, M. S. Narayana had starred in 63 films, including Tagore (2003) and Gangotri (2003).
After Srimannarayana, M. S. Narayana went on to appear in 35 more films, including Venkatadri Express (2013) and Atharintiki Daaredi (2013).
Before Vijayendra Varma, Nandamuri Balakrishna had starred in 30 films, including Sultan (1999) and Top Hero (1994).
After Srimannarayana, Nandamuri Balakrishna went on to appear in 13 more films, including Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017) and Jai simha (2018).
Collaboration Journey
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