Senior Telugu actor, writer, producer, and director Mannava Balayya passed away at his residence in Hyderabad on Saturday, April 9, which happens to be his birthday.

Balayya, who was a native of the Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh, had acted in over 350 films.

He had pursued Mechanical Engineering and worked as a lecturer before making his acting debut with the film Ettuku Pai Ettu released in 1958.

He acted with veteran actors like NT Rama Rao, Nageswara Rao, and many others.

Balayya was also the recipient of the Andhra Pradesh government’s Raghupathi Venkaiah award, which recognizes the lifetime achievement of individuals for their contribution to Telugu cinema.

He made his debut as an actor with Ethuku Pai Ethu – a social film directed by Tapi Chanakya and made by Sarathi Studios. Films such as Parvati Kalyanam, Bhagyadevata, Kumkuma Rekha established him as an actor. ANR played Narada role in Parvati Kalyanam.

There was yet another film they acted together, after a while, Chenchu Lakshmi film starring ANR and Anjali and directed by B.A.Subba Rao for his own banner, Parvati Kalyanam with Balaiah and Krishna Kumari were interesting mythological films.

A play penned by him Nalupu Telupu (Black-white) was later made into Chelleli Kapuram and received the Gold Nandi award from Andhra Pradesh Government.

Even films like Neramu Siksha, and Annadammula Katha were penned by him. Well known for his histrionics, Balaiah became a name to reckon with in character-oriented roles. He was awarded the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for the year 2012.

Mannava Balayya Son
Balayya is survived by his son Harshalatha Mohini Latha.

Mannava Balayya Family Photos

Mannava Balayya Actor Grandson

Balayya has a grandson who is also an actor but not much is revealed about him.

Mannava Balayya Age Died
Balayya died at age 94.

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