Last updated: 11 Apr 2026
Telugu · Drama, Musical
2h 43m · 26 Feb 1948
Writer: Prayaaga
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4
A celestial Yaksha is cursed by Indra to be born as a mortal on Earth. He is born as Balaraju and falls in love with Sitara. The story follows their romantic journey, the obstacles posed by a demoness named Mohini, and their eventual reunion through divine intervention.
Nageshwara Rao Akkineni: A career-defining role that established him as a romantic hero and a major star in Telugu cinema.
S. Varalakshmi: Delivered a graceful performance as Sitara and contributed significantly with her playback singing.
Anjali Devi: Portrayed the role of Mohini with great screen presence, marking one of her early significant roles.
Ghantasala Balaramayya: Provided effective comic relief which was highly popular with the audience of that era.
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Ghantasala Balaramayya demonstrated a keen understanding of the folklore genre, blending music, drama, and fantasy effectively to create a commercial template for future Telugu films.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 95% |
| Neutral | 5% |
| Negative | 0% |
The film was a monumental success in its time. While modern numeric ratings from contemporary websites are not available for this 1948 release, historical records and archives describe it as a 'trendsetter' and a 'phenomenal hit' that revolutionized the Telugu film industry.
Final Box-Office Result
Balaraju released on 26 February 1948 (1948).
Balaraju is declared a INDUSTRY HIT at the box office.
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Balaraju directed by Ghantasala Balaramayya. Produced by Ghantasala Balaramayya.
Balaraju stars Nageshwara Rao Akkineni, Anjali Devi, S. Varalakshmi.
Tollybo rates Balaraju 4/5. Verdict: INDUSTRY HIT.
Balaraju — Genre: Drama, Musical, Runtime: 163 minutes, Language: Telugu.
