Nandamuri Balakrishna Gets Lifetime Achievement Award at IFFD 2026
Why in the news
Telugu film star Nandamuri Balakrishna was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 in the national capital.
Key facts
- Award: Lifetime Achievement Award at IFFD 2026.
- Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- Presented by: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
- Reason: five decades of work in Indian cinema.
- Earlier honour: Padma Bhushan, 2025.
Other recognition
| Honour | Detail |
|---|---|
| Padma Bhushan | 2025, the third-highest civilian award |
| Film: Bhagavanth Kesari | Best Film in Telugu at the 71st National Film Awards |
About the honouree
Balakrishna is a Telugu actor. The award marks his 50 years in cinema, and his film Bhagavanth Kesari was named Best Film in Telugu at the 71st National Film Awards.
Exam angle
- Awards questions usually ask the person, the award, the event and the venue.
- Padma Bhushan ranks third among civilian awards, after Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan.
- The festival is IFFD, held in Delhi.