'NBK111' unveils ‘Entry of an era’ glimpse: Balakrishna impresses in new avatar; Fans and celebs celebrate star’s birthday

The makers of 'NBK111' treated fans to a special surprise on the occasion of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s birthday by unveiling the film’s first major glimpse. Titled “Entry Of An Era,” the video features the introduction to the film’s world and Balakrishna’s powerful character. The glimpse was released with the tagline, “No more vintage, only new age”. The title of the film is yet to be officially announced.Sharing the video, the makers wrote, "A lifetime of legacy. A never before seen attitude. A level of swag that refuses to age. Presenting #NandamuriBalakrishna like never before. #NBK111 - ENTRY OF AN ERA is OUT NOW."Directed by Gopichandh Malineni, 'NBK111' is described as a historical action drama that unfolds across two timelines. One storyline is set in the ancient past while the other takes place in the present day. Kajal Aggarwal plays the female lead, while Samuthirakani, Manchu Manoj, Sarath Kumar, Abhimanyu Singh, Upendra Limaye, Manish Wadhwa and Swasika also play key roles. The glimpse showcases Balakrishna in a rugged and intense avatar and shows him riding a bike through a landscape filled with ruins and fire.The glimpse quickly went viral across social media platforms. One user commented, "Nandumuri Thaman on duty here." Another wrote, "nbk is not simply acting,he is just living in that character. pure goosebumps overloaded."A fan praised the combination of Balakrishna and composer Thaman, writing, "Nandamuri Thaman rocks again with Nandamuri Balayya babu...." Another comment read, "After 3 years now repeating combo NBK+Ss. Thaman+gopichand = pure Goosebumps."Director Gopichandh Malineni also shared the glimpse on social media and expressed his excitement about presenting Balakrishna in a new style. He wrote, "This is ENTRY OF AN ERA...Come let's celebrate our #NBK in his most stylish and menacing mode yet."Balakrishna's birthday was marked by heartfelt wishes from family members, colleagues and political leaders. His daughter Brahmani Nara described him as her superhero, while several relatives shared their warm greetings. Kajal Aggarwal posted, "Happiest birthday #balakrishna sir ! May god shower you with his choicest blessings!." Director Anil Ravipudi wrote, "Wishing the God of Masses, Natasimham #NandamuriBalakrishna Garu, a very Happy Birthday I’ll always cherish the wonderful shoot memories of Bhagavanth Kesari May you continue to inspire, entertain, and spread happiness wherever you go #HappyBirthdayNBK."Music composer Thaman shared a brief but impactful message by stating, "K-I-N-G -O-F - C-H-A-O-S. Happy Birthday To LEGEND NBK gaaru."'NBK111' is currently targeting a grand release in late 2026.