📌 Key Points
- Nandamuri Balakrishna touched Hema Malini’s feet at the International Film Festival Delhi.
- The gesture was captured on video and widely shared on social media.
- Fans praised Balakrishna’s humility and respect for his on-screen mother.
- Hema Malini played Balakrishna’s mother in the 2017 film Gautamiputra Satakarni.
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s touching gesture towards Hema Malini at the International Film Festival Delhi has gone viral. The actor showed respect to his former on-screen mother, winning the hearts of fans who were touched by his humility and traditional values.
Balakrishna’s Respectful Gesture at Film Festival
At the International Film Festival Delhi, Nandamuri Balakrishna greeted Hema Malini by touching her feet. Videos of the moment are now being widely circulated.
The International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026 was inaugurated in the national capital on Wednesday, with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta lighting the inaugural lamp. Nandamuri Balakrishna (65), who was there to receive an award, touched his on-screen mother Hema Malini ’s (77) feet as soon as he saw her at the event. Videos of the moment are now circulating on social media.
Fans React to Balakrishna’s Humility
Sharing the video, an X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “Mass lo Maharaju… maryada lo Mahaanubhavudu! (He’s the king of mass, and a noble person when it comes to being respectful)” Another wrote, “Video of the day : #NandamuriBalakrishna Garu showing his immense respect for #HemaMalini Garu.” Another person wrote, “His humbleness says it all, #Balayya for a reason,” sharing the video.
Numerous others, who were used to seeing Balakrishna being boisterous, were touched to see his softer side. “This is what true values mean. Nandamuri Balakrishna bowed down to Hema Malini , who once played his mother on screen. Positions may change… but values remain the same,” wrote an X user sharing the video. For the unversed, Hema played Gautami Balasri, Balakrishna’s character’s mother in the 2017 Krish-directorial Gautamiputra Satakarni.
Hema Malini Honored at Delhi Film Festival
Ahead of the film festival’s inauguration, Hema told ANI, “I would like to congratulate Rekha Gupta ji for organising the International Film Festival in Delhi. It is going to be there for 4-5 days. She has also invited many artists. Many artists will be honoured at the festival. They are also paying tribute to Dharam ji… So, I will be there to receive it.”
The event is taking place at Bharat Mandapam; Arjun and Nimrat had hosted the opening ceremony. The IFFD will run till March 31. Screenings, discussions, and industry events across various venues in New Delhi are to be expected.
Balakrishna’s respectful act resonated deeply with fans, showcasing a softer side of the actor and emphasizing the importance of traditional values even amidst the glamour of the film industry, reaffirming his respected status.
