M Balayya is an Indian film actor, director and producer, majorly working in Telugu film industry. He made his debut with the film Ettuku Pai Ettu in the year 1958. He won Gold Nandi award for Chelleli Kapuram from Andhra Pradesh Government and Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 2010 for his lifetime achievement honor. He is well known for his films like Chelleli Kapuram, Neramu Siksha and Annadammula Katha.