Brahmanandam

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In this Telugu name, the surname is Kanneganti.

Brahmanandam
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Brahmanandam at the World Telugu Conference, 2017
Born
Kanneganti Brahmanandam

(1956-02-01) 1 February 1956 (age 65)
Sattenapalli, Andhra State, India
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • director
Years active1986–present
Spouse(s)Lakshmi
Children2
HonoursPadma Shri (2009)

Kanneganti Brahmanandam (born 1 February 1956), known mononymously as Brahmanandam, is an Indian actor, comedian, and film director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor, appearing in over 1,000 films to date.[1][2][3] He was honoured with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contribution to Indian cinema in 2009.[4] Brahmanandam is known particularly for his comic expressions.[5][6] One of the highest-paid comedy actors in India, Brahmanandam has garnered six state Nandi Awards, one Filmfare Award South, six CineMAA Awards, and three South Indian International Movie Awards.[7][8]

Early and personal life[]

Brahmanandam was born on 1 February 1956 in Sattenapalli, Guntur district of present-day Andhra Pradesh.[9] Brahmanandam married Lakshmi and has two sons, Raja Gautham and Siddarth. Gautham is also an actor who starred in films such as Pallakilo Pellikuthuru (2004) and Manu (2018).[10] Gautham is married and has a son born in 2017.[11]

In January 2019, Brahmanandam underwent a successful heart bypass surgery at Asian Heart Institute (AHI) in Mumbai. [12]

Career[]

Brahmanandam initially worked as Telugu language lecturer in Attili of West Godavari district. He then made his film debut in Jandhyala's directorial Aha Naa-Pellanta! (1987).[13] He then played the lead role in Babai Hotel (1992).[14]

Awards and honours[]

Civilian honors
  • In January 2009, the government of India bestowed the title of Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award, on Brahmanandam for his contributions to art.[15]

Guinness Book

  • Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor.[1]
Filmfare Awards
Nandi Awards
  • Best Male Comedian - Money (1993)[17]
  • Best Supporting Actor - Anna (1994)[17]
  • Best Comedian - Anaganaga Oka Roju (1995)[17]
  • Best Comedian - Vinodam (1996)[17]
  • Best Comedian - Ready (2008)[17]
  • Best Comedian - Race Gurram (2014)[18]
CineMAA Awards
  • CineMAA Award for Best Comedian - Manmadhudu, Dhee, Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam, Adhurs & Dookudu
South Indian International Movie Awards
  • SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu) - Dookudu (2011)
  • SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu) - Baadshah (2013)
  • SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu) - Race Gurram (2014)
Other
  • Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role - Dookudu (2011)[19]
  • TSR - TV9 National Film Award for Best Comedian - Attarintiki Daredi (2013)

Filmography[]

Main article: Brahmanandam filmography

Brahmanandam acted in more than 1,000 films.[2]

Selected filmography[]

  • 1987: Aha Naa Pellanta as Ara Gundu
  • 1990: Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari as Vichitra Kumar
  • 1992: Babai Hotel as Rama Chandra Moorti
  • 1993: Rajendrudu Gajendrudu as Bank Manager
  • 1993: Money as Khan Dada
  • 1993: Jamba Lakidi Pamba as Anandam
  • 1993: Abbaigaru as Housekeeper
  • 1994: Yamaleela as Chitragupta
  • 1994: Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu as Thief
  • 1995: Alluda Majaka as Abbulu/Ms. Dakota
  • 1995: Ghatotkachudu as Scrap Collector
  • 1996: Anaganaga Oka Roju as Michael Jackson
  • 1997: Annamayya as Pundit
  • 1998: Bavagaru Bagunnara? as Gopi
  • 2001: Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Photographer
  • 2002: Indra as Pundit
  • 2002: Manmadhudu as Sooribabu Lavangam
  • 2004: Venky as Gajala
  • 2005: Evadi Gola Vaadidhi as Shankar Dada RMP
  • 2005: Athadu as Kittu
  • 2006: Pokiri as Brahmi - The Software Engineer
  • 2006: Vikramarkudu as Duvva Abbulu
  • 2007: Yamadonga as Chitragupta
  • 2007: Dhee as Chary
  • 2007: Dubai Seenu as Ramakrishna
  • 2008: Krishna as Bobby
  • 2008: King as Jayasurya
  • 2008: Jalsa as Pranav
  • 2008: Ready as "McDowell" Murthy
  • 2009: Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Gachibowli Diwakar
  • 2009: Kick as Halwa Raj/Parugu Prakash Raj
  • 2010: Adhurs as Bhattacharya "Bhattu"
  • 2010: Namo Venkatesa as Paris Prasad
  • 2010: Brindavanam as Bommarillu father
  • 2011: Dookudu as Padmashri
  • 2011: Payanam as Director Rajesh Kapur
  • 2012: Julai as Thief
  • 2013: Jaffa as Jasmine "Jaffa" Falguda
  • 2013: Naayak as Jilebi
  • 2013: Balupu as Crazy Mohan
  • 2013: Attarintiki Daredi as Baddam Bhaskar
  • 2013: Baadshah as Padmanabha Simha
  • 2013: Mirchi as Veera Pratep
  • 2014: Race Gurram as Kill Bill Pandey
  • 2014: Loukyam as Sippy
  • 2015: Bruce Lee - The Fighter as Susuki Subramanyam

References[]

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  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2019.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Front Page : List of Padma awardees 2009". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 26 January 2009. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  5. ^ Narasimham, M.L. (22 August 2011). "It's a mad mad comedy". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 30 August 2011. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
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  9. ^ "Birthday Special: Unknown Facts about 'Brahmanandam'". Sakshi Post. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  10. ^ "Brahmanandam's son Raja Goutham opts for a family entertainer with yet another short filmmaker". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  11. ^ "Brahmanandam is now a grandfather". deccanchronicle.com/. 15 April 2017. Archived from the original on 11 November 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  12. ^ "Iconic Telugu comedian Brahmanandam undergoes bypass surgery in Mumbai; stable now - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 January 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  13. ^ "Telugu lecturer to Guinness World Record holder". The Times of India. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  14. ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (4 January 2017). "Should they or shouldn't they?". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
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  16. ^ "Manikchand Filmfare Awards: Sizzling at 50". BSNL. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
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  19. ^ "The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011". The Times of India. 24 June 2012. Archived from the original on 18 July 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2012.

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