Brahmanandam

Brahmanandam Kanneganti
Born Brahmanandam Kanneganti
February 1, 1956 (1956-02-01) (age 56)[1]
Sattenapalli, Guntur Dist, Andhra Pradesh, India
Residence Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Other names Bramhi
Years active 1986-present
Spouse Lakshmi
Children Raja Goutham, Sid

Brahmanandam Kanneganti (Telugu: బ్రహ్మానందం కన్నెగంటి; born 1 February 1956) is an Indian actor, commonly appearing in Telugu films. He was born into a Viswakarma gold smith family. He holds Guinness World Record for acting in the most number of films in a single language. He has starred in over 900 films till date. He is noted for Physical comedy and Satire. He is one of the versatile indian actors in this genre.[2][3][4][5]

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Career

On a visit to Hyderabad, Brahmanandam happened to accidentally meet writer Adi Vishnu who introduced him to MCV Sashidhar of DD. They started a serial called Pakapakalu. Adi Vishnu, Musicologist Raja and BV Pattabhi Ram recommended him to Jandhyala. Brahmanandam met Jandhyala and showed many of his skits. Jandhyala was very happy and appreciated Brahmanandam.

Brahmanandam's first film was Sri Tatavataram Katha, second film was Satyagraham and third film was Aha Naa pellanta. Since then he has featured consistently in films every year.

He has been awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award in 2009 by the Government of India, He received an honorary doctorate by Acharya Nagarjuna University and the Nandi Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh among others.

Television appearances

Brahmanandam forayed onto the small screen with the quiz show Brahmi 10 Lakh Show on iNews Channel. The show's format was similar to that of Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Co-stars
2012 Mr. Nokia Filming Manoj Manchu, Kriti Kharbanda, Sana Khan
Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? Filming Manoj Manchu, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Deeksha Seth
Rachaa Filming Ram Charan Teja, Tamannaah Bhatia
Gabbar Singh Filming[6] Pawan Kalyan, Shruti Haasan
Damarukam Filming Ram Charan Teja, Tamannaah Bhatia
2011 Kadavul Paathi Mirugam Paathi Tamil
Filming
Arya, Narain, Aadhi
Panjaa Paparayudu Pawan Kalyan, Sarah Jane Dias, Anjali Lavania
Madathakaja Padmasri Allari Naresh, Sneha Ullal
Bejawada Sketch Gopi Naga Chaitanya, Amala Paul
Dookudu Padmasri Mahesh Babu, Samantha
Badrinath Batting BABA Allu Arjun, Tamannaah Bhatia, Prakash Raj
Desadrohii Filming Namitha
Vaanam Tamil Silambarasan Rajendar, Bharath, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj
Mr. Perfect Jalsa Kishore Prabhas, Kajal
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appala Raju SriSailam Sunil
Payanam/Gaganam Rajesh Kapoor(Film Director) Tamil
Telugu
Nagarjuna, Prakash Raj, Poonam Kaur
Wanted Gopichand, Deeksha Seth
2010 Anaganaga O Dheerudu Jeffa Siddharth Narayan, Shruti Haasan, Lakshmi Manchu
Ragada Brahmam Nagarjuna, Anushka Shetty, Priyamani
Nagavalli Assistent Venkatesh, Anushka Shetty, Richa Gangopadhyay, Kamalinee Mukherjee, Shraddha Das, Poonam Kaur
Orange Puppy Ram Charan Teja, Genelia D'Souza
Kalyanram Kathi Kalyan Ram, Shaam, Sana Khan
Collector Gari Bharya Prakash Raj, Bhumika Chawla
Brindaavanam Bommarillu Father NTR Jr., Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha, Prakash Raj
Khaleja Miriyam Mahesh Babu, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj
Don Seenu Vishwas Ravi Teja, Shriya Saran, Srihari, Sayaji Shinde
Maryada Ramanna Sunil, Saloni Aswani
Panchakshari Kala Bhairava Anushka Shetty
Vedam Brother Bairagi Allu Arjun, Manoj Manchu, Anushka Shetty, Manoj Bajpai
Rama Rama Krishna Krishna Subba Rao Ram, Priya Anand, Arjun Sarja, Gracy Singh
Simha Compounder Balakrishna, Nayantara, Namitha, Sneha Ullal
Varudu Allu Arjun, Arya, Bhanu Sri Mehra
Yagam Navdeep, Bhumika Chawla, Kim Sharma, Rahul Dev
Kedi Nagarjuna, Mamta Mohandas
Bindaas Anakapalli former Manoj Kumar Manchu, Sheena Shahabadi, Ahuti Prasad
Namo Venkatesa Paris Prasad Venkatesh, Trisha Krishnan
Adhurs Bhattacharya (Bhattu) NTR Jr., Nayantara, Sheela
Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi Jagapati Babu
2009 Kasko Vaibhav Reddy, Shweta Prasad, Gauri Pandit
Saleem Vishnu Vardhan Babu, Ileana D'Cruz
Pravarakhyudu Jagapati Babu, Priyamani
Arya 2 Mr. Dasavathaaram Allu Arjun, Kajal Aggarwal, Navdeep
Ek Niranjan Prabhas, Kangana Ranaut, Sonu Sood
Jayeebhava Kalyan Ram, Hansika Motwani, Mukesh Rishi
Mahatma Srikanth, Bhavana Menon
Ganesh Comedy Don Yagadiri Ram, Kajal Aggarwal, Poonam Kaur, Ashish Vidyarthi
Josh Political Lerner Naga Chaitanya, Karthika Nair, J. D. Chakravarthy
Anjaneyulu Prabhakar Ravi Teja
Magadheera Ram Charan Teja, Kajal Aggarwal
Evaraina Epudaina Varun Sandesh
Current Sushant
Kick Halwa Raj/Prakash Raj Ravi Teja and Ileana D'Cruz
Mitrudu JB Jan(Jaana Betthudu Janaardhan) Balakrishna, Priyamani
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam Gachibowli Divakar Siddharth Narayan and Tamannaah
Maska Doctor Ram, Hansika Motwani
2008 King Jayasurya Nagarjuna and Trisha Krishnan
Neninthe Idly Vishwanath Ravi Teja, Siya, Sayaji Shinde, Subbaraju
Chedugudu
Dongala Bandi Climax Thief Allari Naresh
Kotha Bangaru Lokam College Principal Varun Sandesh, Shweta Prasad
Ninna Nedu Repu A.M. Ravi Krishna, Tamannaah Bhatia
Chintakayala Ravi Pinky Venkatesh, Anushka Shetty and Mamta Mohandas
Saroja Guest appearance Tamil film Shiva, Vaibhav Reddy, S. P. B. Charan, Prakash Raj, Jayaram
Baladur Nani Ravi Teja, Anushka Shetty, Krishna
Sathyam Transport office broker Tamil film Vishal Reddy, Nayantara, Upendra
Gajibiji
Aalayam Sivaji
Kathanayakudu Koya dora Jagapathi Babu, Rajnikanth, Meena, Nayantara, Sunil
Ullasamga Utsahamga Yadho Sagar, Sneha Ullal
Hare Ram Nijam Kalyan Ram, Priyamani
Victory Nitin Kumar Reddy, Mamta Mohandas
Ready McDowel Murthy Ram, Genelia D'Souza
Pandurangadu Balakrishna, Sneha, Tabu
Kantri Brahmi Jr. NTR, Ashish Vidyarthi, Prakash Raj, Hansika Motwani
Naa Manasukemaindi
Donga Sachinollu Stalin
Bhale Dongalu Tarun Kumar, Ileana D'Cruz
Sawaal Bharath
Jalsa Pranav Pawan Kalyan, Ileana D'Cruz
Premabhishekam
Lakshmi Putrudu Cameo Appearance
Gamyam Person on a highway Allari Naresh, Sharwanand, Kamalinee Mukherjee
Krishnarjuna Vishnu Vardhan Babu, Mamta Mohandas, Nagarjuna
Nenu Meeku Telusa...? Barmani Manoj Manchu, Sneha Ullal, Riya Sen, Nassar
Mr. Medhavi Genelia D'Souza, Raja, Sonu Sood
Pourudu Sumanth, Kajal Aggarwal, Nassar
Krishna Bobby Ravi Teja, Trisha Krishnan
100 Kotlu Baladitya, Saira Bhanu
Brahmanandam Drama Company Sivaji
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters Allari Naresh, Krishna Bhagawan
John Appa Rao 40 plus Krishna Bhagawan
Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna Raja, Sneha
Hero Nitin Kumar Reddy, Bhavana Menon, Ramya Krishna
2007 Aata Astrologist Siddharth Narayan, Ileana D'Cruz
Aaroje
Athidhi Uncle of heroine Mahesh Babu, Amrita Rao
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule Venkatesh, Trisha Krishnan
Bhajantrilu
Brahma - The Creator
Chiruta Krish Ram Charan Teja, Neha Sharma
Dubai Seenu Rama Krishna Ravi Teja, Nayantara
Dhee Chari Vishnu, Genelia D'Souza
Lakshyam College Canteen Owner Gopichand, Jagapati Babu, Anushka Shetty
Maharajasri
Maisamma IPS Minister Mumaith Khan, Sayaji Shinde, Pradeep Rawat
Mee Sreyobhilashi Panthulu
Athili Sattibabu LKG Ravi Shastri Allari Naresh
Okkadunnadu Satyanarayana Gopichand
Satyabhama
Shankar Dada Zindabad Astrologist Chiranjeevi, Srikanth, Karishma Kotak
Mozhi Apartment President Anantakrishnan Tamil film
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw Joshua Gottam
Vijayadasami
Yamadonga Chitraguptudu NTR Jr., Priyamani, Mohan Babu
2006 Annavaram Purohitudu
Andala Ramudu
Bommarillu Loan Officer Siddharth Narayan, Genelia D'Souza, Prakash Raj
Vikramarkudu Duvva Abbulu Ravi Teja, Anushka Shetty, Ajay
Pellaina Kothalo Jagapati Babu, Priyamani
Stalin Purohitudu Chiranjeevi, Trisha Krishnan
Pokiri Brahmi Mahesh Babu, Ileana D'Cruz, Prakash Raj
Sri Ramadasu Astrologist Devotional Film
Happy Pizza Hut Manager Allu Arjun, Genelia D'Souza
2005 Jai Chiranjeeva Neelima's uncle Chiranjeevi
Evadi Gola Vaadidi Sankardada R.M.P Comedy Film
Hungama P.A of Bobbili Raja Comedy Film
Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu Thief Raja, Shriya Saran
Vennela Pampachek
Athadu Brahmam Mahesh Babu, Trisha Krishnan, Sonu Sood
Super lie-detector Operator Nagarjuna, Ayesha Takia, Anushka Shetty, Sonu Sood
Andarivaadu Reporter Chiranjeevi, Tabu, Rimi Sen, Prakash Raj
Soggadu Servant of Satyannarayana
Radha Gopalam
Balu ABCDEFG Hotel Manager
Allari Bullodu
2004 Swarabhishekam Telugu
Apparao Driving School Losugula Lakshma Reddy
New Tamil
Gilli Pundit Tamil
Suryam Pujari
Andhrawala Home Minister Jr. NTR, Rakshitha, Sayaji Shinde
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
Intlo Srimati Veedhilo Kumari
Leela Mahal Center
Vidyardhi
Vijayendra Varma
Valliddaru Okkate
Satruvu
Athade Oka Sainyam P.A of Prakash Raj Prakash Raj
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi Music Pundit
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Venky Gajala from Washington, D.C.
Kaasi Tamil film
Nenunnanu Hero's Friend Nagarjuna, Shriya Saran and Aarti Agarwal
Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi
Nani Father of Ravi Babu Ravi Babu
Adavi Ramudu
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
Aithe Enti
Xtra
Koduku
Swamy
Pallakilo Pellikoothuru
Andaru Dongale Dorikithe Chee

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