Brahmanandam
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| Brahmanandam | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Birth name | Brahmanandam Kanneganti |
| Born |
1 February 1956[1] Sattenapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Lakshmi |
| Children | 2 |
Brahmanandam Kanneganti (born 1 February 1956), is an Indian actor and comedian. Hailing from Sattenapalli in Andhra Pradesh, he mostly acts in Telugu films. Prior to films, he was a Telugu lecturer in Attili, a town in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor.[2] He has appeared in over 1000 films.[citation needed] He was honoured with the Padma Sri, India's fourth highest civilian honour for his contribution to Indian cinema in 2009.[3] Brahmanandam is considered one of the most versatile Indian comic actors, noted particularly for his comic expressions.[4][5][6][7] Brahmanandam forayed onto the small screen with the quiz show Brahmi 1 million Show on iNews.
Filmography
| Year | Movie Name | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Baadshah | Padmanabha Simha | Telugu |
| Something Something | Mokia | Telugu | |
| Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | deleted scenes | Telugu | |
| Saradaga Ammaiyatho | Telugu | ||
| Bhai | Vikram Donor | Telugu | |
| Back Bench Student | Telugu | ||
| Greeku Veerudu | Kamaraju | Telugu | |
| Iddarammayilatho | Dance Master | Telugu | |
| Attharintiki Daaredhi | Baddem Bhaskar[8] | Telugu | |
| Sukumarudu | Telugu | ||
| Jaffa | Hero | Telugu | |
| Race Gurram | Telugu | ||
| Doosukeltha | Veera Brahmam | Telugu | |
| Mirchi | Veera Pratap | Telugu | |
| Balupu | Heroine Uncle | Telugu | |
| Okkadine | Telugu | ||
| Naayak | Jilebi | Telugu | |
| 2012 | Lucky | Telugu | |
| Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu | Telugu | ||
| Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum | Rampam (Rangasthala Pandit) | Telugu | |
| Rebel | Narsuraju | Telugu | |
| Denikaina Ready | Bangaraju | Telugu | |
| Vennela 1 1/2 | Telugu | ||
| Shirdi Sai | Sandeham | Telugu | |
| Sudigadu | Jaffa Reddy | Telugu | |
| All the Best | Gochi Savithri | Telugu | |
| Rachcha | Rangeela Master | Telugu | |
| Devudu Chesina Manushulu | Lord Vishnu | Telugu | |
| Gabbar Singh | Recovery Ranjith | Telugu[9] | |
| Dammu | Jaanaki | Telugu | |
| Daruvu | Vidhya Balan | Telugu | |
| Damarukam | Rudraksha | Telugu | |
| Nuvva Nena | Telugu | ||
| Mr. Nookayya | Telugu | ||
| Nippu | Kaasi | Telugu | |
| Dhoni | As Prakash Raj's Boss | Tamil Telugu | |
| 2011 | Panjaa | Paparayudu | Telugu |
| Seema Tapakai | Melimbangaram | Telugu | |
| Madatha Kaja | Padmasri | Telugu | |
| Sri Rama Rajyam | Tippadu | Telugu | |
| Bejawada | Sketch Gopi | ||
| Dookudu | Padmasri | ||
| Badrinath | Batting BABA | ||
| Desadrohii | |||
| Mr. Rascal | Balu | Telugu | |
| Vaanam | Tamil | ||
| Mr. Perfect | Jalsa Kishore | Telugu | |
| Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju | SriSailam | ||
| Payanam/Gaganam | Rajesh Kapoor (Film Director) | Tamil Telugu | |
| Wanted | |||
| 2010 | Anaganaga O Dheerudu | Jeffa | |
| Ragada | Brahmam | ||
| Nagavalli | Assistant | ||
| Orange | Puppy | ||
| Kalyanram Kathi | |||
| Collector Gari Bharya | |||
| Brindaavanam | Bommarillu Father | ||
| Khaleja | Miriyam | ||
| Don Seenu | Vishwas | ||
| Maryada Ramanna | |||
| Panchakshari | Kala Bhairava | ||
| Vedam | Brother Bairagi | ||
| Rama Rama Krishna Krishna | Lechipoyina Subba Rao (LSR) | ||
| Simha | Compounder | ||
| Varudu | |||
| Yagam | |||
| Kedi | |||
| Bindaas | Parabrahmam | ||
| Namo Venkatesa | Paris Prasad | ||
| Adhurs | Bhattacharya (Bhattu) | ||
| Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi | |||
| 2009 | Kasko | Mahesh Babu | |
| Saleem | |||
| Pravarakhyudu | Lecturer | ||
| Prayanam | Satyanarayana Swamy | ||
| Arya 2 | Mr. Dasavathaaram | ||
| Ek Niranjan | Tantra | ||
| Jayeebhava | Narasimha Sastry | ||
| Mahatma | |||
| Ganesh | Comedy Don Yagadiri | ||
| Josh | Political Lerner | ||
| Anjaneyulu | Prabhakar | ||
| Magadheera | |||
| Evaraina Epudaina | |||
| Current | |||
| Kick | Halwa Raj/Parugu Prakash Raj | ||
| Mitrudu | JB Jan (Jaana Betthudu Janaardhan) | ||
| Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | Gachibowli Divakar | ||
| Maska | Doctor | ||
| 2008 | King | Jayasurya | |
| Neninthe | Idly Vishwanath | ||
| Chedugudu | |||
| Dongala Bandi | Climax Thief | ||
| Kotha Bangaru Lokam | College Principal | ||
| Ninna Nedu Repu | |||
| Chintakayala Ravi | Pinky | ||
| Saroja | Guest appearance | Tamil film | |
| Baladur | Nani | ||
| Sathyam | Transport office broker | Tamil film | |
| Gajibiji | |||
| Aalayam | |||
| Kathanayakudu | Koya dora | ||
| Ullasamga Utsahamga | |||
| Hare Ram | Nijam | ||
| Victory | |||
| Ready | McDowel Murthy | ||
| Pandurangadu | |||
| Kantri | Brahmi | ||
| Naa Manasukemaindi | |||
| Donga Sachinollu | Stalin | ||
| Bhale Dongalu | |||
| Sawaal | |||
| Jalsa | Pranav | ||
| Premabhishekam | |||
| Lakshmi Putrudu | |||
| Gamyam | Person on a highway | ||
| Krishnarjuna | |||
| Nenu Meeku Telusa...? | Barmani | ||
| Mr. Medhavi | |||
| Pourudu | |||
| Krishna | Bobby | ||
| 100 Kotlu | |||
| Brahmanandam Drama Company | |||
| Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters | |||
| John Appa Rao 40 plus | |||
| Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna | |||
| Hero | |||
| 2007 | Aata | Astrologist | |
| Aaroje | |||
| Athidhi | Uncle of heroine | ||
| Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule | |||
| Bhajantrilu | |||
| Brahma - The Creator | |||
| Chiruta | Krish | ||
| Dubai Seenu | Rama Krishna | ||
| Dhee | Chari | ||
| Lakshyam | College Canteen Owner | ||
| Maharajasri | |||
| Maisamma IPS | Minister | ||
| Mee Sreyobhilashi | Panthulu | ||
| Athili Sattibabu LKG | Ravi Shastri | ||
| Okkadunnadu | Satyanarayana | ||
| Satyabhama | |||
| Shankar Dada Zindabad | Astrologist | ||
| Mozhi | Apartment President Anantakrishnan | Tamil film | |
| Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw | Joshua Gottam | ||
| Vijayadasami | |||
| Yamadonga | Chitraguptudu | ||
| 2006 | Annavaram | Purohitudu | |
| Andala Ramudu | |||
| Bommarillu | Loan Officer | ||
| Vikramarkudu | Duvva Abbulu | ||
| Pellaina Kothalo | |||
| Stalin | Purohitudu | ||
| Pokiri | Brahmi | ||
| Sri Ramadasu | Astrologist | ||
| Happy | Pizza Hut Manager | ||
| 2005 | Jai Chiranjeeva | Shanthi Swaroop | |
| Evadi Gola Vaadidi | Sankardada R.M.P | ||
| Hungama | P.A. of Bobbili Raja | ||
| Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu | Thief | ||
| Vennela | Pampachek | ||
| Athadu | Brahmam | ||
| Super | lie-detector Operator | ||
| Andarivaadu | Reporter | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi | Music Pundit | ||
| 143 | |||
| Venky | Gajala from Washington, D.C. | ||
| Kaasi | Telugu | ||
| Nenunnanu | Hero's Friend | ||
| Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi | |||
| Nani | Father | ||
| Adavi Ramudu | |||
| Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu | |||
| Aithe Enti | |||
| Xtra | |||
| Koduku | |||
| Swamy | |||
| Pallakilo Pellikoothuru | |||
| Andaru Dongale Dorikithe | Chee | ||
| Malliswari | Balu (Katrina Kaif's Driver) | ||
| 2003 | Satyam | Attender (Manager Lingam) | |
| Simhadri | Talupulu | ||
| Ninney Ishta Paddaanu | |||
| Ammulu | |||
| Gangotri | School Teacher | ||
| Raghavendra | Sirisha's brother | ||
| Kabaddi Kabaddi | |||
| Fools | |||
| Pellam Oorelithe | |||
| 2002 | Sahasa Baludu Vichitra Kothi | ||
| Manmadhudu | Sooribabu Lavangam | ||
| Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu | Purohitudu | ||
| Nenu Ninnu Premistunnanu | |||
| Ramana | Gundusoodi Seenu | ||
| Lagna Patrika | |||
| Nee Premakai | Vineeth's uncle | ||
| Neetho Cheppalani | |||
| Entha Bagundo | |||
| Aaduthu Paaduthu | |||
| Friends | |||
| Vendi Mabbulu | |||
| Tappuchesi Pappukoodu | Lawyer | ||
| Adrustam | |||
| Neetho | |||
| Allari Ramudu | |||
| Bharata Simha Reddy | |||
| Chennakeshava Reddy | Purohitudu | ||
| Gemini | Car Mechanic | ||
| 2 much | |||
| Eeswar | |||
| Thotti Gang | Gaali Gottam Govinda Saastry/ Saastry's mother | ||
| Premalo Pavani Kalyan | |||
| Sandade Sandadi | Kovey Sarala Boy friend | ||
| Siva Rama Raju | Uncle of Hero | ||
| Bobby | Ammiraju old B.A | ||
| Indra | Pandit | ||
| Seema Simham | |||
| 2001 | Hanuman Junction | ||
| Ammaye Navvithe | |||
| Family Circus | |||
| subbu | |||
| Sri Manjunatha | Nandeeswarudu | ||
| Narasimha Naidu | Puro | ||
| Mrugaraaju | Assistant Guard | ||
| Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi | |||
| 2000 | Badri | Gangaraju | |
| Kshemanga Velli Labham Ga Randi | |||
| Annayya | |||
| Mee Aayana Jagratha | |||
| Real Story | |||
| 1999 | Raja Kumarudu | Policeman | |
| Samarasimha Reddy | Server in a Hotel | ||
| Sneham Kosam | P.A of Prakash Raj | ||
| Premaku Velayara | Wine shop owner | ||
| 1998 | Subhakankshalu | ||
| Premante Idera | |||
| Paradesi | |||
| Bavagaru Bagunnara? | Gopal | ||
| Choodalani Vundi | House owner | ||
| Sooryavansham | Doctor | Hindi | |
| Maavidakulu | Telugu | ||
| 1997 | Hitler | ||
| Super Heroes | |||
| Anaganaga Oka Roju | Michael Jackson | ||
| Annamayya | Pundit | ||
| Gokulamlo Seetha | |||
| Pelli Sandadi | Relative of Hero | ||
| 1996 | Oho Naa Pellanta | Armugam | |
| Vinodam | Thief | ||
| Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi | Father of lady's hostel warden | ||
| Little Soldiers | Servant | ||
| 1995 | Subhamasthu | ||
| Sisindri | |||
| Gharana Bullodu | Jatka man | ||
| Alluda Majaka | Abbulu/Ms. Dakota | ||
| Money Money | Khan Dada | ||
| Rikshavodu | One of the riksha guys | ||
| 1994 | Police Alludu | ||
| Mugguru Monagallu | Assistant to the Dancer | ||
| kishkinda Kanda | Guest Role | ||
| Aame | |||
| Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu | One of the thieves in last fight | ||
| Allari Premikudu | Hero's Friend | ||
| Bangaru Kutumbam | |||
| Brahmachari Mogudu | Gurnadham | ||
| Gandeevam | |||
| Gangmaster | |||
| Hello Brother | Assistant to Raja | ||
| Number One | |||
| Pelli Koduku | |||
| Shubhalagnam | |||
| Yamaleela | Chitragupta | ||
| 1993 | Mutamestri | coolie | |
| Aa Okkati Adakku | Pulla Rao | ||
| Allari Priyudu | Hero's friend | ||
| Pellama Majaka | |||
| Ish Gup Chup | |||
| Jamba Lakidi Pamba | Anandam | ||
| Ladies Special | Brahmanandam | ||
| Mayalodu | Police Inspector | ||
| Mechanic Alludu | mechanic | ||
| Money | Khan Dada | ||
| Parugo Parugu | |||
| Pekata Paparao | Police | ||
| Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram | |||
| Rajendrudru Gajendrudru | Bank Manager | ||
| 1992 | Aapathbandavudu | ||
| Babai Hotel | Hero | ||
| 420 | |||
| Allari Mogudu | Hero's friend | ||
| Ashwamedham | |||
| Chitram Bhalare Vichitram | Boondi Brahmanandam | ||
| Gharaana Mogudu | Appanna | ||
| Pachani Samsaram | |||
| Sundara Kanda | student | ||
| 1991 | Rowdy Alludu | ||
| Kshana Kshanam | Store Manager | ||
| Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam | Tea Stall owner | ||
| Rowdy Gari Pellam | Hotel Owner | ||
| Prema Entha Madhuram | Siva | ||
| Aditya 369 | |||
| Stoovertpuram Police Station | |||
| Appula Appa Rao | Sastri | ||
| Talli Tandrulu | |||
| 1990 | Raja Vikramarka | Janaki (Jackey) | |
| Jagadeka Veerudu Attilokasundari | Photographer | ||
| Chevilo Puvvu | |||
| Jayammu Nischayammu Raa | Gopalam | ||
| 1989 | Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu | Hero's Friend | |
| Bava Bava Panneeru | Servant | ||
| Hai Hai Nayaka | Patel Master | ||
| Mutyamantha Muddu | |||
| 1988 | Yudda Bhoomi | ||
| Rudra Veena | Dunkard | ||
| Chikkadu Dorakadu | |||
| Chinni Krishnudu | |||
| Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela | |||
| Donga Kollu | Veeragandham Apparao | ||
| Vivaaha Bhojanambu | |||
| 1987 | Swayam Krushi | Cobbler | |
| Pasivadi Pranam | |||
| Aha Naa Pellanta | Ara Gundu |
Awards
- Acharya Nagarjuna University awarded Brahmanandam an honorary doctorate award.
- In 2005, he was selected to receive the Allu Award, instituted in the memory of Allu Rama Lingaiah. On 1 October 2005, the award was presented to him at a function in Hyderabad. It consists of a Swarna Kankanam (gold bracelet), a citation and a souvenir.
- He earned a spot in the Guinness World Records for acting in 754 Telugu films in 20 years in 2007.[10]
- Filmfare Best Comedian Award (Telugu) for Dhee (2007).
- He was awarded the Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for the 2008 film Ready.
- In January 2009, the government of India bestowed the title of Padma Shri, fourth highest civilian award, on Brahmanandam for his contributions to art.[11]
- Best Actor in a Comic Role in Dookudu at The Hyderabad Times Film Awards (2011).[12]
- SIIMA Award for Best Comedian 2012, for Dookudu
- Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Comedian 2013, for Julai
References
- ↑ "Brahmanandam- Biography". cinebasti.com. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
- ↑ "Most screen credits for a living actor". guinnessworldrecords.com. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
- ↑ "The Hindu : Front Page : List of Padma awardees 2009". hindu.com. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
- ↑ Narasimham, M.L. (22 August 2011). "It's a mad mad comedy". The Hindu (Chennai, India).
- ↑ "Brahmanandam felicitated". The Times of India. 18 May 2011.
- ↑ "Brain teasers with Brahmanandam". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 14 July 2009.
- ↑ http://www.jointscene.com/news/Actor-Brahmanandam-gets-paid-Rs.3Lakhs-as-his-daily-payment.../3488
- ↑ "Pawan Kalyan and Brahmanandam Combination again". timesofap.com. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
- ↑ "Gabbar Singh to release for Sankranthi - Telugu Movie News". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
- ↑ "Guinness record for Brahmanandam". The Times of India. 15 December 2007. Retrieved 1 January 2008.
- ↑ "Padmasri for Brahmanandam". IndiaGlitz.
- ↑ "The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011". 24 June 2012.
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