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Kanneganti Brahmanandam (born 1 February 1956), known mononymously as Brahmanandam, is an Indian actor, comedian, impersonator, and voice actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is particularly known for his comic performances. He holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor, appearing in over 1000 films to date. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by Acharya Nagarjuna University. Regarded as one of the finest and highest-paid comic actors of India, he was honoured with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contribution to Film Art.

After completing his Master of Arts degree, Brahmanandam worked as a Telugu lecturer in Attili of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Simultaneously, he also worked in theatre and as a mimicry artist. He made his television debut in 1985 with DD Telugu's Pakapakalu which received appreciation from the audience. After watching his performance in the show, director Jandhyala cast him in the film Aha Naa Pellanta! (1987), which became his breakthrough role. In a career spanning over 35 years, he has received six state Nandi Awards, one Filmfare Award South, and six CineMAA Awards.

Early life

Brahmanandam was born on 1 February 1956 in Chaganti Vari Palem village, Sattenapalli, Andhra Pradesh. His parents are Nagalingachari and Lakshmi Narsamma. His father was a carpenter and Brahmanandam was one of eight children. He completed his Master of Arts degree and joined as a Telugu lecturer in Attili of West Godavari district.

Career

While working as a lecturer, Brahmanandam also worked in theatre and as a mimicry artist. Novelist and playwright Adi Vishnu introduced him to NCV Sashidhar of Doordarshan (DD). Soon after, he made his television debut in 1985 with DD Telugu's Pakapakalu. His performance in the show received good response from the audience. After watching his performance in the show, director Jandhyala cast him in the film Aha Naa-Pellanta! (1987), which became a breakthrough role for him. The same year he appeared in the successful films Pasivadi Pranam and Swayam Krushi. The first film he acted in was Sri Tatavataram, second film was Satyagraham, and the third film was Aha Naa Pellanta!. Sri Tatavataram released later in 1988.

The following years he appeared in several Telugu films, of which, his performance in the films Vivaha Bhojanambu (1988), Choopulu Kalisina Shubhavela (1988), Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989), Muddula Mavayya (1989), Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari (1990), Bobbili Raja (1990) and Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1990) was well praised.

Beginning from 1991, Brahmanandam has appeared in variety of comedic roles and a few intense roles. In 1991, he starred in major films such as Kshana Kshanam (1991) and Rowdy Alludu (1991). The Times of India considered the films Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1991), Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1992), and Yamaleela (1994) as the films that one can never get bored of. Brahmanandam has appeared in each of these, with him being considered as one of the main reasons for these films to be successful. In 1992, he has played the lead role in Babai Hotel for the first time.

He won his first major awardШаблон:Em dashNandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his performance as Khan Dada in the film Money (1993). Following the success of the film, a sequel to it, Money Money (1994) was also produced, in which Brahmanandam reprised his role. Griddaluru Gopalrao of Zamin Ryot in his review of the film Hello Brother (1994) praised Brahmanandam's role and his performance. His further successful films of the following years include Alluda Majaka (1995), Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu (1996), Bombay Priyudu (1996), Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997), Muddula Mogudu (1997), Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998), Aavida Maa Aavide (1998), Thammudu (1999), Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi (2000), Jayam Manade Raa (2000), Kalisundam Raa (2000), and Ammo! Okato Tareekhu (2000).

At a felicitation ceremony in January 2008, he listed the following films as his top 11 films Шаблон:Em dash Aha Naa Pellanta! (1987), Vivaha Bhojanambu (1988), Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1991), Pattukondi Chuddam (1997), Money (1993), Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997), Anna (1994), Amma (1991), Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998), Manmadhudu (2002), Dhee (2007).

Personal life

Brahmanandam married Lakshmi and has two sons, Raja Gautham and Siddharth. Gautham is also an actor who starred in films such as Pallakilo Pellikoothuru (2004), and Manu (2018). Gautham is married and has a son born in 2017. In January 2019, Brahmanandam underwent a successful heart bypass surgery at Asian Heart Institute (AHI) in Mumbai.

Apart from acting, Brahmanandam is also an amateur sculptor and a sketch artist. He also reads the philosophical writings of Swami Vivekananda and Jiddu Krishnamurthi in his free time.

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.

Guinness Book

• Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor.

Filmfare Awards

• Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Telugu – Manmadhudu (2002)

Nandi Awards

• Best Male Comedian – Money (1993)
• Best Supporting Actor – Anna (1994)
• Best Comedian – Anaganaga Oka Roju (1995)
• Best Comedian – Vinodam (1996)
• Best Comedian – Ready (2008)
• Best Comedian – Race Gurram (2014)

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)
• TSR – TV9 National Film Award for Best Comedian – Attarintiki Daredi (2013)

Filmography

Шаблон:Main Brahmanandam acted in more than 1,000 films.

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
• 1998: Ganesh as Sub-Jailor Kondal Rao
• 1999: Sooryavansham as a doctor
• 2001: Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Photographer
• 2002: Indra as Pundit
• 2002: Manmadhudu as Sooribabu Lavangam
• 2003:Simhadri as Talupulu
• 2004: Venky as Gajala
• 2005: Evadi Gola Vaadidhi as Shankar Dada RMP
• 2005: Athadu as kittu
• 2006: Happy as Appala Naidu, Pizza Shop Owner
• 2006: Pokiri as Brahmi – The Software Engineer
• 2006: Vikramarkudu as Duvva Abbulu
• 2007: Mozhi as Ananthakrishnan
• 2007: Dhee as Chary
• 2007: Dubai Seenu as Ramakrishna
• 2007: Yamadonga as Chitragupta
• 2008: Krishna as Bobby
• 2008: King as Jayasurya
• 2008: Jalsa as Pranav
• 2008: Ready as "McDowell" Murthy
• 2008: Neninthe as Director Idli Vishwanath
• 2009: Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Gachibowli Diwakar
• 2009: Kick as Halwa Raj/Parugu Prakash Raj
• 2009: Ganesh: Just Ganesh as Yadagiri
• 2009: Arya 2 as Dasavatharam
• 2009: Raju Maharaju as Om Raja
• 2010: Adhurs as Bhattacharya "Bhattu"
• 2010: Namo Venkatesa as Paris Prasad
• 2010: Brindavanam as Bommarillu father
• 2011: Dookudu as Padmashri
• 2011: Mr.Perfect as Jalsa Kishore (maternal uncle of Priya)
• 2011: Payanam as Director Rajesh Kapur
• 2012: Julai as Thief
• 2012: Dhamakuram as Rudraksha
• 2013: Jaffa as Jasmine "Jaffa" Falguda
• 2013: Naayak as Jilebi
• 2013: Yevadu as Satya's illegal tenant
• 2013: Balupu as Crazy Mohan
• 2013: Attarintiki Daredi as Baddam Bhaskar
• 2013: Doosukeltha as Veera Brahmam
• 2013: Baadshah as Padmanabha Simha
• 2013: Mirchi as Veera Pratap
• 2014: Ninnindale as Sachin
• 2014: Race Gurram as Kill Bill Pandey
• 2014: Loukyam as Sippy
• 2014: Aagadu as Delhi Suri
• 2015: Bruce Lee: The Fighter as Susuki Subramanyam
• 2015: S/O Satyamurthy as Koda Rambabu, Devaraj's brother-in-law
• 2016: Sarrainodu as Linga Hariharan, Umapati's neighbor
• 2017: Nenu Kidnap Ayyanu as Cameo Appearance
• 2017: Khaidi No. 150 as Doberman
• 2017: Om Namo Venkatesaya as Simhachalam
• 2018: Nela Ticket as Balaraju
• 2018: Achari America Yatra as Appalacharya
• 2018: Gayatri as Loknatham
• 2018: MLA as Pattabhi
• 2018: Aatagallu as Go Go
• 2018: Inttelligent as Dharma Raju
• 2018: Jai Simha as Raju Reddy
• 2018: Silly Fellows as Fake DGP
• 2019: Amma Rajyam Lo Kadapa Biddalu as Rambabu
• 2019: Gaddalakonda Ganesh as Cameo appearance
• 2019: Manmadhudu 2 as Suribabu Lavangam
• 2019: 1st Rank Raju as Manormani
• 2019: NTR: Kathanayakudu as Relangi
• 2020: Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo as Special Appearance
• 2021: Jathi Ratnalu as Justice Balwanth Chowdhary
• 2022: Bheemla Nayak as Judge K. B. Ananda Rao
• 2022: Panchathantram as Veda Vyas
• 2022: Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu as Buchi
• 2022: Rangamarthanda as Chakrapani
• 2023: BRO as Shastri
• 2023: Keedaa Cola as Vardaraju
• 2024: Hrashwa Deergha as Pujari

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