Brahmanandam
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| Born | Brahmanandam Kanneganti. 1 February 1956 Sattenapalli, Andhra State, India (now in Andhra Pradesh, India) |
| Residence | Hyderabad, India |
| Nationality | INDIA |
| Ethnicity | Hindu (Telugu) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards |  Padma Shri 2009 |
Brahmanandam Kanneganti (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian film actor and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor.[1] He was honoured with the Padma Shri, for his contribution to Indian cinema in 2009.[2] Brahmanandam is regarded as one of the finest comic actors of India, noted particularly for his comic expressions.[3][4] Brahmanandam has garnered five state Nandi Awards, one Filmfare Award South, six CineMAA Awards, and three South Indian International Movie Awards for best comedy.[5][6]
Early life
Brahmanandam was born in Chaganti Vari Palem village, Sattenapalli in Andhra Pradesh. Prior to films, he was a Telugu lecturer in Attili, a town in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.[7][8][9]
Awards
- Civilian Honors
- In January 2009, the government of India bestowed the title of Padma Shri, fourth highest civilian award, on Brahmanandam for his contributions to art.[10]
- Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian - Money (1993)
- Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor - Anna (1994)
- Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian - Anaganaga Oka Roju (1995)
- Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian - Vinodham (1996)
- Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian - Ready (2008)
- CineMAA Award for Best Comedian - Manmadhudu, Dhee, Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam, Adhurs & Dookudu.
- Siima Award for Best Comedian - Dookudu, Baadshah & Race Gurram.
- Other
- Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role - Dookudu (2011)[12]
- He earned a spot in the Guinness World Records in 2007 for acting in 867 Telugu films in 20 years .[13]
Selected filmography
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Bramanandam acted in more than 1028 films.[14] Below are his selected filmography.
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- 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
- 1994: Mugguru Monagallu as Assistant Dancer
- 1995: Alluda Majaka as Abbulu/Ms. Dakota
- 1997: Annamayya as Pundit
- 1997: Shubhakankshalu as Writer
- 1998: Bavagaru Bagunnara? as Gopal
- 1999: Premaku Velayara as Wine Shop Owner
- 2001: Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Photographer
- 2002: Indra as Pundit
- 2002: Sandade Sandadi as Poolan Raja
- 2002: Manmadhudu as Sooribabu Lavangam
- 2003: Simhadri as Talupulu
- 2004: Adavi Ramudu as Puli Raja
- 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
- 2008: Krishna as Bobby
- 2008: Jalsa as Pranav
- 2008: Ready as Mc Donald Murthy
- 2009: Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Gachibowli Diwakar
- 2009: Kick as Halwa Raj/Parugu Prakash Raj
- 2010: Adhurs as Bhattu
- 2010: Namo Venkatesa as Paris Prasad
- 2010: Brindavanam as Bommarillu father
- 2011: Dookudu as Padmashri
- 2012: Julai as Thief
- 2013: Jaffa as Jasmine Falguda/Jaffa
- 2013: Naayak as Jilebi
- 2013: Balupu as Crazy Mohan
- 2013: Attarintiki Daredi as Baddam Bhaskar
- 2013: Baadshah as Padmanabha Simha
- 2014: Ninnindale as Sachin (Kannada Film)
- 2014: Race Gurram as Kill Bill Pandey
- 2014: "Rabhasa" as Raju
- 2014: Loukyam as Sippy
- 2015: S/O Satyamurthy as Koda Rambabu
- 2015: Dohchay as Bullet Babu
- 2015: Bruce Lee - The Fighter as Susuki Subramanyam alias Peter alias Pakodi
- 2015: Eluka Majaka as a Mouse
- 2016: Garam as PK
- 2016: Sardaar Gabbar Singh as Shekhar Singh
- 2016: Sarrainodu as Umapathi's neighbour
References
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- ↑ Brahmanandam breaks 1000 film record - The Times of India Dated 29 January 2015 Retrieved 10 February 2015
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