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| birth_place        = [[Sattenapalli]], [[Andhra State]], India
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| yearsactive        = 1986–present
| yearsactive        = 1976–present
| spouse            = Lakshmi
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'''Kanneganti Brahmanandam''' (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian actor, [[comedian]], and director known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]]. He currently holds the [[Guinness World Records|Guinness World Record]] for the most screen credits for a living actor, appearing in over 1,000 films to date.<ref name="guinnessworldrecords">{{cite web|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-3000/most-screen-credits-for-a-living-actor/|title=Most screen credits for a living actor more than 950|publisher=guinnessworldrecords.com|access-date=2014-01-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120117053522/http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-3000/most-screen-credits-for-a-living-actor|archive-date=17 January 2012|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Brahmanandam-breaks-1000-film-record/articleshow/46055975.cms Brahmanandam breaks 1000 film record] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202085722/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Brahmanandam-breaks-1000-film-record/articleshow/46055975.cms |date=2 February 2015 }} - ''The Times of India'' Dated 29 January 2015 Retrieved 10 February 2015</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Guinness-World-Record-holder-Brahmanandam-in-Ninnindale/articleshow/26915418.cms |title=Archived copy |access-date=17 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903064318/http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Guinness-World-Record-holder-Brahmanandam-in-Ninnindale/articleshow/26915418.cms |archive-date=3 September 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> He was honoured with the [[Padma Shri]], for his contribution to Indian cinema in 2009.<ref name="hindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012658391100.htm|title=Front Page : List of Padma awardees 2009|access-date=2014-01-25|location=Chennai, India|date=26 January 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105031545/http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012658391100.htm|archive-date=5 November 2012|url-status=dead|work=[[The Hindu]]|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Brahmanandam is known particularly for his comic expressions.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article2383392.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=M.L. | last=Narasimham | title=It's a mad mad comedy | date=22 August 2011 | access-date=20 September 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110830121943/http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article2383392.ece | archive-date=30 August 2011 | url-status=live | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-18/regional/29555329_1_films-brahmanandam-nagarjuna | title=Brahmanandam felicitated | date=18 May 2011 | access-date=20 September 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927184552/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-18/regional/29555329_1_films-brahmanandam-nagarjuna | archive-date=27 September 2012 | work=[[The Times of India]] | url-status=dead }}</ref> One of the highest-paid comedy actors in India, Brahmanandam has garnered six state [[Nandi Awards]], one [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award South]], six [[CineMAA Awards]], and three [[South Indian International Movie Awards]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/07/14/stories/2009071450290100.htm | location=Chennai, India | title=Brain teasers with Brahmanandam | date=14 July 2009 | access-date=20 September 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120417051617/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/07/14/stories/2009071450290100.htm | archive-date=17 April 2012 | url-status=dead | work=[[The Hindu]] | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jointscene.com/news/Actor-Brahmanandam-gets-paid-Rs.3Lakhs-as-his-daily-payment.../3488 |title=Actor Brahmanandam gets paid Rs.3Lakhs as his daily payment... |work=www.jointscene.com|access-date=2011-09-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100116071023/http://jointscene.com/news/Actor-Brahmanandam-gets-paid-Rs.3Lakhs-as-his-daily-payment.../3488 |archive-date=16 January 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref>
'''Kanneganti Brahmanandam''' (born 1 February 1956), known [[mononym]]ously as '''Brahmanandam''', is an Indian actor, comedian, [[impersonator]], and voice actor known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Rajpal|first=Roktim|date=2022-02-01|title=Birthday Special: 4 Reasons Why Brahmanandam is Telugu Cinema's Undisputed 'Comedy King'|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/birthday-special-4-reasons-why-brahmanandam-is-telugu-cinemas-undisputed-comedy-king-1076730.html|access-date=2022-02-01|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202005134/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/birthday-special-4-reasons-why-brahmanandam-is-telugu-cinemas-undisputed-comedy-king-1076730.html|archive-date=2022-02-02}}</ref> He is particularly known for his comic performances.<ref>{{cite news |last=Narasimham |first=M.L. |date=22 August 2011 |title=It's a mad mad comedy |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India |url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article2383392.ece |url-status=live |access-date=20 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110830121943/http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article2383392.ece |archive-date=30 August 2011 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=18 May 2011 |title=Brahmanandam felicitated |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-18/regional/29555329_1_films-brahmanandam-nagarjuna |url-status=dead |access-date=20 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927184552/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-18/regional/29555329_1_films-brahmanandam-nagarjuna |archive-date=27 September 2012}}</ref> He holds the [[Guinness World Records|Guinness World Record]] for the most screen credits for a living actor, appearing in over 1000 films to date.<ref name="guinnessworldrecords">{{cite web |title=Most screen credits for a living actor more than 950 |url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-3000/most-screen-credits-for-a-living-actor/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120117053522/http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-3000/most-screen-credits-for-a-living-actor |archive-date=17 January 2012 |access-date=2014-01-25 |publisher=[[Guinness World Records]] |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Brahmanandam-breaks-1000-film-record/articleshow/46055975.cms Brahmanandam breaks 1000 film record] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202085722/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Brahmanandam-breaks-1000-film-record/articleshow/46055975.cms |date=2 February 2015 }} - ''The Times of India'' Dated 29 January 2015 Retrieved 10 February 2015</ref><ref>{{Cite news |author=Anjali Muthanna |date=December 5, 2013 |title=Guinness World Record holder Brahmanandam in Ninnindale |newspaper=The Times of India
|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Guinness-World-Record-holder-Brahmanandam-in-Ninnindale/articleshow/26915418.cms |access-date=17 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903064318/http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Guinness-World-Record-holder-Brahmanandam-in-Ninnindale/articleshow/26915418.cms |archive-date=3 September 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> He was awarded an honorary doctorate by [[Acharya Nagarjuna University]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2009 |title=Smile, here’s Brahmanandam |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2009/jun/18/smile-heres-brahmanandam-59955.html |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> In 2009, he was honoured with the [[Padma Shri]], the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contribution to Art.<ref name="hindu">{{cite news |date=26 January 2009 |title=Front Page : List of Padma awardees 2009 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012658391100.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=2014-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105031545/http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012658391100.htm |archive-date=5 November 2012 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Brahmanandam is one of the highest-paid comic actors in India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-06-12 |title=This Telugu comedian has assets over Rs 320 crore: reports |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/this-telugu-comedian-has-assets-over-rs-320-crore-reports-4700398/ |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-02 |title=Check Out: Brahmi's Remuneration Per Movie |url=https://english.sakshi.com/news/tollywood/how-much-does-telugu-comedian-brahmanandam-charge-movie-whats-brahmis-net-worth |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]] |language=en}}</ref>


==Early and personal life==
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 Saptagiri|DD Telugu]]'s ''Pakapakalu'' which received appreciation from the audience''.''<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> After watching his performance in the show, director [[Jandhyala]] cast him in the film [[Aha Naa-Pellanta! (1987 film)|''Aha Naa Pellanta!'']] (1987), which became his [[breakthrough role]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=6 August 1999 |title=Rediff On The NeT: An interview with Telugu comedian Brahmanandam |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/1999/aug/06brah.htm |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=[[Rediff]]}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2019-02-01 |title=Birthday Special! Brahmanandam: Tracing the journey of the popular comedian in Tollywood so far |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/birthday-special-brahmanandam-tracing-the-journey-of-the-popular-comedian-in-tollywood-so-far/photostory/67790174.cms |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In a career spanning over 35 years, he has garnered six state [[Nandi Awards]], one [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award South]], and six [[CineMAA Awards]].<ref>{{cite news |date=14 July 2009 |title=Brain teasers with Brahmanandam |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/07/14/stories/2009071450290100.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=20 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120417051617/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/07/14/stories/2009071450290100.htm |archive-date=17 April 2012 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Actor Brahmanandam gets paid Rs.3Lakhs as his daily payment... |url=http://www.jointscene.com/news/Actor-Brahmanandam-gets-paid-Rs.3Lakhs-as-his-daily-payment.../3488 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100116071023/http://jointscene.com/news/Actor-Brahmanandam-gets-paid-Rs.3Lakhs-as-his-daily-payment.../3488 |archive-date=16 January 2010 |access-date=2011-09-20 |work=www.jointscene.com |df=dmy}}</ref>
Brahmanandam was born on 1 February 1956 in [[Sattenapalli]], [[Guntur district]] of present-day [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-01|title=Birthday Special: Unknown Facts about ‘Brahmanandam’|url=https://english.sakshi.com/tollywood/2020/02/01/birthday-special-unknown-facts-about-brahmanandam|access-date=2020-09-13|website=Sakshi Post|language=en}}</ref> 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 (film)|''Manu'']] (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Brahmanandam’s son Raja Goutham opts for a family entertainer with yet another short filmmaker|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/brahmanandams-son-raja-goutham-opts-for-a-family-entertainer-with-yet-another-short-filmmaker/articleshow/70873459.cms|access-date=2021-02-24|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Gautham is married and has a son born in 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/150417/brahmanandam-is-now-a-grandfather.html|title=Brahmanandam is now a grandfather|date=2017-04-15|work=deccanchronicle.com/|access-date=2017-11-10|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111042632/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/150417/brahmanandam-is-now-a-grandfather.html|archive-date=11 November 2017|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>  


In January 2019, Brahmanandam underwent a successful heart bypass surgery at Asian Heart Institute (AHI) in Mumbai.
==Early life==
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/popular-comedian-brahmanandam-undergoes-bypass-surgery-in-mumbai-stable-now/articleshow/67552928.cms|title=Iconic Telugu comedian Brahmanandam undergoes bypass surgery in Mumbai; stable now - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=17 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190122131532/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/popular-comedian-brahmanandam-undergoes-bypass-surgery-in-mumbai-stable-now/articleshow/67552928.cms|archive-date=22 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
Brahmanandam was born on 1 February 1956 in [[Sattenapalle]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-01|title=Birthday Special: Unknown Facts about 'Brahmanandam'|url=https://english.sakshi.com/tollywood/2020/02/01/birthday-special-unknown-facts-about-brahmanandam|access-date=2020-09-13|website=Sakshi Post|language=en}}</ref> His parents are Nagalingachari and Lakshmi Narsamma.<ref name=":4" /> 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#India|lecturer]] in [[Attili]] of [[West Godavari district]].<ref name=":2" />


== Career ==
== Career ==
Brahmanandam initially worked as [[Telugu language|Telugu]] language lecturer in [[Attili]] of [[West Godavari district]]. He then made his film debut in [[Jandhyala (filmmaker)|Jandhyala]]'s directorial [[Aha Naa-Pellanta! (1987 film)|''Aha Naa-Pellanta!'']] (1987).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-01|title=Telugu lecturer to Guinness World Record holder|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/birthday-special-brahmanandam-tracing-the-journey-of-the-popular-comedian-in-tollywood-so-far/photostory/67790174.cms|access-date=2020-09-13|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref> He then played the lead role in ''[[Babai Hotel]]'' (1992).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Chowdhary|first=Y. Sunita|date=2017-01-04|title=Should they or shouldn’t they?|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Should-they-or-shouldn%E2%80%99t-they/article16987350.ece|access-date=2021-02-24|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
While working as a lecturer, Brahmanandam also worked in theatre and as a mimicry artist. Novelist and playwright [[:te:ఆదివిష్ణు విఘ్నేశ్వరరావు|Adi Vishnu]] introduced him to NCV Sashidhar of [[Doordarshan]] (DD). Soon after, he made his television debut in 1985 with [[DD Saptagiri|DD Telugu]]'s ''Pakapakalu.''<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2012-10-20|title=A funny bone of contention|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/286764/a-funny-bone-contention.html|access-date=2022-02-01|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=8 January 2008 |title=AP Film critics association felicitates Brahmanandam - Telugu cinema function |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/filmcritics-brahmanandam.html |access-date=2022-02-01 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref> His performance in the show received good response from the audience.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=P|first=Sekhar Reddy|date=2021-11-13|title=బ్రహ్మానందంకు సినిమాల్లో ఆఫర్లు రావడానికి కారణమైన షో ఏంటో తెలుసా?|url=https://telugustop.com/interesting-facts-about-star-comedian-brahmanandam-%e0%b0%ac%e0%b1%8d%e0%b0%b0%e0%b0%b9%e0%b1%8d%e0%b0%ae%e0%b0%be%e0%b0%a8%e0%b0%82%e0%b0%a6%e0%b0%82|access-date=2022-02-01|website=TeluguStop.com|language=te}}</ref> After watching his performance in the show, director [[Jandhyala]] cast him in the film [[Aha Naa-Pellanta! (1987 film)|''Aha Naa-Pellanta!'']] (1987), which became a [[breakthrough role]] for him.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=2019-02-01|title=Telugu lecturer to Guinness World Record holder|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/birthday-special-brahmanandam-tracing-the-journey-of-the-popular-comedian-in-tollywood-so-far/photostory/67790174.cms|access-date=2020-09-13|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref> 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!''.<ref name=":2" /> ''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 film)|''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.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Gopalrao|first=Griddaluru|date=13 May 1988|title=వివాహ భోజనం కాదు చౌకబారు ప్లేటు భోజనం|language=te|trans-title=Not a wedding feast but a budget plate meal|pages=9|work=[[Zamin Ryot]]|url=http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1988/May/13-may-1988.pdf}}</ref>
 
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)''.<ref name=":02">{{Cite news|last=Mannath|first=Malini|date=16 October 1992|title=Sridevi sizzles|pages=7|work=[[The Indian Express]]|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=OZBlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=u54NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1226,2087793|url-status=live|access-date=21 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924052232/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=OZBlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=u54NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1226%2C2087793|archive-date=24 September 2021}}</ref>'' ''[[The Times of India]]'' considered the films ''[[Chitram Bhalare Vichitram]]'' (1991), ''[[Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1992 film)|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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-24|title=5 Telugu movies that you can never get bored, no matter how many times you watch them|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/5-telugu-movies-that-you-can-never-get-bored-no-matter-how-many-times-you-watch-them/photostory/74777949.cms|access-date=2022-02-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In 1992, he has played the lead role in ''[[Babai Hotel]]'' for the first time.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Chowdhary|first=Y. Sunita|date=2017-01-04|title=Should they or shouldn't they?|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Should-they-or-shouldn%E2%80%99t-they/article16987350.ece|access-date=2021-02-24|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
He won his first major award{{Em dash}}[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] for his performance as Khan Dada in the film ''[[Money (1993 film)|Money]]'' (1993).<ref name=":0" /> Following the success of the film, a sequel to it, [[Money Money (film)|''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 film)|''Hello Brother'']] (1994) praised Brahmanandam's role and his performance.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Gopalrao|first=Griddaluru|date=6 May 1994|title=సరదా సరదా హాస్యం నరాలు మెలిపెట్టె శృంగారం: హలో బ్రదర్|language=te|pages=9|work=[[Zamin Ryot]]|url=http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1994/May/6-may-1994.pdf}}</ref> 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 film)|Muddula Mogudu]]'' (1997), ''[[Bavagaru Bagunnara?]]'' (1998), ''[[Aavida Maa Aavide]]'' (1998), ''[[Thammudu (film)|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 {{Em dash}} ''Aha Naa Pellanta!'' (1987), ''Vivaha Bhojanambu'' (1988), ''Chitram Bhalare Vichitram'' (1991), ''Pattukondi Chuddam'' (1997), ''Money'' (1993), ''Anaganaga Oka Roju'' (1997), ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994), ''Amma'' (1991), ''Bavagaru Bagunnara?'' (1998), ''[[Manmadhudu]]'' (2002), ''[[Dhee (film)|Dhee]]'' (2007).<ref name=":2" />
 
== 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 (film)|''Manu'']] (2018).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brahmanandam's son Raja Goutham opts for a family entertainer with yet another short filmmaker |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/brahmanandams-son-raja-goutham-opts-for-a-family-entertainer-with-yet-another-short-filmmaker/articleshow/70873459.cms |access-date=2021-02-24 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Gautham is married and has a son born in 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-04-15 |title=Brahmanandam is now a grandfather |language=en |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/150417/brahmanandam-is-now-a-grandfather.html |url-status=live |access-date=2022-08-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111042632/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/150417/brahmanandam-is-now-a-grandfather.html |archive-date=11 November 2017 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> In January 2019, Brahmanandam underwent a successful heart bypass surgery at Asian Heart Institute (AHI) in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web |title=Iconic Telugu comedian Brahmanandam undergoes bypass surgery in Mumbai; stable now |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/popular-comedian-brahmanandam-undergoes-bypass-surgery-in-mumbai-stable-now/articleshow/67552928.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190122131532/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/popular-comedian-brahmanandam-undergoes-bypass-surgery-in-mumbai-stable-now/articleshow/67552928.cms |archive-date=22 January 2019 |access-date=17 January 2019 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> 
 
Apart from acting, Brahmanandam is also an amateur [[Sculpture|sculptor]] and a [[Sketch (drawing)|sketch artist]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-01 |title=Happy Birthday Brahmanandam: Not just an ace comedian, he is also a fantastic portrait artist |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-brahmanandam-not-just-an-ace-comedian-he-is-also-a-fantastic-portrait-artist/articleshow/80628431.cms |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> He also reads the philosophical writings of [[Swami Vivekananda]] and [[Jiddu Krishnamurti|Jiddu Krishnamurthi]] in his free time.<ref name=":6" />


==Awards and honours==
==Awards and honours==
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; [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]
; [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Telugu]] - ''[[Manmadhudu]]'' (2002)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portal.bsnl.in/intranetnews.asp?url=/bsnl/asp/content%20mgmt/html%20content/entertainment/entertainment14489.html|title=Manikchand Filmfare Awards: Sizzling at 50|publisher=[[BSNL]]|access-date=2009-10-19|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721152719/http://portal.bsnl.in/intranetnews.asp?url=%2Fbsnl%2Fasp%2Fcontent%20mgmt%2Fhtml%20content%2Fentertainment%2Fentertainment14489.html|archive-date=21 July 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Telugu]] – ''[[Manmadhudu]]'' (2002)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portal.bsnl.in/intranetnews.asp?url=/bsnl/asp/content%20mgmt/html%20content/entertainment/entertainment14489.html|title=Manikchand Filmfare Awards: Sizzling at 50|publisher=[[BSNL]]|access-date=2009-10-19|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721152719/http://portal.bsnl.in/intranetnews.asp?url=%2Fbsnl%2Fasp%2Fcontent%20mgmt%2Fhtml%20content%2Fentertainment%2Fentertainment14489.html|archive-date=21 July 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


; [[Nandi Awards]]
; [[Nandi Awards]]
* [[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] - ''[[Money (1993 film)|Money]]'' (1993)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 - 2008)|url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|access-date=13 September 2020|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Best Male Comedian]] – ''[[Money (1993 film)|Money]]'' (1993)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 - 2008)|url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|access-date=13 September 2020|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor]] - [[Anna (1994 film)|''Anna'']] (1994)<ref name=":0" />
* [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] – [[Anna (1994 film)|''Anna'']] (1994)<ref name=":0" />
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] - ''[[Anaganaga Oka Roju]]'' (1995)<ref name=":0" />
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Best Comedian]] – ''[[Anaganaga Oka Roju]]'' (1995)<ref name=":0" />
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] - ''[[Vinodam]]'' (1996)<ref name=":0" />
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Best Comedian]] – ''[[Vinodam]]'' (1996)<ref name=":0" />
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] - ''[[Ready (2008 film)|Ready]]'' (2008)<ref name=":0" />
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Best Comedian]] – ''[[Ready (2008 film)|Ready]]'' (2008)<ref name=":0" />
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] - ''[[Race Gurram]]'' (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2014|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-film-awards-2014.html|access-date=|website=APSFTVTDC}}</ref>
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Best Comedian]] – ''[[Race Gurram]]'' (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2014|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-film-awards-2014.html|access-date=|website=APSFTVTDC}}</ref>


; [[CineMAA Awards]]
; [[CineMAA Awards]]
*  CineMAA Award for Best Comedian - ''[[Manmadhudu]]'', ''[[Dhee]]'', ''[[Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam]]'', ''[[Adhurs]]'' & ''[[Dookudu]]''
*  CineMAA Award for Best Comedian – ''[[Manmadhudu]]'', ''[[Dhee (film)|Dhee]]'', ''[[Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam]]'', ''[[Adhurs]]'' & ''[[Dookudu]]''


; [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
; [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
* [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu)]] - [[Dookudu|''Dookudu (2011)'']]
* [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu)]] – [[Dookudu|''Dookudu (2011)'']]
* [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu)]] - [[Baadshah (2013 film)|''Baadshah (2013)'']]
* [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu)]] – [[Baadshah (2013 film)|''Baadshah (2013)'']]
* [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu)]] -  [[Race Gurram|''Race Gurram (2014)'']]
* [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu)]] – [[Race Gurram|''Race Gurram (2014)'']]
; Other
; Other
* Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role - ''Dookudu'' (2011)<ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-24/news-interviews/32382769_1_mahesh-babu-tamannaah-video | title=The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011 | date=24 June 2012 | access-date=26 June 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718191108/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-24/news-interviews/32382769_1_mahesh-babu-tamannaah-video | archive-date=18 July 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | url-status=dead }}</ref>
* Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role – ''Dookudu'' (2011)<ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-24/news-interviews/32382769_1_mahesh-babu-tamannaah-video | title=The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011 | date=24 June 2012 | access-date=26 June 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718191108/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-24/news-interviews/32382769_1_mahesh-babu-tamannaah-video | archive-date=18 July 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[T. Subbarami Reddy|TSR]] - [[TV9 Telugu|TV9 National Film Award]] for Best Comedian -  [[Attarintiki Daredi|''Attarintiki Daredi (2013)'']]
*[[T. Subbarami Reddy|TSR]] – [[TV9 Telugu|TV9 National Film Award]] for Best Comedian – [[Attarintiki Daredi|''Attarintiki Daredi (2013)'']]


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
{{Main|Brahmanandam filmography}}
{{Main|Brahmanandam filmography}}
Brahmanandam acted in more than 1,000 films.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/>
Brahmanandam acted in more than 1,000 films.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/>
===Selected filmography===
===Selected filmography===
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* 1993: ''[[Rajendrudu Gajendrudu]]'' as Bank Manager
* 1993: ''[[Rajendrudu Gajendrudu]]'' as Bank Manager
* 1993: ''[[Money (1993 film)|Money]]'' as Khan Dada
* 1993: ''[[Money (1993 film)|Money]]'' as Khan Dada
* 1993: ''[[Jamba Lakidi Pamba]]'' as Anandam
* 1993: ''[[Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1992 film)|Jamba Lakidi Pamba]]'' as Anandam
* 1993: ''[[Abbaigaru]]'' as Housekeeper
* 1993: ''[[Abbaigaru]]'' as Housekeeper
* 1994: ''[[Yamaleela]]'' as [[Chitragupta]]
* 1994: ''[[Yamaleela]]'' as [[Chitragupta]]
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* 1997: ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' as Pundit
* 1997: ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' as Pundit
* 1998: ''[[Bavagaru Bagunnara?]]'' as Gopi
* 1998: ''[[Bavagaru Bagunnara?]]'' as Gopi
* 1998: ''[[Ganesh (1998 film)|Ganesh]]'' as Sub-Jailor Kondal Rao
* [[Sooryavansham]] as a doctor
* 2001: ''[[Nuvvu Naaku Nachav]]'' as Photographer
* 2001: ''[[Nuvvu Naaku Nachav]]'' as Photographer
* 2002: ''[[Indra (2002 film)|Indra]]'' as Pundit
* 2002: ''[[Indra (2002 film)|Indra]]'' as Pundit
* 2002: ''[[Manmadhudu]]'' as Sooribabu Lavangam
* 2002: ''[[Manmadhudu]]'' as Sooribabu Lavangam
*2003:''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]'' as Talupulu
* 2004: ''[[Venky]]'' as Gajala
* 2004: ''[[Venky]]'' as Gajala
* 2005: ''[[Evadi Gola Vaadidhi]]'' as Shankar Dada RMP
* 2005: ''[[Evadi Gola Vaadidhi]]'' as Shankar Dada RMP
* 2005: ''[[Athadu]]'' as Kittu
* 2005: ''[[Athadu]]'' as kittu
* 2006: ''[[Pokiri]]'' as Brahmi - The Software Engineer
* 2006: ''[[Happy (2006 film)|Happy]]'' as Appala Naidu, Pizza Shop Owner
* 2006: ''[[Pokiri]]'' as Brahmi – The Software Engineer
* 2006: ''[[Vikramarkudu]]'' as Duvva Abbulu
* 2006: ''[[Vikramarkudu]]'' as Duvva Abbulu
* 2007: ''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]]'' as Ananthakrishnan
* 2007: ''[[Dhee (film)|Dhee]]'' as Chary
* 2007: ''[[Dubai Seenu]]'' as Ramakrishna
* 2007: ''[[Yamadonga]]'' as [[Chitragupta]]
* 2007: ''[[Yamadonga]]'' as [[Chitragupta]]
* 2007: ''[[Dhee]]'' as Chary
* 2007: ''[[Dubai Seenu]]'' as Ramakrishna
* 2008: ''[[Krishna (2008 film)|Krishna]]'' as Bobby
* 2008: ''[[Krishna (2008 film)|Krishna]]'' as Bobby
* 2008: ''[[King (2008 film)|King]]'' as Jayasurya
* 2008: ''[[King (2008 film)|King]]'' as Jayasurya
* 2008: ''[[Jalsa]]'' as Pranav
* 2008: ''[[Jalsa]]'' as Pranav
* 2008: ''[[Ready (2008 film)|Ready]]'' as "McDowell" Murthy
* 2008: ''[[Ready (2008 film)|Ready]]'' as "McDowell" Murthy
* 2008: [[Neninthe]] as Director Idli Vishwanath
* 2009: ''[[Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam]]'' as Gachibowli Diwakar
* 2009: ''[[Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam]]'' as Gachibowli Diwakar
* 2009: ''[[Kick (2009 film)|Kick]]'' as Halwa Raj/Parugu Prakash Raj
* 2009: ''[[Kick (2009 film)|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: ''[[Adhurs]]'' as Bhattacharya "Bhattu"
* 2010: ''[[Namo Venkatesa]]'' as Paris Prasad
* 2010: ''[[Namo Venkatesa]]'' as Paris Prasad
* 2010: ''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindavanam]]'' as Bommarillu father
* 2010: ''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindavanam]]'' as Bommarillu father
* 2011: ''[[Dookudu]]'' as Padmashri
* 2011: ''[[Dookudu]]'' as Padmashri
* 2011: ''[[Mr.Perfect]]'' as Jalsa Kishore (maternal uncle of Priya)
* 2011: ''[[Payanam (2011 film)|Payanam]]'' as Director Rajesh Kapur
* 2011: ''[[Payanam (2011 film)|Payanam]]'' as Director Rajesh Kapur
* 2012: ''[[Julai]]'' as Thief
* 2012: ''[[Julai]]'' as Thief
* 2013: ''[[Jaffa (2013 film)|Jaffa]]'' as Jasmine "Jaffa" Falguda
* 2013: ''[[Jaffa (2013 film)|Jaffa]]'' as Jasmine "Jaffa" Falguda
* 2013: ''[[Naayak]]'' as Jilebi
* 2013: ''[[Naayak]]'' as Jilebi
* 2013: ''[[Yevadu]]'' as Satya's illegal tenant
* 2013: ''[[Balupu]]'' as Crazy Mohan
* 2013: ''[[Balupu]]'' as Crazy Mohan
* 2013: ''[[Attarintiki Daredi]]'' as Baddam Bhaskar
* 2013: ''[[Attarintiki Daredi]]'' as Baddam Bhaskar
* 2013: ''[[Doosukeltha]]'' as Veera Brahmam
* 2013: ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' as Padmanabha Simha
* 2013: ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' as Padmanabha Simha
* 2013: ''[[Mirchi (film)|Mirchi]]'' as Veera Pratep
* 2013: ''[[Mirchi (film)|Mirchi]]'' as Veera Pratap
* 2013: ''[[Ninnindale]] kannada film'' as Sachin
* 2014: ''[[Race Gurram]]'' as Kill Bill Pandey
* 2014: ''[[Race Gurram]]'' as Kill Bill Pandey
* 2014: ''[[Loukyam]]'' as Sippy
* 2014: ''[[Loukyam]]'' as Sippy
* 2015: ''[[Bruce Lee - The Fighter]]'' as Susuki Subramanyam
* 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 (2018 Telugu film)|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 (2019 film)|1st Rank Raju]]'' as Manormani
* 2019: ''[[Lisaa]]'' as LKG
* 2019: ''[[NTR: Kathanayakudu]]'' as Relangi
* 2020: ''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]'' as Special Appearance
* 2020: ''[[Namaste Nestama]]'' as Dog trainer
* 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 (2022 film)|Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu]]'' as Buchi
* 2022: ''[[Rangamarthanda]]'' as TBA
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In this article, 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 68)
Sattenapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • director
Years active1976–present
Spouse(s)Lakshmi
Children2
HonoursPadma Shri (2009)

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.[1] He is particularly known for his comic performances.[2][3] He holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor, appearing in over 1000 films to date.[4][5][6] He was awarded an honorary doctorate by Acharya Nagarjuna University.[7] In 2009, he was honoured with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contribution to Art.[8] Brahmanandam is one of the highest-paid comic actors in India.[9][10]

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.[11][12][13] After watching his performance in the show, director Jandhyala cast him in the film Aha Naa Pellanta! (1987), which became his breakthrough role.[14][15] In a career spanning over 35 years, he has garnered six state Nandi Awards, one Filmfare Award South, and six CineMAA Awards.[16][17]

Early life[edit]

Brahmanandam was born on 1 February 1956 in Sattenapalle, Andhra Pradesh.[18] His parents are Nagalingachari and Lakshmi Narsamma.[15] 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.[12]

Career[edit]

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.[11][12] His performance in the show received good response from the audience.[13] 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.[19] 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!.[12] 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.[20]

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).[21] 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.[22] In 1992, he has played the lead role in Babai Hotel for the first time.[23]

He won his first major award—Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his performance as Khan Dada in the film Money (1993).[24] 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.[25] 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 — 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).[12]

Personal life[edit]

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).[26] Gautham is married and has a son born in 2017.[27] In January 2019, Brahmanandam underwent a successful heart bypass surgery at Asian Heart Institute (AHI) in Mumbai.[28]

Apart from acting, Brahmanandam is also an amateur sculptor and a sketch artist.[29] He also reads the philosophical writings of Swami Vivekananda and Jiddu Krishnamurthi in his free time.[14]

Awards and honours[edit]

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.[30]

Guinness Book

Filmfare Awards
Nandi Awards
CineMAA Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
Other

Filmography[edit]

Main article: Brahmanandam filmography

Brahmanandam acted in more than 1,000 films.[5]

Selected filmography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Rajpal, Roktim (1 February 2022). "Birthday Special: 4 Reasons Why Brahmanandam is Telugu Cinema's Undisputed 'Comedy King'". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 2 February 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "Brahmanandam felicitated". The Times of India. 18 May 2011. Archived from the original on 27 September 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Most screen credits for a living actor more than 950". Guinness World Records. Archived from the original on 17 January 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Brahmanandam breaks 1000 film record Archived 2 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine - The Times of India Dated 29 January 2015 Retrieved 10 February 2015
  6. ↑ Anjali Muthanna (5 December 2013). "Guinness World Record holder Brahmanandam in Ninnindale". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  7. ↑ "Smile, here's Brahmanandam". The New Indian Express. 18 June 2009. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "This Telugu comedian has assets over Rs 320 crore: reports". The Indian Express. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  10. ↑ "Check Out: Brahmi's Remuneration Per Movie". Sakshi. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "A funny bone of contention". Deccan Herald. 20 October 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 "AP Film critics association felicitates Brahmanandam - Telugu cinema function". Idlebrain.com. 8 January 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 P, Sekhar Reddy (13 November 2021). "బ్రహ్మానందంకు సినిమాల్లో ఆఫర్లు రావడానికి కారణమైన షో ఏంటో తెలుసా?". TeluguStop.com (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Rediff On The NeT: An interview with Telugu comedian Brahmanandam". Rediff. 6 August 1999. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Birthday Special! Brahmanandam: Tracing the journey of the popular comedian in Tollywood so far". The Times of India. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  16. ↑ "Brain teasers with Brahmanandam". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 14 July 2009. Archived from the original on 17 April 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
  17. ↑ "Actor Brahmanandam gets paid Rs.3Lakhs as his daily payment..." www.jointscene.com. Archived from the original on 16 January 2010. Retrieved 2011-09-20.
  18. ↑ "Birthday Special: Unknown Facts about 'Brahmanandam'". Sakshi Post. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  19. ↑ "Telugu lecturer to Guinness World Record holder". The Times of India. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  20. ↑ Gopalrao, Griddaluru (13 May 1988). "వివాహ భోజనం కాదు చౌకబారు ప్లేటు భోజనం" [Not a wedding feast but a budget plate meal] (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in తెలుగు). p. 9.
  21. ↑ Mannath, Malini (16 October 1992). "Sridevi sizzles". The Indian Express. p. 7. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  22. ↑ "5 Telugu movies that you can never get bored, no matter how many times you watch them". The Times of India. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  23. ↑ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (4 January 2017). "Should they or shouldn't they?". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 - 2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 13 September 2020.(in Telugu)
  25. ↑ Gopalrao, Griddaluru (6 May 1994). "సరదా సరదా హాస్యం నరాలు మెలిపెట్టె శృంగారం: హలో బ్రదర్" (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in తెలుగు). p. 9.
  26. ↑ "Brahmanandam's son Raja Goutham opts for a family entertainer with yet another short filmmaker". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  27. ↑ "Brahmanandam is now a grandfather". Deccan Chronicle. 15 April 2017. Archived from the original on 11 November 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  28. ↑ "Iconic Telugu comedian Brahmanandam undergoes bypass surgery in Mumbai; stable now". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 January 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  29. ↑ "Happy Birthday Brahmanandam: Not just an ace comedian, he is also a fantastic portrait artist". The Times of India. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  30. ↑ "Padmasri for Brahmanandam". IndiaGlitz.
  31. ↑ "Manikchand Filmfare Awards: Sizzling at 50". BSNL. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
  32. ↑ "Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2014". APSFTVTDC.
  33. ↑ "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.

External links[edit]

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