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{{ | {{Short description|Indian actor and comedian}} | ||
{{Family name hatnote|Kanneganti|lang=Telugu}} | |||
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Brahmanandam | | name = Brahmanandam | ||
| image = Brahmanandam.png | | image = Brahmanandam at ANR Awards.png | ||
| caption = Brahmanandam in 2024 | |||
| caption = | |||
| birth_name = Kanneganti Brahmanandam | | birth_name = Kanneganti Brahmanandam | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1956|2|1}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1956|2|1}} | ||
| birth_place = [[ | | birth_place = [[Sattenapalle]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India | ||
| death_date = | | death_date = | ||
| death_place = | | death_place = | ||
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|comedian | | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|comedian}} | ||
| yearsactive = | | yearsactive = 1985–present | ||
| works = [[Brahmanandam filmography|Full list]] | |||
| spouse = Lakshmi | | spouse = Lakshmi | ||
| children = 2 | | children = 2, including [[Raja Goutham]] | ||
| honours = [[Padma Shri]] (2009) | | honours = *[[Padma Shri]] (2009) | ||
*[[Guinness World Record]] (2011) | |||
| website = | | website = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Kanneganti Brahmanandam''' (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian actor | '''Kanneganti Brahmanandam''' (born 1 February 1956) is an [[Cinema of India|Indian actor]] and [[comedian]] known for his work 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 |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 |access-date=2022-02-01 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> Recognised as one of India's finest and highest-paid comic actors,<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> he holds the [[Guinness World Records|Guinness World Record]] for the most screen credits for a living actor, having appeared in over 1,000 films.<ref name="guinnessworldrecords">{{cite web |date=24 June 2010 |title=Most screen credits for a living actor |url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-3000/most-screen-credits-for-a-living-actor/ |url-status=dead |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> Brahmanandam has received numerous accolades, including six [[Nandi Awards]] and two [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], and was honoured with the [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2009.<ref name="hindu">{{cite news |date=26 January 2009 |title=Front Page : List of Padma awardees 2009 |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012658391100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105031545/http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012658391100.htm |archive-date=5 November 2012 |access-date=2014-01-25 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He was also 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> | ||
After completing his [[Master of Arts]] degree, Brahmanandam worked as a Telugu lecturer in [[Attili]] of [[West Godavari district]]. 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" /> 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> | |||
Brahmanandam | |||
==Early life== | |||
<ref>{{ | Brahmanandam was born on 1 February 1956 in a [[Telugu people|Telugu]] family in [[Chaganti Vari Palem]] village, [[Sattenapalli]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-01|title= Birth village explained by Brahmandam garu|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfZu6h51R6E&t=217s|access-date=2023-03-29|website=Youtube|language=te}}</ref><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">{{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> 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 | 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]]'' (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 Goutham]] and Siddharth.<ref>{{Cite news |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> | |||
In January 2019, Brahmanandam underwent a successful heart bypass surgery at Asian Heart Institute (AHI) in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite news |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== | ||
;Civilian honors | ;Civilian honors | ||
* In January 2009, the government of India bestowed | * In January 2009, the government of India bestowed [[Padma Shri]], the fourth-highest civilian award of India, on Brahmanandam for his contributions to art.<ref name="padmasree">{{cite news | title=Padmasri for Brahmanandam| work=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> | ||
'''Guinness Book''' | '''Guinness Book''' | ||
* [[Guinness World Records|Guinness World Record]] for the most screen credits for a living actor.<ref name="guinnessworldrecords" /> | * [[Guinness World Records|Guinness World Record]] for the most screen credits for a living actor.<ref name="guinnessworldrecords" /><ref>{{cite news |date=18 May 2011 |title=Brahmanandam felicitated |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/regional/Brahmanandam-felicitated/articleshow/8394114.cms |url-status=live |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 |access-date=20 September 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | ||
; [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]] | ; [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]] | ||
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Telugu]] | * [[Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Telugu|Best Comedian – Telugu]] – ''[[Manmadhudu]]'' (2003)<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 Supporting Actor – Telugu|Best Supporting Actor – Telugu]] – ''[[Ranga Maarthaanda]]'' (2024)<ref name="Full list of Winners of the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South (Telugu) 2024">{{cite news |last1=Filmfare |date=4 August 2024 |title=Full list of Winners of the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South (Telugu) 2024 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/full-list-of-winners-of-69th-sobha-filmfare-awards-south-telugu-2024_-67634.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804051630/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/full-list-of-winners-of-69th-sobha-filmfare-awards-south-telugu-2024_-67634.html |archivedate=4 August 2024 |accessdate=4 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="69th Sobha Filmfare Awards South 2024: Check out the winners">{{cite news |last1=The Times of India |date=4 August 2024 |title=69th Sobha Filmfare Awards South 2024: Check out the winners |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/69th-sobha-filmfare-awards-south-2024-check-out-the-winners/articleshow/112251936.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804052211/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/69th-sobha-filmfare-awards-south-2024-check-out-the-winners/articleshow/112251936.cms |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024}}</ref> | |||
; [[Nandi Awards]] | ; [[Nandi Awards]] | ||
* [[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] | * [[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]] | * [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] – [[Anna (1994 film)|''Anna'']] (1994)<ref name=":0" /> | ||
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] | *[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Best Comedian]] – ''[[Anaganaga Oka Roju]]'' (1995)<ref name=":0" /> | ||
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] | *[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Best Comedian]] – ''[[Vinodam]]'' (1996)<ref name=":0" /> | ||
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] | *[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Best Comedian]] – ''[[Ready (2008 film)|Ready]]'' (2008)<ref name=":0" /> | ||
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] | *[[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 | * 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 | * [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Telugu|Best Comedian – Telugu]] – ''[[Dookudu]]'' (2012) | ||
* [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | * [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Telugu|Best Comedian – Telugu]] – [[Baadshah (2013 film)|''Baadshah'']] (2014) | ||
* [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | * [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Telugu|Best Comedian – Telugu]] – ''[[Race Gurram]]'' (2015) | ||
; Other | ; Other | ||
* Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role | * 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]] | *[[T. Subbarami Reddy|TSR]] – [[TV9 Telugu|TV9 National Film Award]] for Best Comedian – ''[[Attarintiki Daredi]]'' (2014) | ||
*[[3rd IIFA Utsavam|IIFA Utsavam Supporting Male Actor – Telugu]] – ''[[Ranga Maarthaanda]]'' (2024) | |||
==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"/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* {{Instagram | id= kannegantibrahmanandam1 }} | |||
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Brahmanandam | |
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 Brahmanandam in 2024 | |
| Born | Kanneganti Brahmanandam 1 February 1956 Sattenapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
Works | Full list |
| Spouse(s) | Lakshmi |
| Children | 2, including Raja Goutham |
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Kanneganti Brahmanandam (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Telugu cinema.[1] Recognised as one of India's finest and highest-paid comic actors,[2][3] he holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor, having appeared in over 1,000 films.[4][5] Brahmanandam has received numerous accolades, including six Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards, and was honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2009.[6] He was also awarded an honorary doctorate by Acharya Nagarjuna University.[7]
After completing his Master of Arts degree, Brahmanandam worked as a Telugu lecturer in Attili of West Godavari district. 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.[8] After watching his performance in the show, director Jandhyala cast him in the film Aha Naa Pellanta! (1987), which became his breakthrough role.[9]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Brahmanandam was born on 1 February 1956 in a Telugu family in Chaganti Vari Palem village, Sattenapalli, Andhra Pradesh.[10][11] His parents are Nagalingachari and Lakshmi Narsamma.[12] 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.[13]
Career[edit | edit source]
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.[8][13] His performance in the show received good response from the audience.[14] 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.[15] 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!.[13] 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.[16]
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).[17] 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.[18] In 1992, he has played the lead role in Babai Hotel for the first time.[19]
He won his first major award—Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his performance as Khan Dada in the film Money (1993).[20] 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.[21] 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).[13]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Brahmanandam married Lakshmi and has two sons, Raja Goutham and Siddharth.[22]
In January 2019, Brahmanandam underwent a successful heart bypass surgery at Asian Heart Institute (AHI) in Mumbai.[23]
Apart from acting, Brahmanandam is also an amateur sculptor and a sketch artist.[24] He also reads the philosophical writings of Swami Vivekananda and Jiddu Krishnamurthi in his free time.[9]
Awards and honours[edit | edit source]
- Civilian honors
- In January 2009, the government of India bestowed Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of India, on Brahmanandam for his contributions to art.[25]
Guinness Book
- Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor.[4][26]
- Best Comedian – Telugu – Manmadhudu (2003)[27]
- Best Supporting Actor – Telugu – Ranga Maarthaanda (2024)[28][29]
- Best Male Comedian – Money (1993)[20]
- Best Supporting Actor – Anna (1994)[20]
- Best Comedian – Anaganaga Oka Roju (1995)[20]
- Best Comedian – Vinodam (1996)[20]
- Best Comedian – Ready (2008)[20]
- Best Comedian – Race Gurram (2014)[30]
- CineMAA Award for Best Comedian – Manmadhudu, Dhee, Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam, Adhurs & Dookudu
- Best Comedian – Telugu – Dookudu (2012)
- Best Comedian – Telugu – Baadshah (2014)
- Best Comedian – Telugu – Race Gurram (2015)
- Other
- Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role – Dookudu (2011)[31]
- TSR – TV9 National Film Award for Best Comedian – Attarintiki Daredi (2014)
- IIFA Utsavam Supporting Male Actor – Telugu – Ranga Maarthaanda (2024)
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Brahmanandam acted in more than 1,000 films.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "This Telugu comedian has assets over Rs 320 crore: reports". The Indian Express. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ↑ "Check Out: Brahmi's Remuneration Per Movie". Sakshi. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Most screen credits for a living actor". Guinness World Records. 24 June 2010. Archived from the original on 17 January 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Smile, here's Brahmanandam". The New Indian Express. 18 June 2009. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "A funny bone of contention". Deccan Herald. 20 October 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Rediff On The NeT: An interview with Telugu comedian Brahmanandam". Rediff. 6 August 1999. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ↑ "Birth village explained by Brahmandam garu". Youtube (in తెలుగు). 1 February 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ↑ "Birthday Special: Unknown Facts about 'Brahmanandam'". Sakshi Post. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 "AP Film critics association felicitates Brahmanandam - Telugu cinema function". Idlebrain.com. 8 January 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ↑ P, Sekhar Reddy (13 November 2021). "బ్రహ్మానందంకు సినిమాల్లో ఆఫర్లు రావడానికి కారణమైన షో ఏంటో తెలుసా?". TeluguStop.com (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ↑ "Telugu lecturer to Guinness World Record holder". The Times of India. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Mannath, Malini (16 October 1992). "Sridevi sizzles". The Indian Express. p. 7. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (4 January 2017). "Should they or shouldn't they?". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 "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)
- ↑ Gopalrao, Griddaluru (6 May 1994). "సరదా సరదా హాస్యం నరాలు మెలిపెట్టె శృంగారం: హలో బ్రదర్" (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in తెలుగు). p. 9.
- ↑ "Brahmanandam's son Raja Goutham opts for a family entertainer with yet another short filmmaker". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Padmasri for Brahmanandam". IndiaGlitz.
- ↑ "Brahmanandam felicitated". The Times of India. 18 May 2011. Archived from the original on 27 September 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
- ↑ "Manikchand Filmfare Awards: Sizzling at 50". BSNL. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
- ↑ Filmfare (4 August 2024). "Full list of Winners of the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South (Telugu) 2024". Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ↑ The Times of India (4 August 2024). "69th Sobha Filmfare Awards South 2024: Check out the winners". Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ↑ "Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2014". APSFTVTDC.
- ↑ "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 | edit source]
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