Background
Padma Shri Dr. Brahmanandam Kanneganti was born on 1 February 1956 in Andhra Pradesh, India. Prior to films, he was a Telugu lecturer in the town of Attili, a town in West Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
He began his film career with popular Telugu director and writer, Jandhyala's Aha Naa Pellanta in which Rajendra Prasad played the lead role. This movie has since become a cult classic among Telugu comedy films. Owing to his comic abilities and impeccable expressions, he is one of the most respected comedians in the history of Tollywood. Nowadays, he is a well-versatile active comedian in Tamil movies as well, such as in Ghilli, Mozhi, Kuselan and Sathyam. Audiences and critics have enjoyed his comedy characters in recent Telugu movies such as Krishna,King, Ready,Adurs,Namo Venkatesha etc.
According to him, Jandhyala, EVV and S.V.Krishna Reddy were the best comedy directors he has ever worked with. He is presently writing a book based on his experiences in the film industry.
Family
He is married and has two sons. His eldest, Goutham debuted through Pallakilo Pellikooturu, a Telugu film. Gowtham will be soon seen in another film under ChandhraShekhar Yeleti's direction.And he is now studying in australian film acting school in Australia.Once in his interview he stated that he only have few friends in india.Because he never been touch with the people every time. He also mentioned his friends names (Adhitya.k,venkat dhalemanchi, chandra Maddhineni,RK posani and madhu chalasani) in an occasion.He hope he will get a big hit by his next movie.
Awards
* Acharya Nagarjuna University awarded Brahmanandam an honorary doctorate award.
* He has been selected for 2005 year's Allu Award instituted in the memory of Allu Rama Lingaiah. On 1 October 2005, the award was presented to him at a function in Hyderabad. The award consists of a Swarna Kankanam (Translation: Gold bracelet), a citation and a souvenir.
* He recently earned a spot in the Guinness World Records for acting in 754 Telugu films in 20 years.It is because no actor in the whole world has ever performed the feat of acting in so many films in just 20 years, in just one language.
* In January 2009, the Government of India bestowed the coveted title of Padmasri on Brahmanandam for his contributions to art.
* As on 1 May, he acted in about 840 Telugu movies, which is a record.
* Selected for Nandi Award for best male comedian for 2008 films announced in 2009. This was for the film Ready.
* One who knows about his acting can't help smiling at the very first appearance of BRAHMANANDAM on the screen.
In the Media
Brahmanandam foreyed into the small screen by conducting a quiz show called Brahmi 10 Lakh Show on iNews Telugu TV News Channel. This is show very similar to the popular Indian quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
FILMOGRAPHY
2011 - Vedi ( Tamil )
2010 - Kedi ( Telugu )
2010 - Mukkanti ( Telugu )
2010 - Chalaki ( Telugu )
2010 - Vedam ( Telugu )
2010 - Taj Mahal ( Telugu )
2010 - Ramudu Manchi Baludu ( Telugu )
2010 - Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi ( Telugu )
2010 - Sound Party ( Telugu )
2010 - Maryada Ramanna ( Telugu )
2010 - Tejam ( Telugu )
2010 - Buridi ( Telugu )
2010 - Gudu Gudu Gunjam ( Telugu )
2010 - Emaindi Nalo ( Telugu )
2010 - Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi ( Telugu )
2010 - Don Seenu ( Telugu )
2010 - Udatha Udatha Ooch ( Telugu )
2010 - Comedy Express ( Telugu )
2010 - Raman Nalla Pillai ( Tamil )
2010 - Baava ( Telugu )
2010 - Adurs ( Telugu )
2010 - Simha ( Telugu )
2010 - Yaagam ( Telugu )
2010 - Collector Gaari Bharya ( Telugu
2010 - Ranga The Donga ( Telugu )
2010 - Jhummandi Nadam ( Telugu )
2010 - Kulasekaranum Koolippadayum ( Tamil )
2010 - Neeku Naaku ( Telugu )
2010 - Namo Venkatesa ( Telugu )
2010 - Kothimooka ( Telugu )
2010 - Sare Nee Istam ( Telugu )
2010 - Kaleja ( Telugu )
2010 - Aunty Uncle Nandagopal ( Telugu )
2010 - Arya 2 ( Malayalam )
2010 - Operation Duryodhana ( Malayalam )
2010 - Ilamai Kadhal ( Tamil )
2010 - Orange ( Telugu )
2010 - Subham ( Telugu )
2010 - Ninu Chusina Kshanana ( Telugu )
2010 - Varudu ( Telugu )
2010 - Desadrohi ( Telugu )
2010 - Bindaas ( Telugu )
2010 - Panchakshari ( Telugu )
2010 - Young India ( Telugu )
2010 - Wall Poster ( Telugu )
2010 - Seetharamula Kalyanam ( Telugu )
2010 - Bhavani IPS ( Telugu )
2009 - Naa Girl Friend Baaga Rich ( Telugu )
2009 - Rajavari Chepala Cheruvu ( Telugu )
2009 - Maska ( Telugu )
2009 - Mitrudu ( Telugu )
2009 - Samardhudu ( Telugu )
2009 - Ayyo Pavam ( Malayalam )
2009 - Madhura Thimiru ( Tamil )
2009 - Ganesh Just Ganesh ( Telugu )
2009 - Current ( Telugu )
2009 - Pravarakhyudu ( Telugu )
2009 - Bumper Offer ( Telugu )
2009 - Mondi Mogullu Penki Pellalu ( Telugu )
2009 - Mahatma ( Telugu )
2009 - Adugu ( Telugu )
2009 - Ghillida ( Tamil )
2009 - Rs 999 Matrame ( Telugu )
2009 - Masth ( Telugu )
2009 - Ride ( Telugu )
2009 - Anjaneyulu ( Telugu )
2009 - Jayeebhava ( Telugu )
2009 - Naa Style Veru ( Telugu )
2009 - Kaasko ( Telugu )
2009 - Life Style ( Telugu )
2009 - Mental Krishna ( Telugu )
2009 - Junction ( Telugu )
2009 - Ek Niranjan ( Telugu )
2009 - Sweet Heart ( Telugu )
2009 - Arya 2 ( Telugu )
2009 - Kick ( Telugu )
2009 - Dubai Rani ( Tamil )
2009 - Snehithuda ( Telugu )
2009 - Saleem ( Telugu )
2009 - Raju Maharaju ( Telugu )
2009 - Prayanam ( Telugu )
2009 - Magadheera ( Telugu )
2009 - Holidays ( Telugu )
2009 - Manjeera ( Telugu )
2009 - Puthukkottai Azhagan ( Tamil )
2009 - Ennai Theriyuma ( Tamil )
2009 - Posani Gentleman ( Telugu )
2008 - Sangamam ( Telugu )
2008 - Ready ( Telugu )
2008 - Kathanayakudu ( Telugu )
2008 - Aalayam ( Telugu )
2008 - Mr. Medhavi ( Telugu )
2008 - Baladoor ( Telugu )
2008 - Nenu Meeku Telusa ( Telugu )
2008 - Ninna Nedu Repu ( Telugu )
2008 - Dongala Bandi ( Telugu )
2008 - Blade Babji ( Telugu )
2008 - Nagaram ( Telugu )
2008 - Deepavali ( Telugu )
2008 - Sawaal ( Telugu )
2008 - Chedugudu ( Telugu )
2008 - Kotha Bangaru Lokam ( Telugu )
2008 - Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters ( Telugu )
2008 - Jalsa ( Telugu )
2008 - Ullasamga Utsahamga ( Telugu )
2008 - Adhyakshaa ( Telugu )
2008 - Naa Manasukemayindi ( Telugu )
2008 - Krishnarjuna ( Telugu )
2008 - Brahmanandam Drama Company ( Telugu )
2008 - Mallepuvvu ( Telugu )
2008 - Gajibiji ( Telugu )
2008 - Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna ( Telugu )
2008 - Salute ( Telugu )
2008 - Sathyam ( Tamil )
2008 - Hero ( Telugu )
2008 - Neninthe ( Telugu )
2008 - Premabhishekam ( Telugu )
2008 - Hare Ram ( Telugu )
2008 - Michael Madana Kamaraju ( Telugu )
2008 - King ( Telugu )
2008 - Donga Sachinollu ( Telugu )
2008 - Krishna ( Telugu )
2007 - Dubai Seenu ( Telugu )
2007 - Chirutha ( Telugu )
2007 - Andala Ramudu ( Telugu )
2007 - Happy ( Malayalam )
2007 - Pagale Vennela ( Telugu )
2007 - Godava ( Telugu )
2007 - Operation Duryodhana ( Telugu )
2007 - Maharajasri ( Telugu )
2007 - Athili Sathibabu LKG ( Telugu )
2007 - Bhookailas ( Telugu )
2007 - Dhee ( Telugu )
2007 - Vijayadashami ( Telugu )
2007 - Vikramadhithya ( Malayalam )
2007 - Monalisa ( Malayalam )
2007 - Athidhi ( Telugu )
2007 - Seemashastri ( Telugu )
2007 - Malliswari The Princess ( Malayalam )
2007 - Yamadonga ( Telugu )
2007 - Aata ( Telugu )
2007 - Satyabhama ( Telugu )
2007 - Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu Kavali ( Telugu )
2007 - Bhajantreelu ( Telugu )
2006 - Pellaina Kothalo ( Telugu )
2006 - Game ( Telugu )
2006 - Chinnodu ( Telugu )
2006 - Brahmastram ( Telugu )
2006 - Gopi - Goda Meedha Pilli ( Telugu )
2006 - Party ( Telugu )
2006 - Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw ( Telugu )
2006 - Vikramarkudu ( Telugu )
2006 - Rajababu ( Telugu )
2006 - Sarada Saradaga ( Telugu )
2006 - Pokiri ( Telugu )
2006 - Mayajalam ( Telugu )
2006 - Happy ( Telugu )
2006 - Illalu Priyuralu ( Telugu )
2006 - Bommarillu ( Telugu )
2006 - Veerabhadra ( Telugu )
2006 - Maa Iddari Madhya ( Telugu )
2006 - Sri Ramadasu ( Telugu )
2006 - Srikrishna 2006 ( Telugu )
2005 - Naa Alludu ( Telugu )
2005 - Sri ( Telugu )
2005 - Modati Cinema ( Telugu )
2005 - Political Rowdy ( Telugu )
2005 - Ayodhya ( Telugu )
2005 - Kanchanamala Cable TV ( Telugu )
2005 - Manju Peyyum Munpe ( Malayalam )
2005 - Chakram ( Telugu )
2005 - Sravanamasam ( Telugu )
2005 - Andarivadu ( Telugu )
2005 - Subash Chandra Bose ( Telugu )
2005 - Adirindayya Chandram ( Telugu )
2005 - Soggadu ( Telugu )
2005 - Athadu ( Telugu )
2005 - Evadi Gola Vadidhi ( Telugu )
2005 - Narasimhudu ( Telugu )
2005 - Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu ( Telugu )
2005 - Vennela ( Telugu )
2005 - Good Boy ( Telugu )
2005 - Jai Chiranjeeva ( Telugu )
2005 - Super ( Telugu )
2005 - Premikulu ( Telugu )
2005 - Danger ( Telugu )
2005 - Slokam ( Telugu )
2005 - Balu ABCDEFG ( Telugu )
2005 - Radha Gopalam ( Telugu )
2005 - Allari Bullodu ( Telugu )
2005 - 786 Khaidi Prema Katha ( Telugu )
2004 - Vallidharu Okate ( Telugu )
2004 - Andharu Dongale Dorikite ( Telugu )
2004 - Vidhyarti ( Telugu )
2004 - Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu ( Telugu )
2004 - No ( Telugu )
2004 - Naani ( Telugu )
2004 - Mr. And Mrs. Shailaja Krishna Murthy ( Telugu )
2004 - Kaashi ( Telugu )
2004 - Gudumba Shankar ( Telugu )
2004 - Athade Oka Sainyam ( Telugu )
2004 - Venky ( Telugu )
2004 - Pallakilo Pelli Kuturu ( Telugu )
2004 - Maa Intikoste Em Testaru ( Telugu )
2004 - Malliswari ( Telugu )
2004 - Andhrawala ( Telugu )
2004 - Koduku ( Telugu )
2004 - Vijayendra Varma ( Telugu )
2004 - Aithe Enti ( Telugu )
2004 - Leela Mahal Center ( Telugu )
2004 - Adavi Ramudu ( Telugu )
2004 - Shivashankar ( Telugu )
2004 - Dostha ( Telugu )
2004 - Apparao Driving School ( Telugu )
2004 - Nenunnanu ( Telugu )
2004 - Monalisa ( Telugu )
2004 - Srinu Vasanti Lakshmi ( Telugu )
2004 - 143 ( Telugu )
2004 - Enjoy ( Telugu )
2004 - Swamy ( Telugu )
2004 - Shweta Naagu ( Telugu )
2004 - Xtra ( Telugu )
2003 - Utsaham ( Telugu )
2003 - Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli ( Telugu )
2003 - Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Ganu ( Telugu )
2003 - Ottesi Chebuthunna ( Telugu )
2003 - Vishnu ( Telugu )
2003 - Nenu Seetamahalakshmi ( Telugu )
2003 - Palnati Brahmanayudu ( Telugu )
2003 - Ayudham ( Telugu )
2003 - Chantigadu ( Telugu )
2003 - Oka Raju Oka Rani ( Telugu )
2003 - Ottu Ee Ammayevaro Teleedu ( Telugu )
2003 - Avuna ( Telugu )
2003 - Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu ( Telugu )
2003 - Tiger Harishchandra Prasad ( Telugu )
2003 - Seetaiah ( Telugu )
2003 - Golmaal ( Telugu )
2003 - Pellamto Panenti ( Telugu )
2003 - Toli Choopulone ( Telugu )
2003 - Raghavendra ( Telugu )
2003 - Evare Athagadu ( Telugu )
2003 - Ela Cheppanu ( Telugu )
2003 - Gangotri ( Telugu )
2003 - Sriramachandrulu ( Telugu )
2003 - Kabaddi Kabaddi ( Telugu )
2003 - Ninne Istapaddanu ( Telugu )
2003 - Maa Alludu Very Good ( Telugu )
2003 - Dham ( Telugu )
2003 - Neeke Manasichanu ( Telugu )
2003 - Dongodu ( Telugu )
2003 - Satyam ( Telugu )
2003 - Aadante Ado Typu ( Telugu )
2002 - Chennakeshava Reddy ( Telugu )
2002 - Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu ( Telugu )
2002 - Allari Ramudu ( Telugu )
2002 - Eshwar ( Telugu )
2002 - Thotti Gang ( Telugu )
2002 - Tappu Chesi Pappu Kudu ( Telugu )
2002 - Netho Cheppalani ( Telugu )
2002 - Indra ( Telugu )
2002 - 2 Much ( Telugu )
2002 - Bharata Simha Reddy ( Telugu )
2002 - Seema Simham ( Telugu )
2002 - Adrustam ( Telugu )
2002 - Gemini ( Telugu )
2002 - Shiva Rama Raju ( Telugu )
2002 - Sandade Sandadi ( Telugu )
2002 - Nee Premakai ( Telugu )
2002 - Santosham ( Telugu )
2002 - Aaduthu Paaduthu ( Telugu )
2002 - Premalo Pavani Kalyan ( Telugu )
2002 - Manmadhudu ( Telugu )
2001 - Family Circus ( Telugu )
2001 - Ammo Bomma ( Telugu )
2001 - Jabili ( Telugu )
2001 - Narasimha Naidu ( Telugu )
2001 - Sri Manjunatha ( Telugu )
2001 - Simharasi ( Telugu )
2001 - Eduruleni Manishi ( Telugu )
2001 - Nuvvu Naaku Nachchav ( Telugu )
2001 - Snehamante Idera ( Telugu )
2001 - Subbu ( Telugu )
2001 - Maa Avida Mida Ottu Mee Avida Chala Manchidi ( Telugu )
2001 - Mrugaraaju ( Telugu )
2001 - Chiranjeevulu ( Telugu )
2001 - Chirujallu ( Telugu )
2001 - Hanuman Junction ( Telugu )
2001 - Ramma Chilakamma ( Telugu )
2000 - Azad ( Telugu )
2000 - Jayam Manade Raa ( Telugu )
2000 - Kodanda Ramudu ( Telugu )
2000 - Pelli Sambhandam ( Telugu )
2000 - Uncle ( Telugu )
2000 - Vamsi ( Telugu )
2000 - Aro Pranam ( Telugu )
2000 - Kalisundham Raa ( Telugu )
2000 - Badri ( Telugu )
1999 - Bobbili Vamsham ( Telugu )
1999 - Sultan ( Telugu )
1999 - Pilla Nachindhi ( Telugu )
1999 - Preyasi Rave ( Telugu )
1999 - Raja ( Telugu )
1999 - Thammudu ( Telugu )
1999 - Yamajathakudu ( Telugu )
1999 - Samarasimha Reddy ( Telugu )
1999 - Premaku Velayera ( Telugu )
1999 - Neeti Gandhi ( Telugu )
1999 - Raja Kumarudu ( Telugu )
1998 - Premante Ideraa ( Telugu )
1998 - Lovestory 1999 ( Telugu )
1998 - Aavida Maa Aavide ( Telugu )
1998 - Bavagaru Bagunnara? ( Telugu )
1998 - Auto Driver ( Telugu )
1998 - Yuvarathna Rana ( Telugu )
1998 - Choodalani Vundi ( Telugu )
1998 - Kanyadanam ( Telugu )
1997 - Subhakankshalu ( Telugu )
1997 - Pedda Annayya ( Telugu )
1997 - Hitler ( Telugu )
1997 - Yegire Pavurama ( Telugu )
1997 - Pelli ( Telugu )
1997 - Tharaka Ramudu ( Telugu )
1997 - Pelli Chesukundaam ( Telugu )
1997 - Gokulamlo Seetha ( Telugu )
1997 - Korukunna Priyudu ( Telugu )
1997 - Annamayya ( Telugu )
1997 - Master ( Telugu )
1996 - Pavithra Bandham ( Telugu )
1996 - Intlo Illaalu-Vantintlo Priyuraalu ( Telugu )
1996 - Saahasa Veerudu-Saagara Kanya ( Telugu )
1996 - Pelli Sandadi ( Telugu )
1996 - Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbai ( Telugu )
1996 - Vajram ( Telugu )
1996 - Dharma Chakram ( Telugu )
1996 - Vinodham ( Telugu )
1996 - Saradha Bullodu ( Telugu )
1996 - Bombayi Priyudu ( Telugu )
1996 - Maavichiguru ( Telugu )
1995 - Rikshavodu ( Telugu )
1995 - Ghatothkachudu ( Telugu )
1995 - Rambhantu ( Telugu )
1995 - Sisindri ( Telugu )
1995 - Alluda Majaka ( Telugu )
1995 - Pedarayudu ( Telugu )
1995 - Gharana Bullodu ( Telugu )
1995 - Ayanaki Iddaru ( Telugu )
1995 - Pokiri Raja ( Telugu )
1995 - Tajmahal (Old) ( Telugu )
1994 - Erra Sainyam ( Telugu )
1994 - Allariodu ( Telugu )
1994 - Super Police ( Telugu )
1994 - Bangaru Bullodu ( Telugu )
1994 - Bhale Pellam ( Telugu )
1994 - Bobbili Simham ( Telugu )
1994 - Top Hero ( Telugu )
1994 - Angarakshakudu ( Telugu )
1994 - Yamaleela ( Telugu )
1994 - S.P.Parasuram ( Telugu )
1994 - Muddula Priyudu ( Telugu )
1994 - Mugguru Monagallu ( Telugu )
1994 - Hello Brother ( Telugu )
1994 - Gandeevam ( Telugu )
1994 - Palnati Pourusham ( Telugu )
1994 - Subhalagnam ( Telugu )
1993 - Mechanic Alludu ( Telugu )
1993 - Muta Mesthri ( Telugu )
1993 - Varasudu ( Telugu )
1993 - Allari Alludu ( Telugu )
1993 - Allari Priyudu ( Telugu )
1993 - Abbaayi Gaaru ( Telugu )
1993 - Major Chandrakanth ( Telugu )
1993 - Rajendrudru Gajendrudru ( Telugu )
1993 - Kunti Puthrudu ( Telugu )
1993 - Rakshana ( Telugu )
1993 - Chitteamma Mogudu ( Telugu )
1992 - Chanti ( Telugu )
1992 - Akka Mogudu ( Telugu )
1992 - President Gari Pellam ( Telugu )
1992 - Rowdy Inspector ( Telugu )
1992 - Bala Rama Krishnulu ( Telugu )
1992 - Aapathbandavudu ( Telugu )
1992 - Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha ( Telugu )
1992 - Gharana Mogudu ( Telugu )
1992 - Sundara Kanda ( Telugu )
1992 - Allari Mogudu ( Telugu )
1991 - Stuartpuram Police Station ( Telugu )
1991 - Rowdy Alludu ( Telugu )
1991 - Coolie No.1 ( Telugu )
1991 - Kshana Kshanam ( Telugu )
1991 - Assembly Rowdy ( Telugu )
1991 - Shathruvu ( Telugu )
1991 - Sarpa Yagam ( Telugu )
1990 - Raja Vikramarka ( Telugu )
1990 - Bobbili Raja ( Telugu )
1990 - Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari ( Telugu )
1990 - Lorry Driver ( Telugu )
1989 - Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu ( Telugu )
1989 - Muddula Mavayya ( Telugu )
1989 - Two Town Rowdy ( Telugu )
1989 - Prema 1989 ( Telugu )
1989 - Jayammu Nischayammuraa 1989 ( Telugu )
1989 - Rudranetra ( Telugu )
1989 - Lankeshwarudu ( Telugu )
1989 - Dhruva Naksthram ( Telugu )
1988 - Trinetrudu ( Telugu )
1988 - Yudda Bhoomi ( Telugu )
1988 - Rudraveena ( Telugu )
1988 - Swarna Kamalam ( Telugu )
1988 - Marana Mrudangam ( Telugu )
1987 - Pasivadi Pranam ( Telugu )
1987 - Chakravarthy ( Telugu )
1987 - Swayamkrushi ( Telugu )
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