Brammanandam
Brahmanandam Kanneganti (Telugu: బ్రహ్మానందం కన్నెగంటి)(born 1 February 1956), popularly known as Brahmanandam is a famous Indian actor. He has appeared in several films in Telugu. He has been awarded with the Padma Shri by the Government of India, an honorary doctorate by Acharya Nagarjuna University and Nandi Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh among others. He is also a Guinness book record holder for acting in more than 750 films in a single language(Telugu).
Background
Brahmanandam was born in Sattenapalli, India. Prior to entering films, he was a Telugu instructor in Attili, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. He began his film career with writer-director Jandhyala’s Aha Naa Pellanta in 1987. He has prominently appeared in roles with comic sense. He has also appeared in Tamil films.
Family
Brahmanandam is married to Lakshmi and they have two sons-Raja Goutham and Siddharth. Raja Goutham is a film actor who has played the lead role in ‘Pallakilo Pellikooturu’ and ‘Vareva’
Awards
- Acharya Nagarjuna University awarded Brahmanandam an honorary doctorate award.
- In 2005, he was selected to receive the 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.[2]
- In January 2009, the Government of India bestowed the title of Padmasri on Brahmanandam for his contributions to art.[3]
- As of 1 May, he has acted in about 840 Telugu films.
- He was awarded the Nandi Award for best male comedian for the 2008 film Ready.
In the Media
Brahmanandam forayed onto the small screen with the quiz show Brahmi 10 Lakh Show on iNews Channel. The show’s format was similar to that of Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Brammanandam Profile
| Brahmanandam Kanneganti | |
| Born | Brahmanandam Kanneganti February 1, 1956 (age 55) Sattenapalli, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Residence | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Other names | Bramhi |
| Spouse | Lakshmi |
Brammanandam Movies List
| Year | Title | Co-stars |
| 2011 | Desadrohi | Namitha |
| Dongala Muta | Raviteja, Charmi | |
| Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appala Raju | Sunil | |
| Payanam/Gaganam | Nagarjuna, Prakash Raj, Poonam Kaur | |
| Wanted | Gopichand, Deeksha Seth | |
| Anaganaga O Dheerudu | Siddharth Narayan, Shruti Haasan, Lakshmi Manchu | |
| 2010 | Ragada | Nagarjuna, Anushka Shetty, Priyamani |
| Nagavalli | Venkatesh, Anushka Shetty, Richa Gangopadhyay, Kamalinee Mukherjee,Shraddha Das, Poonam Kaur | |
| Orange | Ram Charan Teja, Genelia D’Souza | |
| Kalyanram Kathi | Kalyan Ram, Shaam, Sana Khan | |
| Collector Gari Bharya | Prakash Raj, Bhumika Chawla | |
| Brindaavanam | NTR Jr., Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha, Prakash Raj | |
| Khaleja | Mahesh Babu, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj | |
| Don Seenu | Ravi Teja, Shriya Saran, Srihari, Sayaji Shinde | |
| Maryada Ramanna | Sunil, Saloni Aswani | |
| Panchakshari | Anushka Shetty | |
| Vedam | Allu Arjun, Manoj Manchu, Anushka Shetty, Manoj Bajpai | |
| Rama Rama Krishna Krishna | Ram, Priya Anand, Arjun Sarja, Gracy Singh | |
| Simha | Balakrishna, Nayantara, Namitha, Sneha Ullal | |
| Varudu | Allu Arjun, Arya, Bhanu Sri Mehra | |
| Yagam | Navdeep, Bhumika Chawla, Kim Sharma, Rahul Dev | |
| Kedi | Nagarjuna, Mamta Mohandas | |
| Bindaas | Manoj Kumar Manchu, Sheena Shahabadi, Ahuti Prasad | |
| Namo Venkatesa | Venkatesh, Trisha Krishnan | |
| Adhurs | NTR Jr., Nayantara, Sheela | |
| Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi | Jagapati Babu | |
| 2009 | Kasko | Vaibhav Reddy, Shweta Prasad, Gauri Pandit |
| Saleem | Vishnu Vardhan Babu, Ileana D’Cruz | |
| Pravarakhyudu | Jagapati Babu, Priyamani | |
| Arya 2 | Allu Arjun, Kajal Aggarwal, Navdeep | |
| Ek Niranjan | Prabhas, Kangana Ranaut, Sonu Sood | |
| Jayeebhava | Kalyan Ram, Hansika Motwani, Mukesh Rishi | |
| Mahatma | Srikanth, Bhavana Menon | |
| Ganesh | Ram, Kajal Aggarwal, Poonam Kaur, Ashish Vidyarthi | |
| Josh | Naga Chaitanya, Karthika Nair, J. D. Chakravarthy | |
| Anjaneyulu | Ravi Teja | |
| Magadheera | Ram Charan Teja, Kajal Aggarwal | |
| Evaraina Epudaina | Varun Sandesh | |
| Current | Sushant | |
| Kick | Ravi Teja and Ileana D’Cruz | |
| Mitrudu | Balakrishna, Priyamani | |
| Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | Siddharth Narayan and Tamannaah | |
| Maska | Ram, Hansika Motwani | |
| 2008 | King | Nagarjuna and Trisha Krishnan |
| Neninthe | Ravi Teja, Siya, Sayaji Shinde, Subbaraju | |
| Chedugudu | ||
| Dongala Bandi | ||
| Kotha Bangaru Lokam | Varun Sandesh, Shweta Prasad | |
| Ninna Nedu Repu | A.M. Ravi Krishna, Tamannaah Bhatia | |
| Chintakayala Ravi | Venkatesh, Anushka Shetty and Mamta Mohandas | |
| Saroja | Vaibhav, S.P.Charan | |
| Baladur | Ravi Teja, Anushka Shetty, Krishna | |
| Sathyam | Vishal Reddy, Nayantara, Upendra | |
| Gajibiji | ||
| Aalayam | Sivaji | |
| Kathanayakudu | Jagapathi Babu, Rajnikanth, Meena, Nayantara, Sunil | |
| Ullasamga Utsahamga | Yadho Sagar, Sneha Ullal | |
| Hare Ram | Kalyan Ram, Priyamani | |
| Victory | Nitin Kumar Reddy, Mamta Mohandas | |
| Ready | Ram, Genelia D’Souza | |
| Pandurangadu | Balakrishna, Sneha, Tabu | |
| Kantri | Jr. NTR, Ashish Vidyarthi, Prakash Raj, Hansika Motwani | |
| Naa Manasukemaindi | ||
| Donga Sachinollu | ||
| Bhale Dongalu | Tarun Kumar, Ileana D’Cruz | |
| Sawaal | Bharath | |
| Jalsa | Pawan Kalyan, Ileana D’Cruz | |
| Premabhishekam | ||
| Lakshmi Putrudu | ||
| Gamyam | Allari Naresh, Sharwanand, Kamalinee Mukherjee | |
| Krishnarjuna | Vishnu Vardhan Babu, Mamta Mohandas, Nagarjuna | |
| Mr. Medhavi | Genelia D’Souza, Raja, Sonu Sood | |
| Pourudu | Sumanth, Kajal Aggarwal, Nassar | |
| Krishna | Ravi Teja, Trisha Krishnan | |
| 100 Kotlu | Baladitya, Saira Bhanu | |
| Brahmanandam Drama Company | Sivaji | |
| Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters | Allari Naresh, Krishna Bhagawan | |
| John Appa Rao 40 plus | Krishna Bhagawan | |
| Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna | Raja, Sneha | |
| Hero | Nitin Kumar Reddy, Bhavana Menon, Ramya Krishna | |
| 2007 | Aata | Siddharth Narayan, Ileana D’Cruz |
| Aaroje | ||
| Athidhi | Mahesh Babu, Amrita Rao | |
| Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule | Venkatesh, Trisha Krishnan | |
| Bhajantrilu | ||
| Brahma – The Creator | ||
| Chiruta | Ram Charan Teja, Neha Sharma | |
| Dubai Seenu | Ravi Teja, Nayantara | |
| Dhee | Vishnu, Genelia D’Souza | |
| Lakshyam | Gopichand, Jagapati Babu, Anushka Shetty | |
| Maharajasri | ||
| Maisamma IPS | Mumaith Khan, Sayaji Shinde, Pradeep Rawat | |
| Mee Sreyobhilashi | ||
| Okkadunnadu | Gopichand | |
| Satyabhama | ||
| Shankar Dada Zindabad | Chiranjeevi, Srikanth, Karishma Kotak | |
| Mozhi | ||
| Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw | ||
| Vijayadasami | ||
| Yamadonga | NTR Jr., Priyamani, Mohan Babu | |
| 2006 | Annavaram | |
| Andala Ramudu | ||
| Bommarillu | Siddharth Narayan, Genelia D’Souza, Prakash Raj | |
| Vikramarkudu | Ravi Teja, Anushka Shetty, Ajay | |
| Pellaina Kothalo | Jagapati Babu, Priyamani | |
| Godavari | Sumanth, Kamalinee Mukherjee, Neetu Chandra | |
| Stalin | Chiranjeevi, Trisha Krishnan | |
| Pokiri | Mahesh Babu, Ileana D’Cruz, Prakash Raj | |
| Sri Ramadasu | ||
| Happy | Allu Arjun, Genelia D’Souza | |
| 2005 | Jai Chiranjeeva | Chiranjeevi |
| Gilli | ||
| Evadi Gola Vaadidi | ||
| Hungama | ||
| Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu | Raja, Shriya Saran | |
| Vennela | ||
| Athadu | Mahesh Babu, Trisha Krishnan, Sonu Sood | |
| Super | Nagarjuna, Ayesha Takia, Anushka Shetty, Sonu Sood | |
| Andarivaadu | Chiranjeevi, Tabu, Rimi Sen, Prakash Raj | |
| Soggadu | ||
| Radha Gopalam | ||
| Balu ABCDEFG | ||
| Allari Bullodu | ||
| 2004 | Swarabhishekam | |
| Apparao Driving School | ||
| New | ||
| Suryam | ||
| Andhrawala | Jr. NTR, Rakshitha, Sayaji Shinde | |
| Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu | ||
| Intlo Srimati Veedhilo Kumari | ||
| Leela Mahal Center | ||
| Vidyardhi | ||
| Vijayendra Varma | ||
| Valliddaru Okkate | ||
| Satruvu | ||
| Athade Oka Sainyam | Prakash Raj | |
| Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi | ||
| 143 | ||
| Venky | ||
| Kaasi | ||
| Nenunnanu | Nagarjuna, Shriya Saran and Aarti Agarwal | |
| Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi | ||
| Nani | Ravi Babu | |
| Adavi Ramudu | ||
| Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu | ||
| Aithe Enti | ||
| Xtra | ||
| Koduku | ||
| Swamy | ||
| Pallakilo Pellikoothuru | ||
| Andaru Dongale Dorikithe | ||
| Swetha Naagu | Soundarya | |
| Mee Intikoste Em Istaaru Maa Intkoste Em Testaaru | ||
| Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy | ||
| Gudumba Shankar | ||
| Malliswari | ||
| 2003 | Satyam | |
| Simhadri | ||
| Ninney Ishta Paddaanu | ||
| Ammulu | ||
| Gangotri | ||
| Raghavendra | ||
| Kabaddi Kabaddi | ||
| Fools | ||
| Pellam Oorelithe | ||
| 2002 | Sahasa Baludu Vichitra Kothi | |
| Manmadhudu | ||
| Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu | ||
| Nenu Ninnu Premistunnanu | ||
| Ramana | ||
| Lagna Patrika | ||
| Nee Premakai | ||
| Neetho Cheppalani | ||
| Entha Bagundo | ||
| Aaduthu Paaduthu | ||
| Friends | ||
| Vendi Mabbulu | ||
| Tappuchesi Pappukoodu | ||
| Adrustam | ||
| Neetho | ||
| Allari Ramudu | ||
| Bharata Simha Reddy | ||
| Chennakeshava Reddy | Balakrishna, Shriya Saran and Tabu | |
| Gemini | ||
| 2 much | ||
| Eeswar | ||
| Thotti Gang | ||
| Premalo Pavani Kalyan | ||
| Sandade Sandadi | ||
| Siva Rama Raju | ||
| Bobby | Mahesh Babu, Aarti Agarwal, Prakash Raj | |
| Indra | Chiranjeevi, Aarti Agarwal, Sonali Bendre | |
| Seema Simham | ||
| 2001 | Hanuman Junction | Jagapathibabu, Arjun |
| Ammaye Navvithe | ||
| Family Circus | ||
| Sri Manjunatha | ||
| Narasimha Naidu | Balakrishna, Simran Bagga, Preeti Jhangiani | |
| Mrugaraaju | ||
| Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi | ||
| 2000 | Badri | Pawan Kalyan, Amisha Patel, Renu Desai |
| Kshemanga Velli Labham Ga Randi | ||
| Annayya | ||
| Mee Aayana Jagratha | ||
| Real Story | ||
| 1999 | Raja Kumarudu | Mahesh Babu, Preity Zinta, Prakash Raj |
| Samara Simha Reddy | ||
| Sneham Kosam | Prakash Raj | |
| Premaku Velayara | ||
| 1998 | Subhakankshalu | |
| Premante Idera | ||
| Paradesi | ||
| Bavagaru Bagunnara? | ||
| Choodalani Vundi | ||
| Maavidakulu | ||
| 1997 | Hitler | |
| Super Heroes | ||
| Anaganaga Oka Roju | ||
| Annamayya | ||
| Gokulamlo Seetha | ||
| Pelli Sandadi | ||
| 1996 | Oho Naa Pellanta | |
| Vinodam | ||
| Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi | ||
| Little Soldiers | ||
| 1995 | Subhamasthu | |
| Sisindri | ||
| Gharana Bullodu | ||
| Alluda Majaka | ||
| Money Money | ||
| Rikshavodu | ||
| 1994 | Police Alludu | |
| Mugguru Monagallu | ||
| Aame | ||
| Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu | ||
| Allari Premikudu | ||
| Bangaru Kutumbam | ||
| Brahmachari Mogudu | ||
| Gandeevam | ||
| Gangmaster | ||
| Hello Brother | Nagarjuna, Soundarya, Ramya Krishna | |
| Number One | ||
| Pelli Koduku | ||
| Shubhalagnam | ||
| Yamaleela | ||
| 1993 | Mutamestri | Chiranjeevi, Meena |
| Aa Okkati Adakku | ||
| Allari Priyudu | ||
| Ish Gup Chup | ||
| Jamba Lakidi Pamba | ||
| Ladies Special | ||
| Mayalodu | ||
| Mechanic Alludu | Chiranjeevi | |
| Money | ||
| Parugo Parugu | ||
| Pekata Paparao | ||
| Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram | ||
| Rajendrudru Gajendrudru | ||
| 1992 | Aapathbandavudu | |
| Babai Hotel | ||
| 420 | Mammootty | |
| Allari Mogudu | ||
| Ashwamedham | ||
| Chitram Bhalare Vichitram | ||
| Gharaana Mogudu | ||
| Pachani Samsaram | ||
| Sundara Kanda | ||
| 1991 | Rowdy Alludu | |
| Kshana Kshanam | ||
| Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam | ||
| Rowdy Gari Pellam | ||
| Prema Entha Madhuram | ||
| Aditya 369 | ||
| Stoovertpuram Police Station | ||
| Appula Appa Rao | ||
| Talli Tandrulu | ||
| 1990 | Raja Vikramarka | |
| Jagadeka Veerudu Attilokasundari | ||
| Chevilo Puvvu | ||
| Jayammu Nischayammu Raa | ||
| 1989 | Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu | |
| Bava Bava Panneeru | ||
| Hai Hai Nayaka | ||
| Mutyamantha Muddu | ||
| 1988 | Yudda Bhoomi | |
| Rudra Veena | ||
| Chikkadu Dorakadu | ||
| Chinni Krishnudu | ||
| Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela | ||
| Donga Kollu | ||
| Vivaaha Bhojanambu | ||
| 1987 | Swayam Krushi | |
| Pasivadi Pranam | ||
| Aha Naa Pellanta |
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