Brahmanandam

Kanneganti Brahmanandam (born 1 February 1956), known mononymously as Brahmanandam, is an Indian film actor and comedian, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor, appearing in over 1,000 films to date. He was honoured with the Padma Shri, for his contribution to Indian cinema in 2009. Brahmanandam is regarded as one of the finest comic actors of India, noted particularly for his comic expressions. One of the most highly paid comedy actors in Indian Cinema, Brahmanandam has garnered six state Nandi Awards, one Filmfare Award South, six CineMAA Awards, and three South Indian International Movie Awards.

Life
Brahmanandam was born on 1 February 1956 in Sattenapalli, Guntur district of present-day Andhra Pradesh. Bramhanandam married Lakshmi and has two sons, Raja Gautam and Siddarth. He became a grandfather in 2017 with the birth of Raja Gautam's son.

In January 2019, Brahmanandam underwent a successful heart bypass surgery at Asian Heart Institute (AHI) in Mumbai.

Career
Brahmanandam initially worked as Telugu language lecturer in Attili of West Godavari district. He then made his film debut in Jandhyala's directorial Aha Naa-Pellanta! (1987).

Awards and honours
Guinness Book
 * 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.
 * Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor.


 * Filmfare Awards
 * Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Telugu - Manmadhudu (2002)


 * Nandi Awards
 * Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian - Money (1993)
 * Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor - Anna (1994)
 * Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian - Anaganaga Oka Roju (1995)
 * Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian - Vinodam (1996)
 * Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian - Ready (2008)
 * Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian - Race Gurram (2014)


 * CineMAA Awards
 * CineMAA Award for Best Comedian - Manmadhudu, Dhee, Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam, Adhurs & Dookudu


 * South Indian International Movie Awards
 * SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu) - Dookudu (2011)
 * SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu) - Baadshah (2013)
 * SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu) - Race Gurram (2014)
 * Other
 * Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role - Dookudu (2011)

Selected filmography
Brahmanandam acted in more than 1,000 films. Below are his selected filmography.


 * 1987: Aha Naa Pellanta as Ara Gundulu
 * 1990: Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari as Vichitra Kumar
 * 1992: Babai Hotel as Rama Chandra Moorti
 * 1993: Rajendrudu Gajendrudu as Bank Manager
 * 1993: Money as Khan Dada
 * 1993: Jamba Lakidi Pamba as Anandam
 * 1993: Abbaigaru as Housekeeper
 * 1994: Yamaleela as Chitragupta
 * 1994: Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu as Thief
 * 1994: Mugguru Monagallu as Assistant Dancer
 * 1995: Alluda Majaka as Abbulu/Ms. Dakota
 * 1995: Ghatotkachudu as Scrap Collector
 * 1996: Anaganaga Oka Roju as Michael Jackson
 * 1997: Annamayya as Pundit
 * 1997: Shubhakankshalu as Writer
 * 1998: Bavagaru Bagunnara? as Gopi
 * 1998: Paradesi
 * 1999: Samarasimha Reddy
 * 1999: Premaku Velayara as Wine Shop Owner
 * 2001: Narasimha Naidu as Hanumad Shastry
 * 2001: Anandam
 * 2001: Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Photographer
 * 2002: Indra as Pundit
 * 2002: Sandade Sandadi as Poolan Raja
 * 2002: Manmadhudu as Sooribabu Lavangam
 * 2003: Simhadri as Talupulu
 * 2004: Adavi Ramudu as Puli Raja
 * 2004: Venky as Gajala
 * 2004: Nenunnanu as Manmadha rao
 * 2005: Evadi Gola Vaadidhi as Shankar Dada RMP
 * 2005: Athadu as Kittu
 * 2006: Andala Ramudu
 * 2006: Pokiri as Brahmi - The Software Engineer
 * 2006: Vikramarkudu as Duvva Abbulu
 * 2007: Mozhi as Ananthakrishnan (Tamil)
 * 2007: Yamadonga as Chitragupta
 * 2007: Dhee as Chary
 * 2007: Dubai Seenu as Ramakrishna
 * 2008: Krishna as Bobby
 * 2008: King as jayasurya
 * 2008: Jalsa as Pranav
 * 2008: Ready as "McDowell" Murthy
 * 2009: Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Gachibowli Diwakar
 * 2009: Kick as Halwa Raj/Parugu Prakash Raj
 * 2010: Adhurs as Bhattacharya (Bhattu)
 * 2010: Namo Venkatesa as Paris Prasad
 * 2010: Khaleja as Lawyer Miriyam
 * 2010: Brindavanam as Bommarillu father
 * 2010: Orange as Puppy
 * 2011: Dookudu as Padmashri
 * 2011: Payanam as Director Rajesh Kapur
 * 2012: Julai as Thief
 * 2013: Jaffa as Jasmine Falguda/Jaffa
 * 2013: Naayak as Jilebi
 * 2013: Balupu as Crazy Mohan
 * 2013: Attarintiki Daredi as Baddam Bhaskar
 * 2013: Baadshah as Padmanabha Simha
 * 2013: Mirchi as Veera Pratep
 * 2014: Race Gurram as Kill Bill Pandey
 * 2014: Rabhasa as Raju
 * 2014: Loukyam as Sippy
 * 2014: Abhimanyu as Ezhumalai
 * 2015: S/O Satyamurthy as Koda Rambabu
 * 2015: Dohchay as Bullet Babu
 * 2015: Bruce Lee - The Fighter as Susuki Subramanyam alias Peter alias Pakodi
 * 2015: Eluka Majaka as a Mouse
 * 2016: Garam as PK
 * 2016: Sardaar Gabbar Singh as Shekhar Singh
 * 2016: Sarrainodu as Umapathi's neighbour
 * 2017: Khaidi No. 150 as Doberman
 * 2018: MLA as Pattabhi
 * 2018: Achari America Yatra as Appalacharya