PADMASHRI Dr. BRAHMANANDHAM

Hi friends in this article let us see about the most famous, guiness record holder ,and a comedian actor "BRAHMANANDHAM". He achieved many awards in his carrier. Recently he received a Padmashri award honoured by the government. He acted more than 850 movies in his carrier.

Padma Shri Dr. Brahmanandam Kanneganti is a popular Telugu film comedian-actor. He is presently writing a book based on his experiences in the film industry. Brahmanandam completed his M.A (Telugu) and worked as a Lecturer in Telugu before Jandhyala introduced him to the silver screen with a role in the movie 'Chantabbayi.'

In college days, he won the Best Supporting Actor in an Inter Collegiate Competitions in Narasaraopet in 1968 and won the fancy dress competition award for portraying the character of 'Modabbayi.

 

His Family

He is married and has two sons. His eldest, Goutham made his acting debut in Pallakilo Pellikooturu. The film is directed by renown choreographer and writer, Chandrabose's wife Suchitra.

 

His Background

Brahmanandam was born on February 1, 1956 in a Viswabrahmin family at Sattenapalle, 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 that movie Rajendra Prasad played the lead role. This movie has become a huge hit among Telugu comedy films. Owing to his comic abilities and impeccable expressions, he is one of the most respected comedians in the history of Telugu Cinema.

According to him, Jandhyala and S.V.Krishna Reddy were the best comedy directors he has ever worked with.

 

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 October 1, 2005, the award was presented to him at a function in Hyderabad.

 

• He recently earned a spot in the Guinness World Records for acting in 754 Telugu films in 20 years.

 

• In January 2009, the Government of India honoured Padmasri award to Brahmanandam for his contributions to art.

 

• As of May 1, 2009 he has acted in over 850 Telugu movies, which is a world record.

 

List of his movies:

 

In 2009

 

• Ek Niranjan

 

• Bumper Offer

 

• Jayeebhava

 

• Mahatma

 

• Holidays

 

• Ganesh

 

• Samardhudu

 

• Josh

 

• Anjaneyulu

 

• Snehithuda

 

• Life Style

 

• Tejam

 

• Adugu

 

• Samrajyam

 

• Yaagam

 

• Rs 999 Matrame

 

• Current

 

• Puthukkottai Azhagan

 

• Raju Maharaju

 

• Naa Style Veru

 

• Ghillida

 

• Madhura Thimiru

 

• Ride

 

• Prayanam

 

• Rajavari Chepala Cheruvu

 

• Kick

 

• Mitrudu

 

• Sweet Heart

 

• Chedugudu

 

• Naa Girl Friend Baaga Rich

 

• Konchem Ishtamga Konchem Kashtamga

 

• Srisailam

 

• Ennai Theriyuma

 

• Masth

 

• Mental Krishna

 

In 2008

 

• Kantri

 

• Jalsa

 

• Donga Sachinollu

 

• Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters

 

• John Appa Rao 40 plus

 

• Ninna Nedu Repu

 

• Naa Manasukemaindi

 

• Sawaal

 

In 2007

 

• Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna

 

• 100 Kotlu Post Production

 

• Aaroje

 

• Athidhi

 

• Adivaram Adavallaku Selavu

 

• Bhajantrilu

 

• Brahma - The Creator

 

• Chiruta krish

 

• Dubai Seenu

 

• Dhee Chari

 

• Athadu

 

• Godava

 

• Lakshyam

 

• Lakshmi Putrudu

 

• Maharajasri

 

• Mee Sreyobhilashi

 

• Okkadunnadu

 

• Pellaina Kothalo

 

• Satyabhama

 

• Shankar Dada Zindabad

 

• Vijayadasami

 

• Yamadonga

 

 

In 2006

 

• Annavaram

 

• Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw

 

• Andala Ramudu

 

• Bommarillu

 

• Vikramarkudu Duvva

 

• Pokiri

 

• Sri Ramadasu

 

• Happy

 

 

In 2005

 

• Jai Chiranjeeva

 

• Evadi Gola Vaadidi

 

• Hungama

 

• Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu

 

• Vennela Pampmachek

 

• Athadu

 

• Andarivaadu

 

• Soggadu

 

• Radha Gopalam

 

• Balu Hotel Manager

 

• Allari Bullodu

 

 

In 2004

 

• Swarabhishekam

 

• Apparao Driving School Lakshma Reddy

 

• Suryam

 

• Andhrawala Home Minister

 

• Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu

 

• Intlo Srimati Veedhilo Kumari

 

• Leela Mahal Center

 

• Vidyardhi

 

• Vijayendra Varma

 

• Valliddaru Okkate

 

• Satruvu

 

• Athade Oka Sainyam

 

• Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi Music Pundit

 

• 143

 

• Venky Gajala from Washington D.C

 

• Kaasi

 

• Nenunnanu Hero Friend

 

• Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi

 

• Nani

 

• Adavi Ramudu

 

• Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu

 

• Aithe Enti

 

• Xtra

 

• Koduku

 

• Swamy

 

• Pallakilo Pellikoothuru

 

• Andaru Dongale Dorikithe

 

• Swetha Naagu

 

• Mee Intikoste Em Istaaru Maa Intkoste Em Testaaru

 

• Mr & Mrs Sailajakrishnamurthy

 

• Gudumba Shankar Guruvu Gaaru

 

• Malliswari Balu

 

 

In 2003

 

• Satyam Attendar

 

• Simhadri Talupulu

 

• Ninney Ishta Paddaanu

 

• Ammulu

 

• Gangotri

 

• Raghavendra

 

• Kabaddi Kabaddi

 

• Fools

 

• Pellam Oorelithe

 

 

In 2002

 

• Manmadhudu Lavangam

 

• Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu

 

• Nenu Ninnu Premistunnanu

 

• Ramana Gundusoodi Seenu

 

• Lagna Patrika

 

• Nee Premakai

 

• Neetho Cheppalani

 

• Entha Bagundo

 

• Aaduthu Paaduthu

 

• Friends

 

• Vendi Mabbulu

 

• Tappuchesi Pappukoodu lawyer

 

• Adrustam

 

• Neetho

 

• Allari Ramudu

 

• Bharata Simha Reddy

 

• Chenna Kesava Reddy

 

• Gemini

 

• 2 much

 

• Eeswar

 

• Thottigang

 

• Premalo Pavani Kalyan

 

• Sandade Sandadi

 

• Siva Rama Raju

 

• Bobby

 

• Indra Pandit

 

• Seema Simham

 

 

In 2001

 

• Hanuman Junction

 

• Ammaye Navvithe

 

• Family Circus

 

• Sri Manjunatha Nandeeswarudu

 

• Mrugaraaju

 

• Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi

 

 

In 2000

 

• Badri Gangaraju

 

• Kshemanga Velli Labham Ga Randi

 

• Annayya

 

• Mee Aayana Jagratha

 

• Real Story

 

 

In 1999

• Raja Kumarudu Policeman

 

• Sneham Kosam

 

• Premaku Velayara

 

• Subhakankshalu

 

• Premante Idera

 

• Paradesi

 

• Bavagaru Bagunnara Gopal

 

• Choodalani Vundi house owner

 

• Maavidakulu

 

 

In 1998

 

• Ganesh

 

• Aavida Maa Aavide

 

• Bavagaru Bagunnara?

 

• Choodalani Vundi

 

• Greeku Veerudu

 

• Maavidakulu

 

• Paradesi

 

• Premante Idera

 

• Subhakankshalu

 

 

In 1997

• Hitler

 

• Super Heroes Hero

 

• Anaganaga Oka Roju Thief

 

• Annamayya

 

• Gokulamlo Seetha

 

• Pelli Sandadi

 

 

In 1996

 

• Oho Naa Pellanta Armugam

 

• Vinodam

 

• Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi

 

• Little Soldiers

 

 

In 1995

 

• Subhamasthu

 

• Sisindri

 

• Gharana Bullodu

 

• Alluda Majaka Abbulu/Ms.Dakota

 

• Money Money Khan Dada

 

• Rikshavodu

 

 

In 1994

 

• Police Alludu

 

• Mugguru Monagallu

 

• Aame

 

• Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu

 

• Allari Premikudu Hero Friend

 

• Bangaru Kutumbam

 

• Brahmachari Mogudu Gurnadham

 

• Gandeevam

 

• Hello Brother

 

• Number One

 

• Pelli Koduku

 

• Shubhalagnam

 

• Yamaleela Chitragupta

 

 

In 1993

 

• Mutamestri

 

• Aa Okkati Adakku Pulla Rao

 

• Allari Priyudu

 

• Ish Gup Chup

 

• Jamba Lakidi Pamba

 

• Ladies Special Brahmanandam

 

• Mayalodu

 

• Mechanic Alludu

 

• Money Khan Dada

 

• Parugo Parugu

 

• Pekata Paparao

 

• Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram

 

• Rajendrudru Gajendrudru

 

 

In 1992

• Aapathbandavudu

 

• Babai Hotel

 

• 420 Mammootty

 

• Allari Mogudu

 

• Ashwamedham

 

• Chitram Bhalare Vichitram Boondi Brahmanandam

 

• Gharaana Mogudu Appanna

 

• Pachani Samsaram

 

• Sundara Kanda

 

 

In 1991

• Rowdy Alludu

 

• Kshana Kshanam Store Manager

 

• Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam Tea Stall owner

 

• Prema Entha Madhuram Siva

 

• Aditya 369

 

• Stoovertpuram Police Station

 

• Appula Appa Rao Sastri

 

• Talli Tandrulu

 

 

In 1990

• Raja Vikramarka

 

• Jagadeka Veerudu Attilokasundari Photographer

 

• Chevilo Puvvu

 

• Jayammu Nischayammu Raa Gopalam

 

 

In 1989

 

• Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu

 

• Bava Bava Panneeru

 

• Hai Hai Nayaka Patel Master

 

• Mutyamantha Muddu

 

 

In 1988

• Yudda Bhoomi

 

• Rudra Veena

 

• Chikkadu Dorakadu

 

• Chinni Krishnudu

 

• Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela

 

• Donga Kollu

 

• Vivaaha Bhojanambu

 

 

In 1987

 

• Swayam Krushi

 

• Aha Naa Pellanta Ara Gundu

 

• Pasivadi Pranam