Brahmanandam

Brahmanandam

Birth name Brahmanandam Kanneganti
Born 1 February 1956 (age 59)
Sattenapalli, Andhra State, India

Nationality Indian
Children 2
Brahmanandam Kanneganti (born 1 February 1956), is an Indian film actor and comedian. Hailing from Sattenapalli in Andhra Pradesh, he mostly acts in Telugu films. Prior to films, he was a Telugu lecturer in Attili, a town in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor.[1] He was honoured with thePadma Shri, for his contribution to Indian cinema in 2009.[2] Brahmanandam is considered one of the most versatile Indian comic actors, noted particularly for his comic expressions.[3][4][5][6] Brahmanandam was part of the television quiz show Brahmi 1 million Show on iNews.[citation needed]
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• 1 Awards
• 2 Controversies
• 3 Filmography
• 4 References
• 5 External links
Awards[edit]
• He earned a spot in the Guinness World Records for acting in 754 Telugu films in 20 years in 2007.[7]
• Filmfare Best Comedian Award (Telugu) for Manmadhudu[8] (2002).
• Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian three times Money, Vinodham & Ready.
• In January 2009, the government of India bestowed the title of Padma Shri, fourth highest civilian award, on Brahmanandam for his contributions to art.[9]
• He also earned Best Actor in a Comic Role in Dookudu at The Hyderabad Times Film Awards (2011).[10]
Controversies[edit]

As per a petition filed by BJP Party Leader N. Indrasena Reddy, Brahmanandam was found "misusing" the Padma Shri title in the film Dookudu]]. The court motioned in favor of the petitioner and on 23 December 2013 announced quoting Article 18 (1) of the Constitution, that the national award did not amount to a "title" and should not be used as a suffix or prefix and in case of non-compliance, the defaulter forfeit the award.[11][12] However, Brahmanandam has challenged the orders of High Court in the apex court. Subsequently, the Supreme court of India, has ordered him to file a response.[13]
Filmography[edit]
Main article: Brahmanandam filmography
Brahmanandam acted in more than 1000 films[14] as Loukyam being the 997th one.[15] Below are his selected filmography.
• 1987: Aha Naa Pellanta as Ara Gundu
• 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
• 1997: Annamayya as Pundit
• 1997: Shubhakankshalu as Writer
• 1998: Bavagaru Bagunnara? as Gopal
• 1999: Premaku Velayara as Wine Shop Owner
• 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
• 2005: Evadi Gola Vaadidhi as Shankar Dada RMP
• 2005: Chakram as railway T.C. (Cameo)
• 2005: Athadu as Kittu
• 2006: Pokiri as Brahmi - Software Engineer
• 2006: Vikramarkudu as Duvva Abbulu
• 2007: Yamadonga as Chitragupta
• 2007: Dhee as Chary
• 2008: Krishna as Bobby
• 2008: Jalsa as Pranav
• 2008: Ready as Mc Donald Murthy
• 2009: Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Gachibowli Diwakar
• 2009: Kick as Halwa Raj/Parugu Prakash Raj
• 2010: Adhurs as Bhattu
• 2010: Namo Venkatesa as Paris Prasad
• 2010: Brindavanam as Bommarillu father
• 2011: Veera as Tiger
• 2011: Dookudu as Padmashri
• 2012: Julai as Thief
• 2012: Devudu Chesina Manushulu as Lord Vishnu
• 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
• 2014: Heart attack as ISKCON Ramana
• 2014: Yevadu as Satya's illegal tenant
• 2014: Race Gurram as Kill Bill Pandey
• 2014: Loukyam as Sippy