Brahmanandam Kanneganti (Telugu: బ్రహ్మానందం కన్నెగంటి)(born 1 February 1956), popularly known as Brahmanandam is an Indian actor. He has appeared in several movies in Telugu. With over 750 films, he holds the Guinness World Record for appearing in the maximum number of films in a span of 20 years in a single language. 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.
Background
Brahmanandam Kanneganti was born on 1 February 1957 in Sattenapalli, India. Prior to films, he was a Telugu instructor in Attili, a town in the West Godavari district in the state of 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 movies.
Family
He is married to Lakshmi and they have two sons, Raja Goutham and Siddharth. Raja Goutham is an film actor too and has appeared in Pallakilo Pellikooturu in a leading role.
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.[1] 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, a record, which made him reach the Guinness Book of World Records!
Selected for Nandi Award for best male comedian for 2008 film, announced in 2009. This was for the film Ready.
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
Rowdy gari pellam hotel owner
Dongala Bandi Mc Donald Murty, Climax Thief
Anjaneyulu Creative Director Prabhakar Ravi Teja
Current Sushant
Evaraina Epudaina Varun Sandesh
Desadrohi Namitha
Eevayasulo On Hold
Kick Halwa Raj/Prakash Raj Ravi Teja and Ileana
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam Gachibowli Divakar Siddharth Narayan and Tamanna
Maska Doctor Ram, Hansika Motwani
2008
King Jayasurya - Music Director Nagarjuna and Trisha
Sathyam transport office broker (tamil) Vishal Reddy , Nayanthara
Chedugudu
Chintakayala Ravi PINKY, cyberwave owner Venkatesh and Anushka and Mamta Mohandas
Saroja Vaibhav, S.P.Charan
Gajibiji
Aalayam Sivaji
Hare Ram Nijam N.Kalyan Ram, Priyamani
Brahmanandam Drama Company Sivaji
Ready McDowell Murthy Ram, Genelia D'Souza
Bhale Dongalu Tarun Kumar, Ileana D'Cruz
Premabhishekam Comedy Film, Released on 14 March 2008
Gamyam Person on a highway(Bewars) Allari naresh, Sarvanand & Kamilini Mukherjee
Jalsa Pranav The Head Constable Pawan Kalyan, Ileana D'Cruz
Krishna Bobby (Brother of Trisha) Ravi Teja, Trisha Krishnan
Lakshmi Putrudu Cameo Appearance
Donga Sachinollu Stalin
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters Allari Naresh, Krishna Bhagawan
John Appa Rao 40 plus 2008 Krishna Bhagawan
Ninna Nedu Repu A.M. Ravi Krishna, Tamannah Bhatia
Naa Manasukemaindi
Sawaal Bharat
Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna Released on 22 February 2008 Raja, Sneha
100 Kotlu Baladitya, Saira Bhanu
2007
Aata Astrologist Siddharth nayaran, Ileana D'Cruz
Aaroje
stalin Purohitudu Chiranjeevi,Trisha Krishnan
Athidhi Uncle of heroine(Amrita Rao) Mahesh babu, Amrita rao
Adivaram Adavallaku Selavu Venkatesh, Trisha Krishnan
Bhajantrilu
Brahma - The Creator
Chiruta Kkrish Ram Charan Teja, Neha Sharma
Dubai Seenu Rama Krishna Ravi Teja, Nayan Tara
Dhee Chari Vishnu, Genelia D'Souza
Godavari
Lakshyam college canteen owner
Maharajasri
Maisamma IPS Minister
Mee Sreyobhilashi Pantulu who ask for drop
Okkadunnadu Satyanarayana (Auditor)
Pellaina Kothalo
Satyabhama
Shankar Dada Zindabad Astrologist
Mozhi apartment president (Tamil)
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw joshua gottam
Vijayadasami
Yamadonga Chitraguptudu
2006
Annavaram purohitudu
Andala Ramudu
Bommarillu Loan Officer
Vikramarkudu Duvva Abbulu
Pokiri Brahmi, Software Engineer
Sri Ramadasu Astrologist Devotional Film,
Happy Pizza Hut Manager
2005
Jai Chiranjeeva Neelima's uncle (NRI)
Gilli Pundit (Tamil) remake of Telugu Okkadu
Evadi Gola Vaadidi Sankardada R.M.P Comedy Film
Hungama P.A of bobbili raja Comedy Film
Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu Thief Raja and Shriya Saran
Vennela Pampachek
Athadu Thrisha's uncle bramam
Super (film) lier machine operator
Andarivaadu co reporter with siddart
Soggadu
Radha Gopalam
Balu ABCDEFG Hotel Manager
Allari Bullodu
2004
Swarabhishekam
Apparao Driving School Losugula Lakshma Reddy
New
Suryam pujari
Andhrawala Home Minister
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
Intlo Srimati Veedhilo Kumari
Leela Mahal Center
Vidyardhi
Vijayendra Varma
Valliddaru Okkate
Satruvu
Athade Oka Sainyam P.A of prakash raj
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi Music Pundit
143
Venky
Kaasi
Nenunnanu Hero's Friend Nagarjuna, Shriya Saran and Arti Agarwal
Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi
Nani
Adavi Ramudu the forest guy
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
Aithe Enti
Xtra
Koduku
Swamy
Pallakilo Pellikoothuru
Andaru Dongale Dorikithe CHEEKO
Swetha Naagu Soundarya's last Film
Mee Intikoste Em Istaaru Maa Intkoste Em Testaaru as brother-in-law to hero
Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy
Gudumba Shankar Guruvu Gaaru
Malliswari Balu
2003
Satyam Attendar (Manager Lingam)
Simhadri Talupulu
Ninney Ishta Paddaanu
Ammulu
Gangotri school teacher
Raghavendra Sirisha's brother
Kabaddi Kabaddi
Fools
Pellam Oorelithe Comedy
2002
Sahasa Baludu Vicra Kothi Children's film
Manmadhudu Lavangam, a French NRI
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
Nenu Ninnu Premistunnanu
Ramana Gundusoodi Seenu
Lagna Patrika
Nee Premakai vineeth's uncle
Neetho Cheppalani
Entha Bagundo
Aaduthu Paaduthu
Friends
Vendi Mabbulu
Tappuchesi Pappukoodu lawyer
Adrustam
Neetho
Allari Ramudu
Bharata Simha Reddy
Chenna Kesava Reddy purohitudu Balakrishna, Shriya Saran and Tabu
Gemini car mechanic
2 much
Eeswar
Thottigang
Premalo Pavani Kalyan
Sandade Sandadi as pair to kovi sarala potiraju
Siva Rama Raju uncle to the hero
Bobby amalapuram surpunch ammiraju old B.A
Indra Pandit .
Seema Simham
2001
Hanuman Junction
Ammaye Navvithe
Family Circus
Sri Manjunatha Nandeeswarudu
NarasimhaNaidu Puro
Mrugaraaju assistant guard
Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi
2000
Badri Gangaraju
Kshemanga Velli Labham Ga Randi one of the heroes Comedy Film
Annayya
Mee Aayana Jagratha
Real Story
1999
Raja Kumarudu Policeman Mahesh Babu
Samara Simha Reddy Server in a Hotel
Sneham Kosam P.A of prakash Raj
Premaku Velayara
1998
Subhakankshalu
Premante Idera
Paradesi
Bavagaru Bagunnara? Gopal
Choodalani Vundi house owner
Maavidakulu
1997
ler
Super Heroes Hero Directed by AVS
Anaganaga Oka Roju Thief
Annamayya pundit
Gokulamlo Seetha
Pelli Sandadi relative of hero
1996
Oho Naa Pellanta Armugam
Vinodam silent thief
Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi father of lady's hostel warden
Little Soldiers
1995
Subhamasthu
Sisindri
Gharana Bullodu jatka man
Alluda Majaka Abbulu/Ms. Dakota
Money Money Khan Dada
Rikshavodu one of the riksha guys
1994
Police Alludu
Mugguru Monagallu assistant to the dancer
Aame
Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu one of the thieves in last fight imitates kaidi (chiranjeevi flip)
Allari Premikudu Hero Friend
Bangaru Kutumbam Won Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award
Brahmachari Mogudu Gurnadham
Gandeevam
Gangmaster
Hello Brother assistant thief to raja (nagarjuna)
Number One
Pelli Koduku
Shubhalagnam
Yamaleela Chitragupta
1993
Mutamestri a coolie in mestri's gang and later will be with bajjila bujjama (meena) when mestri becomes minister (chiranjeevi)
Aa Okkati Adakku Pulla Rao
Allari Priyudu one of the hero friends
Ish Gup Chup
Jamba Lakidi Pamba anandam
Ladies Special Brahmanandam
Mayalodu police inspector with ali as assistant
Mechanic Alludu co-mechanic in nageshwar raos garage where chiranjeevi works
Money Khan Dada
Parugo Parugu
Pekata Paparao
Prema Cram Pelli Vicram
Rajendrudru Gajendrudru Bank Manager
1992
Aapathbandavudu
Babai Hotel Hero Debut As Hero
420 Mammootty
Allari Mogudu hero friend
Ashwamedham
Cram Bhalare Vicram Boondi Brahmanandam
Gharaana Mogudu Appanna
Pachani Samsaram
Sundara Kanda Long-standing student under venkatesh
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 Comedy Movie
Talli Tandrulu
1990
Raja Vikramarka Janaki(Jackey)
Jagadeka Veerudu Attilokasundari Photographer
Chevilo Puvvu
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa Gopalam
1989
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu hero friend
Bava Bava Panneeru
Hai Hai Nayaka Patel Master
Mutyamantha Muddu
1988
Yudda Bhoomi
Rudra Veena Dunkard
Chikkadu Dorakadu
Chinni Krishnudu
Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela
Donga Kollu Neighbourhood of actress sumalatha, his name is "veeragandham Apparao"
Vivaaha Bhojanambu (Best comedy movie than Aha Naa Pellanta)
1987
Swayam Krushi A Cobbler
Pasivadi Pranam
Aha Naa Pellanta Ara Gundu
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmanandam
