Brahmanandam
Actor

Brahmanandam

Active Telugu cinema
Based In Hyderabad, Telangana
Origin Sattenapalli, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Years Active 1987–present
Overall Rating 4.5 /5
Fan Rating 9.5/10

Brahmanandam Biography

Brahmanandam Personal Information

  • Full Name: Kanneganti Brahmanandam
  • Date of Birth: 1 February 1956
  • Age: 69 years
  • Birthplace: Sattenapalli, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Hometown: Sattenapalli, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
  • Religion: Hinduism
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Physical Attributes

  • Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
  • Weight: 70 kg (approx.)
  • Hair Color: Black (greying with age)
  • Eye Color: Black

Family Background

  • Father: Kanneganti Venkata Subba Rao
  • Mother: Kanneganti Kamalamma
  • Siblings: Multiple siblings (names not widely publicized)
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse: Lakshmi
  • Children: Two sons

Education

  • Schooling: Completed schooling in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
  • Higher Education: Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts from Srikrishnasram College, Guntur
  • Additional Training: Studied drama and theatre, actively participated in stage plays

Career Highlight

Year Movie Name Language Role / Notes
1987 Aha Naa Pellanta Telugu Film debut; comic role that gained recognition
1993 Mr. Pellam Telugu Comedian; earned critical acclaim
1997 Annamayya Telugu Comic relief role in a devotional film
2002 Manmadhudu Telugu Supporting comedian role
2011 Dookudu Telugu Major commercial success; memorable comic timing
2013 Baadshah Telugu Comic role in a hit action-comedy
2013 Attarintiki Daredi Telugu Iconic comedy performance; film blockbuster
2014 Race Gurram Telugu Comic role; audience favorite
2015 S/O Satyamurthy Telugu Humorous supporting role
2016 Nannaku Prematho Telugu Comic character adding relief to action-drama
2017 Gautamiputra Satakarni Telugu Historical film; comic supporting role
2019 F2 – Fun and Frustration Telugu Popular comedy film; standout comic scenes
2021 Vakeel Saab Telugu Supporting comic role in legal drama
2023 Waltair Veerayya Telugu Featured in key comic sequences

Recent Activity

  • The Raja Saab (Telugu, post-production)
  • Upcoming TV series: Super Subbu
  • Potential Bollywood comeback: Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay
  • Interests: Art (sculpture and sketching) and autobiography Nenu
  • Achievement: Guinness World Record for most screen credits and celebrated prolific career

Award list

Year Award Category Award Name Film Result
1993 Nandi Awards Best Male Comedian Nandi Award Money Won
1994 Nandi Awards Best Supporting Actor Nandi Award Anna Won
1995 Nandi Awards Best Comedian Nandi Award Anaganaga Oka Roju Won
1996 Nandi Awards Best Comedian Nandi Award Vinodam Won
2003 Filmfare Awards South Best Comedian – Telugu Filmfare Award Manmadhudu Won
2008 Nandi Awards Best Comedian Nandi Award Ready Won
2009 Civilian Honours Padma Shri Government of India Awarded
2012 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Comedian – Telugu SIIMA Dookudu Won
2014 Nandi Awards Best Comedian Nandi Award Race Gurram Won
2014 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Comedian – Telugu SIIMA Baadshah Won
2015 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Comedian – Telugu SIIMA Race Gurram Won
2024 Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actor – Telugu Filmfare Award Ranga Maarthaanda Won
CineMAA Awards Best Comedian CineMAA Award Manmadhudu, Dhee, Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam, Adhurs, Dookudu Won
Guinness World Record Most screen credits Guinness World Record Awarded

About Brahmanandam

Brahmanandam is a legendary Indian comedian and actor primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema.
He was born on 1 February 1956 in Sattenapalli, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
His film debut was in the Telugu movie Aha Naa Pellanta (1987).
He has won multiple Nandi Awards, Filmfare Awards South, CineMAA Awards, SIIMA Awards, the Padma Shri, and holds a Guinness World Record for most screen credits.
Yes, Brahmanandam remains active in Telugu cinema with recent and upcoming projects, including films, TV series, and potential Bollywood appearances.

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