Kanneganti Brahmanandam (born 1 February 1956), known

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ously as Brahmanandam, is an Indian actor, comedian,

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, and voice actor known for his works predominantly in

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. He is particularly known for his comic performances. He holds the

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for the most screen credits for a living actor, appearing in over 1000 films to date.Brahmanandam breaks 1000 film record
- ''The Times of India'' Dated 29 January 2015 Retrieved 10 February 2015 He was awarded an honorary doctorate by Acharya Nagarjuna University. In 2009, he was honoured with the

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, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contribution to Art. Brahmanandam is one of the highest-paid comic actors in India. After completing his

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degree, Brahmanandam worked as a Telugu lecturer in

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of West Godavari district,

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. Simultaneously, he also worked in

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and as a mimicry artist. He made his television debut in 1985 with DD Telugu's ''Pakapakalu'' which received appreciation from the audience''.'' After watching his performance in the show, director

Jandhyala Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry (14 January 1951 – 19 June 2001), known mononymously by his surname Jandhyala, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, playwright, and actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He is popu ...

cast him in the film ''Aha Naa Pellanta!'' (1987), which became his breakthrough role. In a career spanning over 35 years, he has garnered six state

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, one

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, and six

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Early life

Brahmanandam was born on 1 February 1956 in

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. His parents are Nagalingachari and Lakshmi Narsamma. His father was a carpenter and Brahmanandam was one of eight children. He completed his

degree and joined as a Telugu

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of West Godavari district.

Career

While working as a lecturer, Brahmanandam also worked in theatre and as a mimicry artist. Novelist and playwright Adi Vishnu introduced him to NCV Sashidhar of

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(DD). Soon after, he made his television debut in 1985 with DD Telugu's ''Pakapakalu.'' His performance in the show received good response from the audience. After watching his performance in the show, director

cast him in the film ''Aha Naa-Pellanta!'' (1987), which became a breakthrough role for him. The same year he appeared in the successful films ''

Pasivadi Pranam ''Pasivadi Pranam'' is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language thriller film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Raghuvaran and Sujitha. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under Geetha Arts banner. It was a remake ...

'' and ''

Swayam Krushi ''Swayamkrushi'' () is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Vijayashanti in main leads, while Sarvadaman D. Banerjee, and Sumalatha in other pivotal roles. The film chr ...

''. The first film he acted in was ''Sri Tatavataram'', second film was ''Satyagraham,'' and the third film was ''Aha Naa Pellanta!''. ''Sri Tatavataram'' released later in 1988. The following years he appeared in several Telugu films, of which, his performance in the films ''Vivaha Bhojanambu'' (1988), ''

Choopulu Kalisina Shubhavela ''Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela'' is a 1988 Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Jandhyala starring Naresh, Mohan, Ashwini and Gayatri. The music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra. Plot Anand Mohan works as a manager in a wall cloc ...

'' (1988), '' Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha'' (1989), ''

Muddula Mavayya ''Muddula Mavayya'' is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by S. Gopal Reddy under the Bhargav Art Productions banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and musical score by K. V. Maha ...

'' (1989), ''

Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari ''Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari'' (), also known by the initialism ''JVAS'', is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao who co-wrote the script with Jandhyala and Yandamuri Veerendranath. The film stars Chir ...

'' (1990), ''

Bobbili Raja ''Bobbili Raja'' ( or ) is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film co-written and directed by B. Gopal. Produced by D. Suresh under his banner Suresh Productions, it stars Venkatesh and Divya Bharti (in her Telugu debut) whil ...

'' (1990) and '' Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata'' (1990) was well praised. Beginning from 1991, Brahmanandam has appeared in variety of comedic roles and a few intense roles. In 1991, he starred in major films such as ''

Kshana Kshanam ''Kshana Kshanam'' () is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language road thriller and heist film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Venkatesh, Sridevi, Paresh Rawal, and Rami Reddy. The plot follows Satya (Sridevi), a young woman who is ...

'' (1991) and ''

Rowdy Alludu ''Rowdy Alludu'' () is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under the banner of Geetha Arts. It stars Chiranjeevi in a dual role, with Sobhana and Divya Bharti. ...

'' (1991)''.'' ''

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'' considered the films '' Chitram Bhalare Vichitram'' (1991), '' Jamba Lakidi Pamba'' (1992), and ''

Yamaleela ''Yamaleela'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy, featuring comedian Ali in his first lead role. This film was a huge box office success. It was later remade in Hindi as ''Taqdeer ...

'' (1994) as the films that one can never get bored of. Brahmanandam has appeared in each of these, with him being considered as one of the main reasons for these films to be successful. In 1992, he has played the lead role in ''

Babai Hotel ''Babai Hotel'' is a 1992 Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Jandhyala and produced by K. S. Rama Rao under the banner Creative Commercials. The film stars Brahmanandam, Gundu Hanumantha Rao and Kinnera.Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian The Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian the award was first given in 1985. Brahmanandam and M. S. Narayana have each won the award five times, and Suthi Velu Kurumaddali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao (7 August 1947 – 16 September 2012), better kn ...

for his performance as Khan Dada in the film ''

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'' (1993). Following the success of the film, a sequel to it, ''Money Money'' (1994) was also produced, in which Brahmanandam reprised his role. Griddaluru Gopalrao of ''

Zamin Ryot ''Zamin Ryot'' ( te, జమీన్ రైతు, Jamīn Raitu) is an Indian Telugu-language weekly newspaper published from Nellore. It was started by N. Venkatrama Naidu in . It has been called the longest continuously running Telugu newspa ...

'' in his review of the film ''Hello Brother'' (1994) praised Brahmanandam's role and his performance. His further successful films of the following years include '' Alluda Majaka'' (1995), ''

Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu ''Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu'' ( Wife at home, Lover in the kitchen) is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and produced by K. L. Narayana under the Sri Durga Arts banner. It stars Dagg ...

'' (1996), ''

Bombay Priyudu ''Bombay Priyudu'' () is a 1996 Telugu-language romance film, starring J. D. Chakravarthy and Rambha. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Bombay Kadhali'' and in Hindi as ''Main Tere Pyar Mein Pagal''. The film takes its inspiration from Hindi ...

'' (1996), ''

Anaganaga Oka Roju ''Anaganaga Oka Roju'' () is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy and Urmila Matondkar in lead roles. Raghuvaran, Brahmanandam and Kota Srinivasa Rao play other p ...

'' (1997), '' Muddula Mogudu'' (1997), ''

Bavagaru Bagunnara? ''Bavagaru Bagunnara'' () is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee and produced by Nagendra Babu. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Rambha and Paresh Rawal. It was dubbed and released into Tamil as ''Mur ...

'' (1998), ''

Aavida Maa Aavide ''Aavida Maa Aavide'' ( en, She Is also My Wife, italic=yes) is a 1998 Telugu romantic comedy film written and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, produced by D. Kishore under the Jayabheri Art Productions banner, presented by M. Murali Mohan. ...

'' (1998), '' Thammudu'' (1999), '' Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi'' (2000), ''

Jayam Manade Raa ''Jayam Manadera'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by N. Shankar and produced by D. Suresh Babu under the Suresh Productions banner. It stars Venkatesh, Soundarya and Bhanupriya, with music composed by Vandematara ...

'' (2000), ''

Kalisundam Raa ''Kalisundham Raa'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Udayasankar and produced by D. Suresh Babu. It stars Venkatesh and Simran, with music composed by S. A. Rajkumar. It received the National Film Award for Best Featur ...

'' (2000), and '' Ammo! Okato Tareekhu'' (2000). At a felicitation ceremony in January 2008, he listed the following films as his top 11 films ''Aha Naa Pellanta!'' (1987), ''Vivaha Bhojanambu'' (1988), ''Chitram Bhalare Vichitram'' (1991), ''Pattukondi Chuddam'' (1997), ''Money'' (1993), ''Anaganaga Oka Roju'' (1997), ''

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'' (1994), ''Amma'' (1991), ''Bavagaru Bagunnara?'' (1998), '' Manmadhudu'' (2002), ''

Dhee ''Dhee'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vytla and produced by Siri Venkateswara Films. The film stars Vishnu Manchu and Genelia D'Souza while Srihari and Brahmanandam play supporting roles. It was r ...

'' (2007).

Personal life

Brahmanandam married Lakshmi and has two sons, Raja Gautham and Siddharth. Gautham is also an actor who starred in films such as ''

Pallakilo Pellikoothuru ''Pallakilo Pellikoothuru'' () is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Suchitra Chandrabose. Its stars Gowtham and Rathi. The film introduces Brahmanandam's son Gowtham and Bangalore-based Rathi's Telugu debut. K. Ragha ...

'' (2004), and ''Manu'' (2018). Gautham is married and has a son born in 2017. In January 2019, Brahmanandam underwent a successful heart bypass surgery at Asian Heart Institute (AHI) in Mumbai. Apart from acting, Brahmanandam is also an amateur

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and a

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. He also reads the philosophical writings of

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and Jiddu Krishnamurthi in his free time.

Awards and honours

;Civilian honors * In January 2009, the government of India bestowed the title of

, the fourth-highest civilian award, on Brahmanandam for his contributions to art. Guinness Book *

for the most screen credits for a living actor. ;

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* Filmfare Award for Best Comedian – Telugu – '' Manmadhudu'' (2002) ;

* Best Male Comedian – ''

'' (1993)(in

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) * Best Supporting Actor – ''Anna'' (1994) * Best Comedian – ''

'' (1995) * Best Comedian – ''

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'' (1996) * Best Comedian – ''

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'' (2008) * Best Comedian – ''

Race Gurram ''Race Gurram'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Nallamalupu Srinivas under his banner Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions. The film stars Allu Arjun and Shruti Haasan while Shaa ...

'' (2014) ;

* CineMAA Award for Best Comedian – '' Manmadhudu'', ''

'', ''

Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam ''Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam'' () is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by debutant Kishore Kumar Pardasani. The film stars Siddharth, Tamannaah, Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishna, and Nassar while Brahmanandam and Venu ...

'', ''

Adhurs ''Adhurs'' ( Marvelous) is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by V. V. Vinayak who co-wrote the film with Kona Venkat. Produced by Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan, the film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in a dual role alongside Na ...

'' & ''

Dookudu ''Dookudu'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla and written by Vaitla, Kona Venkat, and Gopimohan. It is produced by Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, and Anil Sunkara under the banner 14 Reels Entertainme ...

'' ;

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SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu) South Indian International Movie Awards, also known as the SIIMA Awards, rewards the artistic and technical achievements of the South Indian film industry. It was launched in 2012 by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Brinda Prasad Adusimilli to appreci ...

– ''Dookudu (2011)'' *

– ''Baadshah (2013)'' *

– ''Race Gurram (2014)'' ; Other * Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role – ''Dookudu'' (2011) * TSR – TV9 National Film Award for Best Comedian – ''Attarintiki Daredi (2013)''

Filmography

Brahmanandam acted in more than 1,000 films.

Selected filmography

* 1987: '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' as Ara Gundu * 1990: ''

'' as Vichitra Kumar * 1992: ''

Babai Hotel ''Babai Hotel'' is a 1992 Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Jandhyala and produced by K. S. Rama Rao under the banner Creative Commercials. The film stars Brahmanandam, Gundu Hanumantha Rao and Kinnera.Rajendrudu Gajendrudu ''Rajendrudu Gajendrudu'' is a 1993 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by K. Achi Reddy under Manisha Films, presented by Kishore Rathi and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Rajendra Prasad, Soundarya and music composed by S. ...

'' as Bank Manager * 1993: ''

'' as Khan Dada * 1993: '' Jamba Lakidi Pamba'' as Anandam * 1993: ''

Abbaigaru ''Abbayigaru'' is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by M. Narasimha Rao under Raasi Movies and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Venkatesh and Meena, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film record ...

'' as Housekeeper * 1994: ''

'' as

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* 1994: ''

Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu ''Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by K. Chinni under the Melody Movies banner and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Rajendra Prasad, Ravali and Srikanya, with music composed by Vid ...

'' as Thief * 1995: '' Alluda Majaka'' as Abbulu/Ms. Dakota * 1995: ''

Ghatotkachudu ''Ghatothkachudu'' is a 1995 Telugu-language fantasy comedy film co-written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film is produced by K. Atchi Reddy under the Manisha Films banner. It stars Satyanarayana, Ali, Roja while Nagarjuna, Dr. ...

'' as Scrap Collector * 1996: ''

'' as Michael Jackson * 1997: ''

Annamayya Tallapaka Annamacharya (Telugu : తాళ్ళపాక అన్నమాచార్య) (IAST: taḷḷapāka annamācārya; 22 May 1408 – 4 April 1503), also popularly known as Annamayya, was a 15th-century Hindu saint and the ear ...

'' as Pundit * 1998: ''

'' as Gopi * 1998: ''

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'' as Sub-Jailor Kondal Rao * 2001: ''

Nuvvu Naaku Nachav ''Nuvvu Naaku Nachav'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar who co-wrote the film with Trivikram Srinivas. It is produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore under the Sri Sravanthi Movies studio. The fi ...

'' as Photographer * 2002: ''

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'' as Pundit * 2002: '' Manmadhudu'' as Sooribabu Lavangam *2003:'' Simhadri'' as Talupulu * 2004: ''

Venky ''Venky'' is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Srinu Vaitla, and produced by Atluri Purnachandra Rao. The film stars Ravi Teja, Sneha, and Ashutosh Rana while Devi Sri Prasad composed music. The fi ...

'' as Gajala * 2005: '' Evadi Gola Vaadidhi'' as Shankar Dada RMP * 2005: ''

Athadu ''Athadu'' ( or ) is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Trisha, and Sonu Sood while Sayaji Shinde, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Prakash Raj, Nassar, and Brahmanandam ...

'' as kittu * 2006: '' Happy'' as Appala Naidu, Pizza Shop Owner * 2006: ''

Pokiri ''Pokiri'' () is a 2006 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action film, action thriller film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film was produced by Jagannadh and Manjula Ghattamaneni by their respective production companies Vai ...

'' as Brahmi – The Software Engineer * 2006: ''

Vikramarkudu ''Vikramarkudu'' is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by S. S. Rajamouli who co-wrote the film with V. Vijayendra Prasad. The film stars Ravi Teja and Anushka Shetty. It follows a thief who discovers a girl insisting he is her ...

'' as Duvva Abbulu * 2007: '' Mozhi'' as Ananthakrishnan * 2007: ''

'' as Chary * 2007: ''

Dubai Seenu ''Dubai Seenu'' is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla. Produced by D. V. V. Danayya, the film stars Ravi Teja and Nayanthara. It has music composed by Mani Sharma. It was remade in Kannada as ''Dubai Ba ...

'' as Ramakrishna * 2007: ''

Yamadonga ''Yamadonga'' ( Big Thief ''or'' Thief of Yama) is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action comedy film directed by S.S. Rajamouli who co-wrote the film with V. Vijayendra Prasad. It stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Mohan Babu, Priyamani, and M ...

'' as

* 2008: ''

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'' as Bobby * 2008: ''

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'' as Jayasurya * 2008: ''

Jalsa ''Jalsa'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Allu Aravind, under the Geetha Arts banner starring Pawan Kalyan, Ileana, Parvati Melton, Kamalinee Mukerji, Mukesh R ...

'' as Pranav * 2008: ''

'' as "McDowell" Murthy * 2008:

Neninthe ''Neninthe'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. Ravi Teja and Siya Gautam play the lead roles. Chakri is the music director. Though the film became an ''Average'' at the box-office, ...

as Director Idli Vishwanath * 2009: ''

'' as Gachibowli Diwakar * 2009: ''

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'' as Halwa Raj/Parugu Prakash Raj * 2009: '' Ganesh: Just Ganesh'' as Yadagiri * 2009: '' Arya 2'' as Dasavatharam * 2009: ''

Raju Maharaju ''Raju Maharaju'' is a 2009 Telugu-language film directed by Shankaranath Durga. The film stars Mohan Babu, Sharwanand, Surveen Chawla, and Ramya Krishna in the lead roles. This film has been music composed by Chakri. The film was dubbed into ...

'' as Om Raja * 2010: ''

'' as Bhattacharya "Bhattu" * 2010: ''

Namo Venkatesa ''Namo Venkatesa'' ( Hail Venkatesa) is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by Srinu Vytla from a story written by Gopimohan. Produced by 14 Reels Entertainment and Suresh Productions, it stars Venkatesh and Trisha ...

'' as Paris Prasad * 2010: '' Brindavanam'' as Bommarillu father * 2011: ''

'' as Padmashri * 2011: ''

Mr.Perfect ''Mr. Perfect'' is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Dasaradh, and produced by Dil Raju. The film stars Prabhas, Kajal Agarwal and Taapsee Pannu while Murali Mohan, Prakash Raj, Sayaji Shinde, Nassar, and K. Vish ...

'' as Jalsa Kishore (maternal uncle of Priya) * 2011: '' Payanam'' as Director Rajesh Kapur * 2012: ''

Julai ''Julayi'' () is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas, and produced by S. Radha Krishna under Haarika & Hassine Creations banner. The film stars Allu Arjun, Ileana D'Cruz, Sonu Sood, and ...

'' as Thief * 2013: ''

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'' as Jasmine "Jaffa" Falguda * 2013: ''

Naayak ''Naayak'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by V. V. Vinayak who co-wrote the film with Akula Siva. The film was produced by DVV Danayya and presented by S. Radha Krishna under the banner Universal Media. The f ...

'' as Jilebi * 2013: ''

Yevadu ''Yevadu'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film co-written and directed by Vamsi Paidipally. The film stars Ram Charan, Shruti Haasan, and Amy Jackson while Allu Arjun and Kajal Aggarwal in cameo roles with Jayasudha, Sai ...

'' as Satya's illegal tenant * 2013: ''

Balupu ''Balupu'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Gopichand Malineni. The film is produced by Prasad Vara Potluri under his PVP cinema banner. The film stars Ravi Teja, Anjali, and Shruti Haasan along with Prakash ...

'' as Crazy Mohan * 2013: ''

Attarintiki Daredi ''Attarintiki Daredi'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. Produced by Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra and Reliance Entertainment, the film stars Pawan Kalyan, Samantha and Pranith ...

'' as Baddam Bhaskar * 2013: ''

Doosukeltha ''Doosukeltha'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Veeru Potla. It stars Manchu Vishnu and Lavanya Tripathi. Mani Sharma composed the music for the film. Mohan Babu produced the film under the banner of 24 Frames ...

'' as Veera Brahmam * 2013: '' Baadshah'' as Padmanabha Simha * 2013: '' Mirchi'' as Veera Pratap * 2013: ''

Ninnindale ''Ninnindale'' () is an 2014 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy drama film directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee, a popular Telugu cinema film director making his debut in Kannada cinema. The film stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Erica Fernandes.Mut ...

kannada film'' as Sachin * 2014: ''

'' as Kill Bill Pandey * 2014: ''

Loukyam ''Loukyam'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Sriwass. The film stars Gopichand and Rakul Preet Singh. It is produced by V. Anand Prasad on Bhavya Creations banner. Kona Venkat and Gopimohan provided the screen ...

'' as Sippy * 2014: ''

Aagadu ''Aagadu'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla. Written by Anil Ravipudi, Upendra Madhav and Praveen Varma, the film was jointly produced by Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, and Anil Sunkara under their bann ...

'' as Delhi Suri * 2015: '' Bruce Lee: The Fighter'' as Susuki Subramanyam * 2015: ''

S/O Satyamurthy ''S/O Satyamurthy'' (read as ''Son of Satyamurthy'') is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by S. Radha Krishna for Haarika & Haasine Creations. The film stars Allu Arjun, ...

'' as Koda Rambabu, Devaraj's brother-in-law * 2016: ''

Sarrainodu ''Sarrainodu'' () is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Boyapati Srinu and produced by Allu Aravind's Geetha Arts. The film stars Allu Arjun, Rakul Preet Singh, Catherine Tresa, Srikanth, and Aadhi Pinisetty. B ...

'' as Linga Hariharan, Umapati's neighbor * 2017: '' Nenu Kidnap Ayyanu'' as Cameo Appearance * 2017: '' Khaidi No. 150'' as Doberman * 2017: ''

Om Namo Venkatesaya ''Om Namo Venkatesaya'' is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language Hindu devotional biographical film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by A. Mahesh Reddy on AMR Sai Krupa Entertainments banner. The film stars Nagarjuna as Hathiram Bhavaji, alon ...

'' as Simhachalam * 2018: ''

Nela Ticket ''Nela Ticket'' ( Low Class Ticket) is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by Ram Talluri on his production banner SRT Entertainments and directed by Kalyan Krishna Kurasala. It features Ravi Teja, Malvika Sharma, Jagapat ...

'' as Balaraju * 2018: ''

Achari America Yatra ''Achari America Yatra'' () is a 2018 Telugu comedy film directed by G. Nageswara Reddy. The film stars Vishnu Manchu, Pragya Jaiswal, and Brahmanandam. It was produced by Kirthi Chowdary and Kittu. The film was remade in Odia in 2019 as ''Golma ...

'' as Appalacharya * 2018: ''

Gayatri Gayatri (Sanskrit: गायत्री, IAST:Gāyatrī) is the personified form of the Gayatri Mantra, a popular hymn from Vedic texts. She is also known as Savitri, and bears the epithet of ''Vedamata'' (mother of the Vedas). Gayatri is ofte ...

'' as Loknatham * 2018: '' MLA'' as Pattabhi * 2018: '' Aatagallu'' as Go Go * 2018: ''

Inttelligent ''Inttelligent'' is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by V. V. Vinayak, featuring Sai Dharam Tej and Lavanya Tripathi in the lead role along with Rahul Dev, Dev Gill, Nassar, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sayaji Shinde, Brahmanandam, Jaya ...

'' as Dharma Raju * 2018: ''

Jai Simha ''Jai Simha'' () is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by C. Kalyan on C. K. Entertainments banner and directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayanthara, Hariprriya, Natasha Doshi and music was composed by ...

'' as Raju Reddy * 2018: '' Silly Fellows'' as Fake DGP * 2019: '' Amma Rajyam Lo Kadapa Biddalu'' as Rambabu * 2019: ''

Gaddalakonda Ganesh ''Gaddalakonda Ganesh'' is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Ram Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under the 14 Reels Plus banner. The film is an official remake of the 2014 Tamil film '' Ji ...

'' as Cameo appearance * 2019: ''

Manmadhudu 2 ''Manmadhudu 2'' () is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Rahul Ravindran. It is produced by Nagarjuna and P. Kiran under Annapurna Studios, Anandi Art Creations and Viacom18 Studios. It stars Nagarjuna and Rakul ...

'' as Suribabu Lavangam * 2019: '' 1st Rank Raju'' as Manormani * 2019: ''

Lisaa ''Lisaa'' is a 2019 Indian Tamil stereoscopic horror film written and directed by Raju Viswanath on his directorial debut. The film stars Anjali, Sam Jones and Makarand Deshpande. (in his Tamil debut). This film is India's first ever stereo ...

'' as LKG * 2019: '' NTR: Kathanayakudu'' as Relangi * 2020: ''

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo ''Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo'' () (), also known by the initialism ''AVPL'', is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde, alongside Tabu, Jayaram, Susha ...

'' as Special Appearance * 2020: ''

Namaste Nestama ''Rocky: The Revenge'' also simply known as ''Rocky'' is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by Bollywood filmmaker K. C. Bokadia in his Tamil directorial debut. The film stars two German Shepherd dogs as centr ...

'' as Dog trainer * 2021: ''

Jathi Ratnalu ''Jathi Ratnalu'' () is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Anudeep K. V.. Produced by Nag Ashwin under Swapna Cinema, the film stars Naveen Polishetty, Priyadarshi, Rahul Ramakrishna, and Faria Abdullah w ...

'' as Justice Balwanth Chowdhary * 2022: ''

Bheemla Nayak ''Bheemla Nayak'' is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by Saagar K Chandra from a screenplay by Trivikram Srinivas. It is an official remake of the 2020 Malayalam film '' Ayyappanum Koshiyum''. The film stars Pawan Ka ...

'' as Judge K. B. Ananda Rao * 2022: ''

Panchathantram ''Panchathantram'' is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language film written and directed by Harsha Pulipaka, and produced by Ticket Factory and S Originals. The star cast of the film Brahmanandam, Swathi Reddy, Samuthirakani, Naresh Agatsya, Sri Vidya Maha ...

'' as Veda Vyas * 2022: '' Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu'' as Buchi * 2022: '' Rangamarthanda'' as TBA

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