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Also known as Kanneganti Brahmanandam

Kanneganti Brahmanandam (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Telugu cinema. Recognised as one of India's finest and highest-paid comic actors, he holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor, having appeared in over 1,000 films. Brahmanandam has received numerous accolades, including six Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards, and was honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2009. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate by Acharya Nagarjuna University.

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Acting · Sattenapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India

Kanneganti Brahmanandam, known mononymously as Brahmanandam, is an Indian actor, comedian, and director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor, appearing in over 1,000 films to date.

Known for

  • Kannappa2025
  • Game Changer — Kalyana Sundaram2025
  • Brahma Anandam — Anand Murthy2025
  • Gurram Paapi Reddy2025
  • Sahakutumbaanam2025
  • Devika & Danny2025
  • Indian 2: Zero Tolerance — Ramana Reddy2024
  • Utsavam2024
  • Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay2024
  • Kalki 2898-AD — Rajan2024

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Country
India
Active from
1956

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Total plays
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Key facts

Person.name
Brahmanandam
Person.image
Brahmanandam at ANR Awards.png
Person.caption
Brahmanandam in 2024
Person.birth_name
Kanneganti Brahmanandam
Person.birth_place
Sattenapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India
Person.yearsactive
1985–present
Person.works
Full list
Person.spouse
Lakshmi
Person.children
2, including Raja Goutham
Person.honours
Padma Shri (2009) Guinness World Record (2011)

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  • Career
  • Personal life
  • Awards and honours
  • Filmography
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Kanneganti Brahmanandam (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Telugu cinema. Recognised as one of India's finest and highest-paid comic actors, he holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor, having appeared in over 1,000 films. Brahmanandam has received numerous accolades, including six Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards, and was honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2009. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate by Acharya Nagarjuna University.

After completing his Master of Arts degree, Brahmanandam worked as a Telugu lecturer in Attili of West Godavari district. Simultaneously, he also worked in theatre 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 cast him in the film Aha Naa Pellanta! (1987), which became his breakthrough role.

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