Brahmanandam is an Indian actor, comedian, impersonator, voice actor, and film director who has been in India’s Telugu film industry for over three decades and is best known for his works in Telugu cinema. He is considered to be one of the best comedians in India, and his films have grossed over a billion dollars at the box office.
He holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor having 1,000 films to date. An is one of the highest-paid comedy actors in India.
As of 2024, Brahmanandam's net worth is estimated to be $45 million.
| Net Worth | $45 million |
| Given Name | Brahmanandam Kanneganti |
| Famous Name | Brahmanandam |
| Source(s) of Fame | Actor, Comedian, Impersonator, Voice Actor and Film Director |
| Age | 68 |
| Date of Birth | February 1, 1956 |
| Place of Birth | Sattenapalli, Andhra State, India |
| Height | 5'5" |
| Relationships | Married, Lakshmi Kanneganti, |
| Social Links |   |
Brahmanandam Kanneganti was born on February 1, 1956, in Sattenapalli, Andhra State, India. His birth parents are Kanneganti Nagalingachari and Kanneganti Lakshmi Narsamma.
He got an award, for Best Supporting Artist when he was still in the College Drama. He finished his master’s degree in Telugu education and worked as a Telugu lecturer in a private school in the Godavari district called Attili.
While working, he took part in inter-college activities where his interest in acting grew. The director Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry was the one who helped him start a career in the entertainment industry.
Brahmanandam’s made his debut on television in the tv show “Pakapakalu”. Then he had his debut film in the movie “Chantabbai”.
He performed well and director Jandhyala included him in the film “Aha Naa-Pellanta!” in 1987. His role as the character Ara Gundu received great reviews from the critics and the audience.
In the same year, Brahmanandam took part in the films “Satygraham” and “Swayam Krushi”. Both films also performed well.
In the next years, Brahmanandam appeared in films “Vivaha Bhojanambu”, “Choopulu Kalisina Shubhavela”, “Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari”, “Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata” and many more. All of the mentioned films were also a huge success.
In 1991, he started having comedy roles and some intense roles. He acted in the films “Kshana Kshanam” and “Rowdy Alludu”.
The Times of India made a comment about his films “Chitram Bhalare Vichitram”, “Jamba Lakidi Pamba” and “Yamaleela”. It says that you will never be bored watching the mentioned films.
In 1992, he had a lead role for the first time in the film “Babai Hotel”. He then won his first major award Nandi Awards for Best Male Comedian for his performance in the film “Money”.
Brahmanandam continued making films that are well accepted by the critics and fans like “Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu”, “Anaganaga Oka Roju”, and “Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi”, “Jayam Manade Raa”, and many more.
Brahmanandam’s contribution to the Indian cinema resulted in him receiving many awards like a Filmfare Best Comedian Award for his role in “Manmadhudu”, one Filmfare Award South, a South Indian International Movie Award for Best Comedian, several Nandi Awards, six CineMAA Awards, five state Nandi Awards including a Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor, Indian international awards, and many more.
He also had brand endorsement from big companies which paid him well.
The comedian Brahmanandam was admitted to the Asian Heart Institute (AHI) in Mumbai in January and underwent a successful heart bypass surgery. After the surgery, Brahmanandam took to social media to express his gratitude to everyone who had prayed for him.
The professional actor Brahmanandam lives a luxurious lifestyle and has an amazing car collection which includes some luxury cars and sports cars. Brahmanandam’s car collection includes Audi R8, Audi Q7, and Mercedes-Benz S Class.
He also owns multiple real estate properties in India and internationally. As of now, he and his entire family live in a lavish luxurious house in Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad.
When it comes to social media, Brahmanandam only has a Facebook page with over 3.9 million followers and a Youtube channel which was created on October 28, 2013, has over 48 thousand subscribers and a total of 5 million views.
He uses his social media accounts to interact with his fans and promote his work.
On Facebook, he often posts about his upcoming projects and events. He also posts throwback photos and videos of himself which his fans seem to love.
On Youtube, he has a few videos uploaded of himself attending various events and functions. He also has a few interviews posted on his channel.
Brahmanandam is married to Lakshmi Kanneganti. The couple has two sons, Raja Goutham Kanneganti (Actor) and Sid Kanneganti. His son Raja Goutham Kanneganti is also in the entertainment industry as an actor.
Brahmanandam is a very successful actor who made successful Telugu films. He also holds a Guinness World Record for having more than 1,000 films. He is married and has two children who are also in the entertainment industry.
Brahmanandam Kanneganti’s net worth is estimated to be 45 Million dollars or 3 billion Indian rupees.
Brahmanandam has sometimes been associated with other Actors such as Nia Sharma, Ana de Armas, Iain Armitage, Chet Hanks, Ram Pothineni, Tamanna Bhatia, Kiara Advani, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Sai Pallavi.