Meet actor who holds world record of doing 1000 films in 38 years, beats many heroes in terms of net worth, he is…
Superstars like Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, and Paresh Rawal are famous among the audience for their comedy films. While Kapil Sharma is seen making fans laugh through TV and OTT shows these days. But there is a superstar from South who not only made his mark in comedy. But he has also registered a record in the Guinness Book of World Records for his acting in more than 1000 films. We are talking about Kanneganti Brahmanandam, commonly known as Brahmanandam. He is one of the most popular and loved comedians of Indian cinema, especially the Telugu film industry (Tollywood). With his unique humor, brilliant acting, and unmatched timing, he has made his place in the hearts of millions of viewers. Due to this, he has also become the richest comedy actor.
Which record did Brahmanandam make?
Brahmanandam’s name is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records because he has acted in the most number of films as a living actor. The number of his films is more than 1,000, which is an unprecedented achievement. He achieved this record in just 38 years, which is living proof of his hard work and popularity.
How did Brahmanandam become a superstar overnight?
His film career began in 1987 with the film “Aha Naa Pellanta!”, in which director Jandhyala gave him a chance. This film made him a star overnight. After this, he earned a lot of fame in Telugu cinema in the 1990s and early 2000s. Some of his popular films include Vivah Bhojanambu (1988), Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari (1990), Hello Brother (1994), Manmadhudu (2002), Dhee (2007), Ready (2008), Dookudu (2011), Race Gurram (2014).
Why is Brahmanandam called the God of memes?
Apart from this, Brahmanandam has also worked in Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada films, but his popularity is more in Telugu cinema. Due to his comedy and acting, he has also got nicknames like “Comedy Brahma” and “God of Memes”. Brahmanandam has received Padma Shri (2009): This is the fourth highest civilian award given by the Government of India for his cinematic contribution, six Nandi Awards, for outstanding performance in Telugu cinema, two Filmfare Awards South for Best Comedian, six CineMAA Awards for Best Comedian, Guinness World Record for acting in the most number of films and Acharya Nagarjuna University honored him with an honorary doctorate.
Brahmanandam is the most expensive comedian
Brahmanandam is not only one of India’s most popular comedians but also one of the richest. According to various sources, his net worth is over Rs 500 crore (about $60 million). This amount puts him ahead of many big stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Prabhas, and Kapil Sharma. Brahmanandam charges Rs 1-2 crore per film, even for small roles or cameos. Apart from this, he also charges a hefty amount for advertisements and brands. He also works as a producer, stage performer, and reality TV show host.
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