Brahmaji | |
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Born | Samarlakota, Andhra Pradesh, India | 25 April 1965
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1986–present |
Brahmaji (born 25 April 1965) is an Indian who works in Telugu cinema. [1] [2] He is a regular actor in director Krishna Vamsi's films. Brahmaji appeared in an important role in Krishna Vamsi's debut film as a director, Gulabi . [3]
He appeared in Krishna Vamsi's second film Ninne Pelladata. Krishna Vamsi made him a lead in Sindhooram. Later Brahmaji continued as a character artist. He appeared in lead roles in films such as Samakka Sarakka, Inspector, Kaki, Idea, Andariki Vandanalu, Adhyakshaa, Dhoom Dham, Abbo Vaada, Kumbakonam, and N.H-5. He received 'Santosham Allu Ramalingaiah Smarakam Award' at 16th Santosham Film Awards in 2018 for his comic roles in various Telugu films. [4]
During Brahmaji's [5] college days, he was a big fan of superstar Krishna. Brahmaji's father used to work as a Tahsildar in Nellore, when J. V. Somayajulu a renowned stage actor, who was also a Deputy Collector, acted in the Telugu classic movie Sankarabharanam.
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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1986 | Mannemlo Monagadu | ||
1987 | Muvva Gopaludu | ||
1989 | Muddula Mavayya | Drunkard | |
Shiva | Bhavani's henchman | ||
1990 | Magaadu | Ramana Babu Assistant Jailer | |
Muddula Menalludu | |||
1991 | Sarpayagam | ||
1992 | Lathi | Brahmaji | |
Dharma Kshetram | Sambhu Prasad | ||
Mother India | Suribabu | ||
1994 | Theerpu | ||
Raithu Bharatam | |||
Money Money | |||
1995 | Gulabi | Rambabu | |
Sankalpam | |||
1996 | Ninne Pelladata | Sivaji | |
1997 | Sindhooram | Bulliraju | |
1998 | Chandralekha | Tirupathi | |
Choodalani Vundi | Surya | ||
1999 | English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu | Venkat | |
Swayamvaram | Bose | ||
Seenu | Vikram | ||
Seetharama Raju | Chandu | ||
2000 | Sammakka Sarakka | ||
Vamsoddarakudu | Anand | ||
Thilaadanam | |||
Maa Annayya | |||
Pelli Sambandham | |||
2001 | Ide Naa Modati Prema Lekha | Anjali's brother | |
Adhipathi | Yogi's friend | ||
Chiranjeevulu | Giri | ||
2002 | Tiladaanam | Raghuram | |
Khadgam | Captain | ||
Vasu | ACP Subramanyam | ||
Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu | |||
Joruga Husharuga | Kanchana's brother-in-law | ||
2003 | Nijam | C.I. | |
Sivamani | Dattu's henchman | ||
Inspector | Ravi | [6] | |
2004 | Samba | Pasupathi's brother | |
2005 | Bhadra | Basava | |
Athadu | Nagasamudram Bujji | ||
2006 | Annavaram | Sairam | |
Pournami | Nagendra's son | ||
2007 | Munna | Purushottam | |
Dhee | Shankar's right hand | ||
2008 | Andariki Vandanalu | ||
Idi Sangathi | |||
Bujjigadu | Brahmaji | ||
Homam | S.P. Nayak | ||
Deepavali | Encounter Specialist | ||
2009 | Ek Niranjan | Brahmaji | |
Sweet Heart | Ishwar | ||
Anjaneyulu | Deva | ||
2010 | Maryada Ramanna | Srikanth | |
Don Seenu | Bobby | ||
Brindavanam | Bhoomi's uncle | ||
Komaram Puli | Raj Kumar | ||
2011 | Mirapakaya | Gupta | |
Dookudu | Prakasam | ||
Kandireega | |||
Kshetram | S.P. | ||
2012 | Businessman | Surya's friend | |
Julayi | Travel Murthy | ||
All the Best | Machiraju | ||
Daruvu | |||
Nippu | Raja Goud's henchman | ||
Damarukam | Vishwanadham's brother | ||
2013 | Gouravam | Rambabu | |
Baadshah | Rama Krishna | ||
Balupu | Suri | ||
Kamina | Kailash | ||
Attarintiki Daredi | Rajashekhar's brother | ||
Venkatadri Express | Brahmaji | ||
2014 | Legend | Yadhav | |
Ulavucharu Biriyani | Krishna | ||
Rabhasa | Damodar | ||
Aagadu | Constable Chandra Sekhar | ||
Power | Venkat | ||
Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya | Sathyam | ||
2015 | Jil | Ranganath | |
Pandaga Chesko | Bhupathi's brother | ||
Rudhramadevi | |||
Bruce Lee - The Fighter | 'Blockbuster' Brahmaji | ||
Bengal Tiger | Samba's assistant | ||
2016 | Express Raja | Bill Gates | |
Run | SI Padmavathi | ||
Soggade Chinni Nayana | Ramu's cousin | ||
Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | Veerendra | ||
Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Raja Manikyam | ||
Babu Bangaram | C.I. | ||
Janatha Garage | Shankar | ||
Manamantha | Police Inspector in Kacheguda | ||
Hyper | Bhanumathi's Boss | ||
Premam | Coach | ||
Traap | Radha | ||
2017 | Keshava | Bheemeshwar | |
Radha | Rahim | ||
LIE | Narada | ||
Nakshatram | Gopaldas | ||
Jai Lava Kusa | Rambabu | ||
Next Nuvve | Sarath | ||
Oxygen | Ganapathi | ||
2018 | Rangasthalam | Tehsildar | |
Kirrak Party | Pandu / Mechanic | ||
Krishnarjuna Yuddham | Brahmaji | ||
Bharat Ane Nenu | Bhaskar | ||
Nela Ticket | Home Secretary | ||
Saakshyam | Soundarya's brother-in-law | ||
Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Marappa | ||
Savyasachi | Police Chief | ||
Bluff Master | Guru Bhai | ||
2019 | F2 – Fun and Frustration | Dr. Albert Narayan Das | |
Where Is the Venkatalakshmi | Suryam | ||
Chitralahari | Janardhan | ||
Jersey | Raju Garu | ||
Maharshi | Pooja's manager | ||
Voter | Madhava Rao | ||
Ranarangam | Home Minister | ||
Gaddalakonda Ganesh | Muni Manikyam | ||
Raju Gari Gadhi 3 | Doctor | ||
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Vadde Obanna | ||
Mathu Vadalara | Banerjee | ||
2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramloo | Sudharshanam | |
Sarileru Neekevvaru | Mrudanga Rao | ||
Bheeshma | JP | ||
HIT: The First Case | Shinde | ||
O Pitta Katha | Ajay Kumar | ||
Eureka | Professor Adi Narayana | ||
2021 | Alludu Adhurs | Brahmaji | |
FCUK: Father Chitti Umaa Kaarthik | Fhani's friend | ||
Ninnila Ninnila | Doctor | ||
Rang De | Travel Agent Sarvesh | ||
Narappa | Munappa | ||
Jathi Ratnalu | Minister Ramachandra | ||
Ek Mini Katha | Ram Mohan | ||
Thimmarusu: Assignment Vali | Sudhakar | ||
Pushpa: The Rise | Bhanwar Singh Shekawat's Assistant | ||
2022 | Hero | Actor | |
DJ Tillu | Inspector Rao | ||
Clap | District Sports Officer | ||
Blood Mary | Shekar Babu | ||
Ghani | Sports federation member | ||
Sarkaru Vaari Paata | Bank Employee Brahmaji | ||
Godse | Special Officer | ||
The Warriorr | Devraj | ||
Krishna Vrinda Vihari | Krishna’s brother-in-law | ||
Godfather | Narasimha Reddy | ||
Kerosene | |||
Bimbisara | Brahmakamalam | ||
Like, Share & Subscribe | Brahmanna | Nominated–SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Telugu | |
Macherla Niyojakavargam | MRO Narayana | ||
Top Gear | Brahmaji | ||
18 Pages | Mojo | ||
2023 | Virupaksha | RMP Doctor | |
Amigos | Siddharth's uncle | ||
Rangabali | Pukaar | ||
Slum Dog Husband | Lawyer Salman Khan | ||
Nireekshana | Police Officer | ||
Mr. Pregnant | Buttabomma | ||
Bhagavanth Kesari | Deputy CM's personal assistant | ||
Jorugaa Husharugaa | Church father | [7] | |
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Vaali | ||
2024 | Guntur Kaaram | CI Aadhinarayana | |
Chaari 111 | Srinivas | [8] | |
Tillu Square | Inspector Rao | ||
Purushothamudu | |||
Alanaati Ramchandrudu | |||
Pushpa 2: The Rule | Sub-Inspector Kupparaj | ||
Year | Film | Role |
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2003 | Joot | Corrupt police officer |
2006 | Saravana | Soundarapandiyan's assistant |
2006 | Chennai Kadhal | Sardar |
2013 | Gouravam | Palani |
2016 | Saagasam | "Travels" Murthy |
2022 | Clap | District Sports Officer |
The Warriorr | Devraj |
Year | Film | Role | Language |
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1990 | Shiva | Kanta Prasad's Driver | Hindi |
2001 | Vande Matharam | Citizen rights council member | Kannada |
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