Brahmaji

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Brahmaji
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Born (1965-04-25) 25 April 1965 (age 59)
Occupation Actor
Years active1986–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]

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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]

Early life

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.

Filmography

Telugu

List of Telugu films and roles
YearTitleRoleRef.
1986Mannemlo 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
1994Theerpu
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
2001Ide Naa Modati Prema LekhaAnjali's brother
Adhipathi Yogi's friend
Chiranjeevulu Giri
2002TiladaanamRaghuram
Khadgam Captain
Vasu ACP Subramanyam
Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Joruga HusharugaKanchana's brother-in-law
2003 Nijam C.I.
Sivamani Dattu's henchman
InspectorRavi [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
2008Andariki Vandanalu
Idi Sangathi
Bujjigadu Brahmaji
Homam S.P. Nayak
Deepavali Encounter Specialist
2009 Ek Niranjan Brahmaji
Sweet HeartIshwar
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
TraapRadha
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 BrahmannaNominated–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 HusbandLawyer 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

Tamil

List of Tamil films and roles
YearFilmRole
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

Other language films

List of other language films and roles
YearFilmRoleLanguage
1990 Shiva Kanta Prasad's Driver Hindi
2001 Vande Matharam Citizen rights council member Kannada

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