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]
Brahmaji | |
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| Born | 25 April 1965 Samarlakota, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
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
editDuring 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
editTelugu
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Tamil
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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
edit| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Shiva | Kanta Prasad's Driver | Hindi |
| 2001 | Vande Matharam | Citizen rights council member | Kannada |
References
edit- ^ "Actor Brahmaji wants to become a director". The Times of India. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (11 October 2017). "Brahmaji, a friend for all". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "Brahmaji Trolls Rana Daggubati After He Confirms Relationship With Miheeka Bajaj". filmibeat. 13 May 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ "Actor Brahmaji thanks Ram Charan for the pivotal role of Obanna in 'SyeRaa Narasimha Reddy'". The Times of India. 6 October 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
- ^ "ala modhalu ayyindhi brahmaji gari cine prasthanam! | Telugu Swag". teluguswag.com. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ "Telugu cinema review - Inspector - Brahmaji, Sindhu Menon - KS Nageswara Rao - Mahendra". www.idlebrain.com.
- ^ "Jorugaa Husharugaa Telugu Movie Review". 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Chaari 111 Movie Review : Vennela Kishore shines in spy comedy with missed potential". The Times of India.