Brahmaji (born 25 April 1965) is an Indian actor best known for his work in Telugu cinema.[1][2][3][4] 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.
Brahmaji | |
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Born | East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India | 25 April 1965
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1986–present |
He appeared in Krishna Vamsi's second film Ninne Pelladata. Krishna Vamsi made him hero with the movie 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.
Early life edit
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 edit
Telugu edit
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
Deepavali | Encounter Specialist | ||||||
Homam | S.P. Nayak | ||||||
Bujjigadu | Brahmaji | ||||||
2009 | Ek Niranjan | Brahmaji | |||||
Sweet Heart | Ishwar | ||||||
Anjaneyulu | Deva | ||||||
2010 | Maryada Ramanna | Srikanth | 2010 | ‘’ Khaleja ‘’ | Veera Raghava | ||
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 | ||||||
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 |
Tamil edit
Year | Film | Role |
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2003 | Joot | Corrupt police officer |
2006 | Saravana | Soundarapandiyan's assistant |
2006 | Chennai Kadhal | Sardar |
2013 | Gouravam | Palani |
2022 | Clap | District Sports Officer |
The Warriorr | Devraj |
Other language films edit
Year | Film | Role | Language |
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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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Brahmaji Trolls Rana Daggubati After He Confirms Relationship With Miheeka Bajaj". filmibeat. 13 May 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ "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.