Brahmaji
Brahmaji (born 25 April 1965) is an Indian film actor best known for his work in the Tollywood.[1][2][3][4]He appears mostly in Telugu movies. 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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 April 1965 East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986-present |
| Spouse(s) | Sashwaty |
| Children | Sanjay Kumar(Son) |
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
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, J. V. Somayajulu a renowned stage actor, who was also a Deputy Collector, acted in the Telugu classic movie Sankarabharanam. For his performance in the movie, his co-workers from the Revenue department felicitated J. V. Somayajulu. Being Tahsildar's son, Brahmaji got a chance to see J. V. Somayajulu closely in the felicitation ceremony. All his father's co-workers have lined up on the stage to take blessings from J. V. Somayajulu.
Bramhaji was spellbound to respect J. V. Somayajulu has received acting in one movie. At that point, Brahmaji has decided that someday he will also act in movies and become a great actor like J. V. Somayajulu. This incident has changed his life forever and after his Intermediate, he went to Madras to fulfill his acting dreams. For over three decades now, he has been acting in movies.
Filmography
Telugu
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Mannemlo Monagadu | ||
| 1988 | Muddula Mavayya | Drunkard | |
| 1989 | Shiva | Bhavani's henchman | |
| 1990 | Magaadu | Ramana Babu Assistant Jailer | |
| 1992 | Mother India | ||
| 1995 | Gulabi | Rambabu | |
| 1996 | Ninne Pelladata | Sivaji | |
| 1997 | Sindhooram | Bulliraju | |
| 1998 | Chandralekha | Tirupathi | |
| Choodalani Vundi | Surya | ||
| 1999 | English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu | Venkat | |
| Swayamvaram | |||
| Seenu | Vikram | ||
| Seetharama Raju | Chandu | ||
| 2000 | Sammakka Sarakka | ||
| Vamsoddarakudu | Anand | ||
| Maa Annayya | |||
| Pelli Sambandham | |||
| 2001 | Ide Naa Modati Prema Lekha | Anjali's brother | |
| Adhipathi | |||
| Chiranjeevulu | Giri | ||
| 2002 | Tiladaanam | Raghuram | |
| Khadgam | Captain | ||
| Vasu | ACP Subramanyam | ||
| Inspector | Ravi | ||
| 2003 | Nijam | C.I. | |
| Shivamani 9848022338 | Dattu's henchman | ||
| 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 | ||
| Homam | S.P. Nayak | ||
| Bujjigadu | Brahmaji | ||
| 2009 | Ek Niranjan | Brahmaji | |
| Sweet Heart | Ishwar | ||
| Anjaneyulu | Deva | ||
| 2010 | Maryada Ramanna | Srikanth | |
| Don Seenu | Machiraju's henchman | ||
| Brindavanam | Bhoomi's uncle | ||
| Komaram Puli | Raj Kumar | ||
| 2011 | Mirapakaya | Gupta | |
| Dookudu | Prakasam | ||
| Kandireega | |||
| 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 | ||
| Attarintiki Daredi | Shekhar'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 Manikhyam | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||
| 2021 | Alludu Adhurs | ||
| FCUK: Father Chitti Umaa Kaarthik | |||
| Rang De | TBA | ||
| Thimmarusu: Assignment Vali |
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Joot | Corrupt police officer | |
| 2006 | Saravana | Soundarapandiyan's assistant | Remake of Bhadra |
| 2006 | Chennai Kadhal | Sardar | |
| 2013 | Gouravam | Palani | |
| 2016 | Saagasam | Travel Murthy | remake of Telugu film Julai |
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Vande Matharam |
References
- "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.