Best Comedians in Telugu

Considered as the greatest comedian Telugu film industry ever produced, Brahmanandam is a native of Muppala village near Sattenapalli, Brahmanandam completed his M.A. (Telugu) and worked as a Lecturer in Telugu before Jandhyala introduced him to the silver screen with a role in the movie 'Chantabbai (1986).'

Much before that, he won the Best Supporting Actor in an inter-collegiate competition in Narasaraopet in 1968 and won the fancy dress competition award for portraying the character of 'Modabbayi.' After a brief hiatus, he was given a role by D. Rama Naidu in 'Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)' and Brahmanandam never looked back.

Relangi Venkatramaiah was born on 9 August 1909 in Ravulapalem, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor and producer, known for Bala Nagamma (1942), Goodachari 116 (1967) and Aatma Balam (1964). He died on 26 November 1975 in Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Rajababu was born on 15 October 1937 in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Yaadgaar (1984), Goodachari 116 (1967) and Bhishma (1962). He was married to Punyamurthula Lakshmi Ammalu. He died on 7 February 1983 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Allu Ramalingaiah was born on 1 October 1922 in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor, known for Kalpana (1977), Kaadhalan (1994) and Kiraathakudu (1986). He was married to Kanaka Ratnam. He died on 30 July 2004 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Kota Srinivasa Rao is an Indian film actor, known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He has also starred in few films in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.

He starred in over six hundred and fifty feature films. He has received nine state Nandi Awards as best character, villain and supporting actor. In 2015, he received India's fourth highest civilian honor Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.

M.S. Narayana was born on 16 April 1951 in Nidamarru, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor and director, known for Dookudu (2011), Anjaneyulu (2009) and Koduku (2004). He was married to M.V. Kala Prapoorna. He died on 23 January 2015 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Mohammad Ali was born on 10 October 1968 in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Liger (2022), Pokiri (2006) and Super (2005). He has been married to Zubeda Sultana Begum since 23 January 1994. They have three children.

Babu Mohan is known for Peda Rayudu (1995), Bhairava Dweepam (1994) and Mr. Bachchan (2024).

Vennela Kishore is an actor and director, known for Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015), Majnu (2016) and Vennela (2005). Kishore received appreciation for his role "Sastri" in the film Dookudu (2011). His other performances include Bindaas (2010), Pilla Zamindar (2011), Daruvu (2012), Seema Tapakai (2011), Baadshah (2013), Doosukeltha (2013), Pandaga Chesko (2015), Srimanthudu (2015), Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015), Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada (2016), and Ami Tumi (2017). He also directed two Telugu films (Vennela One and Half (2012) and Jaffa (2013)). After tasting failure with his directorial projects, he has returned to acting.

Venu madhav was born in Kodad in Andhrapradesh(Now Telangana) State. He was popular as mimicry artist and campaigned for Telugu Desam Party chief NTR during 1994 elections. He debuted in movies with 1996 movie Sampradayam. He rose to fame with his next films Master, Tholiprema. He also hosted various programs on TV channels.