Meet India’s richest comedian Brahmanandam, whose net worth is more than Kapil Sharma and yes estimated to be more than Rs 300 crore

New Delhi: Don’t be surprised to read here that India’s richest comedian is not Kapil Sharma, neither Johnny Lever, Paresh Rawal nor Rajpal Yadav. According to a report in News18, the big spot is securely held by renowned Telugu actor-comedian Kanneganti Brahmanandam, who has an estimated net worth of over $50 million.

Net worth of richest comedian Brahmanandam

Brahmanandam takes a monthly salary of over Rs 2 crore for his projects, reportedly with crores in fees on his brand endorsement deals. The 67-year-old veteran star holds the Guinness World Record for most screen credits for a living actor, having appeared in over 1000 films till date. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 20229 for his contribution to the arts. He is one of the highest paid comedians in India.

Long before the arrival of comedy type Kapil Sharma, Brahmanandam kickstarted his impressive body of work. He made his debut as Ara Gundu in Aha Naa Pelanta in 1987 and went on to act in several superhit films including Mani, Anna, Anaganaga Oka Roju, Vinodham, Ready, Manmadhudu, Race Gurram and Dookudu.

Brahmanandam owns several luxury cars like Audi R8, Audi Q7 and a black luxury Mercedes-Benz. While Johnny Lever reportedly has assets worth Rs 225 crore, Rajpal Yadav reportedly owns assets worth Rs 50 crore, reports News18.

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A few days back, there were rumors of Kapil Sharma having a net worth of Rs 300, to which the actor reacted. In an interview to Aaj Tak, Kapil said (in Hindi), “I have also lost a lot of money..but honestly I don’t think about all this. I know I have a house, a car, I have a car.” Family, and that’s all that matters. Of course, I’m no saint. I wouldn’t turn down good money. But even today my son is on salary. My wife likes to spend on things, but I don’t. But she comes from money, so it’s different.”