Tanikella Bharani
July 14, 1954 (71 years old) in Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Tanikella Bharani is an Indian actor, screenwriter, poet, playwright and director who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has worked in more than 750 films, including Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi. He has won three Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards.
Known For
Credits
- 2026 · The Paradise as
- 2026 · Raakaasa as
- 2025 · Bāhubali: The Epic as Swami
- 2025 · Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha as
- 2024 · Kalinga as
- 2024 · Nindha as Satyanand
- 2024 · Karataka Damanaka as
- 2024 · Inti Number – 13 as
- 2023 · Premadesam as
- 2022 · Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali as
- 2021 · Eakam as Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest
- 2021 · SR Kalyanamandapam as
- 2021 · Bangaru Bullodu as
- 2018 · Vijetha as
- 2018 · Pantham as Trust chairman Tilak
- 2018 · Nela Ticket as C.M.
- 2017 · Gulf as
- 2017 · Ami Thumi as Janardhan
- 2016 · Ism as Sathya's father
- 2015 · Bandipotu as Makrandam
- 2014 · Karthikeya as Valli's Father
- 2014 · Ra Ra Krishnayya as
- 2013 · D for Dopidi as
- 2013 · Pavithra as
- 2012 · Neeku Naaku Dash Dash as
- 2011 · Aakasame Haddu as
- 2011 · Kudirithe Kappu Coffee as
- 2010 · Gaayam 2 as Actor
- 2010 · Jhummandi Naadam as
- 2009 · Saleem as
- 2009 · Rechipo as
- 2009 · Snehituda as
- 2009 · Sontha ooru as Devudu Babu
- 2008 · Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu as
- 2008 · Krishnarjuna as
- 2007 · Anumanaspadam as Forest officer
- 2005 · Dhairyam as
- 2004 · Gambeeram as Minister Rajendran
- 2003 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli as
- 2002 · Dhanalaxmi I Love You as
- 2002 · Okato Number Kurradu as Swapna's Father
- 2002 · Sontham as Shyam Prasad
- 2002 · O Chinadaana as
- 2001 · Snehamante Idera as
- 2001 · Ammo Bomma as
- 2000 · Chala Bagundi as
- 1999 · Pilla Nachindi as
- 1997 · Ugadi as
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1995 · Pokiri Raja as Inspector Prem Chand
- 1995 · Desa Drohulu as
- 1993 · Rendilla Poojari as
- 1991 · Jaitra Yatra as
- 1987 · Lawyer Suhasini as
- Future · Patta Pagalu as
- Future · BharataVarsha - Saga of Shula as
- 2025 · Andhela Ravamidhi as
- 2025 · Kishkindhapuri as Bhushan Verma
- 2025 · Thug Life as Sivaguru
- 2025 · Sarangapani Jathakam as Ahobila Rao
- 2025 · Madhushala as
- 2025 · Neeli Megha Shyama as
- 2024 · Bench Life as
- 2024 · Mr Bachchan as
- 2024 · Shivam Bhaje as
- 2024 · Honeymoon Express as Bala
- 2024 · Manamey as Mahendra
- 2024 · Bhaje Vaayu Vegam as
- 2024 · Vidya Vasula Aham as Spiritual Preacher
- 2024 · Prathinidhi 2 as
- 2024 · Sriranga Neethulu as
- 2024 · Drill as
- 2024 · Sarkaaru Noukari as Sarpanch
- 2023 · Dhootha as Raghavayya
- 2023 · Aadikeshava as
- 2023 · Mystery as
- 2023 · Mind Game as Appa Rao
- 2023 · Peddha Kapu - 1 as
- 2023 · BRO as Singinadham
- 2023 · Spy as Subhash and Jai's father
- 2023 · Raa Raa... Penimiti as (Voice Only)
- 2023 · Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan as Rameshwar Kodathi
- 2023 · Dochevaarevarura as
- 2023 · Mr. King as
- 2023 · Vaathi as Thanigachalam
- 2022 · Dhamaka as Vasudeva Rao
- 2022 · Cheppalani Undhi as
- 2022 · HIT: The 2nd Case as Ramu, Sanjana's Father
- 2022 · Geetha as
- 2022 · Alluri as
- 2022 · First Day First Show as Sreenu's Father
- 2022 · Wanted PanduGod as
- 2022 · Bimbisara as The Priest
- 2022 · Ramarao On Duty as
- 2022 · Godse as
- 2022 · F3: Fun and Frustration as Police Officer
- 2022 · Shekar as
- 2022 · Sarkaru Vaari Paata as Master
- 2022 · Acharya as Priest
- 2022 · Ghani as
- 2022 · Bheemla Nayak as MLA
- 2022 · Son of India as
- 2022 · Super Machi as
- 2021 · Skylab as Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather
- 2021 · Drushyam 2 as Vinay Chandra
- 2021 · Raja Vikramarka as
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Vashishta's Uncle
- 2021 · Raja Raja Chora as Ganapthi
- 2021 · Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu as
- 2021 · Jathi Ratnalu as Govindu
- 2021 · Gaali Sampath as
- 2021 · April 28th Em Jarigindi as Producer of Movie
- 2020 · Bombhaat as Varaha Murthy
- 2020 · Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma as
- 2020 · V as IG Y. V. Narendra
- 2020 · Pressure Cooker as
- 2020 · Entha Manchivaadavuraa as Rama Sharma
- 2020 · Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo as Anjaneya Prasad
- 2020 · Sarileru Neekevvaru as Venkateshwar Anandaraju
- 2019 · Madhanam as
- 2019 · Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu as
- 2019 · Krishna Rao Supermarket as
- 2019 · Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy as Govindayya Sharma
- 2019 · 2 Hours Love as
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2019 · Sita as
- 2019 · Maharshi as Ravi's father
- 2018 · Jamba Lakidi Pamba as
- 2018 · Sammohanam as Shyam Prasad
- 2018 · Naa Nuvve as
- 2018 · Gayatri as
- 2018 · Agnyaathavaasi as Abhi's uncle
- 2017 · Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam as Jai's Dad
- 2017 · Raja the Great as Mailaramgadda
- 2017 · Kathalo Rajakumari as
- 2017 · Nene Raju Nene Mantri as Chief Minister
- 2017 · Goutham Nanda as Waiter
- 2017 · Shamantakamani as A.K.Ganapathi Sastry
- 2017 · Ninnu Kori as Murthy
- 2017 · DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham as Duvvada Subrahmanya Sastry
- 2017 · Radha as Radhakrishnan's Father
- 2017 · Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion as Swami (voice) (uncredited)
- 2017 · Mister as Gundappa Naidu
- 2017 · Guru as
- 2017 · Om Namo Venkatesaya as Rama's Father
- 2017 · Chandrullo Unde Kundelu as
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Chalaram (Cameo)
- 2017 · Gautamiputra Satakarni as Deva Dattudu
- 2016 · Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada as Amala's Father
- 2016 · Naruda Donoruda as Dr. Anjeneyulu
- 2016 · Jyo Achyutananda as Sudoku Murthy
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Anu's would-be father in law
- 2016 · Gentleman as Mohan
- 2016 · Okka Ammayi Thappa as
- 2016 · Brahmotsavam as
- 2016 · Brahmotsavam as Sathyaraj's Friend
- 2016 · Sardaar Gabbar Singh as Gabbar Singh's Guardian
- 2016 · Oopiri as Kaalidasu
- 2016 · Garam as
- 2015 · Bengal Tiger as RMP Doctor
- 2015 · Inji Iduppazhagi as Doctor
- 2015 · Bruce Lee: The Fighter as Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother
- 2015 · Kick 2 as Venkatratnam
- 2015 · Mantra 2 as Ramarao
- 2015 · Bāhubali: The Beginning as Swamiji
- 2015 · Tiger as Orphanage Principal
- 2015 · Rey as
- 2015 · Janda Pai Kapiraju as
- 2015 · Surya Vs Surya as Ersam
- 2015 · Temper as Venkata Rao
- 2014 · Current Theega as
- 2014 · Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years as
- 2014 · Aagadu as Adi Keshava
- 2014 · Rabhasa as Lawyer
- 2014 · Alludu Seenu as Narasimha's friend
- 2014 · Race Gurram as Dasaradh Prasad
- 2014 · Rowdy as Vedam
- 2014 · Virattu as
- 2014 · Basanti as
- 2014 · Autonagar Surya as Jailor
- 2014 · Kalavaram as Adi Moolam
- 2013 · Ramayya Vasthavayya as Ammullu's Father
- 2013 · Adda as
- 2013 · Alias Janaki as
- 2013 · Iddarammayilatho as Shankarabharanam
- 2013 · Baadshah as Pilli Gopi Krishna Simha
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Kondala Rao
- 2013 · Naayak as judge
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as
- 2012 · Shirdi Sai as Bhooti
- 2012 · Julayi as Narayana Murthy
- 2012 · Gabbar Singh as Mavayya
- 2012 · Dhammu as
- 2012 · Lovely as
- 2012 · Dhoni as
- 2011 · Kshetram as
- 2011 · Panjaa as Guruvayya
- 2011 · Oh My Friend as Chandu's Father
- 2011 · Oosaravelli as Rakesh's Father
- 2011 · Dookudu as Ramachandra
- 2011 · Dhada as Preethi's Father
- 2011 · 180 as Narayanan
- 2011 · Badrinath as Badri's Father
- 2011 · Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju as Y. Venkat
- 2011 · Vastadu Naa Raju as
- 2011 · Once Upon a Warrior as Kaksheera
- 2011 · Golconda High School as Viswanath
- 2010 · Ragada as
- 2010 · Rakht Charitra 2 as Ram Murthy
- 2010 · Baava as
- 2010 · Rakht Charitra as Ram Murthy
- 2010 · Brindavanam as Ajay's Father
- 2010 · Khaleja as Durga Prasad
- 2010 · Drohi as Nanaji
- 2010 · Sadhyam as
- 2010 · Leader as Sharma C.S.
- 2010 · Kedi as
- 2010 · Shambo Shiva Shambo as
- 2010 · Adhurs as Chari's Adoptive Father
- 2010 · Om Shanti as
- 2009 · Kurradu as Varun's Father
- 2009 · A Aa E Ee as
- 2009 · Ek Niranjan as Veeraiah
- 2009 · Kalavaramaye Madilo as
- 2009 · Oy! as Telugu Teacher
- 2009 · Current as
- 2009 · Boni as
- 2008 · Nenu Meeku Telusa...? as
- 2008 · Kasipatnam Choodarababu as
- 2008 · Ashta Chamma as Sarva Sarma
- 2008 · Satyam as Deiva's Father
- 2008 · Kuselan as School Teacher
- 2008 · Kathanayakudu as School Teacher
- 2008 · Victory as
- 2008 · Ready as Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao
- 2008 · Souryam as
- 2008 · Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters as Bommana brothers' father
- 2008 · Kalidasu as Principal of College
- 2008 · Jalsa as Bulli reddy
- 2008 · Mr. Medhavi as
- 2008 · Bheema as
- 2008 · Krishna as
- 2007 · Mee Sreyobhilashi as
- 2007 · Azhagiya Tamil Magan as Guru's Father
- 2007 · Thulasi as
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Raju Bhai as Anjali's father
- 2007 · Sri Mahalakshmi as
- 2007 · Munna as
- 2007 · Classmates as
- 2007 · Dhee as Corporator Krishna
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Okkadunnadu as RBI Official
- 2006 · Annavaram as Lallu
- 2006 · Rakhi as Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam
- 2006 · Maayajaalam as
- 2006 · Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli as
- 2006 · Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw as Paala Pullayya
- 2006 · Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila as Gajapati
- 2006 · Boss as
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Aravind's Friend
- 2006 · Game as
- 2006 · Amma Cheppindi as Paparao
- 2006 · Bommalata as
- 2006 · Godavari as Captain Chintamani
- 2006 · Oka V Chitram as
- 2006 · Pournami as Mallika's father
- 2006 · Sri Ramadasu as
- 2006 · Kamli as
- 2006 · Happy as Subba Rao
- 2005 · Jai Chiranjeeva as
- 2005 · Allari Pidugu as
- 2005 · Allari Bullodu as Raju's father
- 2005 · Athadu as Naidu
- 2005 · Hungama as
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2005 · Sada Mee Sevalo as Suryakantam's Father
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
- 2005 · Balu as
- 2004 · Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy as
- 2004 · Grahanam as Narayana Swamy
- 2004 · Sye as Prudhvi's Father
- 2004 · Gowri as
- 2004 · Arjun as Roopa's father
- 2004 · Samba as Father of Nandu
- 2004 · Samba as Nandu's father
- 2004 · Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu as
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi's Father
- 2004 · Nenunnanu as
- 2004 · Venky as Venky's Father
- 2004 · Jai as Farah's father
- 2004 · Malliswari as Murthy
- 2004 · Love Today as
- 2003 · Enakku 20 Unakku 18 as Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
- 2003 · Satyam as Chakradhar
- 2003 · Okariki Okaru as Kamesh's Father
- 2003 · Vishnu as
- 2003 · Dongodu as Naidu
- 2003 · Vasantham as
- 2003 · Donga Ramadu and Party as
- 2003 · Oka Raju Oka Rani as
- 2003 · Ninne Ishtapaddanu as
- 2003 · Missamma as Nanda Gopal's neighbor
- 2003 · Gangotri as Anjaneya Shastri
- 2003 · Kabaddi Kabaddi as
- 2003 · Ela Cheppanu as
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2003 · Naaga as Subramanyam
- 2002 · Manmadhudu as Prasad
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Abu, Vishwanath's friend
- 2002 · Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! as Anil's Maternal Uncle
- 2002 · Indra as Valmiki
- 2002 · Sreeram as
- 2002 · Allari as
- 2002 · Santosham as Narayana Murthy
- 2002 · Mounamelanoye as
- 2002 · Takkari Donga as Doobey
- 2002 · The Rite, a Passion as
- 2001 · Manasantha Nuvve as
- 2001 · Anandam as
- 2001 · Student No. 1 as Jailor
- 2001 · Chiranjeevulu as
- 2001 · Itlu Sravani Subramanyam as
- 2001 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Ashok
- 2001 · Nuvvu Nenu as
- 2001 · Sri Manjunatha as Bhrungi
- 2001 · Family Circus as Fishing Inspector
- 2001 · Time Pass as
- 2001 · Budget Padmanabham as
- 2001 · Priyamaina Neeku as Ganesh's father
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 2001 · Narasimha Naidu as Papanashanam
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as
- 2000 · Devullu as TV Anchor
- 2000 · NTR Nagar as
- 2000 · Jayam Manadera as
- 2000 · Vamsi as
- 2000 · Azad as Kanaka Raju
- 2000 · Ninne Premistha as
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as
- 2000 · Goppinti Alludu as
- 2000 · Chitram as Ramana's father
- 2000 · Nuvvu Vastavani as
- 1999 · Postman as
- 1999 · Samudram as Chepala Krishna
- 1999 · Thammudu as
- 1999 · Raja as
- 1999 · Neti Gandhi as
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Abhishekam as G. K. Naidu
- 1998 · Chandralekha as
- 1998 · Pandaga as Sai Babu
- 1997 · Priyaraagalu as
- 1997 · Annamayya as
- 1997 · Veedevadandi Babu as
- 1997 · Pattukondi Chuddam as Sub Inspector Gottam Gopala Krishna
- 1996 · Gunshot as
- 1996 · Bombay Priyudu as
- 1996 · Deyyam as Psychologist
- 1996 · Akka! Bagunnava? as
- 1995 · Amma Donga! as Sattipandu
- 1995 · Sisindri as
- 1995 · Aunty as Khan
- 1995 · Big Boss as
- 1995 · Sogasu Chuda Taramaa as
- 1995 · Money Money as Manikyam
- 1995 · Gharana Bullodu as
- 1995 · Lingababu Love Story as Pakir Dada
- 1994 · Aame as Pattabhi
- 1994 · Subhalagnam as Doctor
- Future · Sira as
- 1994 · Allarodu as
- 1994 · Kishkinda Kaanda as
- 1994 · Yamaleela as Thota Ramudu
- 1994 · Lucky Chance as
- 1993 · Pekata Paparao as Harichandra
- 1993 · Mister Pellam as Bank Manager
- 1993 · Matru Devo Bhava as
- 1993 · Money as Manikyam
- 1993 · Varasudu as
- 1993 · Gaayam as Lawyer Saab
- 1991 · Aditya 369 as Raja Varma's Henchman
- 1991 · Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu as
- 1991 · Appula Appa Rao as
- 1990 · Shiva as Nanaji
- 1990 · Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari as Dasu
- 1989 · Siva as Nanaji
- 1989 · Swara Kalpana as
- 1989 · Chettu Kinda Pleader as Paata Samanlavaadu
- 1988 · Kallu as
- 1987 · Sri Kanakamalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe as Dorababu
- 1986 · Ladies Tailor as Police