
Tanikella Bharani
July 14, 1954 (70 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
- 2025 · Thug Life as
- 2025 · Sarangapani Jathakam as
- 2024 · Bench Life as
- 2024 · Kalinga as
- 2024 · Mr Bachchan as
- 2024 · Shivam Bhaje as
- 2024 · Bhaje Vaayu Vegam as
- 2024 · Prathinidhi 2 as
- 2024 · Karataka Damanaka as
- 2023 · Dhootha as Raghavayya
- 2023 · Aadikeshava as
- 2023 · BRO as Singinadham
- 2023 · Spy as Subhash and Jai's father
- 2023 · Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan as Rameshwar Kodathi
- 2023 · Mr. King as
- 2023 · Vaathi as Thanigachalam
- 2022 · Dhamaka as Vasudeva Rao
- 2022 · HIT: The 2nd Case as Ramu, Sanjana's Father
- 2022 · Geetha as
- 2022 · First Day First Show as Sreenu's Father
- 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
- 2021 · Drushyam 2 as Vinay Chandra
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Vashishta's Uncle
- 2021 · Jathi Ratnalu as Govindu
- 2021 · Gaali Sampath as
- 2020 · V as IG Y. V. Narendra
- 2020 · Entha Manchivaadavuraa as Rama Sharma
- 2020 · Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo as Anjaneya Prasad
- 2020 · Sarileru Neekevvaru as Venkateshwar Anandaraju
- 2019 · Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy as Govindayya Sharma
- 2019 · Sita as
- 2019 · Maharshi as Ravi's father
- 2018 · Vijetha as
- 2018 · Jamba Lakidi Pamba as
- 2018 · Nela Ticket as C.M.
- 2018 · Gayatri as
- 2018 · Agnyaathavaasi as Abhi's uncle
- 2017 · Raja the Great as Mailaramgadda
- 2017 · Nene Raju Nene Mantri as Chief Minister
- 2017 · Goutham Nanda as Waiter
- 2017 · Ninnu Kori as Murthy
- 2017 · DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham as DJ's Father
- 2017 · Radha as Radhakrishnan's Father
- 2017 · Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion as Swami (voice) (uncredited)
- 2017 · Om Namo Venkatesaya as Rama's Father
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Chalaram (Cameo)
- 2017 · Gautamiputra Satakarni as Deva Dattudu
- 2016 · Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada as Amala's Father
- 2016 · Ism as Sathya's father
- 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 · Bāhubali: The Beginning as Swamiji
- 2015 · Tiger as Orphanage Principal
- 2015 · Rey as
- 2015 · Temper as Venkata Rao
- 2014 · Karthikeya as Valli's Father
- 2014 · Aagadu as
- 2014 · Rabhasa as
- 2014 · Alludu Seenu as Narasimha's friend
- 2014 · Rowdy as Vedam
- 2014 · Basanti as
- 2013 · Ramayya Vasthavayya as Ammullu's Father
- 2013 · Thoofan as Jaydev
- 2013 · Adda as
- 2013 · Iddarammayilatho as Komali's Father
- 2013 · Baadshah as
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Kondala Rao
- 2013 · Naayak as judge
- 2012 · Julayi as Narayana Murthi
- 2012 · Gabbar Singh as Mavayya
- 2012 · Dhoni as
- 2011 · Panjaa as Guruvayya
- 2011 · Oh My Friend as Chandu's Father
- 2011 · Oosaravelli as Rakesh's Father
- 2011 · Dhada as Preethi's Father
- 2011 · 180 as Narayanan
- 2011 · Badrinath as Badrinath's Father
- 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 · 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 · Shambo Shiva Shambo as
- 2010 · Om Shanti as
- 2010 · Adhurs as Chari's Adoptive Father
- 2009 · Ek Niranjan as Veeraiah
- 2009 · Oy! as Telugu Teacher
- 2008 · Ashta Chamma as Sarva Sarma
- 2008 · Kathanayakudu as School Teacher
- 2008 · Kuselan as School Teacher
- 2008 · Victory as
- 2008 · Ready as Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao
- 2008 · Souryam as
- 2008 · Jalsa as
- 2008 · Bheema as
- 2008 · Krishna as
- 2007 · Azhagiya Tamil Magan as Guru's Father
- 2007 · Tulasi as
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Raju Bhai as Anjali's father
- 2007 · Munna 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 · Bommarillu as Aravind's Friend
- 2006 · Game as
- 2006 · Amma Cheppindi as Paparao
- 2006 · Godavari as Captain Chintamani
- 2006 · Pournami as Mallika's father
- 2006 · Sri Ramadasu as
- 2006 · Happy as
- 2005 · Allari Bullodu as Raju's father
- 2005 · Athadu as Naidu
- 2005 · Hungama as
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
- 2005 · Balu as
- 2004 · Grahanam as Narayana Swamy
- 2004 · Sye as Prudhvi's Father
- 2004 · Arjun as
- 2004 · Samba as Father of Nandu
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi's Father
- 2004 · Venky as Venky's Father
- 2003 · Enakku 20 Unakku 18 as Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
- 2003 · Okariki Okaru as Kamesh's Father
- 2003 · Dongodu as Naidu
- 2003 · Missamma as Nanda Gopal's neighbor
- 2002 · Manmadhudu as Prasad
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Abu, Vishwanath's friend
- 2002 · Sontham as Shyam Prasad
- 2002 · Indra as Valmiki
- 2002 · Allari as
- 2002 · Takkari Donga as Doobey
- 2001 · Anandam as
- 2001 · Student No. 1 as Jailor
- 2001 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Ashok
- 2001 · Sri Manjunatha as Bhrungi
- 2001 · Family Circus as Fishing Inspector
- 2001 · Priyamaina Neeku as Ganesh's father
- 2001 · Narasimha Naidu as Papanashanam
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as
- 2000 · Vamsi as
- 2000 · Azaad as Kanaka Raju
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as
- 1999 · Thammudu as
- 1999 · Raja as
- 1999 · Neti Gandhi as
- 1997 · Annamayya as
- 1996 · Gunshot as
- 1996 · Deyyam as Psychologist
- 1996 · Akka! Bagunnava? as
- 1995 · Aunty as Khan
- 1994 · Aame as Pattabhi
- 1994 · Kishkinda Kaanda as
- 1993 · Money as Manikyam
- 1991 · Aditya 369 as Raja Varma's Henchman
- 1990 · Shiva as Nanaji
- 1990 · Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari as Dasu
- 1989 · Siva as Nanaji
- Future · Keeravani as
- 2025 · Madhushala as
- 2025 · Neeli Megha Shyama as
- 2024 · Honeymoon Express as Bala
- 2024 · Nindha as Satyanand
- 2024 · Vidya Vasula Aham as Spiritual Preacher
- 2023 · Dochevaarevarura as
- 2023 · Premadesam as
- 2022 · Wanted PanduGod as
- 2021 · Skylab as Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather
- 2021 · Raja Vikramarka as
- 2021 · Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu as
- 2021 · Bangaru Bullodu as
- 2019 · Madhanam as
- 2018 · Pantham as Trust chairman Tilak
- 2018 · Naa Nuvve as
- 2017 · Guru as
- 2016 · Jyo Achyutananda as Sudoku Murthy
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Anu's would-be father in law
- 2015 · Bandipotu as Makrandam
- 2014 · Virattu as
- 2014 · Kalavaram as Adi Moolam
- 2013 · Alias Janaki as
- 2013 · Pavithra as
- 2012 · Neeku Naaku Dash Dash as
- 2011 · Aakasame Haddu as
- 2009 · Saleem as
- 2008 · Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu as
- 2008 · Kalidasu as Principal of College
- 2008 · Mr. Medhavi as
- 2007 · Anumanaspadam as Forest officer
- 2006 · Oka V Chitram as
- 2005 · Dhairyam as
- 2004 · Gowri as
- 2004 · Gambeeram as Minister Rajendran
- 2003 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli as
- 2003 · Vasantham as
- 2003 · Kabaddi Kabaddi as
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2002 · The Rite, a Passion as
- 2000 · Goppinti Alludu as
- 1998 · Pandaga as Sai Babu
- 1997 · Pattukondi Chuddam as Sub Inspector Gottam Gopala Krishna
- 1997 · Veedevadandi Babu as
- 1996 · Bombay Priyudu as
- 1995 · Sogasu Chuda Taramaa as
- 1995 · Desa Drohulu as
- 1994 · Subhalagnam as Doctor
- 1993 · Gaayam as Lawyer Saab
- Future · Patta Pagalu as
- 2024 · Sriranga Neethulu as
- 2024 · Inti Number – 13 as
- 2024 · Drill as
- 2024 · Sarkaaru Noukari as Sarpanch
- 2023 · Mind Game as Appa Rao
- 2023 · Peddha Kapu - 1 as
- 2023 · Raa Raa... Penimiti as (Voice Only)
- 2022 · Cheppalani Undhi as
- 2022 · Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali as
- 2022 · Alluri as
- 2022 · Super Machi as
- 2021 · Eakam as Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest
- 2021 · Raja Raja Chora as Ganapthi
- 2021 · SR Kalyanamandapam as
- 2021 · April 28th Em Jarigindi as Producer of Movie
- 2020 · Bombhaat as Varaha Murthy
- 2020 · Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma as
- 2020 · Pressure Cooker as
- 2019 · Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu as
- 2019 · Krishna Rao Supermarket as
- 2019 · 2 Hours Love as
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2018 · Sammohanam as Shyam Prasad
- 2017 · Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam as Jai's Dad
- 2017 · Gulf as
- 2017 · Kathalo Rajakumari as
- 2017 · Shamantakamani as A.K.Ganapathi Sastry
- 2017 · Ami Thumi as Janardhan
- 2017 · Mister as Gundappa Naidu
- 2017 · Chandrullo Unde Kundelu as
- 2016 · Naruda Donoruda as Dr. Anjeneyulu
- 2016 · Gentleman as Mohan
- 2016 · Okka Ammayi Thappa as
- 2015 · Mantra 2 as Ramarao
- 2015 · Janda Pai Kapiraju as
- 2015 · Surya Vs Surya as Ersam
- 2014 · Current Theega as
- 2014 · Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years as
- 2014 · Ra Ra Krishnayya as
- 2014 · Autonagar Surya as Jailor
- 2013 · D for Dopidi as
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as
- 2012 · Shirdi Sai as
- 2012 · Dhammu as
- 2011 · Kshetram as
- 2011 · Kudirithe Kappu Coffee as
- 2011 · Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju as Y. Venkat
- 2010 · Gaayam 2 as Actor
- 2010 · Jhummandi Naadam as
- 2009 · Kurradu as Varun's Father
- 2009 · A Aa E Ee as
- 2009 · Rechipo as
- 2009 · Snehituda as
- 2009 · Kalavaramaye Madilo as
- 2009 · Sontha ooru as Devudu Babu
- 2008 · Kasipatnam Choodarababu as
- 2008 · Satyam as Deiva's Father
- 2008 · Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters as Bommana brothers' father
- 2008 · Krishnarjuna as
- 2007 · Mee Sreyobhilashi as
- 2007 · Sri Mahalakshmi as
- 2007 · Classmates as
- 2006 · Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw as
- 2006 · Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila as Gajapati
- 2006 · Boss as
- 2006 · Bommalata as
- 2006 · Kamli as
- 2005 · Jai Chiranjeeva as
- 2005 · Allari Pidugu as
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2005 · Sada Mee Sevalo as Suryakantam's Father
- 2004 · Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy as
- 2004 · Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu as
- 2004 · Nenunnanu as
- 2004 · Jai as Farah's father
- 2004 · Malliswari as Murthy
- 2003 · Satyam as Chakradhar
- 2003 · Vishnu as
- 2003 · Donga Ramadu and Party as
- 2003 · Oka Raju Oka Rani as
- 2003 · Ninne Ishtapaddanu as
- 2003 · Gangotri as Anjaneya Shastri
- 2003 · Ela Cheppanu as Actor
- 2003 · Naaga as Subramanyam
- 2002 · Dhanalaxmi I Love You as
- 2002 · Okato Number Kurradu as Swapna's Father
- 2002 · Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! as Anil's Maternal Uncle
- 2002 · O Chinadaana as
- 2001 · Manasantha Nuvve as
- 2001 · Chiranjeevulu as
- 2001 · Nuvvu Nenu as
- 2001 · Ammo Bomma as
- 2001 · Time Pass as
- 2001 · Budget Padmanabham as
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 2000 · Devullu as TV Anchor
- 2000 · NTR Nagar as
- 2000 · Ninne Premistha as
- 2000 · Chitram as Ramana's father
- 2000 · Nuvvu Vastavani as
- 1999 · Postman as
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Abhishekam as G. K. Naidu
- 1998 · Chandralekha as
- 1997 · Priyaraagalu as
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1995 · Big Boss as
- 1995 · Money Money as Manikyam
- 1995 · Gharana Bullodu as
- 1995 · Amma Donga as
- 1995 · Pokiri Raja as Inspector Prem Chand
- 1995 · Lingababu Love Story as Pakir Dada
- 1994 · Lucky Chance as
- 1993 · Pekata Paparao as Harichandra
- 1993 · Mister Pellam as Bank Manager
- 1993 · Matru Devo Bhava as
- 1993 · Varasudu as
- 1993 · Rendilla Poojari as
- 1991 · Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu as
- 1991 · Appula Appa Rao as
- 1989 · Swara Kalpana as
- 1989 · Chettu Kinda Pleader as Paata Samanlavaadu
- 1988 · Kallu as
- 1987 · Lawyer Suhasini as
- 1987 · Sri Kanakamalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe as Dorababu
- 1986 · Ladies Tailor as Police
- Future · Sira as