
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
- 2025 · Bāhubali : The Epic as Swami
- 2025 · Thug Life as Sivaguru
- 2025 · Sarangapani Jathakam as Ahobila Rao
- 2025 · Madhushala as
- 2025 · Neeli Megha Shyama as
- 2024 · Bench Life as
- 2024 · Kalinga as
- 2024 · Mr Bachchan as
- 2024 · Shivam Bhaje as
- 2024 · Honeymoon Express as Bala
- 2024 · Nindha as Satyanand
- 2024 · Manamey as Mahendra
- 2024 · Bhaje Vaayu Vegam as
- 2024 · Vidya Vasula Aham as Spiritual Preacher
- 2024 · Prathinidhi 2 as
- 2024 · Inti Number – 13 as
- 2022 · Wanted PanduGod as
- 2020 · Bombhaat as Varaha Murthy
- 2020 · Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma as
- 2019 · Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu as
- 2017 · Kathalo Rajakumari as
- 2016 · Naruda Donoruda as Dr. Anjeneyulu
- 2015 · Bandipotu as Makrandam
- 2014 · Ra Ra Krishnayya as
- 2013 · Alias Janaki as
- 2011 · Aakasame Haddu as
- 2011 · Dhada as Preethi'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 · Victory as
- 2007 · Classmates as
- 2006 · Kamli as
- 2005 · Hungama as
- 2005 · Sada Mee Sevalo as Suryakantam's Father
- 2004 · Grahanam as Narayana Swamy
- 2004 · Gowri as
- 2004 · Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu as
- 2003 · Vishnu as
- 2003 · Donga Ramadu and Party as
- 2002 · Allari as
- 2002 · O Chinadaana as
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as
- 1999 · Postman as
- 1997 · Pattukondi Chuddam as Sub Inspector Gottam Gopala Krishna
- 1996 · Gunshot as
- 1996 · Bombay Priyudu as
- 1995 · Big Boss as
- 1995 · Money Money as Manikyam
- 1995 · Amma Donga as
- 1995 · Lingababu Love Story as Pakir Dada
- Future · Keeravani as
- 2024 · Sriranga Neethulu as
- 2024 · Karataka Damanaka as
- 2024 · Drill as
- 2024 · Sarkaaru Noukari as Sarpanch
- 2023 · Dhootha as Raghavayya
- 2023 · Aadikeshava 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
- 2023 · Premadesam as
- 2022 · Dhamaka as Vasudeva Rao
- 2022 · Cheppalani Undhi as
- 2022 · HIT: The 2nd Case as Ramu, Sanjana's Father
- 2022 · Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali as
- 2022 · Geetha as
- 2022 · Alluri 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
- 2022 · Super Machi as
- 2021 · Skylab as Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather
- 2021 · Drushyam 2 as Vinay Chandra
- 2021 · Raja Vikramarka as
- 2021 · Eakam as Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Vashishta's Uncle
- 2021 · Raja Raja Chora as Ganapthi
- 2021 · Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu as
- 2021 · SR Kalyanamandapam as
- 2021 · Jathi Ratnalu as Govindu
- 2021 · Gaali Sampath as
- 2021 · April 28th Em Jarigindi as Producer of Movie
- 2021 · Bangaru Bullodu 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 · 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 · Vijetha as
- 2018 · Pantham as Trust chairman Tilak
- 2018 · Jamba Lakidi Pamba as
- 2018 · Sammohanam as Shyam Prasad
- 2018 · Naa Nuvve as
- 2018 · Nela Ticket as C.M.
- 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 · Gulf 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 DJ's Father
- 2017 · Ami Thumi as Janardhan
- 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 · Ism as Sathya's father
- 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 · Karthikeya as Valli's Father
- 2014 · Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years as
- 2014 · Aagadu as
- 2014 · Rabhasa as
- 2014 · Alludu Seenu as Narasimha's friend
- 2014 · Rowdy as Vedam
- 2014 · Virattu as
- 2014 · Basanti as
- 2014 · Autonagar Surya as Jailor
- 2014 · Kalavaram as Adi Moolam
- 2013 · D for Dopidi as
- 2013 · Ramayya Vasthavayya as Ammullu's Father
- 2013 · Thoofan as Jaydev
- 2013 · Adda as
- 2013 · Pavithra as
- 2013 · Iddarammayilatho as Komali's Father
- 2013 · Baadshah as
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Kondala Rao
- 2013 · Naayak as judge
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as
- 2012 · Shirdi Sai as
- 2012 · Julayi as Narayana Murthi
- 2012 · Gabbar Singh as Mavayya
- 2012 · Dhammu as
- 2012 · Neeku Naaku Dash Dash 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 · 180 as Narayanan
- 2011 · Badrinath as Badrinath's Father
- 2011 · Kudirithe Kappu Coffee as
- 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 · Rakht Charitra as Ram Murthy
- 2010 · Brindavanam as Ajay's Father
- 2010 · Khaleja as Durga Prasad
- 2010 · Drohi as Nanaji
- 2010 · Gaayam 2 as Actor
- 2010 · Jhummandi Naadam as
- 2010 · Sadhyam as
- 2010 · Leader as Sharma C.S.
- 2010 · Shambo Shiva Shambo as
- 2010 · Adhurs as Chari's Adoptive Father
- 2010 · Om Shanti as
- 2009 · Saleem as
- 2009 · Kurradu as Varun's Father
- 2009 · Ek Niranjan as Veeraiah
- 2009 · Oy! as Telugu Teacher
- 2008 · Kasipatnam Choodarababu as
- 2008 · Ashta Chamma as Sarva Sarma
- 2008 · Satyam as Deiva's Father
- 2008 · Kathanayakudu as School Teacher
- 2008 · Kuselan as School Teacher
- 2008 · Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu 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
- 2008 · Krishnarjuna as
- 2008 · Mr. Medhavi as
- 2008 · Bheema as
- 2008 · Krishna as
- 2007 · Mee Sreyobhilashi as
- 2007 · Azhagiya Tamil Magan as Guru's Father
- 2007 · Tulasi as
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Raju Bhai as Anjali's father
- 2007 · Sri Mahalakshmi as
- 2007 · Munna as
- 2007 · Dhee as Corporator Krishna
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Okkadunnadu as RBI Official
- 2007 · Anumanaspadam as Forest officer
- 2006 · Annavaram as Lallu
- 2006 · Rakhi as Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam
- 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 · Happy as
- 2005 · Jai Chiranjeeva as
- 2005 · Allari Pidugu as
- 2005 · Allari Bullodu as Raju's father
- 2005 · Athadu as Naidu
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2005 · Dhairyam as
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
- 2005 · Balu as
- 2004 · Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy as
- 2004 · Sye as Prudhvi's Father
- 2004 · Arjun as
- 2004 · Samba as Father of Nandu
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi's Father
- 2004 · Nenunnanu as
- 2004 · Gambeeram as Minister Rajendran
- 2004 · Venky as Venky's Father
- 2004 · Jai as Farah's father
- 2004 · Malliswari as Murthy
- 2003 · Enakku 20 Unakku 18 as Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
- 2003 · Satyam as Chakradhar
- 2003 · Okariki Okaru as Kamesh's Father
- 2003 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli as
- 2003 · Dongodu as Naidu
- 2003 · Vasantham as
- 2001 · Budget Padmanabham as
- Future · Patta Pagalu 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 Actor
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2003 · Naaga as Subramanyam
- 2002 · Manmadhudu as Prasad
- 2002 · Dhanalaxmi I Love You as
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Abu, Vishwanath's friend
- 2002 · Okato Number Kurradu as Swapna's Father
- 2002 · Sontham as Shyam Prasad
- 2002 · Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! as Anil's Maternal Uncle
- 2002 · Indra as Valmiki
- 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 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Ashok
- 2001 · Nuvvu Nenu as
- 2001 · Sri Manjunatha as Bhrungi
- 2001 · Family Circus as Fishing Inspector
- 2001 · Ammo Bomma as
- 2001 · Time Pass 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 · Vamsi as
- 2000 · Azaad as Kanaka Raju
- 2000 · Ninne Premistha as
- 2000 · Goppinti Alludu as
- 2000 · Chitram as Ramana's father
- 2000 · Nuvvu Vastavani as
- 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 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1997 · Annamayya as
- 1997 · Veedevadandi Babu as
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1996 · Deyyam as Psychologist
- 1996 · Akka! Bagunnava? as
- 1995 · Aunty as Khan
- 1995 · Sogasu Chuda Taramaa as
- 1995 · Gharana Bullodu as
- 1995 · Pokiri Raja as Inspector Prem Chand
- 1995 · Desa Drohulu as
- 1994 · Aame as Pattabhi
- 1994 · Subhalagnam as Doctor
- 1994 · Kishkinda Kaanda as
- 1994 · Lucky Chance as
- 1993 · Pekata Paparao as Harichandra
- 1993 · Mister Pellam as Bank Manager
- 1993 · Matru Devo Bhava as
- 1993 · Varasudu as
- 1993 · Money as Manikyam
- 1993 · Gaayam as Lawyer Saab
- 1993 · Rendilla Poojari as
- 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 · Lawyer Suhasini as
- 1987 · Sri Kanakamalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe as Dorababu
- 1986 · Ladies Tailor as Police
- Future · Sira as