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
- 2024 · Sarangapani Jathakam as
- 2024 · Kalinga as
- 2024 · Bench Life as
- 2024 · Mr Bachchan as
- 2024 · Shivam Bhaje as
- 2024 · Honeymoon Express as Bala
- 2024 · Bhaje Vaayu Vegam as
- 2024 · Vidya Vasula Aham as Spiritual Preacher
- 2024 · Prathinidhi 2 as
- 2024 · Sriranga Neethulu as
- 2024 · Karataka Damanaka as
- 2022 · Cheppalani Undhi as
- 2022 · Godse as
- 2022 · Shekar as
- 2022 · Super Machi as
- 2021 · Drushyam 2 as Vinay Chandra
- 2021 · Raja Vikramarka as
- 2021 · April 28th Em Jarigindi as Producer of Movie
- 2021 · Bangaru Bullodu as
- 2020 · Bombhaat as Varaha Murthy
- 2020 · Pressure Cooker as
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2018 · Vijetha as
- 2018 · Pantham as Trust chairman Tilak
- 2018 · Jamba Lakidi Pamba as
- 2018 · Naa Nuvve as
- 2018 · Gayatri as
- 2017 · Goutham Nanda as
- 2017 · Shamantakamani as A.K.Ganapathi Sastry
- 2017 · Mister as Gundappa Naidu
- 2017 · Chandrullo Unde Kundelu as
- 2016 · Jyo Achyutananda as Sudoku Murthy
- 2016 · Okka Ammayi Thappa as
- 2015 · Mantra 2 as Ramarao
- 2014 · Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years as
- 2014 · Ra Ra Krishnayya as
- 2013 · D for Dopidi as
- 2013 · Adda as
- 2012 · Shirdi Sai as
- 2011 · 180 as Narayanan
- 2011 · Kudirithe Kappu Coffee as
- 2011 · Golconda High School as Viswanath
- 2010 · Drohi as Nanaji
- 2010 · Gaayam 2 as Actor
- 2010 · Jhummandi Naadam as
- 2010 · Om Shanti as
- 2009 · Saleem as
- 2008 · Ashta Chamma as Sarva Sarma
- 2008 · Satyam as Deiva's Father
- 2008 · Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters as Bommana brothers' father
- 2007 · Raju Bhai as Anjali's father
- 2007 · Munna as
- 2007 · Dhee as Corporator Krishna
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Okkadunnadu as RBI Official
- 2006 · Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila as Gajapati
- 2006 · Boss as
- 2006 · Amma Cheppindi as Paparao
- 2006 · Godavari as Captain Chintamani
- 2005 · Allari Pidugu as
- 2005 · Allari Bullodu as Raju's father
- 2005 · Sada Mee Sevalo as Suryakantam's Father
- 2005 · Dhairyam as
- 2004 · Grahanam as Narayana Swamy
- 2004 · Samba as Father of Nandu
- 2004 · Gambeeram as Minister Rajendran
- 2004 · Malliswari as Murthy
- 2003 · Satyam as Chakradhar
- 2003 · Okariki Okaru as Kamesh's Father
- 2003 · Ela Cheppanu as Actor
- 2002 · Manmadhudu as Prasad
- 2002 · Okato Number Kurradu as Swapna's Father
- 2001 · Nuvvu Nenu as
- 2001 · Budget Padmanabham as
- 2000 · Vamsi as
- 1999 · Raja as
- 1995 · Gharana Bullodu as
- 1993 · Gaayam as Lawyer Saab
- 1989 · Chettu Kinda Pleader as Paata Samanlavaadu
- 1988 · కళ్ళు as
- Future · Keeravani as
- 2024 · Nindha as Satyanand
- 2024 · Inti Number – 13 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 · 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 · Wanted PanduGod as
- 2022 · Bimbisara as The Priest
- 2022 · Ramarao On Duty as
- 2022 · F3: Fun and Frustration as Police Officer
- 2022 · Sarkaru Vaari Paata as Master
- 2022 · Acharya as Priest
- 2022 · Ghani as
- 2022 · Bheemla Nayak as MLA
- 2022 · Son of India as
- 2021 · Skylab as Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather
- 2021 · Eakam as Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Vashishta's Uncle
- 2021 · Raja Raja Chora as Ganapthi
- 2021 · SR Kalyanamandapam as
- 2021 · Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu as
- 2021 · Jathi Ratnalu as Govindu
- 2021 · Gaali Sampath as
- 2020 · Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma 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 · 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 · Sita as
- 2019 · Maharshi as Ravi's father
- 2018 · Sammohanam as Shyam Prasad
- 2018 · Nela Ticket as C.M.
- 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 · Kathalo Rajakumari as
- 2017 · Nene Raju Nene Mantri as Chief Minister
- 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 · Guru as
- 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 · Naruda Donoruda as Dr. Anjeneyulu
- 2016 · Ism as Sathya's father
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Anu's would-be father in law
- 2016 · Gentleman 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 · 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 · Bandipotu as Makrandam
- 2015 · Temper as Venkata Rao
- 2014 · Current Theega as
- 2014 · Karthikeya as Valli's Father
- 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 · Ramayya Vasthavayya as Ammullu's Father
- 2013 · Alias Janaki 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 · 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 · Aakasame Haddu as
- 2011 · Dhada as Preethi's Father
- 2011 · Badrinath as Badrinath's Father
- 2011 · Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju as Y. Venkat
- 2011 · Vastadu Naa Raju as
- 2011 · Once Upon a Warrior as Kaksheera
- 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 · Sadhyam as
- 2010 · Leader as Sharma C.S.
- 2010 · Shambo Shiva Shambo as
- 2010 · Adhurs as Chari's Adoptive Father
- 2009 · Kurradu as Varun's Father
- 2009 · A Aa E Ee as
- 2009 · Ek Niranjan as Veeraiah
- 2009 · Rechipo as
- 2009 · Snehituda as
- 2009 · Oy! as Telugu Teacher
- 2009 · Sontha ooru as Devudu Babu
- 2008 · Kasipatnam Choodarababu as
- 2008 · Kuselan as School Teacher
- 2008 · Kathanayakudu as School Teacher
- 2008 · Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu as
- 2008 · Victory as
- 2008 · Ready as Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao
- 2008 · Souryam as
- 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 · Sri Mahalakshmi as
- 2007 · Classmates as
- 2007 · Anumanaspadam as Forest officer
- 2006 · Annavaram as Lallu
- 2006 · Rakhi as Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam
- 2006 · Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw as
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Aravind's Friend
- 2006 · Game as
- 2006 · Bommalata as
- 2006 · Oka V Chitram as
- 2006 · Pournami as Mallika's father
- 2006 · Sri Ramadasu as
- 2006 · Kamli as
- 2006 · Happy as
- 2005 · Jai Chiranjeeva as
- 2005 · Athadu as Naidu
- 2005 · Hungama as
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
- 2005 · Balu as
- 2004 · Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy as
- 2004 · Sye as Prudhvi's Father
- 2004 · Gowri as
- 2004 · Arjun as
- 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
- 2003 · Enakku 20 Unakku 18 as Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
- 2003 · Vishnu as
- 2003 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli 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 · Juniors as
- 2003 · Naaga as Subramanyam
- 2002 · Dhanalaxmi I Love You as
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Abu, Viswanath's friend
- 2002 · Sontham as Shyam Prasad
- 2002 · Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! as Anil's Maternal Uncle
- 2002 · Indra as Valmiki
- 2002 · Allari as
- 2002 · O Chinadaana 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 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Ashok
- 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 · Narasimha Naidu as Papanashanam
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as
- 2000 · Devullu as TV Anchor
- 2000 · Azaad 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 · Thammudu 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
- 1997 · Pattukondi Chuddam as Sub Inspector Gottam Gopala Krishna
- 1996 · Gunshot as
- 1996 · Bombay Priyudu as
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1996 · Deyyam as Psychologist
- 1996 · Akka! Bagunnava? as
- 1995 · Aunty as Khan
- 1995 · Big Boss as
- 1995 · Sogasu Chuda Taramaa as
- 1995 · Money Money as Manikyam
- 1995 · Pokiri Raja as Inspector Prem Chand
- 1995 · Amma Donga as
- 1995 · Lingababu Love Story as Pakir Dada
- 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 · Money as Manikyam
- 1993 · Varasudu as
- 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
- 1987 · Lawyer Suhasini as
- 1987 · Sri Kanakamalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe as Dorababu
- 1986 · Ladies Tailor as Police
- Future · Patta Pagalu as
- Future · Sira as