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
- 2025 · Bāhubali: The Epic as Swami
- 2025 · Kishkindhapuri as Bhushan Verma
- 2025 · Thug Life as Sivaguru
- 2024 · Bench Life as
- 2024 · Mr Bachchan as
- 2024 · Shivam Bhaje as
- 2024 · Manamey as Mahendra
- 2024 · Bhaje Vaayu Vegam as
- 2023 · Dhootha as Raghavayya
- 2023 · Aadikeshava as
- 2023 · Mystery 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 · Cheppalani Undhi as
- 2022 · HIT: The 2nd Case as Ramu, Sanjana's Father
- 2022 · Alluri as
- 2022 · Wanted PanduGod as
- 2022 · Ramarao On Duty as
- 2022 · Shekar as
- 2022 · Sarkaru Vaari Paata as Master
- 2022 · Acharya as Priest
- 2022 · Ghani as
- 2022 · Bheemla Nayak as MLA
- 2022 · Super Machi as
- 2021 · Drushyam 2 as Vinay Chandra
- 2021 · Raja Vikramarka as
- 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 · Madhanam as
- 2019 · Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy as Govindayya Sharma
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2019 · Sita as
- 2019 · Maharshi as Ravi's father
- 2018 · Pantham as Trust chairman Tilak
- 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 · DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham as Duvvada Subrahmanya Sastry
- 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 · Om Namo Venkatesaya as Rama's Father
- 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 · 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 · Janda Pai Kapiraju as
- 2015 · Temper as Venkata Rao
- 2014 · Karthikeya as Valli's Father
- 2014 · Aagadu as Adi Keshava
- 2014 · Rabhasa as Lawyer
- 2014 · Alludu Seenu as Narasimha's friend
- 2014 · Race Gurram as Dasaradh Prasad
- 2014 · Virattu as
- 2014 · Basanti as
- 2014 · Kalavaram as Adi Moolam
- 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 · Shirdi Sai as Bhooti
- 2012 · Julayi as Narayana Murthy
- 2012 · Gabbar Singh as Mavayya
- 2012 · Dhammu as
- 2011 · Panjaa as Guruvayya
- 2011 · Oh My Friend as Chandu's Father
- 2011 · Oosaravelli as Rakesh's Father
- 2011 · Dookudu as Ramachandra
- 2011 · Aakasame Haddu as
- 2011 · Dhada as Preethi's Father
- 2011 · 180 as Narayanan
- 2011 · Badrinath as Badri's Father
- 2011 · Golconda High School as Viswanath
- 2011 · Once Upon a Warrior as Kaksheera
- 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 · Jhummandi Naadam as
- 2010 · Sadhyam as
- 2010 · Leader as Sharma C.S.
- 2010 · Kedi as
- 2010 · Shambo Shiva Shambo as
- 2010 · Adhurs as Chari's Adoptive Father
- 2009 · Ek Niranjan as Veeraiah
- 2009 · Snehituda as
- 2009 · Oy! as Telugu Teacher
- 2008 · Nenu Meeku Telusa...? as
- 2008 · Satyam as Deiva's Father
- 2008 · Kathanayakudu as School Teacher
- 2008 · Victory as
- 2008 · Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters as Bommana brothers' father
- 2008 · Kalidasu as Principal of College
- 2008 · Jalsa as Bulli reddy
- 2008 · Krishnarjuna as
- 2008 · Mr. Medhavi as
- 2008 · Bheema as
- 2007 · Azhagiya Tamil Magan as Guru's Father
- 2007 · Thulasi 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 · Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw as Paala Pullayya
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Aravind's Friend
- 2006 · Oka V Chitram as
- 2006 · Godavari as Captain Chintamani
- 2006 · Pournami as Mallika's father
- 2006 · Sri Ramadasu as
- 2006 · Kamli as
- 2006 · Happy as Subba Rao
- 2005 · Jai Chiranjeeva as
- 2005 · Athadu as Naidu
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
- 2005 · Balu as
- 2004 · Sye as Prudhvi's Father
- 2004 · Gowri as
- 2004 · Arjun as Roopa's father
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi's Father
- 2004 · Venky as Venky'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 · Gangotri as Anjaneya Shastri
- 2003 · Kabaddi Kabaddi as
- 2003 · Ela Cheppanu as
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Abu, Vishwanath's friend
- 2002 · Sontham as Shyam Prasad
- 2002 · Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! as Anil's Maternal Uncle
- 2002 · Indra as Valmiki
- 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 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Ashok
- 2001 · Nuvvu Nenu as
- 2001 · Sri Manjunatha as Bhrungi
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 2001 · Narasimha Naidu as Papanashanam
- 2000 · NTR Nagar as
- 2000 · Vamsi as
- 2000 · Azad as Kanaka Raju
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as
- 2000 · Goppinti Alludu as
- 2000 · Nuvvu Vastavani as
- 1999 · Thammudu as
- 1999 · Raja as
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1997 · Priyaraagalu as
- 1997 · Annamayya as
- 1997 · Veedevadandi Babu as
- 1996 · Bombay Priyudu as
- 1995 · Aunty as Khan
- 1995 · Money Money as Manikyam
- 1994 · Kishkinda Kaanda as
- 1993 · Matru Devo Bhava as
- 1993 · Varasudu as
- Future · Sira as
- Future · Patta Pagalu as
- 2025 · Andhela Ravamidhi as
- 2025 · Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha as
- 2025 · Sarangapani Jathakam as Ahobila Rao
- 2025 · Madhushala as
- 2025 · Neeli Megha Shyama as
- 2024 · Kalinga as
- 2024 · Honeymoon Express as Bala
- 2024 · Nindha as Satyanand
- 2024 · Vidya Vasula Aham as Spiritual Preacher
- 2024 · Prathinidhi 2 as
- 2024 · Sriranga Neethulu as
- 2024 · Karataka Damanaka 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)
- 2023 · Dochevaarevarura as
- 2023 · Premadesam as
- 2022 · Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali as
- 2022 · Geetha as
- 2022 · First Day First Show as Sreenu's Father
- 2022 · Bimbisara as The Priest
- 2022 · Godse as
- 2022 · F3: Fun and Frustration as Police Officer
- 2022 · Son of India as
- 2021 · Skylab as Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather
- 2021 · Eakam as Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest
- 2021 · Raja Raja Chora as Ganapthi
- 2021 · Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu as
- 2021 · SR Kalyanamandapam as
- 2021 · April 28th Em Jarigindi as Producer of Movie
- 2021 · Bangaru Bullodu as
- 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
- 2018 · Vijetha as
- 2018 · Sammohanam as Shyam Prasad
- 2018 · Naa Nuvve as
- 2017 · Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam as Jai's Dad
- 2017 · Gulf as
- 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 · Guru as
- 2017 · Chandrullo Unde Kundelu as
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Chalaram (Cameo)
- 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
- 2015 · Mantra 2 as Ramarao
- 2015 · Tiger as Orphanage Principal
- 2015 · Rey as
- 2015 · Surya Vs Surya as Ersam
- 2015 · Bandipotu as Makrandam
- 2014 · Current Theega as
- 2014 · Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years as
- 2014 · Ra Ra Krishnayya as
- 2014 · Rowdy as Vedam
- 2014 · Autonagar Surya as Jailor
- 2013 · D for Dopidi as
- 2013 · Ramayya Vasthavayya as Ammullu's Father
- 2013 · Adda as
- 2013 · Pavithra as
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as
- 2012 · Neeku Naaku Dash Dash as
- 2012 · Lovely as
- 2012 · Dhoni as
- 2011 · Kshetram as
- 2011 · Kudirithe Kappu Coffee as
- 2011 · Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju as Y. Venkat
- 2011 · Vastadu Naa Raju as
- 2010 · Drohi as Nanaji
- 2010 · Gaayam 2 as Actor
- 2010 · Om Shanti as
- 2009 · Saleem as
- 2009 · Kurradu as Varun's Father
- 2009 · A Aa E Ee as
- 2009 · Rechipo as
- 2009 · Kalavaramaye Madilo as
- 2009 · Current as
- 2009 · Boni as
- 2009 · Sontha ooru as Devudu Babu
- 2008 · Kasipatnam Choodarababu as
- 2008 · Ashta Chamma as Sarva Sarma
- 2008 · Kuselan as School Teacher
- 2008 · Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu as
- 2008 · Ready as Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao
- 2008 · Souryam as
- 2008 · Krishna as
- 2007 · Mee Sreyobhilashi as
- 2007 · Sri Mahalakshmi as
- 2007 · Classmates as
- 2007 · Anumanaspadam as Forest officer
- 2006 · Maayajaalam as
- 2006 · Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli as
- 2006 · Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila as Gajapati
- 2006 · Boss as
- 2006 · Game as
- 2006 · Amma Cheppindi as Paparao
- 2006 · Bommalata as
- 2005 · Allari Pidugu as
- 2005 · Allari Bullodu as Raju's father
- 2005 · Hungama as
- 2005 · Sada Mee Sevalo as Suryakantam's Father
- 2005 · Dhairyam as
- 2004 · Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy as
- 2004 · Grahanam as Narayana Swamy
- 2004 · Samba as Father of Nandu
- 2004 · Samba as Nandu's father
- 2004 · Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu as
- 2004 · Nenunnanu as
- 2004 · Gambeeram as Minister Rajendran
- 2004 · Jai as Farah's father
- 2003 · Okariki Okaru as Kamesh's Father
- 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 · Juniors as
- 2003 · Naaga as Subramanyam
- 2002 · Manmadhudu as Prasad
- 2002 · Dhanalaxmi I Love You as
- 2002 · Okato Number Kurradu as Swapna's Father
- 2002 · Sreeram as
- 2002 · O Chinadaana as
- 2001 · Snehamante Idera as
- 2001 · Chiranjeevulu as
- 2001 · Itlu Sravani Subramanyam as
- 2001 · Family Circus as Fishing Inspector
- 2001 · Ammo Bomma as
- 2001 · Time Pass as
- 2001 · Budget Padmanabham as
- 2001 · Priyamaina Neeku as Ganesh's father
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as
- 2000 · Devullu as TV Anchor
- 2000 · Jayam Manadera as
- 2000 · Ninne Premistha as
- 2000 · Chitram as Ramana's father
- 2000 · Chala Bagundi as
- 1999 · Postman as
- 1999 · Samudram as Chepala Krishna
- 1999 · I liked the girl as
- 1999 · Neti Gandhi as
- 1998 · Abhishekam as G. K. Naidu
- 1998 · Chandralekha as
- 1998 · Pandaga as Sai Babu
- 1997 · Ugadi as
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1997 · Pattukondi Chuddam as Sub Inspector Gottam Gopala Krishna
- 1996 · Gunshot as
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1996 · Deyyam as Psychologist
- 1996 · Akka! Bagunnava? as
- 1995 · Amma Donga! as Sattipandu
- 1995 · Sisindri as
- 1995 · Big Boss as
- 1995 · Sogasu Chuda Taramaa as
- 1995 · Gharana Bullodu as
- 1995 · Pokiri Raja as Inspector Prem Chand
- 1995 · Lingababu Love Story as Pakir Dada
- 1995 · Desa Drohulu as
- 1994 · Aame as Pattabhi
- 1994 · Subhalagnam as Doctor
- 1994 · Allarodu as
- 1994 · Yamaleela as Thota Ramudu
- 1994 · Lucky Chance as
- 1993 · Pekata Paparao as Harichandra
- 1993 · Mister Pellam as Bank Manager
- 1993 · Money as Manikyam
- 1993 · Gaayam as Lawyer Saab
- 1993 · Rendilla Poojari as
- 1991 · Jaitra Yatra 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
- Future · Raakaasa 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