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