
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 · 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 · Karataka Damanaka as
- 2023 · Peddha Kapu - 1 as
- 2023 · Mr. King as
- 2022 · Cheppalani Undhi as
- 2022 · Geetha as
- 2022 · First Day First Show as Sreenu's Father
- 2022 · Wanted PanduGod as
- 2022 · Super Machi as
- 2021 · Eakam as Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest
- 2021 · Raja Raja Chora as Ganapthi
- 2021 · Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu as
- 2021 · April 28th Em Jarigindi as Producer of Movie
- 2020 · Pressure Cooker as
- 2018 · Vijetha as
- 2017 · Ami Thumi as Janardhan
- 2016 · Naruda Donoruda as Dr. Anjeneyulu
- 2016 · Garam as
- 2015 · Tiger as Orphanage Principal
- 2015 · Rey as
- 2015 · Janda Pai Kapiraju as
- 2015 · Surya Vs Surya as Ersam
- 2014 · Ra Ra Krishnayya as
- 2014 · Kalavaram as Adi Moolam
- 2013 · Thoofan as Jaydev
- 2012 · Dhoni as
- 2011 · Kshetram as
- 2011 · Dhada as Preethi's Father
- 2011 · Golconda High School as Viswanath
- 2010 · Drohi as Nanaji
- 2010 · Om Shanti as
- 2009 · Saleem as
- 2009 · Kurradu as Varun's Father
- 2009 · A Aa E Ee as
- 2009 · Oy! as Telugu Teacher
- 2008 · Victory as
- 2008 · Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters as Bommana brothers' father
- 2008 · Kalidasu as Principal of College
- 2008 · Bheema as
- 2008 · Krishna as
- 2007 · Raju Bhai as Anjali's father
- 2007 · Dhee as Corporator Krishna
- 2007 · Anumanaspadam as Forest officer
- 2006 · Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila as Gajapati
- 2006 · Oka V Chitram as
- 2006 · Kamli as
- 2005 · Jai Chiranjeeva as
- 2005 · Dhairyam as
- 2005 · Balu as
- 2004 · Gambeeram as Minister Rajendran
- 2004 · Jai as Farah's father
- 2003 · Satyam as Chakradhar
- 2003 · Vishnu 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 · Ela Cheppanu as Actor
- 2002 · Dhanalaxmi I Love You as
- 2002 · Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! as Anil's Maternal Uncle
- 2002 · Allari as
- 2002 · O Chinadaana as
- 2002 · Takkari Donga as Doobey
- 2001 · Family Circus as Fishing Inspector
- 2001 · Ammo Bomma as
- 2000 · Vamsi as
- 2000 · Goppinti Alludu as
- 2000 · Nuvvu Vastavani as
- 1999 · Thammudu as
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Abhishekam as G. K. Naidu
- 1998 · Chandralekha as
- 1997 · Veedevadandi Babu as
- 1996 · Bombay Priyudu as
- 1995 · Aunty as Khan
- 1995 · Sogasu Chuda Taramaa as
- 1995 · Money Money as Manikyam
- 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
- 1993 · Pekata Paparao as Harichandra
- 1993 · Mister Pellam as Bank Manager
- 1993 · Matru Devo Bhava as
- 1993 · Money as Manikyam
- 1993 · Varasudu as
- 1993 · Gaayam as Lawyer Saab
- Future · Keeravani as
- 2025 · Madhushala as
- 2025 · Neeli Megha Shyama as
- 2024 · Nindha as Satyanand
- 2024 · Sriranga Neethulu as
- 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 · 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 · 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 · Alluri as
- 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 · Skylab as Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather
- 2021 · Drushyam 2 as Vinay Chandra
- 2021 · Raja Vikramarka as
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Vashishta's Uncle
- 2021 · SR Kalyanamandapam as
- 2021 · Jathi Ratnalu as Govindu
- 2021 · Gaali Sampath as
- 2021 · Bangaru Bullodu as
- 2020 · Bombhaat as Varaha Murthy
- 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham as DJ's Father
- 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
- 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 · 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 · 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
- 2013 · D for Dopidi as
- 2013 · Ramayya Vasthavayya as Ammullu's Father
- 2013 · Adda as
- 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 · Shirdi Sai as
- 2012 · Julayi as Narayana Murthi
- 2012 · Gabbar Singh as Mavayya
- 2012 · Dhammu as
- 2012 · Neeku Naaku Dash Dash as
- 2011 · Panjaa as Guruvayya
- 2011 · Oh My Friend as Chandu's Father
- 2011 · Oosaravelli as Rakesh's Father
- 2011 · Aakasame Haddu as
- 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
- 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 · 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
- 2009 · Ek Niranjan as Veeraiah
- 2009 · Rechipo as
- 2009 · Snehituda as
- 2009 · Kalavaramaye Madilo as
- 2009 · Sontha ooru as Devudu Babu
- 2008 · Kasipatnam Choodarababu as
- 2008 · Ashta Chamma as Sarva Sarma
- 2008 · Satyam as Deiva's Father
- 2008 · Kuselan as School Teacher
- 2008 · Kathanayakudu as School Teacher
- 2008 · Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu as
- 2008 · Ready as Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao
- 2008 · Souryam as
- 2008 · Jalsa as
- 2008 · Krishnarjuna as
- 2008 · Mr. Medhavi as
- 2007 · Mee Sreyobhilashi as
- 2007 · Azhagiya Tamil Magan as Guru's Father
- 2007 · Tulasi as
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Sri Mahalakshmi as
- 2007 · Munna as
- 2007 · Classmates as
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Okkadunnadu as RBI Official
- 2006 · Annavaram as Lallu
- 2006 · Rakhi as Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam
- 2006 · Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw as
- 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 · Pournami as Mallika's father
- 2006 · Sri Ramadasu as
- 2006 · Happy 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 · Chakram as
- 2005 · Sada Mee Sevalo as Suryakantam's Father
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
- 2004 · Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy as
- 2004 · Grahanam as Narayana Swamy
- 2004 · Sye as Prudhvi's Father
- 2004 · Gowri as
- 2004 · Arjun as
- 2004 · Samba as Father of Nandu
- 2004 · Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu as
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi's Father
- 2004 · Nenunnanu as
- 2004 · Venky as Venky's Father
- 2004 · Malliswari as Murthy
- 2003 · Enakku 20 Unakku 18 as Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
- 2003 · Okariki Okaru as Kamesh's Father
- 2003 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli as
- 2003 · Gangotri as Anjaneya Shastri
- 2003 · Kabaddi Kabaddi as
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2003 · Naaga as Subramanyam
- 2002 · Manmadhudu as Prasad
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Abu, Vishwanath's friend
- 2002 · Okato Number Kurradu as Swapna's Father
- 2002 · Sontham as Shyam Prasad
- 2002 · Indra as Valmiki
- 2002 · The Rite, a Passion as
- 2001 · Manasantha Nuvve as
- 2001 · Anandam as
- 2001 · Student No. 1 as Jailor
- 1999 · Postman as
- 1999 · Neti Gandhi as
- Future · Patta Pagalu as
- 2001 · Chiranjeevulu as
- 2001 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Ashok
- 2001 · Nuvvu Nenu as
- 2001 · Sri Manjunatha as Bhrungi
- 2001 · Time Pass as
- 2001 · Budget Padmanabham 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 · Azaad as Kanaka Raju
- 2000 · Ninne Premistha as
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as
- 2000 · Chitram as Ramana's father
- 1999 · Raja as
- 1998 · Pandaga as Sai Babu
- 1997 · Priyaraagalu as
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1997 · Annamayya 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 · Big Boss as
- 1995 · Amma Donga as
- 1995 · Lingababu Love Story as Pakir Dada
- 1994 · Lucky Chance 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
- 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