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
- 2026 · Raakaasa as
- 2025 · Bāhubali: The Epic as Swami
- 2025 · Kishkindhapuri as Bhushan Verma
- 2025 · Thug Life as Sivaguru
- 2025 · Sarangapani Jathakam as Ahobila Rao
- 2025 · Madhushala as
- 2024 · Kalinga as
- 2024 · Honeymoon Express as Bala
- 2024 · Bhaje Vaayu Vegam as
- 2024 · Sriranga Neethulu as
- 2024 · Drill as
- 2023 · Raa Raa... Penimiti as (Voice Only)
- 2023 · Dochevaarevarura as
- 2022 · Bheemla Nayak as MLA
- 2022 · Super Machi as
- 2021 · Raja Raja Chora as Ganapthi
- 2021 · April 28th Em Jarigindi as Producer of Movie
- 2019 · 2 Hours Love as
- 2018 · Sammohanam as Shyam Prasad
- 2017 · Gulf as
- 2017 · Kathalo Rajakumari as
- 2017 · Guru as
- 2016 · Naruda Donoruda as Dr. Anjeneyulu
- 2016 · Ism as Sathya's father
- 2016 · Jyo Achyutananda as Sudoku Murthy
- 2015 · Mantra 2 as Ramarao
- 2015 · Tiger as Orphanage Principal
- 2014 · Virattu as
- 2013 · D for Dopidi as
- 2011 · Oh My Friend as Chandu's Father
- 2010 · Gaayam 2 as Actor
- 2010 · Kedi as
- 2009 · Snehituda as
- 2009 · Boni as
- 2008 · Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu as
- 2008 · Victory as
- 2006 · Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw as Paala Pullayya
- 2006 · Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila as Gajapati
- 2006 · Oka V Chitram as
- 2005 · Jai Chiranjeeva as
- 2004 · Gambeeram as Minister Rajendran
- 2004 · Jai as Farah's father
- 2003 · Donga Ramadu and Party as
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2002 · Dhanalaxmi I Love You as
- 2001 · Chiranjeevulu as
- 2000 · Ninne Premistha as
- 2000 · Chala Bagundi as
- 1999 · Samudram as Chepala Krishna
- 1998 · Pandaga as Sai Babu
- 1996 · Bombay Priyudu as
- 1996 · Deyyam as Psychologist
- 1995 · Sogasu Chuda Taramaa as
- 1994 · Kishkinda Kaanda as
- 1994 · Lucky Chance as
- 1993 · Pekata Paparao as Harichandra
- 1993 · Gaayam as Lawyer Saab
- 1993 · Rendilla Poojari as
- Future · Patta Pagalu as
- Future · Sira as
- 2025 · Andhela Ravamidhi as
- 2025 · Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha as
- 2025 · Neeli Megha Shyama as
- 2024 · Bench Life as
- 2024 · Mr Bachchan as
- 2024 · Shivam Bhaje as
- 2024 · Nindha as Satyanand
- 2024 · Manamey as Mahendra
- 2024 · Vidya Vasula Aham as Spiritual Preacher
- 2024 · Prathinidhi 2 as
- 2024 · Karataka Damanaka as
- 2024 · Inti Number – 13 as
- 2024 · Sarkaaru Noukari as Sarpanch
- 2023 · Dhootha as Raghavayya
- 2023 · Aadikeshava as
- 2023 · Mystery 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 · Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan as Rameshwar Kodathi
- 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 · Wanted PanduGod 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 · Son of India 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 · Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu as
- 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 · 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 · Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu as
- 2019 · Krishna Rao Supermarket as
- 2019 · Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy as Govindayya Sharma
- 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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 · Bāhubali: The Beginning as Swamiji
- 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 · Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years as
- 2014 · Aagadu as Adi Keshava
- 2014 · Rabhasa as Lawyer
- 2014 · Alludu Seenu as Narasimha's friend
- 2014 · Ra Ra Krishnayya as
- 2014 · Race Gurram as Dasaradh Prasad
- 2014 · Rowdy as Vedam
- 2014 · Basanti as
- 2014 · Autonagar Surya as Jailor
- 2014 · Kalavaram as Adi Moolam
- 2013 · Ramayya Vasthavayya as Ammullu's Father
- 2013 · Adda as
- 2013 · Alias Janaki as
- 2013 · Pavithra 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 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as
- 2012 · Shirdi Sai as Bhooti
- 2012 · Julayi as Narayana Murthy
- 2012 · Gabbar Singh as Mavayya
- 2012 · Dhammu as
- 2012 · Neeku Naaku Dash Dash as
- 2012 · Lovely as
- 2012 · Dhoni as
- 2011 · Kshetram as
- 2011 · Panjaa as Guruvayya
- 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 · 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 · Baava as
- 2010 · Rakht Charitra as Ram Murthy
- 2010 · Brindavanam as Ajay's Father
- 2010 · Khaleja as Durga Prasad
- 2010 · Drohi as Nanaji
- 2010 · Jhummandi Naadam as
- 2010 · Sadhyam as
- 2010 · Leader as Sharma C.S.
- 2010 · Shambo Shiva Shambo as
- 2010 · Om Shanti as
- 2010 · Adhurs as Chari's Adoptive Father
- 2009 · Saleem as
- 2009 · Kurradu as Varun's Father
- 2009 · A Aa E Ee as
- 2009 · Ek Niranjan as Veeraiah
- 2009 · Rechipo as
- 2009 · Kalavaramaye Madilo as
- 2009 · Oy! as Telugu Teacher
- 2009 · Current as
- 2009 · Sontha ooru as Devudu Babu
- 2008 · Nenu Meeku Telusa...? as
- 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 · 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 Bulli reddy
- 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 · Thulasi as
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Raju Bhai as Anjali's father
- 2007 · Sri Mahalakshmi as
- 2007 · Munna as
- 2007 · Classmates 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 · Maayajaalam as
- 2006 · Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli 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 · Kamli as
- 2006 · Happy as Subba Rao
- 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 · Sravana Masam as
- 2005 · Dhairyam as
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
- 2005 · Balu as
- 2004 · Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy as
- 2004 · Grahanam as Narayana Swamy
- 2004 · Sye as Prudhvi's Father
- 2004 · Gowri as
- 2004 · Arjun as Roopa's father
- 2004 · Samba as Father of Nandu
- 2004 · Samba as Nandu's father
- 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
- 2004 · Love Today as
- 2003 · Enakku 20 Unakku 18 as Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
- 2003 · Satyam as Chakradhar
- 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 · 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
- 2003 · Naaga as Subramanyam
- 2002 · Manmadhudu as Prasad
- 2002 · Dhanalakshmi, I Love You as Babu Nayak
- 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 · Sreeram as
- 2002 · Allari as
- 2002 · Santosham as Narayana Murthy
- 2002 · Mounamelanoye 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 · Student No. 1 as Jailor
- 2001 · Itlu Sravani Subramanyam as
- 2001 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Ashok
- 2001 · Nuvvu Nenu as
- 2001 · Naa Manasistha Raa as
- 2001 · Sri Manjunatha as Bhrungi
- 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
- 2001 · Narasimha Naidu as Papanashanam
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as
- 2000 · Devullu as TV Anchor
- 2000 · NTR Nagar as
- 2000 · Jayam Manadera as
- 2000 · Vamsi as
- 2000 · Azad as Kanaka Raju
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as
- 2000 · Goppinti Alludu as
- 2000 · Chitram as Ramana's father
- 2000 · Nuvvu Vastavani as
- 1999 · Postman as
- 1999 · Pilla Nachindi as
- 1999 · Thammudu as
- 1999 · Raja as
- 1999 · Neti Gandhi as
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Abhishekam as G. K. Naidu
- 1998 · O Panaipothundi Babu as
- 1998 · Chandralekha as
- 1998 · Pelli Peetalu as Tatabbai
- 1997 · Priyaraagalu as
- 1997 · Ugadi as
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1997 · Annamayya as
- 1997 · Egire Paavurama as Simhachalam
- 1997 · Pattukondi Chuddam as Sub Inspector Gottam Gopala Krishna
- 1997 · Veedevadandi Babu as
- 1996 · Gunshot as
- 1996 · Family as
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1996 · Akka! Bagunnava? as
- 1995 · Amma Donga! as Sattipandu
- 1995 · Sisindri as
- 1995 · Aunty as Khan
- 1995 · Big Boss as
- 1995 · Money Money as Manikyam
- 1995 · Gharana Bullodu as
- 1995 · Ghatotkachudu as Thota Ramudu
- 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
- 1988 · Kallu as
- Future · BharataVarsha - Saga of Shula as
- 1994 · Allarodu as
- 1994 · Yamaleela as Thota Ramudu
- 1993 · Mister Pellam as Bank Manager
- 1993 · Matru Devo Bhava as
- 1993 · Varasudu as
- 1993 · Money as Manikyam
- 1992 · Appula Appa Rao as
- 1991 · Jaitra Yatra as
- 1991 · Aditya 369 as Raja Varma's Henchman
- 1991 · Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu 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
- 1986 · Ladies Tailor as Police