Tanikella Bharani
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
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Bāhubali: The Beginning
2015
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Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
2017
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V
2020
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Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2020
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Ghilli
2004
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Athadu
2005
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Khaleja
2010
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Sarileru Neekevvaru
2020
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DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham
2017
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Race Gurram
2014
Acting
2025
Sarangapani Jathakam
as Ahobila Rao
2025
Thug Life
as Sivaguru
2025
Neeli Megha Shyama
2025
Madhushala
2025
Bāhubali: The Epic
as Swami
2025
Kishkindhapuri
as Bhushan Verma
2025
Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha
2025
Andhela Ravamidhi
2024
Bhaje Vaayu Vegam
2024
Sarkaaru Noukari
as Sarpanch
2024
Inti Number – 13
2024
Karataka Damanaka
2024
Prathinidhi 2
2024
Sriranga Neethulu
2024
Vidya Vasula Aham
as Spiritual Preacher
2024
Nindha
as Satyanand
2024
Shivam Bhaje
2024
Drill
2024
Honeymoon Express
as Bala
2024
Kalinga
2024
Mr Bachchan
2024
Manamey
as Mahendra
2024
Bench Life
2023
BRO
as Singinadham
2023
Mr. King
2023
Raa Raa... Penimiti
as (Voice Only)
2023
Vaathi
as Thanigachalam
2023
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
as Rameshwar Kodathi
2023
Spy
as Subhash and Jai's father
2023
Peddha Kapu - 1
2023
Dochevaarevarura
2023
Premadesam
2023
Mind Game
as Appa Rao
2023
Aadikeshava
2023
Mystery
2023
Dhootha
as Raghavayya
(8 episodes)
2022
Acharya
as Priest
2022
Ghani
2022
Shekar
2022
Godse
2022
HIT: The 2nd Case
as Ramu, Sanjana's Father
2022
Bheemla Nayak
as MLA
2022
Ramarao On Duty
2022
Super Machi
2022
Geetha
2022
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
as Master
2022
F3: Fun and Frustration
as Police Officer
2022
Alluri
2022
Bimbisara
as The Priest
2022
Wanted PanduGod
2022
First Day First Show
as Sreenu's Father
2022
Dhamaka
as Vasudeva Rao
2022
Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali
2022
Cheppalani Undhi
2022
Son of India
2021
Raja Vikramarka
2021
Pelli SandaD
as Vashishta's Uncle
2021
Skylab
as Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather
2021
Drushyam 2
as Vinay Chandra
2021
Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu
2021
Eakam
as Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest
2021
Bangaru Bullodu
2021
Jathi Ratnalu
as Govindu
2021
Gaali Sampath
2021
Raja Raja Chora
as Ganapthi
2021
April 28th Em Jarigindi
as Producer of Movie
2021
SR Kalyanamandapam
2020
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
as Anjaneya Prasad
2020
Entha Manchivaadavuraa
as Rama Sharma
2020
Sarileru Neekevvaru
as Venkateshwar Anandaraju
2020
Pressure Cooker
2020
Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma
2020
Bombhaat
as Varaha Murthy
2020
V
as IG Y. V. Narendra
2019
Maharshi
as Ravi's father
2019
1st Rank Raju
2019
2 Hours Love
2019
Krishna Rao Supermarket
2019
Madhanam
2019
Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu
2019
Sita
2019
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
as Govindayya Sharma
2018
Gayatri
2018
Agnyaathavaasi
as Abhi's uncle
2018
Nela Ticket
as C.M.
2018
Naa Nuvve
2018
Sammohanam
as Shyam Prasad
2018
Jamba Lakidi Pamba
2018
Vijetha
2018
Pantham
as Trust chairman Tilak
2017
Chandrullo Unde Kundelu
2017
Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam
as Jai's Dad
2017
Gautamiputra Satakarni
as Deva Dattudu
2017
Om Namo Venkatesaya
as Rama's Father
2017
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham
as Duvvada Subrahmanya Sastry
2017
Guru
2017
Ninnu Kori
as Murthy
2017
Nene Raju Nene Mantri
as Chief Minister
2017
Goutham Nanda
as Waiter
2017
Shamantakamani
as A.K.Ganapathi Sastry
2017
Shatamanam Bhavati
as Chalaram (Cameo)
2017
Gulf
2017
Raja the Great
as Mailaramgadda
2017
Radha
as Radhakrishnan's Father
2017
Kathalo Rajakumari
2017
Mister
as Gundappa Naidu
2017
Ami Thumi
as Janardhan
2017
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
as Swami (voice) (uncredited)
2016
Oopiri
as Kaalidasu
2016
Brahmotsavam
2016
Brahmotsavam
as Sathyaraj's Friend
2016
Sardaar Gabbar Singh
as Gabbar Singh's Guardian
2016
Srirastu Subhamastu
as Anu's would-be father in law
2016
Jyo Achyutananda
as Sudoku Murthy
2016
Ism
as Sathya's father
2016
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada
as Amala's Father
2016
Okka Ammayi Thappa
2016
Gentleman
as Mohan
2016
Garam
2016
Naruda Donoruda
as Dr. Anjeneyulu
2015
Janda Pai Kapiraju
2015
Temper
as Venkata Rao
2015
Surya Vs Surya
as Ersam
2015
Bāhubali: The Beginning
as Swamiji
2015
Bruce Lee: The Fighter
as Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother
2015
Mantra 2
as Ramarao
2015
Kick 2
as Venkatratnam
2015
Bengal Tiger
as RMP Doctor
2015
Inji Iduppazhagi
as Doctor
2015
Rey
2015
Tiger
as Orphanage Principal
2015
Bandipotu
as Makrandam
2014
Virattu
2014
Rabhasa
as Lawyer
2014
Aagadu
as Adi Keshava
2014
Rowdy
as Vedam
2014
Kalavaram
as Adi Moolam
2014
Karthikeya
as Valli's Father
2014
Current Theega
2014
Ra Ra Krishnayya
2014
Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years
2014
Alludu Seenu
as Narasimha's friend
2014
Basanti
2014
Autonagar Surya
as Jailor
2014
Race Gurram
as Dasaradh Prasad
2013
Baadshah
as Pilli Gopi Krishna Simha
2013
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
as Kondala Rao
2013
Iddarammayilatho
as Shankarabharanam
2013
D for Dopidi
2013
Pavithra
2013
Adda
2013
Alias Janaki
2013
Naayak
as judge
2013
Ramayya Vasthavayya
as Ammullu's Father
2012
Julayi
as Narayana Murthy
2012
Gabbar Singh
as Mavayya
2012
Dhammu
2012
Shirdi Sai
as Bhooti
2012
Dhoni
2012
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
2012
Neeku Naaku Dash Dash
2012
Lovely
2011
Panjaa
as Guruvayya
2011
Once Upon a Warrior
as Kaksheera
2011
Aakasame Haddu
2011
Vastadu Naa Raju
2011
Kshetram
2011
180
as Narayanan
2011
Oosaravelli
as Rakesh's Father
2011
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
as Y. Venkat
2011
Badrinath
as Badri's Father
2011
Golconda High School
as Viswanath
2011
Oh My Friend
as Chandu's Father
2011
Kudirithe Kappu Coffee
2011
Dhada
as Preethi's Father
2011
Dookudu
as Ramachandra
2010
Adhurs
as Chari's Adoptive Father
2010
Drohi
as Nanaji
2010
Gaayam 2
as Actor
2010
Sadhyam
2010
Brindavanam
as Ajay's Father
2010
Ragada
2010
Leader
as Sharma C.S.
2010
Rakht Charitra
as Ram Murthy
2010
Rakht Charitra 2
as Ram Murthy
2010
Jhummandi Naadam
2010
Shambo Shiva Shambo
2010
Om Shanti
2010
Khaleja
as Durga Prasad
2010
Baava
2010
Kedi
2009
A Aa E Ee
2009
Kurradu
as Varun's Father
2009
Sontha ooru
as Devudu Babu
2009
Saleem
2009
Ek Niranjan
as Veeraiah
2009
Oy!
as Telugu Teacher
2009
Rechipo
2009
Snehituda
2009
Kalavaramaye Madilo
2009
Boni
2009
Current
2008
Ready
as Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao
2008
Kasipatnam Choodarababu
2008
Kathanayakudu
as School Teacher
2008
Bheema
2008
Victory
2008
Krishnarjuna
2008
Souryam
2008
Jalsa
as Bulli reddy
2008
Kuselan
as School Teacher
2008
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters
as Bommana brothers' father
2008
Ashta Chamma
as Sarva Sarma
2008
Krishna
2008
Mr. Medhavi
2008
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
2008
Kalidasu
as Principal of College
2008
Satyam
as Deiva's Father
2008
Nenu Meeku Telusa...?
2007
Okkadunnadu
as RBI Official
2007
Anumanaspadam
as Forest officer
2007
Dhee
as Corporator Krishna
2007
Sri Mahalakshmi
2007
Mee Sreyobhilashi
2007
Chirutha
2007
Munna
2007
Jagadam
2007
Classmates
2007
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
as Guru's Father
2007
Raju Bhai
as Anjali's father
2007
Thulasi
2006
Rakhi
as Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam
2006
Godavari
as Captain Chintamani
2006
Pournami
as Mallika's father
2006
Oka V Chitram
2006
Annavaram
as Lallu
2006
Sri Ramadasu
2006
Bommalata
2006
Kamli
2006
Amma Cheppindi
as Paparao
2006
Boss
2006
Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila
as Gajapati
2006
Happy
as Subba Rao
2006
Bommarillu
as Aravind's Friend
2006
Game
2006
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw
as Paala Pullayya
2006
Maayajaalam
2006
Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli
2005
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
2005
Subash Chandra Bose
2005
Allari Pidugu
2005
Dhairyam
2005
Chakram
2005
Allari Bullodu
as Raju's father
2005
Jai Chiranjeeva
2005
Athadu
as Naidu
2005
Sada Mee Sevalo
as Suryakantam's Father
2005
Balu
2005
Hungama
2004
Nenunnanu
2004
Malliswari
as Murthy
2004
Gambeeram
as Minister Rajendran
2004
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
2004
Gowri
2004
Jai
as Farah's father
2004
Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy
2004
Sye
as Prudhvi's Father
2004
Ghilli
as Muthupandi's Father
2004
Venky
as Venky's Father
2004
Grahanam
as Narayana Swamy
2004
Samba
as Father of Nandu
2004
Arjun
as Roopa's father
2004
Samba
as Nandu's father
2004
Love Today
2003
Naaga
as Subramanyam
2003
Ela Cheppanu
2003
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
as Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
2003
Vasantham
2003
Vishnu
2003
Satyam
as Chakradhar
2003
Donga Ramadu and Party
2003
Oka Raju Oka Rani
2003
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli
2003
Dongodu
as Naidu
2003
Ninne Ishtapaddanu
2003
Kabaddi Kabaddi
2003
Okariki Okaru
as Kamesh's Father
2003
Juniors
2003
Gangotri
as Anjaneya Shastri
2003
Missamma
as Nanda Gopal's neighbor
2002
Indra
as Valmiki
2002
Nuvve... Nuvve...
as Abu, Vishwanath's friend
2002
Okato Number Kurradu
as Swapna's Father
2002
Manmadhudu
as Prasad
2002
Takkari Donga
as Doobey
2002
Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru!
as Anil's Maternal Uncle
2002
Allari
2002
Dhanalaxmi I Love You
2002
O Chinadaana
2002
The Rite, a Passion
2002
Sontham
as Shyam Prasad
2002
Mounamelanoye
2002
Sreeram
2002
Santosham
as Narayana Murthy
2001
Anandam
2001
Student No. 1
as Jailor
2001
Mrugaraju
2001
Narasimha Naidu
as Papanashanam
2001
Ammo Bomma
2001
Budget Padmanabham
2001
Sri Manjunatha
as Bhrungi
2001
Chiranjeevulu
2001
Time Pass
2001
Family Circus
as Fishing Inspector
2001
Nuvvu Nenu
2001
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
as Ashok
2001
Manasantha Nuvve
2001
Priyamaina Neeku
as Ganesh's father
2001
Snehamante Idera
2001
Itlu Sravani Subramanyam
2000
Goppinti Alludu
2000
Devullu
as TV Anchor
2000
Vamsi
2000
Moodu Mukkalaata
2000
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
2000
Ninne Premistha
2000
Chitram
as Ramana's father
2000
Azad
as Kanaka Raju
2000
Nuvvu Vastavani
2000
NTR Nagar
2000
Jayam Manadera
2000
Chala Bagundi
1999
Neti Gandhi
1999
Raja
1999
Aavide Shyamala
1999
Thammudu
1999
Postman
1999
Samudram
as Chepala Krishna
1999
I liked the girl
1998
Abhishekam
as G. K. Naidu
1998
Chandralekha
1998
Pandaga
as Sai Babu
1997
Annamayya
1997
Pelli Chesukundaam
1997
Priyaraagalu
1997
Veedevadandi Babu
1997
Pattukondi Chuddam
as Sub Inspector Gottam Gopala Krishna
1997
Ugadi
1996
Akka! Bagunnava?
1996
Gunshot
1996
Bombay Priyudu
1996
Vinodham
1996
Deyyam
as Psychologist
1995
Desa Drohulu
1995
Lingababu Love Story
as Pakir Dada
1995
Gharana Bullodu
1995
Amma Donga!
as Sattipandu
1995
Big Boss
1995
Pokiri Raja
as Inspector Prem Chand
1995
Money Money
as Manikyam
1995
Aunty
as Khan
1995
Sogasu Chuda Taramaa
1995
Sisindri
1994
Kishkinda Kaanda
1994
Subhalagnam
as Doctor
1994
Lucky Chance
1994
Aame
as Pattabhi
1994
Yamaleela
as Thota Ramudu
1994
Allarodu
1993
Money
as Manikyam
1993
Matru Devo Bhava
1993
Varasudu
1993
Pekata Paparao
as Harichandra
1993
Gaayam
as Lawyer Saab
1993
Mister Pellam
as Bank Manager
1993
Rendilla Poojari
1991
Aditya 369
as Raja Varma's Henchman
1991
Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu
1991
Appula Appa Rao
1991
Jaitra Yatra
1990
Shiva
as Nanaji
1990
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
as Dasu
1989
Swara Kalpana
1989
Siva
as Nanaji
1989
Chettu Kinda Pleader
as Paata Samanlavaadu
1988
Kallu
1987
Lawyer Suhasini
1986
Ladies Tailor
as Police
—
Sira
—
Patta Pagalu
Directing
2012
Mithunam
Director
—
Sira
Director
Writing
2012
Mithunam
Lyricist
2012
Mithunam
Screenplay
1993
One by Two
Writer
1993
Gaayam
Dialogue
1992
Balarama Krishnulu
Dialogue
1991
Jaitra Yatra
Dialogue
1989
Chettu Kinda Pleader
Dialogue
1989
Swara Kalpana
Writer
1989
Siva
Dialogue
1987
Lawyer Suhasini
Dialogue
1987
Maharshi
Writer
1987
Sankeertana
Dialogue
1986
Ladies Tailor
Dialogue
1986
Ladies Tailor
Screenplay
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Sira
Writer