Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
July 14, 1954
Place of Birth:
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Tanikella Bharani
Biography
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sarangapani Jathakam | Ahobila Rao |
| 2025 | Thug Life | Sivaguru |
| 2025 | Neeli Megha Shyama | |
| 2025 | Madhushala | |
| 2024 | Bhaje Vaayu Vegam | |
| 2024 | Sarkaaru Noukari | Sarpanch |
| 2024 | Inti Number – 13 | |
| 2024 | Karataka Damanaka | |
| 2024 | Prathinidhi 2 | |
| 2024 | Sriranga Neethulu | |
| 2024 | Vidya Vasula Aham | Spiritual Preacher |
| 2024 | Nindha | Satyanand |
| 2024 | Shivam Bhaje | |
| 2024 | Drill | |
| 2024 | Honeymoon Express | Bala |
| 2024 | Kalinga | |
| 2024 | Mr Bachchan | |
| 2023 | BRO | Singinadham |
| 2023 | Mr. King | |
| 2023 | Raa Raa... Penimiti | (Voice Only) |
| 2023 | Vaathi | Thanigachalam |
| 2023 | Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan | Rameshwar Kodathi |
| 2023 | Spy | Subhash and Jai's father |
| 2023 | Peddha Kapu - 1 | |
| 2023 | Dochevaarevarura | |
| 2023 | Premadesam | |
| 2023 | Mind Game | Appa Rao |
| 2023 | Aadikeshava | |
| 2022 | Acharya | Priest |
| 2022 | Ghani | |
| 2022 | Shekar | |
| 2022 | Godse | |
| 2022 | HIT: The 2nd Case | Ramu, Sanjana's Father |
| 2022 | Bheemla Nayak | MLA |
| 2022 | Ramarao On Duty | |
| 2022 | Super Machi | |
| 2022 | Geetha | |
| 2022 | Sarkaru Vaari Paata | Master |
| 2022 | F3: Fun and Frustration | Police Officer |
| 2022 | Alluri | |
| 2022 | Bimbisara | The Priest |
| 2022 | Wanted PanduGod | |
| 2022 | First Day First Show | Sreenu's Father |
| 2022 | Dhamaka | Vasudeva Rao |
| 2022 | Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali | |
| 2022 | Cheppalani Undhi | |
| 2022 | Son of India | |
| 2021 | Raja Vikramarka | |
| 2021 | Pelli SandaD | Vashishta's Uncle |
| 2021 | Skylab | Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather |
| 2021 | Drushyam 2 | Vinay Chandra |
| 2021 | Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu | |
| 2021 | Eakam | Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest |
| 2021 | Bangaru Bullodu | |
| 2021 | Jathi Ratnalu | Govindu |
| 2021 | Gaali Sampath | |
| 2021 | Raja Raja Chora | Ganapthi |
| 2021 | April 28th Em Jarigindi | Producer of Movie |
| 2021 | SR Kalyanamandapam | |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Anjaneya Prasad |
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Rama Sharma |
| 2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | Venkateshwar Anandaraju |
| 2020 | Pressure Cooker | |
| 2020 | Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma | |
| 2020 | Bombhaat | Varaha Murthy |
| 2020 | V | IG Y. V. Narendra |
| 2019 | Maharshi | 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 | Govindayya Sharma |
| 2018 | Gayatri | |
| 2018 | Agnyaathavaasi | Abhi's uncle |
| 2018 | Nela Ticket | C.M. |
| 2018 | Naa Nuvve | |
| 2018 | Sammohanam | Shyam Prasad |
| 2018 | Jamba Lakidi Pamba | |
| 2018 | Vijetha | |
| 2018 | Pantham | Trust chairman Tilak |
| 2017 | Chandrullo Unde Kundelu | |
| 2017 | Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam | Jai's Dad |
| 2017 | Gautamiputra Satakarni | Deva Dattudu |
| 2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | Rama's Father |
| 2017 | DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham | DJ's Father |
| 2017 | Guru | |
| 2017 | Ninnu Kori | Murthy |
| 2017 | Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Chief Minister |
| 2017 | Goutham Nanda | Waiter |
| 2017 | Shamantakamani | A.K.Ganapathi Sastry |
| 2017 | Shatamanam Bhavati | Chalaram (Cameo) |
| 2017 | Gulf | |
| 2017 | Raja the Great | Mailaramgadda |
| 2017 | Radha | Radhakrishnan's Father |
| 2017 | Kathalo Rajakumari | |
| 2017 | Mister | Gundappa Naidu |
| 2017 | Ami Thumi | Janardhan |
| 2017 | Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion | Swami (voice) (uncredited) |
| 2016 | Oopiri | Kaalidasu |
| 2016 | Brahmotsavam | |
| 2016 | Brahmotsavam | Sathyaraj's Friend |
| 2016 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Gabbar Singh's Guardian |
| 2016 | Srirastu Subhamastu | Anu's would-be father in law |
| 2016 | Jyo Achyutananda | Sudoku Murthy |
| 2016 | Ism | Sathya's father |
| 2016 | Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | Amala's Father |
| 2016 | Okka Ammayi Thappa | |
| 2016 | Gentleman | Mohan |
| 2016 | Garam | |
| 2016 | Naruda Donoruda | Dr. Anjeneyulu |
| 2015 | Janda Pai Kapiraju | |
| 2015 | Temper | Venkata Rao |
| 2015 | Surya Vs Surya | Ersam |
| 2015 | Bāhubali: The Beginning | Swamiji |
| 2015 | Bruce Lee - The Fighter | Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother |
| 2015 | Mantra 2 | Ramarao |
| 2015 | Kick 2 | Venkatratnam |
| 2015 | Bengal Tiger | RMP Doctor |
| 2015 | Inji Iduppazhagi | Doctor |
| 2015 | Rey | |
| 2015 | Tiger | Orphanage Principal |
| 2015 | Bandipotu | Makrandam |
| 2014 | Virattu | |
| 2014 | Rabhasa | |
| 2014 | Aagadu | |
| 2014 | Rowdy | Vedam |
| 2014 | Kalavaram | Adi Moolam |
| 2014 | Karthikeya | Valli's Father |
| 2014 | Current Theega | |
| 2014 | Ra Ra Krishnayya | |
| 2014 | Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years | |
| 2014 | Alludu Seenu | Narasimha's friend |
| 2014 | Basanti | |
| 2014 | Autonagar Surya | Jailor |
| 2013 | Baadshah | |
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Kondala Rao |
| 2013 | Iddarammayilatho | Komali's Father |
| 2013 | D for Dopidi | |
| 2013 | Pavithra | |
| 2013 | Adda | |
| 2013 | Alias Janaki | |
| 2013 | Naayak | judge |
| 2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya | Ammullu's Father |
| 2013 | Thoofan | Jaydev |
| 2012 | Julayi | Narayana Murthi |
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Mavayya |
| 2012 | Dhammu | |
| 2012 | Shirdi Sai | |
| 2012 | Dhoni | |
| 2012 | Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu | |
| 2012 | Neeku Naaku Dash Dash | |
| 2011 | Panjaa | Guruvayya |
| 2011 | Once Upon a Warrior | Kaksheera |
| 2011 | Aakasame Haddu | |
| 2011 | Vastadu Naa Raju | |
| 2011 | Kshetram | |
| 2011 | 180 | Narayanan |
| 2011 | Oosaravelli | Rakesh's Father |
| 2011 | Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju | Y. Venkat |
| 2011 | Badrinath | Badrinath's Father |
| 2011 | Golconda High School | Viswanath |
| 2011 | Oh My Friend | Chandu's Father |
| 2011 | Kudirithe Kappu Coffee | |
| 2011 | Dhada | Preethi's Father |
| 2010 | Adhurs | Chari's Adoptive Father |
| 2010 | Drohi | Nanaji |
| 2010 | Gaayam 2 | Actor |
| 2010 | Sadhyam | |
| 2010 | Brindavanam | Ajay's Father |
| 2010 | Ragada | |
| 2010 | Leader | Sharma C.S. |
| 2010 | Rakht Charitra | Ram Murthy |
| 2010 | Rakht Charitra 2 | Ram Murthy |
| 2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | |
| 2010 | Shambo Shiva Shambo | |
| 2010 | Om Shanti | |
| 2010 | Khaleja | Durga Prasad |
| 2009 | A Aa E Ee | |
| 2009 | Kurradu | Varun's Father |
| 2009 | Sontha ooru | Devudu Babu |
| 2009 | Saleem | |
| 2009 | Ek Niranjan | Veeraiah |
| 2009 | Oy! | Telugu Teacher |
| 2009 | Rechipo | |
| 2009 | Snehituda | |
| 2009 | Kalavaramaye Madilo | |
| 2008 | Ready | Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao |
| 2008 | Kasipatnam Choodarababu | |
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu | School Teacher |
| 2008 | Bheema | |
| 2008 | Victory | |
| 2008 | Krishnarjuna | |
| 2008 | Souryam | |
| 2008 | Jalsa | |
| 2008 | Kuselan | School Teacher |
| 2008 | Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters | Bommana brothers' father |
| 2008 | Ashta Chamma | Sarva Sarma |
| 2008 | Krishna | |
| 2008 | Mr. Medhavi | |
| 2008 | Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu | |
| 2008 | Kalidasu | Principal of College |
| 2008 | Satyam | Deiva's Father |
| 2007 | Okkadunnadu | RBI Official |
| 2007 | Anumanaspadam | Forest officer |
| 2007 | Dhee | Corporator Krishna |
| 2007 | Sri Mahalakshmi | |
| 2007 | Mee Sreyobhilashi | |
| 2007 | Chirutha | |
| 2007 | Munna | |
| 2007 | Jagadam | |
| 2007 | Classmates | |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Guru's Father |
| 2007 | Raju Bhai | Anjali's father |
| 2007 | Tulasi | |
| 2006 | Rakhi | Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam |
| 2006 | Godavari | Captain Chintamani |
| 2006 | Pournami | Mallika's father |
| 2006 | Oka V Chitram | |
| 2006 | Annavaram | Lallu |
| 2006 | Sri Ramadasu | |
| 2006 | Bommalata | |
| 2006 | Kamli | |
| 2006 | Amma Cheppindi | Paparao |
| 2006 | Boss | |
| 2006 | Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila | Gajapati |
| 2006 | Happy | |
| 2006 | Bommarillu | Aravind's Friend |
| 2006 | Game | |
| 2006 | Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw | Paala Pullayya |
| 2005 | Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao |
| 2005 | Subash Chandra Bose | |
| 2005 | Allari Pidugu | |
| 2005 | Dhairyam | |
| 2005 | Chakram | |
| 2005 | Allari Bullodu | Raju's father |
| 2005 | Jai Chiranjeeva | |
| 2005 | Athadu | Naidu |
| 2005 | Sada Mee Sevalo | Suryakantam's Father |
| 2005 | Balu | |
| 2005 | Hungama | |
| 2004 | Nenunnanu | |
| 2004 | Malliswari | Murthy |
| 2004 | Gambeeram | Minister Rajendran |
| 2004 | Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu | |
| 2004 | Gowri | |
| 2004 | Jai | Farah's father |
| 2004 | Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy | |
| 2004 | Sye | Prudhvi's Father |
| 2004 | Ghilli | Muthupandi's Father |
| 2004 | Venky | Venky's Father |
| 2004 | Grahanam | Narayana Swamy |
| 2004 | Samba | Father of Nandu |
| 2004 | Arjun | |
| 2003 | Naaga | Subramanyam |
| 2003 | Ela Cheppanu | Actor |
| 2003 | Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Preeti's Father (Telugu version) |
| 2003 | Vasantham | |
| 2003 | Vishnu | |
| 2003 | Satyam | Chakradhar |
| 2003 | Donga Ramadu and Party | |
| 2003 | Oka Raju Oka Rani | |
| 2003 | Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli | |
| 2003 | Dongodu | Naidu |
| 2003 | Ninne Ishtapaddanu | |
| 2003 | Kabaddi Kabaddi | |
| 2003 | Okariki Okaru | Kamesh's Father |
| 2003 | Juniors | |
| 2003 | Gangotri | Anjaneya Shastri |
| 2003 | Missamma | Nanda Gopal's neighbor |
| 2002 | Indra | Valmiki |
| 2002 | Nuvve... Nuvve... | Abu, Vishwanath's friend |
| 2002 | Okato Number Kurradu | Swapna's Father |
| 2002 | Manmadhudu | Prasad |
| 2002 | Takkari Donga | Doobey |
| 2002 | Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! | Anil's Maternal Uncle |
| 2002 | Allari | |
| 2002 | Dhanalaxmi I Love You | |
| 2002 | O Chinadaana | |
| 2002 | The Rite, a Passion | |
| 2002 | Sontham | Shyam Prasad |
| 2001 | Anandam | |
| 2001 | Student No. 1 | Jailor |
| 2001 | Mrugaraju | |
| 2001 | Narasimha Naidu | Papanashanam |
| 2001 | Ammo Bomma | |
| 2001 | Budget Padmanabham | |
| 2001 | Sri Manjunatha | Bhrungi |
| 2001 | Chiranjeevulu | |
| 2001 | Time Pass | |
| 2001 | Family Circus | Fishing Inspector |
| 2001 | Nuvvu Nenu | |
| 2001 | Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Ashok |
| 2001 | Manasantha Nuvve | |
| 2001 | Priyamaina Neeku | Ganesh's father |
| 2000 | Goppinti Alludu | |
| 2000 | Devullu | TV Anchor |
| 2000 | Vamsi | |
| 2000 | Moodu Mukkalaata | |
| 2000 | Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa | |
| 2000 | Ninne Premistha | |
| 2000 | Chitram | Ramana's father |
| 2000 | Azaad | Kanaka Raju |
| 2000 | Nuvvu Vastavani | |
| 2000 | NTR Nagar | |
| 1999 | Neti Gandhi | |
| 1999 | Raja | |
| 1999 | Aavide Shyamala | |
| 1999 | Thammudu | |
| 1999 | Postman | |
| 1998 | Abhishekam | G. K. Naidu |
| 1998 | Chandralekha | |
| 1998 | Pandaga | Sai Babu |
| 1997 | Annamayya | |
| 1997 | Pelli Chesukundaam | |
| 1997 | Priyaraagalu | |
| 1997 | Veedevadandi Babu | |
| 1997 | Pattukondi Chuddam | Sub Inspector Gottam Gopala Krishna |
| 1996 | Akka! Bagunnava? | |
| 1996 | Gunshot | |
| 1996 | Bombay Priyudu | |
| 1996 | Vinodham | |
| 1996 | Deyyam | Psychologist |
| 1995 | Desa Drohulu | |
| 1995 | Lingababu Love Story | Pakir Dada |
| 1995 | Gharana Bullodu | |
| 1995 | Amma Donga | |
| 1995 | Big Boss | |
| 1995 | Pokiri Raja | Inspector Prem Chand |
| 1995 | Money Money | Manikyam |
| 1995 | Aunty | Khan |
| 1995 | Sogasu Chuda Taramaa | |
| 1994 | Kishkinda Kaanda | |
| 1994 | Subhalagnam | Doctor |
| 1994 | Lucky Chance | |
| 1994 | Aame | Pattabhi |
| 1993 | Money | Manikyam |
| 1993 | Matru Devo Bhava | |
| 1993 | Varasudu | |
| 1993 | Pekata Paparao | Harichandra |
| 1993 | Gaayam | Lawyer Saab |
| 1993 | Mister Pellam | Bank Manager |
| 1993 | Rendilla Poojari | |
| 1991 | Aditya 369 | Raja Varma's Henchman |
| 1991 | Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu | |
| 1991 | Appula Appa Rao | |
| 1990 | Shiva | Nanaji |
| 1990 | Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari | Dasu |
| 1989 | Swara Kalpana | |
| 1989 | Siva | Nanaji |
| 1989 | Chettu Kinda Pleader | Paata Samanlavaadu |
| 1988 | Kallu | |
| 1987 | Sri Kanakamalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe | Dorababu |
| 1987 | Lawyer Suhasini | |
| 1986 | Ladies Tailor | Police |
| Keeravani | ||
| Sira | ||
| Patta Pagalu |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bench Life | |
| 2023 | Dhootha | Raghavayya |