Tanikella Bharani
Actor · Director · WriterTanikella 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.
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FILMOGRAPHY
ACTOR403
Raakaasa
2026
The Paradise
2026
Sarangapani Jathakam
2025
Ahobila Rao
Thug Life
2025
Sivaguru
Neeli Megha Shyama
2025
Madhushala
2025
Bāhubali: The Epic
2025
Swami
Kishkindhapuri
2025
Bhushan Verma
Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha
2025
Andhela Ravamidhi
2025
Bhaje Vaayu Vegam
2024
Sarkaaru Noukari
2024
Sarpanch
Inti Number – 13
2024
Karataka Damanaka
2024
Prathinidhi 2
2024
Sriranga Neethulu
2024
Vidya Vasula Aham
2024
Spiritual Preacher
Nindha
2024
Satyanand
Shivam Bhaje
2024
Drill
2024
Honeymoon Express
2024
Bala
Kalinga
2024
Mr Bachchan
2024
Manamey
2024
Mahendra
BRO
2023
Singinadham
Mr. King
2023
Raa Raa... Penimiti
2023
(Voice Only)
Vaathi
2023
Thanigachalam
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
2023
Rameshwar Kodathi
Spy
2023
Subhash and Jai's father
Peddha Kapu - 1
2023
Dochevaarevarura
2023
Premadesam
2023
Mind Game
2023
Appa Rao
Aadikeshava
2023
Mystery
2023
Acharya
2022
Priest
Ghani
2022
Shekar
2022
Godse
2022
HIT: The 2nd Case
2022
Ramu, Sanjana's Father
Bheemla Nayak
2022
MLA
Ramarao On Duty
2022
Super Machi
2022
Geetha
2022
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
2022
Master
F3: Fun and Frustration
2022
Police Officer
Alluri
2022
Bimbisara
2022
The Priest
Wanted PanduGod
2022
First Day First Show
2022
Sreenu's Father
Dhamaka
2022
Vasudeva Rao
Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali
2022
Cheppalani Undhi
2022
Son of India
2022
Raja Vikramarka
2021
Pelli SandaD
2021
Vashishta's Uncle
Skylab
2021
Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather
Drushyam 2
2021
Vinay Chandra
Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu
2021
Eakam
2021
Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest
Bangaru Bullodu
2021
Jathi Ratnalu
2021
Govindu
Gaali Sampath
2021
Raja Raja Chora
2021
Ganapthi
April 28th Em Jarigindi
2021
Producer of Movie
SR Kalyanamandapam
2021
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2020
Anjaneya Prasad
Entha Manchivaadavuraa
2020
Rama Sharma
Sarileru Neekevvaru
2020
Venkateshwar Anandaraju
Pressure Cooker
2020
Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma
2020
Bombhaat
2020
Varaha Murthy
V
2020
IG Y. V. Narendra
Maharshi
2019
Ravi's father
1st Rank Raju
2019
2 Hours Love
2019
Krishna Rao Supermarket
2019
- Madhanam
Madhanam
2019
Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu
2019
Sita
2019
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
2019
Govindayya Sharma
Gayatri
2018
Agnyaathavaasi
2018
Abhi's uncle
Nela Ticket
2018
C.M.
Naa Nuvve
2018
Sammohanam
2018
Shyam Prasad
Jamba Lakidi Pamba
2018
Vijetha
2018
Pantham
2018
Trust chairman Tilak
- Chandrullo Unde Kundelu
Chandrullo Unde Kundelu
2017
Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam
2017
Jai's Dad
Gautamiputra Satakarni
2017
Deva Dattudu
Om Namo Venkatesaya
2017
Rama's Father
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham
2017
Duvvada Subrahmanya Sastry
Guru
2017
Ninnu Kori
2017
Murthy
Nene Raju Nene Mantri
2017
Chief Minister
Goutham Nanda
2017
Waiter
Shamantakamani
2017
A.K.Ganapathi Sastry
Shatamanam Bhavati
2017
Chalaram (Cameo)
Gulf
2017
Raja the Great
2017
Mailaramgadda
Radha
2017
Radhakrishnan's Father
Kathalo Rajakumari
2017
Mister
2017
Gundappa Naidu
Ami Thumi
2017
Janardhan
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
2017
Swami (voice) (uncredited)
Oopiri
2016
Kaalidasu
Brahmotsavam
2016
Sathyaraj's Friend
Sardaar Gabbar Singh
2016
Gabbar Singh's Guardian
Srirastu Subhamastu
2016
Anu's would-be father in law
Jyo Achyutananda
2016
Sudoku Murthy
Ism
2016
Sathya's father
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada
2016
Amala's Father
Okka Ammayi Thappa
2016
Gentleman
2016
Mohan
Garam
2016
Naruda Donoruda
2016
Dr. Anjeneyulu
Janda Pai Kapiraju
2015
Temper
2015
Venkata Rao
Surya Vs Surya
2015
Ersam
Bāhubali: The Beginning
2015
Swamiji
Bruce Lee: The Fighter
2015
Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother
Mantra 2
2015
Ramarao
Bengal Tiger
2015
RMP Doctor
Kick 2
2015
Venkatratnam
Inji Iduppazhagi
2015
Doctor
Rey
2015
Tiger
2015
Orphanage Principal
Bandipotu
2015
Makrandam
Virattu
2014
Rabhasa
2014
Lawyer
Aagadu
2014
Adi Keshava
Rowdy
2014
Vedam
- Kalavaram
Kalavaram
2014
Adi Moolam
Karthikeya
2014
Valli's Father
Current Theega
2014
Ra Ra Krishnayya
2014
Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years
2014
Alludu Seenu
2014
Narasimha's friend
Basanti
2014
Autonagar Surya
2014
Jailor
Race Gurram
2014
Dasaradh Prasad
Baadshah
2013
Pilli Gopi Krishna Simha
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2013
Kondala Rao
Iddarammayilatho
2013
Shankarabharanam
- D for Dopidi
D for Dopidi
2013
Pavithra
2013
Adda
2013
Alias Janaki
2013
Naayak
2013
judge
Ramayya Vasthavayya
2013
Ammullu's Father
Julayi
2012
Narayana Murthy
Gabbar Singh
2012
Mavayya
Dhammu
2012
Shirdi Sai
2012
Bhooti
Dhoni
2012
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
2012
Neeku Naaku Dash Dash
2012
Lovely
2012
Panjaa
2011
Guruvayya
Once Upon a Warrior
2011
Kaksheera
- Aakasame Haddu
Aakasame Haddu
2011
Vastadu Naa Raju
2011
Kshetram
2011
180
2011
Narayanan
Oosaravelli
2011
Rakesh's Father
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
2011
Y. Venkat
Badrinath
2011
Badri's Father
Golconda High School
2011
Viswanath
Oh My Friend
2011
Chandu's Father
Kudirithe Kappu Coffee
2011
Dhada
2011
Preethi's Father
Dookudu
2011
Ramachandra
Wanted
2011
Voice Over
Adhurs
2010
Chari's Adoptive Father
Drohi
2010
Nanaji
Gaayam 2
2010
Actor
Sadhyam
2010
Brindavanam
2010
Ajay's Father
Ragada
2010
Leader
2010
Sharma C.S.
Rakht Charitra 2
2010
Ram Murthy
Rakht Charitra
2010
Ram Murthy
Jhummandi Naadam
2010
Shambo Shiva Shambo
2010
Om Shanti
2010
Khaleja
2010
Durga Prasad
Baava
2010
Kedi
2010
- Aunty Uncle Nanda Gopal
Aunty Uncle Nanda Gopal
2010
A Aa E Ee
2009
Kurradu
2009
Varun's Father
Sontha ooru
2009
Devudu Babu
Saleem
2009
Ek Niranjan
2009
Veeraiah
Oy!
2009
Telugu Teacher
Rechipo
2009
Snehituda
2009
Kalavaramaye Madilo
2009
Boni
2009
- Current
Current
2009
Ready
2008
Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao
- Kasipatnam Choodarababu
Kasipatnam Choodarababu
2008
Kathanayakudu
2008
School Teacher
Bheema
2008
Victory
2008
Krishnarjuna
2008
Souryam
2008
Jalsa
2008
Bulli reddy
Kuselan
2008
School Teacher
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters
2008
Bommana brothers' father
Ashta Chamma
2008
Sarva Sarma
Krishna
2008
Mr. Medhavi
2008
- Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
2008
Kalidasu
2008
Principal of College
Satyam
2008
Deiva's Father
Nenu Meeku Telusa...?
2008
Okkadunnadu
2007
RBI Official
Anumanaspadam
2007
Forest officer
Dhee
2007
Corporator Krishna
- Sri Mahalakshmi
Sri Mahalakshmi
2007
Mee Sreyobhilashi
2007
Chirutha
2007
Munna
2007
Jagadam
2007
- Classmates
Classmates
2007
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
Guru's Father
Raju Bhai
2007
Anjali's father
Thulasi
2007
Rakhi
2006
Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam
Godavari
2006
Captain Chintamani
Pournami
2006
Mallika's father
Oka V Chitram
2006
Annavaram
2006
Lallu
Sri Ramadasu
2006
Kamli
2006
Bommalata
2006
Amma Cheppindi
2006
Paparao
Boss
2006
Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila
2006
Gajapati
Happy
2006
Subba Rao
Bommarillu
2006
Aravind's Friend
Game
2006
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw
2006
Paala Pullayya
Maayajaalam
2006
Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli
2006
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
2005
Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
Subash Chandra Bose
2005
Allari Pidugu
2005
Dhairyam
2005
Chakram
2005
Allari Bullodu
2005
Raju's father
Jai Chiranjeeva
2005
Athadu
2005
Naidu
Sada Mee Sevalo
2005
Suryakantam's Father
Balu
2005
Hungama
2005
Sravana Masam
2005
Dhana 51
2005
Nenunnanu
2004
Malliswari
2004
Murthy
Gambeeram
2004
Minister Rajendran
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
2004
Gowri
2004
Jai
2004
Farah's father
Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy
2004
Sye
2004
Prudhvi's Father
Ghilli
2004
Muthupandi's Father
Venky
2004
Venky's Father
Grahanam
2004
Narayana Swamy
Samba
2004
Father of Nandu, Nandu's father
Arjun
2004
Roopa's father
- Love Today
Love Today
2004
Naaga
2003
Subramanyam
Ela Cheppanu
2003
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
2003
Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
Vasantham
2003
- Vishnu
Vishnu
2003
Satyam
2003
Chakradhar
Donga Ramadu and Party
2003
Oka Raju Oka Rani
2003
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli
2003
Dongodu
2003
Naidu
Ninne Ishtapaddanu
2003
Kabaddi Kabaddi
2003
Okariki Okaru
2003
Kamesh's Father
Juniors
2003
Gangotri
2003
Anjaneya Shastri
Missamma
2003
Nanda Gopal's neighbor
Indra
2002
Valmiki
Nuvve... Nuvve...
2002
Abu, Vishwanath's friend
Okato Number Kurradu
2002
Swapna's Father
Manmadhudu
2002
Prasad
Takkari Donga
2002
Doobey
Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru!
2002
Anil's Maternal Uncle
Allari
2002
Dhanalaxmi I Love You
2002
O Chinadaana
2002
The Rite, a Passion
2002
Sontham
2002
Shyam Prasad
Mounamelanoye
2002
Sreeram
2002
Santosham
2002
Narayana Murthy
Dhanalakshmi, I Love You
2002
Babu Nayak
Anandam
2001
Student No. 1
2001
Jailor
Mrugaraju
2001
Narasimha Naidu
2001
Papanashanam
Ammo Bomma
2001
Budget Padmanabham
2001
Sri Manjunatha
2001
Bhrungi
Chiranjeevulu
2001
- Time Pass
Time Pass
2001
Family Circus
2001
Fishing Inspector
Nuvvu Nenu
2001
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
2001
Ashok
Manasantha Nuvve
2001
Priyamaina Neeku
2001
Ganesh's father
Snehamante Idera
2001
Itlu Sravani Subramanyam
2001
Naa Manasistha Raa
2001
Goppinti Alludu
2000
Devullu
2000
TV Anchor
Vamsi
2000
- Moodu Mukkalaata
Moodu Mukkalaata
2000
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
2000
Ninne Premistha
2000
Chitram
2000
Ramana's father
Azad
2000
Kanaka Raju
Nuvvu Vasthavani
2000
NTR Nagar
2000
Jayam Manadera
2000
Chala Bagundi
2000
Neti Gandhi
1999
Raja
1999
- Aavide Shyamala
Aavide Shyamala
1999
Thammudu
1999
Postman
1999
Samudram
1999
Chepala Krishna
Pilla Nachindi
1999
Abhishekam
1998
G. K. Naidu
Chandralekha
1998
Pandaga
1998
Sai Babu
O Panaipothundi Babu
1998
Pelli Peetalu
1998
Tatabbai
Annamayya
1997
Pelli Chesukundaam
1997
Priyaraagalu
1997
- Veedevadandi Babu
Veedevadandi Babu
1997
- Pattukondi Chuddam
Pattukondi Chuddam
1997
Sub Inspector Gottam Gopala Krishna
Ugadi
1997
Egire Paavurama
1997
Simhachalam
Mama Bagunnava
1997
- Akka! Bagunnava?
Akka! Bagunnava?
1996
- Gunshot
Gunshot
1996
Bombay Priyudu
1996
Vinodham
1996
Deyyam
1996
Psychologist
Family
1996
- Desa Drohulu
Desa Drohulu
1995
Lingababu Love Story
1995
Pakir Dada
Amma Donga!
1995
Sattipandu
- Gharana Bullodu
Gharana Bullodu
1995
Big Boss
1995
Pokiri Raja
1995
Inspector Prem Chand
Money Money
1995
Manikyam
Aunty
1995
Khan
Sogasu Chuda Taramaa
1995
Sisindri
1995
Ghatotkachudu
1995
Thota Ramudu
Kishkinda Kaanda
1994
Subhalagnam
1994
Doctor
Lucky Chance
1994
Aame
1994
Pattabhi
Yamaleela
1994
Thota Ramudu
- Allarodu
Allarodu
1994
Money
1993
Manikyam
Matru Devo Bhava
1993
Varasudu
1993
Pekata Paparao
1993
Harichandra
Gaayam
1993
Lawyer Saab
Mister Pellam
1993
Bank Manager
- Rendilla Poojari
Rendilla Poojari
1993
Appula Appa Rao
1992
Aditya 369
1991
Raja Varma's Henchman
Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu
1991
Jaitra Yatra
1991
Shiva
1990
Nanaji
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
1990
Dasu
Swara Kalpana
1989
Siva
1989
Nanaji
Chettu Kinda Pleader
1989
Paata Samanlavaadu
Kallu
1988
Sri Kanakamalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe
1987
Dorababu
Lawyer Suhasini
1987
Ladies Tailor
1986
Police
Sira
Patta Pagalu
- BharataVarsha - Saga of Shula
BharataVarsha - Saga of Shula
- Paataku Praanam
Paataku Praanam
DIRECTOR2
WRITER15
Mithunam
2012
Lyricist, Screenplay
One by Two
1993
Writer
Gaayam
1993
Dialogue
Balarama Krishnulu
1992
Dialogue
Jaitra Yatra
1991
Dialogue
Chevilo Puvvu
1990
Writer
Chettu Kinda Pleader
1989
Dialogue
Swara Kalpana
1989
Writer
Siva
1989
Dialogue
Lawyer Suhasini
1987
Dialogue
Maharshi
1987
Writer
Sankeertana
1987
Dialogue
Sri Kanakamalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe
1987
Writer
Ladies Tailor
1986
Screenplay, Dialogue
Sira
Writer
