Tanikella Bharani
Acting
Born: July 14, 1954 (age 72) · Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Highest Rated
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
Bāhubali: The Beginning
2015
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
2017
V
2020
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2020
Athadu
2005
Ghilli
2004
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham
2017
Sarileru Neekevvaru
2020
Khaleja
2010
Race Gurram
2014
Oopiri
2016
Dookudu
2011
Photos (2)
Movies (379)
Raakaasa
2026
Bāhubali: The Beginning
Swamiji
Bāhubali: The Epic
Swami
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
Swami (voice) (uncredited)
Oosaravelli
Rakesh's Father
Raja the Great
Mailaramgadda
Nene Raju Nene Mantri
Chief Minister
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada
Amala's Father
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
Anjaneya Prasad
Mystery
2023
Badrinath
Badri's Father
Ninnu Kori
Murthy
Dhana 51
2005
Sammohanam
Shyam Prasad
Bruce Lee: The Fighter
Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother
Munna
2007
Ragada
2010
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
Govindayya Sharma
Thug Life
Sivaguru
Khaleja
Durga Prasad
Om Namo Venkatesaya
Rama's Father
Mister
Gundappa Naidu
Jai Chiranjeeva
2005
Athadu
Naidu
Manmadhudu
Prasad
Oopiri
Kaalidasu
V
IG Y. V. Narendra
Bhimavaram Bullodu
2014
Dookudu
Ramachandra
Maharshi
Ravi's father
Gautamiputra Satakarni
Deva Dattudu
Naayak
judge
Priyaraagalu
1997
Srirastu Subhamastu
Anu's would-be father in law
1st Rank Raju
2019
Matru Devo Bhava
1993
Malliswari
Murthy
Sarileru Neekevvaru
Venkateshwar Anandaraju
Happy
Subba Rao
Race Gurram
Dasaradh Prasad
Kick 2
Venkatratnam
Temper
Venkata Rao
Sogasu Chuda Taramaa
1995
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
Ashok
Adhurs
Chari's Adoptive Father
Jalsa
Bulli reddy
Julayi
Narayana Murthy
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Kondala Rao
Ramarao On Duty
2022
Lawyer Suhasini
1987
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
NTR Nagar
2000
Bengal Tiger
RMP Doctor
Chirutha
2007
Rakhi
Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam
Honeymoon Express
Bala
Arjun
Roopa's father
Current Theega
2014
Sita
2019
Brindavanam
Ajay's Father
Annavaram
Lallu
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Guru's Father
Lucky Chance
1994
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham
Duvvada Subrahmanya Sastry
Gaayam
Lawyer Saab
Shirdi Sai
Bhooti
Raja Vikramarka
2021
Subhalagnam
Doctor
Kishkindhapuri
Bhushan Verma
SR Kalyanamandapam
2021
Jathi Ratnalu
Govindu
Sisindri
1995
Ek Niranjan
Veeraiah
Postman
1999
Premadesam
2023
Naaga
Subramanyam
Skylab
Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather
Appula Appa Rao
1992
Goutham Nanda
Waiter
Pokiri Raja
Inspector Prem Chand
Dhammu
2012
Brahmotsavam
2016
Brahmotsavam
Sathyaraj's Friend
Rabhasa
Lawyer
Aagadu
Adi Keshava
Bheemla Nayak
MLA
Baadshah
Pilli Gopi Krishna Simha
Sye
Prudhvi's Father
Shatamanam Bhavati
Chalaram (Cameo)
Pressure Cooker
2020
Vijetha
2018
Dhoni
2012
Oh My Friend
Chandu's Father
Gabbar Singh
Mavayya
Jamba Lakidi Pamba
2018
Raju Bhai
Anjali's father
Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu
2021
Sontham
Shyam Prasad
Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali
2022
Radha
Radhakrishnan's Father
Maavidakulu
1998
Entha Manchivaadavuraa
Rama Sharma
Mounamelanoye
2002
Ramayya Vasthavayya
Ammullu's Father
Inji Iduppazhagi
Doctor
Super Machi
2022
April 28th Em Jarigindi
Producer of Movie
Goppinti Alludu
2000
Leader
Sharma C.S.
Wanted PanduGod
2022
Gentleman
Mohan
Sardaar Gabbar Singh
Gabbar Singh's Guardian
Krishnarjuna
2008
Agnyaathavaasi
Abhi's uncle
Okka Ammayi Thappa
2016
Thulasi
2007
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
Y. Venkat
Alludu Seenu
Narasimha's friend
Gayatri
2018
Venky
Venky's Father
Surya Vs Surya
Ersam
Thammudu
1999
Ra Ra Krishnayya
2014
Devullu
TV Anchor
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
2012
Sri Ramadasu
2006
Raja
1999
Ghatotkachudu
Thota Ramudu
Autonagar Surya
Jailor
Ism
Sathya's father
Basanti
2014
Janda Pai Kapiraju
2015
Ashta Chamma
Sarva Sarma
Nenunnanu
2004
Manasantha Nuvve
2001
Pelli Chesukundaam
1997
Pelli SandaD
Vashishta's Uncle
Amma Cheppindi
Paparao
Wanted
Voice Over
Pandaga
Sai Babu
Ami Thumi
Janardhan
Virattu
2014
Rakht Charitra 2
Ram Murthy
Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli
2006
Oy!
Telugu Teacher
Gambeeram
Minister Rajendran
Kathalo Rajakumari
2017
Bandipotu
Makrandam
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw
Paala Pullayya
Family
1996
Vaathi
Thanigachalam
Acharya
Priest
Bommalata
2006
Nenu Meeku Telusa...?
2008
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
Master
Eakam
Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest
Ghilli
Muthupandi's Father
Bheema
2008
Egire Paavurama
Simhachalam
Sukumarudu
2013
Takkari Donga
Doobey
Godse
2022
Dhamaka
Vasudeva Rao
Ela Cheppanu
2003
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
Rameshwar Kodathi
Indra
Valmiki
Vastadu Naa Raju
2011
Pournami
Mallika's father
Shiva
Nanaji
Bimbisara
The Priest
Deyyam
Psychologist
Varasudu
1993
Gaayam 2
Lawyer Saab
F3: Fun and Frustration
Police Officer
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
2000
Big Boss
1995
BRO
Singinadham
Once Upon a Warrior
Kaksheera
Kathanayakudu
School Teacher
Ready
Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao
Nela Ticket
C.M.
Panjaa
Guruvayya
Kishkinda Kaanda
1994
Student No. 1
Jailor
HIT: The 2nd Case
Ramu, Sanjana's Father
Ghani
2022
Naa Nuvve
2018
Shambo Shiva Shambo
2010
Chakram
2005
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
Golconda High School
Viswanath
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
Dasu
Ninne Premistha
2000
Jagadam
2007
Nava Vasantham
Raja's Father
Aadikeshava
2023
Shivam Bhaje
2024
Samba
Father of Nandu
Samba
Nandu's father
Anandam
2001
Mrugaraju
2001
Vidya Vasula Aham
Spiritual Preacher
The Rite, a Passion
2002
Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha
2025
Manamey
Mahendra
Amma Donga!
Sattipandu
Mama Bagunnava
1997
Karataka Damanaka
2024
Oka Raju Oka Rani
2003
Collector Gari Bharya
2010
Annamayya
1997
Pelli Peetalu
Tatabbai
Iddarammayilatho
Shankarabharanam
Money Money
Manikyam
Kabaddi Kabaddi
2003
Nuvvu Vasthavani
2000
Ammo Bomma
2001
Game
2006
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli
2003
Vamsi
2000
O Panaipothundi Babu
1998
Narasimha Naidu
Papanashanam
Rakht Charitra
Ram Murthy
Chettu Kinda Pleader
Paata Samanlavaadu
Sreeram
2002
Nuvve... Nuvve...
Abu, Vishwanath's friend
Kuselan
School Teacher
Aditya 369
Raja Varma's Henchman
Shekar
2022
Chandralekha
1998
Kamli
2006
Gowri
2004
Kalinga
2024
Ugadi
1997
Itlu Sravani Subramanyam
2001
Aunty
Khan
Priyamaina Neeku
Ganesh's father
Guru
2017
Jhummandi Naadam
2010
Mr Bachchan
2024
Naa Manasistha Raa
2001
Oka V Chitram
2006
Samudram
Chepala Krishna
Satyam
Chakradhar
Jayam Manadera
2000
Nindha
Satyanand
Pantham
Trust chairman Tilak
Siva
Nanaji
2 Hours Love
2019
Andhela Ravamidhi
2025
Okato Number Kurradu
Swapna's Father
Sada Mee Sevalo
Suryakantam's Father
Sarangapani Jathakam
Ahobila Rao
Santosham
Narayana Murthy
Sri Manjunatha
Bhrungi
Gangotri
Anjaneya Shastri
Bommarillu
Aravind's Friend
Mee Sreyobhilashi
2007
Dhee
Corporator Krishna
Kurradu
Varun's Father
Rowdy
Vedam
Alias Janaki
2013
Balu
2005
Drushyam 2
Vinay Chandra
Satyam
Deiva's Father
Allari Bullodu
Raju's father
Krishna Rao Supermarket
2019
Dhanalakshmi I Love You
2002
Peddha Kapu - 1
2023
Spy
Subhash and Jai's father
Krishna
2008
Godavari
Captain Chintamani
Allari Pidugu
2005
Tiger
Orphanage Principal
Dongodu
Naidu
Anumanaspadam
Forest officer
Baava
2010
Bombhaat
Varaha Murthy
Bhaje Vaayu Vegam
2024
Budget Padmanabham
2001
Geetha
2022
Boss
2006
Okariki Okaru
Kamesh's Father
Rey
2015
Swara Kalpana
1989
180
Narayanan
Subash Chandra Bose
2005
Azad
Kanaka Raju
Nuvvu Nenu
2001
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters
Bommana brothers' father
Karthikeya
Valli's Father
Pilla Nachindi
1999
Yamaleela
Thota Ramudu
Missamma
Nanda Gopal's neighbor
Snehamante Idera
2001
Dhairyam
2005
Okkadunnadu
RBI Official
Grahanam
Narayana Swamy
Prathinidhi 2
2024
Drohi
Nanaji
Maayajaalam
2006
Chitram
Ramana's father
Kalidasu
Principal of College
Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years
2014
Mantra 2
Ramarao
Money
Manikyam
Hungama
2005
Gaali Sampath
2021
Vasantham
2003
Victory
2008
Neti Gandhi
1999
Om Shanti
2010
Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu
1991
Dhada
Preethi's Father
Bombay Priyudu
1996
Lingababu Love Story
Pakir Dada
Son of India
2022
Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila
Gajapati
Raja Raja Chora
Ganapthi
Shamantakamani
A.K.Ganapathi Sastry
Chala Bagundi
2000
Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe
Dorababu
Raa Raa... Penimiti
(Voice Only)
Kshetram
2011
Aame
Pattabhi
Mr. Medhavi
2008
Sontha ooru
Devudu Babu
Neeku Naaku Dash Dash
2012
Rechipo
2009
Vinodham
1996
Lovely
2012
A Aa E Ee
2009
Abhishekam
G. K. Naidu
Family Circus
Fishing Inspector
Adda
2013
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
2004
Juniors
2003
Naruda Donoruda
Dr. Anjeneyulu
Jaitra Yatra
1991
Sriranga Neethulu
2024
Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam
Jai's Dad
Saleem
2009
Gulf
2017
Boni
2009
Jai
Farah's father
Jyo Achyutananda
Sudoku Murthy
Kedi
2010
O Chinadaana
2002
Mister Pellam
Bank Manager
Madhushala
2025
Souryam
2008
Sadhyam
2010
Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru!
Anil's Maternal Uncle
First Day First Show
Sreenu's Father
Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy
2004
Garam
2016
Ninne Ishtapaddanu
2003
Kallu
1988
Pekata Paparao
Harichandra
Bangaru Bullodu
2021
Pavithra
2013
Mind Game
Appa Rao
Donga Ramadu and Party
2003
Ladies Tailor
Police
Alluri
2022
Chiranjeevulu
2001
Neeli Megha Shyama
2025
Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma
2020
Kalavaramaye Madilo
2009
Sarkaaru Noukari
Sarpanch
Allari
2002
Cheppalani Undhi
2022
Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu
2019
Snehituda
2009
Mr. King
2023
Kudirithe Kappu Coffee
2011
Inti Number – 13
2024
Dochevaarevarura
2023
Drill
2024
TV Shows (2)
Upcoming (6)
Directing (1)
Writing (16)
Mithunam
Lyricist
Mithunam
Screenplay
Balarama Krishnulu
Dialogue
Lawyer Suhasini
Dialogue
Gaayam
Dialogue
Maharshi
Writer
Chettu Kinda Pleader
Dialogue
Siva
Dialogue
Swara Kalpana
Writer
Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe
Writer
Jaitra Yatra
Dialogue
Sankeertana
Dialogue
Ladies Tailor
Dialogue
Ladies Tailor
Screenplay
One by Two
Writer
Chevilo Puvvu
Writer