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as Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest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