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Tanikella Bharani

Tanikella Bharani

Acting·1954·382 films

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.

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As Actor

Bāhubali: The Beginning

Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)Swamiji

Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion

Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)Swami (voice) (uncredited)

V (2020)IG Y. V. Narendra

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)Anjaneya Prasad

Athadu

Athadu (2005)Naidu

Ghilli

Ghilli (2004)Muthupandi's Father

Sarileru Neekevvaru

Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020)Venkateshwar Anandaraju

Khaleja

Khaleja (2010)Durga Prasad

DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham

DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)Duvvada Subrahmanya Sastry

Race Gurram

Race Gurram (2014)Dasaradh Prasad

Oopiri

Oopiri (2016)Kaalidasu

Dookudu

Dookudu (2011)Ramachandra

HIT: The 2nd Case

HIT: The 2nd Case (2022)Ramu, Sanjana's Father

Julayi

Julayi (2012)Narayana Murthy

Bommarillu

Bommarillu (2006)Aravind's Friend

Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu

Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)Kondala Rao

Temper

Temper (2015)Venkata Rao

Happy

Happy (2006)Subba Rao

Bāhubali: The Epic

Bāhubali: The Epic (2025)Swami

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019)Govindayya Sharma

Bruce Lee: The Fighter

Bruce Lee: The Fighter (2015)Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother

Brindavanam

Brindavanam (2010)Ajay's Father

Maharshi

Maharshi (2019)Ravi's father

Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan

Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan (2023)Rameshwar Kodathi

Azhagiya Tamil Magan

Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007)Guru's Father

Vaathi

Vaathi (2023)Thanigachalam

Nuvvu Naaku Nachav

Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)Ashok

Iddarammayilatho

Iddarammayilatho (2013)Shankarabharanam

Badrinath

Badrinath (2011)Badri's Father

Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana

Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao

Once Upon a Warrior

Once Upon a Warrior (2011)Kaksheera

Leader

Leader (2010)Sharma C.S.

Sarkaru Vaari Paata

Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022)Master

Raja the Great

Raja the Great (2017)Mailaramgadda

Oosaravelli

Oosaravelli (2011)Rakesh's Father

Jathi Ratnalu

Jathi Ratnalu (2021)Govindu

Rakht Charitra

Rakht Charitra (2010)Ram Murthy

Gabbar Singh

Gabbar Singh (2012)Mavayya

Naayak

Naayak (2013)judge

Siva

Siva (1989)Nanaji

Ninnu Kori

Ninnu Kori (2017)Murthy

Karthikeya

Karthikeya (2014)Valli's Father

Thug Life

Thug Life (2025)Sivaguru

Rakht Charitra 2

Rakht Charitra 2 (2010)Ram Murthy

Adhurs

Adhurs (2010)Chari's Adoptive Father

Baadshah

Baadshah (2013)Pilli Gopi Krishna Simha

Manmadhudu

Manmadhudu (2002)Prasad

Acharya

Acharya (2022)Priest

Aditya 369

Aditya 369 (1991)Raja Varma's Henchman

Jalsa

Jalsa (2008)Bulli reddy

Nene Raju Nene Mantri

Nene Raju Nene Mantri (2017)Chief Minister

Aagadu

Aagadu (2014)Adi Keshava

Munna

Chirutha

Chirutha (2007)

Oh My Friend

Oh My Friend (2011)Chandu's Father

Panjaa

Panjaa (2011)Guruvayya

Bheemla Nayak

Bheemla Nayak (2022)MLA

Malliswari

Malliswari (2004)Murthy

Agnyaathavaasi

Agnyaathavaasi (2018)Abhi's uncle

F3: Fun and Frustration

F3: Fun and Frustration (2022)Police Officer

Dhamaka

Dhamaka (2022)Vasudeva Rao

Ready

Ready (2008)Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao

Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada

Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada (2016)Amala's Father

Gentleman

Gentleman (2016)Mohan

Rabhasa

Rabhasa (2014)Lawyer

Sammohanam

Sammohanam (2018)Shyam Prasad

Dhammu

Sye

Sye (2004)Prudhvi's Father

Pournami

Pournami (2006)Mallika's father

Takkari Donga

Takkari Donga (2002)Doobey

Inji Iduppazhagi

Inji Iduppazhagi (2015)Doctor

Venky

Venky (2004)Venky's Father

Bimbisara

Bimbisara (2022)The Priest

Godavari

Godavari (2006)Captain Chintamani

Goutham Nanda

Goutham Nanda (2017)Waiter

Brahmotsavam

Brahmotsavam (2016)

Ramayya Vasthavayya

Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013)Ammullu's Father

Indra

Indra (2002)Valmiki

Oy!

Oy! (2009)Telugu Teacher

Annamayya

Annamayya (1997)

180

180 (2011)Narayanan

BRO

BRO (2023)Singinadham

Arjun

Arjun (2004)Roopa's father

Thammudu

Thammudu (1999)

Sardaar Gabbar Singh

Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016)Gabbar Singh's Guardian

Ek Niranjan

Ek Niranjan (2009)Veeraiah

Dhee

Dhee (2007)Corporator Krishna

Chakram

Gautamiputra Satakarni

Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017)Deva Dattudu

Kick 2

Kick 2 (2015)Venkatratnam

Student No. 1

Student No. 1 (2001)Jailor

Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari

Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)Dasu

Rakhi

Rakhi (2006)Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam

Shatamanam Bhavati

Shatamanam Bhavati (2017)Chalaram (Cameo)

Bengal Tiger

Bengal Tiger (2015)RMP Doctor

Ragada

Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu

Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (2012)

Surya Vs Surya

Surya Vs Surya (2015)Ersam

Souryam

Balu

Thulasi

Ashta Chamma

Ashta Chamma (2008)Sarva Sarma

Jai Chiranjeeva

Jai Chiranjeeva (2005)

Jagadam

Shiva

Shiva (1990)Nanaji

Gangotri

Gangotri (2003)Anjaneya Shastri

Guru

Raakaasa

Raakaasa (2026)

Bheema

Shambo Shiva Shambo

Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010)

Spy

Spy (2023)Subhash and Jai's father

Sita

Drushyam 2

Drushyam 2 (2021)Vinay Chandra

Nela Ticket

Nela Ticket (2018)C.M.

Satyam

Satyam (2008)Deiva's Father

Kishkindhapuri

Kishkindhapuri (2025)Bhushan Verma

Okkadunnadu

Okkadunnadu (2007)RBI Official

Alludu Seenu

Alludu Seenu (2014)Narasimha's friend

Raja Raja Chora

Raja Raja Chora (2021)Ganapthi

Godse

Money

Money (1993)Manikyam

Santosham

Santosham (2002)Narayana Murthy

Enakku 20 Unakku 18

Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003)Preeti's Father (Telugu version)

Radha

Radha (2017)Radhakrishnan's Father

Annavaram

Annavaram (2006)Lallu

Sri Ramadasu

Sri Ramadasu (2006)

Krishna

Raja

Sisindri

Sisindri (1995)

Baava

Kedi

Current Theega

Current Theega (2014)

Mister

Mister (2017)Gundappa Naidu

Dhoni

Ghani

Samba

Samba (2004)Father of Nandu

Mr Bachchan

Mr Bachchan (2024)

Nuvve... Nuvve...

Nuvve... Nuvve... (2002)Abu, Vishwanath's friend

Gaayam

Gaayam (1993)Lawyer Saab

Boss

Vamsi

Deyyam

Deyyam (1996)Psychologist

Lovely

Jyo Achyutananda

Jyo Achyutananda (2016)Sudoku Murthy

Yamaleela

Yamaleela (1994)Thota Ramudu

Shamantakamani

Shamantakamani (2017)A.K.Ganapathi Sastry

Azad

Azad (2000)Kanaka Raju

Ra Ra Krishnayya

Ra Ra Krishnayya (2014)

Bhaje Vaayu Vegam

Bhaje Vaayu Vegam (2024)

Dongodu

Dongodu (2003)Naidu

Ism

Ism (2016)Sathya's father

Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru!

Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! (2002)Anil's Maternal Uncle

Anandam

Chandralekha

Chandralekha (1998)

Entha Manchivaadavuraa

Entha Manchivaadavuraa (2020)Rama Sharma

Itlu Sravani Subramanyam

Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (2001)

Autonagar Surya

Autonagar Surya (2014)Jailor

Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma

Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma (2020)

Skylab

Skylab (2021)Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather

Wanted

Wanted (2011)Voice Over

Nenunnanu

Nenunnanu (2004)

Mister Pellam

Mister Pellam (1993)Bank Manager

Nuvvu Vastavani

Nuvvu Vastavani (2000)

Dhada

Dhada (2011)Preethi's Father

Gaali Sampath

Gaali Sampath (2021)

Vinodham

Vinodham (1996)

Sri Manjunatha

Sri Manjunatha (2001)Bhrungi

Ninne Premistha

Ninne Premistha (2000)

Subash Chandra Bose

Subash Chandra Bose (2005)

Allari Bullodu

Allari Bullodu (2005)Raju's father

Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju

Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (2011)Y. Venkat

Missamma

Missamma (2003)Nanda Gopal's neighbor

Chettu Kinda Pleader

Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989)Paata Samanlavaadu

Mrugaraju

Mrugaraju (2001)

Pressure Cooker

Pressure Cooker (2020)

Kalinga

Ramarao On Duty

Ramarao On Duty (2022)

Kuselan

Kuselan (2008)School Teacher

Nenu Meeku Telusa...?

Nenu Meeku Telusa...? (2008)

Naaga

Naaga (2003)Subramanyam

Satyam

Satyam (2003)Chakradhar

Shirdi Sai

Shirdi Sai (2012)Bhooti

Vasantham

Vasantham (2003)

Manasantha Nuvve

Manasantha Nuvve (2001)

Devullu

Devullu (2000)TV Anchor

Rowdy

Rowdy (2014)Vedam

Appula Appa Rao

Appula Appa Rao (1992)

Pantham

Pantham (2018)Trust chairman Tilak

Golconda High School

Golconda High School (2011)Viswanath

Money Money

Money Money (1995)Manikyam

Eakam

Eakam (2021)Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest

Jayam Manadera

Jayam Manadera (2000)

Jhummandi Naadam

Jhummandi Naadam (2010)

Nuvvu Nenu

Nuvvu Nenu (2001)

Om Namo Venkatesaya

Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017)Rama's Father

Ladies Tailor

Ladies Tailor (1986)Police

Sarangapani Jathakam

Sarangapani Jathakam (2025)Ahobila Rao

Ela Cheppanu

Ela Cheppanu (2003)

Sontham

Sontham (2002)Shyam Prasad

Rechipo

Narasimha Naidu

Narasimha Naidu (2001)Papanashanam

Chala Bagundi

Chala Bagundi (2000)

Snehamante Idera

Snehamante Idera (2001)

Srirastu Subhamastu

Srirastu Subhamastu (2016)Anu's would-be father in law

Bombhaat

Bombhaat (2020)Varaha Murthy

Ninne Ishtapaddanu

Ninne Ishtapaddanu (2003)

Chitram

Chitram (2000)Ramana's father

Krishnarjuna

Krishnarjuna (2008)

First Day First Show

First Day First Show (2022)Sreenu's Father

Jamba Lakidi Pamba

Jamba Lakidi Pamba (2018)

Ghatotkachudu

Ghatotkachudu (1995)Thota Ramudu

Big Boss

Big Boss (1995)

Allari

Samudram

Samudram (1999)Chepala Krishna

A Aa E Ee

A Aa E Ee (2009)

The Rite, a Passion

The Rite, a Passion (2002)

Aadikeshava

Aadikeshava (2023)

Pelli SandaD

Pelli SandaD (2021)Vashishta's Uncle

Priyamaina Neeku

Priyamaina Neeku (2001)Ganesh's father

Janda Pai Kapiraju

Janda Pai Kapiraju (2015)

Peddha Kapu - 1

Peddha Kapu - 1 (2023)

Subhalagnam

Subhalagnam (1994)Doctor

Son of India

Son of India (2022)

Family Circus

Family Circus (2001)Fishing Inspector

Vastadu Naa Raju

Vastadu Naa Raju (2011)

Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters

Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008)Bommana brothers' father

Kabaddi Kabaddi

Kabaddi Kabaddi (2003)

Donga Ramadu and Party

Donga Ramadu and Party (2003)

Pekata Paparao

Pekata Paparao (1993)Harichandra

Mee Sreyobhilashi

Mee Sreyobhilashi (2007)

Lucky Chance

Lucky Chance (1994)

Dhairyam

Dhairyam (2005)

Oka Raju Oka Rani

Oka Raju Oka Rani (2003)

Dhanalaxmi I Love You

Dhanalaxmi I Love You (2002)

Naa Nuvve

Naa Nuvve (2018)

Allari Pidugu

Allari Pidugu (2005)

Grahanam

Grahanam (2004)Narayana Swamy

Snehituda

Snehituda (2009)

Pavithra

Pavithra (2013)

Gaayam 2

Gaayam 2 (2010)Actor

Budget Padmanabham

Budget Padmanabham (2001)

Postman

1st Rank Raju

1st Rank Raju (2019)

Mantra 2

Mantra 2 (2015)Ramarao

Raja Vikramarka

Raja Vikramarka (2021)

Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw

Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006)Paala Pullayya

Bandipotu

Bandipotu (2015)Makrandam

Saleem

Krishna Rao Supermarket

Krishna Rao Supermarket (2019)

Shivam Bhaje

Shivam Bhaje (2024)

Lingababu Love Story

Lingababu Love Story (1995)Pakir Dada

Wanted PanduGod

Wanted PanduGod (2022)

Game

Prathinidhi 2

Prathinidhi 2 (2024)

Amma Cheppindi

Amma Cheppindi (2006)Paparao

Om Shanti

Om Shanti (2010)

Drohi

Drohi (2010)Nanaji

Cheppalani Undhi

Cheppalani Undhi (2022)

Raju Bhai

Raju Bhai (2007)Anjali's father

Vijetha

Tiger

Tiger (2015)Orphanage Principal

Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli

Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli (2006)

Sri Kanakamalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe

Sri Kanakamalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987)Dorababu

Rey

Karataka Damanaka

Karataka Damanaka (2024)

Aame

Aame (1994)Pattabhi

Mr. King

Mr. King (2023)

O Chinadaana

O Chinadaana (2002)

Amma Donga!

Amma Donga! (1995)Sattipandu

Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu

Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)

Honeymoon Express

Honeymoon Express (2024)Bala

Varasudu

Varasudu (1993)

Gowri

Adda

Gayatri

Garam

Sadhyam

April 28th Em Jarigindi

April 28th Em Jarigindi (2021)Producer of Movie

Kurradu

Kurradu (2009)Varun's Father

Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy

Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy (2004)

Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali

Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali (2022)

Pelli Chesukundaam

Pelli Chesukundaam (1997)

Alluri

Anumanaspadam

Anumanaspadam (2007)Forest officer

Kathalo Rajakumari

Kathalo Rajakumari (2017)

Bangaru Bullodu

Bangaru Bullodu (2021)

Raa Raa... Penimiti

Raa Raa... Penimiti (2023)(Voice Only)

Premadesam

Premadesam (2023)

Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli

Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli (2003)

Okka Ammayi Thappa

Okka Ammayi Thappa (2016)

Swara Kalpana

Swara Kalpana (1989)

Virattu

Super Machi

Super Machi (2022)

Gambeeram

Gambeeram (2004)Minister Rajendran

Matru Devo Bhava

Matru Devo Bhava (1993)

Pilla Nachindi

Pilla Nachindi (1999)

Sogasu Chuda Taramaa

Sogasu Chuda Taramaa (1995)

Sriranga Neethulu

Sriranga Neethulu (2024)

Neeku Naaku Dash Dash

Neeku Naaku Dash Dash (2012)

2 Hours Love

2 Hours Love (2019)

Kishkinda Kaanda

Kishkinda Kaanda (1994)

SR Kalyanamandapam

SR Kalyanamandapam (2021)

Ami Thumi

Ami Thumi (2017)Janardhan

Sarkaaru Noukari

Sarkaaru Noukari (2024)Sarpanch

Basanti

Boni

Sada Mee Sevalo

Sada Mee Sevalo (2005)Suryakantam's Father

Kalidasu

Kalidasu (2008)Principal of College

Kudirithe Kappu Coffee

Kudirithe Kappu Coffee (2011)

The Paradise

The Paradise (2026)

Manamey

Manamey (2024)Mahendra

Kathanayakudu

Kathanayakudu (2008)School Teacher

Shekar

Hungama

Aunty

Aunty (1995)Khan

Kshetram

Kshetram (2011)

Oka V Chitram

Oka V Chitram (2006)

Lawyer Suhasini

Lawyer Suhasini (1987)

Geetha

Kamli

Abhishekam

Abhishekam (1998)G. K. Naidu

Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu

Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu (2021)

Vidya Vasula Aham

Vidya Vasula Aham (2024)Spiritual Preacher

Neti Gandhi

Neti Gandhi (1999)

Priyaraagalu

Priyaraagalu (1997)

Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa

Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa (2000)

Maayajaalam

Maayajaalam (2006)

Okariki Okaru

Okariki Okaru (2003)Kamesh's Father

Goppinti Alludu

Goppinti Alludu (2000)

Pelli Peetalu

Pelli Peetalu (1998)Tatabbai

Inti Number – 13

Inti Number – 13 (2024)

Mind Game

Mind Game (2023)Appa Rao

Ammo Bomma

Ammo Bomma (2001)

Pandaga

Pandaga (1998)Sai Babu

Kallu

Okato Number Kurradu

Okato Number Kurradu (2002)Swapna's Father

Egire Paavurama

Egire Paavurama (1997)Simhachalam

Sontha ooru

Sontha ooru (2009)Devudu Babu

Jai

Jai (2004)Farah's father

Juniors

Naa Manasistha Raa

Naa Manasistha Raa (2001)

Sreeram

Pokiri Raja

Pokiri Raja (1995)Inspector Prem Chand

Mr. Medhavi

Mr. Medhavi (2008)

Victory

Family

Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu

Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu (2004)

Drill

Bommalata

Bommalata (2006)

Patta Pagalu

Chiranjeevulu

Chiranjeevulu (2001)

Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years

Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years (2014)

Kalavaramaye Madilo

Kalavaramaye Madilo (2009)

Sravana Masam

Sravana Masam (2005)

Bombay Priyudu

Bombay Priyudu (1996)

Naruda Donoruda

Naruda Donoruda (2016)Dr. Anjeneyulu

Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila

Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila (2006)Gajapati

Dochevaarevarura

Dochevaarevarura (2023)

Jaitra Yatra

Jaitra Yatra (1991)

Gulf

O Panaipothundi Babu

O Panaipothundi Babu (1998)

Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha

Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha (2025)

NTR Nagar

NTR Nagar (2000)

Dhana 51

Dhana 51 (2005)

Neeli Megha Shyama

Neeli Megha Shyama (2025)

Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu

Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu (2019)

Andhela Ravamidhi

Andhela Ravamidhi (2025)

Ugadi

Mounamelanoye

Mounamelanoye (2002)

Nindha

Nindha (2024)Satyanand

Alias Janaki

Alias Janaki (2013)

Madhushala

Madhushala (2025)

Dhanalakshmi, I Love You

Dhanalakshmi, I Love You (2002)Babu Nayak

Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam

Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam (2017)Jai's Dad

Sira

Mama Bagunnava

Mama Bagunnava (1997)

Mystery

As Director

Mithunam

Mithunam (2012)

Sira

As Writer

Siva

Gaayam

Chettu Kinda Pleader

Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989)

Ladies Tailor

Ladies Tailor (1986)

Sankeertana

Sankeertana (1987)

Mithunam

Mithunam (2012)

Balarama Krishnulu

Balarama Krishnulu (1992)

Sri Kanakamalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe

Sri Kanakamalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987)

Maharshi

Maharshi (1987)

Swara Kalpana

Swara Kalpana (1989)

Lawyer Suhasini

Lawyer Suhasini (1987)

One by Two

One by Two (1993)

Jaitra Yatra

Jaitra Yatra (1991)

Sira