Birthday:
Jul 14, 1954
Place of Birth: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Place of Birth: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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.
Filmography
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Nenunnanu | 2004 | |
| Raja Vikramarka | 2021 | |
| Pelli SandaD | Vashishta's Uncle | 2021 |
| A Aa E Ee | 2009 | |
| Acharya | Priest | 2022 |
| Virattu | 2014 | |
| Skylab | Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather | 2021 |
| BRO | Singinadham | 2023 |
| Drushyam 2 | Vinay Chandra | 2021 |
| Ghani | 2022 | |
| Shekar | 2022 | |
| Mr. King | 2023 | |
| Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu | 2021 | |
| Naaga | Subramanyam | 2003 |
| Rakhi | Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam | 2006 |
| Raa Raa... Penimiti | (Voice Only) | 2023 |
| Godse | 2022 | |
| HIT: The 2nd Case | Ramu, Sanjana's Father | 2022 |
| Adhurs | Chari's Adoptive Father | 2010 |
| Vaathi | Thanigachalam | 2023 |
| Goppinti Alludu | 2000 | |
| Eakam | Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest | 2021 |
| Desa Drohulu | 1995 | |
| Anandam | 2001 | |
| Annamayya | 1997 | |
| Panjaa | Guruvayya | 2011 |
| Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw | 2006 | |
| Malliswari | Murthy | 2004 |
| Indra | Valmiki | 2002 |
| Godavari | Captain Chintamani | 2006 |
| Once Upon a Warrior | Kaksheera | 2011 |
| Ready | Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao | 2008 |
| Kishkinda Kaanda | 1994 | |
| Pournami | Mallika's father | 2006 |
| Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao | 2005 |
| Gambeeram | Minister Rajendran | 2004 |
| Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu | 2004 | |
| Drohi | Nanaji | 2010 |
| Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan | Rameshwar Kodathi | 2023 |
| Bheemla Nayak | MLA | 2022 |
| Oopiri | Kaalidasu | 2016 |
| Ramarao On Duty | 2022 | |
| Julayi | Narayana Murthi | 2012 |
| Shiva | Nanaji | 1990 |
| Super Machi | 2022 | |
| Geetha | 2022 | |
| Student No. 1 | Jailor | 2001 |
| Gabbar Singh | Mavayya | 2012 |
| Chandrullo Unde Kundelu | 2017 | |
| Money | Manikyam | 1993 |
| Ela Cheppanu | Actor | 2003 |
| Gaayam 2 | Actor | 2010 |
| Spy | Subhash and Jai's father | 2023 |
| Kasipatnam Choodarababu | 2008 | |
| Dhammu | 2012 | |
| Baadshah | 2013 | |
| Rabhasa | 2014 | |
| Brahmotsavam | 2016 | |
| Aakasame Haddu | 2011 | |
| Mrugaraju | 2001 | |
| Narasimha Naidu | Papanashanam | 2001 |
| Aagadu | 2014 | |
| Bhaje Vaayu Vegam | 2024 | |
| Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Kondala Rao | 2013 |
| Sarkaru Vaari Paata | Master | 2022 |
| Kathanayakudu | School Teacher | 2008 |
| Nuvve... Nuvve... | Abu, Viswanath's friend | 2002 |
| Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Preeti's Father (Telugu version) | 2003 |
| Okkadunnadu | RBI Official | 2007 |
| Gowri | 2004 | |
| Kurradu | Varun's Father | 2009 |
| Lingababu Love Story | Pakir Dada | 1995 |
| Oka V Chitram | 2006 | |
| Iddarammayilatho | Komali's Father | 2013 |
| Peddha Kapu - 1 | 2023 | |
| Annavaram | Lallu | 2006 |
| Ammo Bomma | 2001 | |
| Jai | Farah's father | 2004 |
| D for Dopidi | 2013 | |
| F3: Fun and Frustration | Police Officer | 2022 |
| Dochevaarevarura | 2023 | |
| Ladies Tailor | Police | 1986 |
| Sri Kanakamalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe | Dorababu | 1987 |
| Sontha ooru | Devudu Babu | 2009 |
| Devullu | TV Anchor | 2000 |
| Neti Gandhi | 1999 | |
| Abhishekam | G. K. Naidu | 1998 |
| Rowdy | Vedam | 2014 |
| Budget Padmanabham | 2001 | |
| Kalavaram | Adi Moolam | 2014 |
| Janda Pai Kapiraju | 2015 | |
| Akka! Bagunnava? | 1996 | |
| Subhalagnam | Doctor | 1994 |
| Amma Donga | 1995 | |
| Gharana Bullodu | 1995 | |
| Alluri | 2022 | |
| Keeravani | 1970 | |
| Sri Manjunatha | Bhrungi | 2001 |
| Raja | 1999 | |
| Big Boss | 1995 | |
| Subash Chandra Bose | 2005 | |
| Vasantham | 2003 | |
| Pelli Chesukundaam | 1997 | |
| Anumanaspadam | Forest officer | 2007 |
| Sadhyam | 2010 | |
| Vamsi | 2000 | |
| Vastadu Naa Raju | 2011 | |
| Vishnu | 2003 | |
| Chandralekha | 1998 | |
| Kshetram | 2011 | |
| Satyam | Chakradhar | 2003 |
| Bheema | 2008 | |
| Allari Pidugu | 2005 | |
| Pavithra | 2013 | |
| Bimbisara | The Priest | 2022 |
| Moodu Mukkalaata | 2000 | |
| Dhairyam | 2005 | |
| Gunshot | 1996 | |
| Wanted PanduGod | 2022 | |
| Saleem | 2009 | |
| Swara Kalpana | 1989 | |
| First Day First Show | Sreenu's Father | 2022 |
| Dhamaka | Vasudeva Rao | 2022 |
| Donga Ramadu and Party | 2003 | |
| Karthikeya | Valli's Father | 2014 |
| Oka Raju Oka Rani | 2003 | |
| Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy | 2004 | |
| Priyaraagalu | 1997 | |
| Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam | Jai's Dad | 2017 |
| Chiranjeevulu | 2001 | |
| Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa | 2000 | |
| Bombay Priyudu | 1996 | |
| Pokiri Raja | Inspector Prem Chand | 1995 |
| Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli | 2003 | |
| Premadesam | 2023 | |
| Sarkaaru Noukari | Sarpanch | 2024 |
| Aavide Shyamala | 1999 | |
| Okato Number Kurradu | Swapna's Father | 2002 |
| Dongodu | Naidu | 2003 |
| Sye | Prudhvi's Father | 2004 |
| 180 | Narayanan | 2011 |
| Dhee | Corporator Krishna | 2007 |
| Victory | 2008 | |
| Oosaravelli | Rakesh's Father | 2011 |
| Ghilli | Muthupandi's Father | 2004 |
| Krishnarjuna | 2008 | |
| Souryam | 2008 | |
| Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali | 2022 | |
| Time Pass | 2001 | |
| Sri Mahalakshmi | 2007 | |
| Brindavanam | Ajay's Father | 2010 |
| Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju | Y. Venkat | 2011 |
| Current Theega | 2014 | |
| Mee Sreyobhilashi | 2007 | |
| Cheppalani Undhi | 2022 | |
| Chirutha | 2007 | |
| Mind Game | Appa Rao | 2023 |
| Manmadhudu | Prasad | 2002 |
| Jalsa | 2008 | |
| Temper | Venkata Rao | 2015 |
| Surya Vs Surya | Ersam | 2015 |
| Kuselan | School Teacher | 2008 |
| Munna | 2007 | |
| Inti Number – 13 | 2024 | |
| Ragada | 2010 | |
| Matru Devo Bhava | 1993 | |
| Ek Niranjan | Veeraiah | 2009 |
| Karataka Damanaka | 2024 | |
| Bāhubali: The Beginning | Swamiji | 2015 |
| Ninne Premistha | 2000 | |
| Chakram | 2005 | |
| Takkari Donga | Doobey | 2002 |
| Kallu | 1988 | |
| Ra Ra Krishnayya | 2014 | |
| Sira | 1970 | |
| Sri Ramadasu | 2006 | |
| Badrinath | Badrinath's Father | 2011 |
| Bruce Lee - The Fighter | Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother | 2015 |
| Family Circus | Fishing Inspector | 2001 |
| Mantra 2 | Ramarao | 2015 |
| Prathinidhi 2 | 2024 | |
| Kick 2 | Venkatratnam | 2015 |
| Bengal Tiger | RMP Doctor | 2015 |
| Brahmotsavam | Sathyaraj's Friend | 2016 |
| Inji Iduppazhagi | Doctor | 2015 |
| Allari Bullodu | Raju's father | 2005 |
| Golconda High School | Viswanath | 2011 |
| Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Gabbar Singh's Guardian | 2016 |
| Sriranga Neethulu | 2024 | |
| Lucky Chance | 1994 | |
| Kamli | 2006 | |
| Bommalata | 2006 | |
| Jai Chiranjeeva | 2005 | |
| Jagadam | 2007 | |
| Aditya 369 | Raja Varma's Henchman | 1991 |
| Vidya Vasula Aham | Spiritual Preacher | 2024 |
| Nindha | Satyanand | 2024 |
| Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters | Bommana brothers' father | 2008 |
| Amma Cheppindi | Paparao | 2006 |
| Vinodham | 1996 | |
| Nuvvu Nenu | 2001 | |
| Boss | 2006 | |
| Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! | Anil's Maternal Uncle | 2002 |
| Chitram | Ramana's father | 2000 |
| Venky | Venky's Father | 2004 |
| Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Ashok | 2001 |
| Money Money | Manikyam | 1995 |
| Classmates | 2007 | |
| Ashta Chamma | Sarva Sarma | 2008 |
| Veedevadandi Babu | 1997 | |
| Allari | 2002 | |
| Athadu | Naidu | 2005 |
| Azaad | Kanaka Raju | 2000 |
| Dhanalaxmi I Love You | 2002 | |
| Pattukondi Chuddam | Sub Inspector Gottam Gopala Krishna | 1997 |
| Leader | Sharma C.S. | 2010 |
| Adda | 2013 | |
| Varasudu | 1993 | |
| Srirastu Subhamastu | Anu's would-be father in law | 2016 |
| Ninne Ishtapaddanu | 2003 | |
| Oy! | Telugu Teacher | 2009 |
| Krishna | 2008 | |
| Kabaddi Kabaddi | 2003 | |
| Rey | 2015 | |
| Rakht Charitra | Ram Murthy | 2010 |
| Rakht Charitra 2 | Ram Murthy | 2010 |
| Jyo Achyutananda | Sudoku Murthy | 2016 |
| Shivam Bhaje | 2024 | |
| Mr. Medhavi | 2008 | |
| Ism | Sathya's father | 2016 |
| Sada Mee Sevalo | Suryakantam's Father | 2005 |
| Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | Amala's Father | 2016 |
| Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years | 2014 | |
| Aadikeshava | 2023 | |
| Aunty | Khan | 1995 |
| Drill | 2024 | |
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Guru's Father | 2007 |
| Honeymoon Express | Bala | 2024 |
| Gautamiputra Satakarni | Deva Dattudu | 2017 |
| Shirdi Sai | 2012 | |
| Pekata Paparao | Harichandra | 1993 |
| Siva | Nanaji | 1989 |
| DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham | DJ's Father | 2017 |
| Om Namo Venkatesaya | Rama's Father | 2017 |
| Guru | 2017 | |
| Rechipo | 2009 | |
| O Chinadaana | 2002 | |
| Ninnu Kori | Murthy | 2017 |
| Tiger | Orphanage Principal | 2015 |
| Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Chief Minister | 2017 |
| Manasantha Nuvve | 2001 | |
| Bandipotu | Makrandam | 2015 |
| Thammudu | 1999 | |
| Alias Janaki | 2013 | |
| Sogasu Chuda Taramaa | 1995 | |
| Alludu Seenu | Narasimha's friend | 2014 |
| Snehituda | 2009 | |
| Dhoni | 2012 | |
| Goutham Nanda | 2017 | |
| Shamantakamani | A.K.Ganapathi Sastry | 2017 |
| Shatamanam Bhavati | Chalaram (Cameo) | 2017 |
| Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu | 2012 | |
| Gulf | 2017 | |
| Raja the Great | Mailaramgadda | 2017 |
| Gayatri | 2018 | |
| Radha | Radhakrishnan's Father | 2017 |
| Agnyaathavaasi | Abhi's uncle | 2018 |
| Okka Ammayi Thappa | 2016 | |
| Okariki Okaru | Kamesh's Father | 2003 |
| Neeku Naaku Dash Dash | 2012 | |
| Kathalo Rajakumari | 2017 | |
| Jhummandi Naadam | 2010 | |
| Priyamaina Neeku | Ganesh's father | 2001 |
| Patta Pagalu | 1970 | |
| Mister | Gundappa Naidu | 2017 |
| Raju Bhai | Anjali's father | 2007 |
| Naayak | judge | 2013 |
| Shambo Shiva Shambo | 2010 | |
| Om Shanti | 2010 | |
| Oh My Friend | Chandu's Father | 2011 |
| Postman | 1999 | |
| Nela Ticket | C.M. | 2018 |
| Gentleman | 2016 | |
| Naa Nuvve | 2018 | |
| Gaayam | Lawyer Saab | 1993 |
| Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu | 2008 | |
| Pandaga | Sai Babu | 1998 |
| Deyyam | Psychologist | 1996 |
| Sammohanam | Shyam Prasad | 2018 |
| Jamba Lakidi Pamba | 2018 | |
| Vijetha | 2018 | |
| Pantham | Trust chairman Tilak | 2018 |
| Basanti | 2014 | |
| Aame | Pattabhi | 1994 |
| Kudirithe Kappu Coffee | 2011 | |
| Dhada | Preethi's Father | 2011 |
| Autonagar Surya | Jailor | 2014 |
| Juniors | 2003 | |
| Ami Thumi | Janardhan | 2017 |
| Balu | 2005 | |
| Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila | Gajapati | 2006 |
| Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion | Swami (voice) (uncredited) | 2017 |
| Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari | Dasu | 1990 |
| Gangotri | Anjaneya Shastri | 2003 |
| Happy | 2006 | |
| Ramayya Vasthavayya | Ammullu's Father | 2013 |
| Kalidasu | Principal of College | 2008 |
| The Rite, a Passion | 2002 | |
| Maharshi | Ravi's father | 2019 |
| Missamma | Nanda Gopal's neighbor | 2003 |
| Grahanam | Narayana Swamy | 2004 |
| 1st Rank Raju | 2019 | |
| 2 Hours Love | 2019 | |
| Satyam | Deiva's Father | 2008 |
| Krishna Rao Supermarket | 2019 | |
| Madhanam | 2019 | |
| Samba | Father of Nandu | 2004 |
| Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu | 2019 | |
| Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Anjaneya Prasad | 2020 |
| Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Rama Sharma | 2020 |
| Sarileru Neekevvaru | Venkateshwar Anandaraju | 2020 |
| Pressure Cooker | 2020 | |
| Bommarillu | Aravind's Friend | 2006 |
| Sita | 2019 | |
| Nuvvu Vastavani | 2000 | |
| Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu | 1991 | |
| Hungama | 2005 | |
| Arjun | 2004 | |
| Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma | 2020 | |
| Bombhaat | Varaha Murthy | 2020 |
| Bangaru Bullodu | 2021 | |
| V | IG Y. V. Narendra | 2020 |
| Jathi Ratnalu | Govindu | 2021 |
| Son of India | 2022 | |
| Gaali Sampath | 2021 | |
| Raja Raja Chora | Ganapthi | 2021 |
| Tulasi | 2007 | |
| April 28th Em Jarigindi | Producer of Movie | 2021 |
| Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Govindayya Sharma | 2019 |
| Mister Pellam | Bank Manager | 1993 |
| Sontham | Shyam Prasad | 2002 |
| Garam | 2016 | |
| Chettu Kinda Pleader | Paata Samanlavaadu | 1989 |
| Lawyer Suhasini | 1987 | |
| Appula Appa Rao | 1991 | |
| Game | 2006 | |
| Rendilla Poojari | 1993 | |
| Khaleja | Durga Prasad | 2010 |
| SR Kalyanamandapam | 2021 | |
| Kalinga | 2024 | |
| Sarangapani Jathakam | 1970 | |
| Naruda Donoruda | Dr. Anjeneyulu | 2016 |
| Mr Bachchan | 2024 | |
| Kalavaramaye Madilo | 2009 | Series | Cast | Year |
| Dhootha | Raghavayya | 2023 |
| Bench Life | 2024 |
