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