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