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