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