Actor

Tanikella Bharani

Birthday: July 14, 1954

Born in: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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.

Movie Credits

Bāhubali: The Epic (2025) as Swami
Age: 71
Andhela Ravamidhi (2025)
Age: 71
Kishkindhapuri (2025) as Bhushan Verma
Age: 71
Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha (2025)
Age: 71
Thug Life (2025) as Sivaguru
Age: 70
Sarangapani Jathakam (2025) as Ahobila Rao
Age: 70
Madhushala (2025)
Age: 70
Neeli Megha Shyama (2025)
Age: 70
Kalinga (2024)
Age: 70
Mr Bachchan (2024)
Age: 70
Shivam Bhaje (2024)
Age: 70
Nindha (2024) as Satyanand
Age: 69
Honeymoon Express (2024) as Bala
Age: 69
Manamey (2024) as Mahendra
Age: 69
Bhaje Vaayu Vegam (2024)
Age: 69
Vidya Vasula Aham (2024) as Spiritual Preacher
Age: 69
Prathinidhi 2 (2024)
Age: 69
Sriranga Neethulu (2024)
Age: 69
Karataka Damanaka (2024)
Age: 69
Inti Number – 13 (2024)
Age: 69
Drill (2024)
Age: 69
Sarkaaru Noukari (2024) as Sarpanch
Age: 69
Aadikeshava (2023)
Age: 69
Mystery (2023)
Age: 69
Mind Game (2023) as Appa Rao
Age: 69
Peddha Kapu - 1 (2023)
Age: 69
BRO (2023) as Singinadham
Age: 69
Spy (2023) as Subhash and Jai's father
Age: 68
Raa Raa... Penimiti (2023) as (Voice Only)
Age: 68
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan (2023) as Rameshwar Kodathi
Age: 68
Dochevaarevarura (2023)
Age: 68
Mr. King (2023)
Age: 68
Vaathi (2023) as Thanigachalam
Age: 68
Premadesam (2023)
Age: 68
Dhamaka (2022) as Vasudeva Rao
Age: 68
Cheppalani Undhi (2022)
Age: 68
HIT: The 2nd Case (2022) as Ramu, Sanjana's Father
Age: 68
Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali (2022)
Age: 68
Geetha (2022)
Age: 68
Alluri (2022)
Age: 68
First Day First Show (2022) as Sreenu's Father
Age: 68
Wanted PanduGod (2022)
Age: 68
Bimbisara (2022) as The Priest
Age: 68
Ramarao On Duty (2022)
Age: 68
Godse (2022)
Age: 67
F3: Fun and Frustration (2022) as Police Officer
Age: 67
Shekar (2022)
Age: 67
Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022) as Master
Age: 67
Acharya (2022) as Priest
Age: 67
Ghani (2022)
Age: 67
Bheemla Nayak (2022) as MLA
Age: 67
Son of India (2022)
Age: 67
Super Machi (2022)
Age: 67
Skylab (2021) as Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather
Age: 67
Drushyam 2 (2021) as Vinay Chandra
Age: 67
Raja Vikramarka (2021)
Age: 67
Eakam (2021) as Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest
Age: 67
Pelli SandaD (2021) as Vashishta's Uncle
Age: 67
Raja Raja Chora (2021) as Ganapthi
Age: 67
Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu (2021)
Age: 67
SR Kalyanamandapam (2021)
Age: 67
Jathi Ratnalu (2021) as Govindu
Age: 66
Gaali Sampath (2021)
Age: 66
April 28th Em Jarigindi (2021) as Producer of Movie
Age: 66
Bangaru Bullodu (2021)
Age: 66
Bombhaat (2020) as Varaha Murthy
Age: 66
Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma (2020)
Age: 66
V (2020) as IG Y. V. Narendra
Age: 66
Pressure Cooker (2020)
Age: 65
Entha Manchivaadavuraa (2020) as Rama Sharma
Age: 65
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) as Anjaneya Prasad
Age: 65
Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020) as Venkateshwar Anandaraju
Age: 65
Madhanam (2019)
Age: 65
Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu (2019)
Age: 65
Krishna Rao Supermarket (2019)
Age: 65
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) as Govindayya Sharma
Age: 65
2 Hours Love (2019)
Age: 65
1st Rank Raju (2019)
Age: 64
Sita (2019)
Age: 64
Maharshi (2019) as Ravi's father
Age: 64
Vijetha (2018)
Age: 63
Pantham (2018) as Trust chairman Tilak
Age: 63
Jamba Lakidi Pamba (2018)
Age: 63
Sammohanam (2018) as Shyam Prasad
Age: 63
Naa Nuvve (2018)
Age: 63
Nela Ticket (2018) as C.M.
Age: 63
Gayatri (2018)
Age: 63
Agnyaathavaasi (2018) as Abhi's uncle
Age: 63
Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam (2017) as Jai's Dad
Age: 63
Raja the Great (2017) as Mailaramgadda
Age: 63
Gulf (2017)
Age: 63
Kathalo Rajakumari (2017)
Age: 63
Nene Raju Nene Mantri (2017) as Chief Minister
Age: 63
Goutham Nanda (2017) as Waiter
Age: 63
Shamantakamani (2017) as A.K.Ganapathi Sastry
Age: 63
Ninnu Kori (2017) as Murthy
Age: 62
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) as Duvvada Subrahmanya Sastry
Age: 62
Ami Thumi (2017) as Janardhan
Age: 62
Radha (2017) as Radhakrishnan's Father
Age: 62
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) as Swami (voice) (uncredited)
Age: 62
Mister (2017) as Gundappa Naidu
Age: 62
Guru (2017)
Age: 62
Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017) as Rama's Father
Age: 62
Chandrullo Unde Kundelu (2017)
Age: 62
Shatamanam Bhavati (2017) as Chalaram (Cameo)
Age: 62
Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017) as Deva Dattudu
Age: 62
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada (2016) as Amala's Father
Age: 62
Naruda Donoruda (2016) as Dr. Anjeneyulu
Age: 62
Ism (2016) as Sathya's father
Age: 62
Jyo Achyutananda (2016) as Sudoku Murthy
Age: 62
Srirastu Subhamastu (2016) as Anu's would-be father in law
Age: 62
Gentleman (2016) as Mohan
Age: 61
Okka Ammayi Thappa (2016)
Age: 61
Brahmotsavam (2016)
Age: 61
Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016) as Gabbar Singh's Guardian
Age: 61
Oopiri (2016) as Kaalidasu
Age: 61
Garam (2016)
Age: 61
Bengal Tiger (2015) as RMP Doctor
Age: 61
Inji Iduppazhagi (2015) as Doctor
Age: 61
Bruce Lee - The Fighter (2015) as Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother
Age: 61
Kick 2 (2015) as Venkatratnam
Age: 61
Mantra 2 (2015) as Ramarao
Age: 61
Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015) as Swamiji
Age: 60
Tiger (2015) as Orphanage Principal
Age: 60
Rey (2015)
Age: 60
Janda Pai Kapiraju (2015)
Age: 60
Surya Vs Surya (2015) as Ersam
Age: 60
Bandipotu (2015) as Makrandam
Age: 60
Temper (2015) as Venkata Rao
Age: 60
Current Theega (2014)
Age: 60
Karthikeya (2014) as Valli's Father
Age: 60
Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years (2014)
Age: 60
Aagadu (2014) as Adi Keshava
Age: 60
Rabhasa (2014) as Lawyer
Age: 60
Alludu Seenu (2014) as Narasimha's friend
Age: 60
Ra Ra Krishnayya (2014)
Age: 59
Race Gurram (2014) as Dasaradh Prasad
Age: 59
Rowdy (2014) as Vedam
Age: 59
Virattu (2014)
Age: 59
Basanti (2014)
Age: 59
Autonagar Surya (2014) as Jailor
Age: 59
Kalavaram (2014) as Adi Moolam
Age: 59
D for Dopidi (2013)
Age: 59
Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013) as Ammullu's Father
Age: 59
Adda (2013)
Age: 59
Alias Janaki (2013)
Age: 59
Pavithra (2013)
Age: 58
Iddarammayilatho (2013) as Shankarabharanam
Age: 58
Baadshah (2013) as Pilli Gopi Krishna Simha
Age: 58
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013) as Kondala Rao
Age: 58
Naayak (2013) as judge
Age: 58
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (2012)
Age: 58
Shirdi Sai (2012)
Age: 58
Julayi (2012) as Narayana Murthy
Age: 58
Gabbar Singh (2012) as Mavayya
Age: 57
Dhammu (2012)
Age: 57
Neeku Naaku Dash Dash (2012)
Age: 57
Lovely (2012)
Age: 57
Dhoni (2012)
Age: 57
Kshetram (2011)
Age: 57
Panjaa (2011) as Guruvayya
Age: 57
Oh My Friend (2011) as Chandu's Father
Age: 57
Oosaravelli (2011) as Rakesh's Father
Age: 57
Dookudu (2011) as Ramachandra
Age: 57
Aakasame Haddu (2011)
Age: 57
Dhada (2011) as Preethi's Father
Age: 57
180 (2011) as Narayanan
Age: 56
Badrinath (2011) as Badri's Father
Age: 56
Kudirithe Kappu Coffee (2011)
Age: 56
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (2011) as Y. Venkat
Age: 56
Vastadu Naa Raju (2011)
Age: 56
Once Upon a Warrior (2011) as Kaksheera
Age: 56
Golconda High School (2011) as Viswanath
Age: 56
Ragada (2010)
Age: 56
Rakht Charitra 2 (2010) as Ram Murthy
Age: 56
Baava (2010)
Age: 56
Rakht Charitra (2010) as Ram Murthy
Age: 56
Brindavanam (2010) as Ajay's Father
Age: 56
Khaleja (2010) as Durga Prasad
Age: 56
Drohi (2010) as Nanaji
Age: 56
Gaayam 2 (2010) as Actor
Age: 56
Jhummandi Naadam (2010)
Age: 55
Sadhyam (2010)
Age: 55
Leader (2010) as Sharma C.S.
Age: 55
Kedi (2010)
Age: 55
Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010)
Age: 55
Adhurs (2010) as Chari's Adoptive Father
Age: 55
Om Shanti (2010)
Age: 55
Saleem (2009)
Age: 55
Kurradu (2009) as Varun's Father
Age: 55
A Aa E Ee (2009)
Age: 55
Ek Niranjan (2009) as Veeraiah
Age: 55
Rechipo (2009)
Age: 55
Snehituda (2009)
Age: 55
Kalavaramaye Madilo (2009)
Age: 55
Oy! (2009) as Telugu Teacher
Age: 54
Current (2009)
Age: 54
Boni (2009)
Age: 54
Sontha ooru (2009) as Devudu Babu
Age: 54
Nenu Meeku Telusa...? (2008)
Age: 54
Kasipatnam Choodarababu (2008)
Age: 54
Ashta Chamma (2008) as Sarva Sarma
Age: 54
Satyam (2008) as Deiva's Father
Age: 54
Kathanayakudu (2008) as School Teacher
Age: 54
Kuselan (2008) as School Teacher
Age: 54
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2008)
Age: 53
Victory (2008)
Age: 53
Ready (2008) as Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao
Age: 53
Souryam (2008)
Age: 53
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008) as Bommana brothers' father
Age: 53
Kalidasu (2008) as Principal of College
Age: 53
Jalsa (2008) as Bulli reddy
Age: 53
Krishnarjuna (2008)
Age: 53
Mr. Medhavi (2008)
Age: 53
Bheema (2008)
Age: 53
Krishna (2008)
Age: 53
Mee Sreyobhilashi (2007)
Age: 53
Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007) as Guru's Father
Age: 53
Thulasi (2007)
Age: 53
Chirutha (2007)
Age: 53
Raju Bhai (2007) as Anjali's father
Age: 52
Sri Mahalakshmi (2007)
Age: 52
Munna (2007)
Age: 52
Classmates (2007)
Age: 52
Dhee (2007) as Corporator Krishna
Age: 52
Jagadam (2007)
Age: 52
Okkadunnadu (2007) as RBI Official
Age: 52
Anumanaspadam (2007) as Forest officer
Age: 52
Annavaram (2006) as Lallu
Age: 52
Rakhi (2006) as Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam
Age: 52
Maayajaalam (2006)
Age: 52
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006) as Paala Pullayya
Age: 52
Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli (2006)
Age: 52
Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila (2006) as Gajapati
Age: 52
Boss (2006)
Age: 52
Bommarillu (2006) as Aravind's Friend
Age: 52
Game (2006)
Age: 52
Amma Cheppindi (2006) as Paparao
Age: 52
Bommalata (2006)
Age: 51
Godavari (2006) as Captain Chintamani
Age: 51
Oka V Chitram (2006)
Age: 51
Pournami (2006) as Mallika's father
Age: 51
Sri Ramadasu (2006)
Age: 51
Kamli (2006)
Age: 51
Happy (2006) as Subba Rao
Age: 51
Jai Chiranjeeva (2005)
Age: 51
Allari Pidugu (2005)
Age: 51
Allari Bullodu (2005) as Raju's father
Age: 51
Athadu (2005) as Naidu
Age: 51
Hungama (2005)
Age: 50
Subash Chandra Bose (2005)
Age: 50
Chakram (2005)
Age: 50
Sada Mee Sevalo (2005) as Suryakantam's Father
Age: 50
Dhairyam (2005)
Age: 50
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005) as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
Age: 50
Balu (2005)
Age: 50
Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy (2004)
Age: 50
Grahanam (2004) as Narayana Swamy
Age: 50
Sye (2004) as Prudhvi's Father
Age: 50
Gowri (2004)
Age: 50
Arjun (2004) as Roopa's father
Age: 50
Samba (2004) as Father of Nandu
Age: 49
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu (2004)
Age: 49
Ghilli (2004) as Muthupandi's Father
Age: 49
Nenunnanu (2004)
Age: 49
Gambeeram (2004) as Minister Rajendran
Age: 49
Venky (2004) as Venky's Father
Age: 49
Jai (2004) as Farah's father
Age: 49
Malliswari (2004) as Murthy
Age: 49
Love Today (2004)
Age: 49
Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003) as Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
Age: 49
Satyam (2003) as Chakradhar
Age: 49
Okariki Okaru (2003) as Kamesh's Father
Age: 49
Vishnu (2003)
Age: 49
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli (2003)
Age: 49
Dongodu (2003) as Naidu
Age: 49
Vasantham (2003)
Age: 48
Donga Ramadu and Party (2003)
Age: 48
Oka Raju Oka Rani (2003)
Age: 48
Ninne Ishtapaddanu (2003)
Age: 48
Missamma (2003) as Nanda Gopal's neighbor
Age: 48
Gangotri (2003) as Anjaneya Shastri
Age: 48
Kabaddi Kabaddi (2003)
Age: 48
Ela Cheppanu (2003)
Age: 48
Juniors (2003)
Age: 48
Naaga (2003) as Subramanyam
Age: 48
Manmadhudu (2002) as Prasad
Age: 48
Dhanalaxmi I Love You (2002)
Age: 48
Nuvve... Nuvve... (2002) as Abu, Vishwanath's friend
Age: 48
Okato Number Kurradu (2002) as Swapna's Father
Age: 48
Sontham (2002) as Shyam Prasad
Age: 48
Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! (2002) as Anil's Maternal Uncle
Age: 48
Indra (2002) as Valmiki
Age: 48
Sreeram (2002)
Age: 47
Allari (2002)
Age: 47
Santosham (2002) as Narayana Murthy
Age: 47
Mounamelanoye (2002)
Age: 47
O Chinadaana (2002)
Age: 47
Takkari Donga (2002) as Doobey
Age: 47
The Rite, a Passion (2002)
Age: 47
Snehamante Idera (2001)
Age: 47
Manasantha Nuvve (2001)
Age: 47
Anandam (2001)
Age: 47
Student No. 1 (2001) as Jailor
Age: 47
Chiranjeevulu (2001)
Age: 47
Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (2001)
Age: 47
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001) as Ashok
Age: 47
Nuvvu Nenu (2001)
Age: 47
Sri Manjunatha (2001) as Bhrungi
Age: 46
Family Circus (2001) as Fishing Inspector
Age: 46
Ammo Bomma (2001)
Age: 46
Time Pass (2001)
Age: 46
Budget Padmanabham (2001)
Age: 46
Priyamaina Neeku (2001) as Ganesh's father
Age: 46
Mrugaraju (2001)
Age: 46
Narasimha Naidu (2001) as Papanashanam
Age: 46
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa (2000)
Age: 46
Devullu (2000) as TV Anchor
Age: 46
NTR Nagar (2000)
Age: 46
Jayam Manadera (2000)
Age: 46
Vamsi (2000)
Age: 46
Azad (2000) as Kanaka Raju
Age: 46
Ninne Premistha (2000)
Age: 46
Moodu Mukkalaata (2000)
Age: 46
Goppinti Alludu (2000)
Age: 46
Chitram (2000) as Ramana's father
Age: 45
Nuvvu Vastavani (2000)
Age: 45
Chala Bagundi (2000)
Age: 45
Postman (1999)
Age: 45
Samudram (1999) as Chepala Krishna
Age: 45
I liked the girl (1999)
Age: 45
Thammudu (1999)
Age: 45
Raja (1999)
Age: 44
Neti Gandhi (1999)
Age: 44
Aavide Shyamala (1999)
Age: 44
Abhishekam (1998) as G. K. Naidu
Age: 44
Chandralekha (1998)
Age: 44
Pandaga (1998) as Sai Babu
Age: 43
Priyaraagalu (1997)
Age: 43
Ugadi (1997)
Age: 43
Pelli Chesukundaam (1997)
Age: 43
Annamayya (1997)
Age: 42
Veedevadandi Babu (1997)
Age: 42
Pattukondi Chuddam (1997) as Sub Inspector Gottam Gopala Krishna
Age: 42
Gunshot (1996)
Age: 42
Bombay Priyudu (1996)
Age: 42
Vinodham (1996)
Age: 42
Deyyam (1996) as Psychologist
Age: 41
Akka! Bagunnava? (1996)
Age: 41
Amma Donga! (1995) as Sattipandu
Age: 41
Sisindri (1995)
Age: 41
Aunty (1995) as Khan
Age: 41
Big Boss (1995)
Age: 41
Sogasu Chuda Taramaa (1995)
Age: 41
Money Money (1995) as Manikyam
Age: 40
Gharana Bullodu (1995)
Age: 40
Pokiri Raja (1995) as Inspector Prem Chand
Age: 40
Desa Drohulu (1995)
Age: 40
Lingababu Love Story (1995) as Pakir Dada
Age: 40
Aame (1994) as Pattabhi
Age: 40
Subhalagnam (1994) as Doctor
Age: 40
Kishkinda Kaanda (1994)
Age: 39
Yamaleela (1994) as Thota Ramudu
Age: 39
Lucky Chance (1994)
Age: 39
Pekata Paparao (1993) as Harichandra
Age: 39
Mister Pellam (1993) as Bank Manager
Age: 39
Matru Devo Bhava (1993)
Age: 39
Money (1993) as Manikyam
Age: 38
Varasudu (1993)
Age: 38
Gaayam (1993) as Lawyer Saab
Age: 38
Rendilla Poojari (1993)
Age: 38
Jaitra Yatra (1991)
Age: 37
Aditya 369 (1991) as Raja Varma's Henchman
Age: 37
Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)
Age: 36
Appula Appa Rao (1991)
Age: 36
Shiva (1990) as Nanaji
Age: 36
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990) as Dasu
Age: 35
Siva (1989) as Nanaji
Age: 35
Swara Kalpana (1989)
Age: 34
Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989) as Paata Samanlavaadu
Age: 34
Kallu (1988)
Age: 34
Lawyer Suhasini (1987)
Age: 32
Sri Kanakamalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987) as Dorababu
Age: 32
Ladies Tailor (1986) as Police
Age: 32
Sira (Unknown)
Age: Unknown
Patta Pagalu (Unknown)
Age: Unknown
Raakaasa (Unknown)
Age: Unknown
The Paradise (Unknown)
Age: Unknown