Tanikella Bharani
Acting Born Jul 14, 1954 Hyderabad, Telangana, India 350 credits
Biography
Tanikella Bharani is an Indian actor. He works predominantly in Telugu cinema and has also appeared in Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. He has a significant body of work, with over 420 known credits. Born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, he is a male actor. His birthdate is July 14, 1954, and he is 72 years old. Tanikella Bharani is also known as Thanikella Bharani and Thanikirla Bharani. He has received recognition for his work, having won three Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards.
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Career overview
Tanikella Bharani is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has also appeared in films in other languages, including Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi. Throughout his career, Bharani has accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 420 known credits to his name.
Bharani's extensive filmography spans multiple genres and roles, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He has worked with numerous directors and actors in the Indian film industry, contributing to the growth and diversity of Telugu cinema. His ability to adapt to various roles and genres has enabled him to maintain a prolific career, with a large number of films to his credit.
Tanikella Bharani's contributions to the Indian film industry have been recognized through his receipt of three Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards. This recognition highlights his impact and influence on the industry, solidifying his position as a respected and accomplished actor.
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RaakaasaThe Paradise
Bāhubali: The EpicThug LifeKishkindhapuriAndhela RavamidhiSarangapani Jathakam
Bench LifeKalingaKarataka DamanakaNindhaMr Bachchan
DhoothaPremadesamVaathiKisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki JaanMystery
Bheemla NayakWanted PanduGodAndaru Bagundali Andulo NenundaliSuper MachiHIT: The 2nd Case
April 28th Em JarigindiIppudu Kaaka InkeppuduSkylabSR KalyanamandapamEakam
Ala VaikunthapurramulooSarileru NeekevvaruVEntha ManchivaadavuraaBombhaat
1st Rank RajuSye Raa Narasimha ReddyMaharshiSitaMadhanam
SammohanamNaa NuvveVijethaJamba Lakidi PambaGayatri
Bāhubali 2: The ConclusionRaja the GreatNene Raju Nene MantriOm Namo VenkatesayaKathalo Rajakumari
Okka Ammayi ThappaEkkadiki Pothavu ChinnavadaOopiriBrahmotsavamBrahmotsavam
Bāhubali: The BeginningBandipotuBruce Lee: The FighterJanda Pai KapirajuBengal Tiger
Current TheegaAutonagar SuryaVirattuRa Ra KrishnayyaAagadu
NaayakAlias JanakiSukumaruduIddarammayilathoSeethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Mithunam · DirectorMithunam · LyricistMithunam · ScreenplayNeeku Naaku Dash DashDhammu
WantedOosaravelliBadrinathOh My FriendKatha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
Collector Gari BharyaRagadaGaayam 2AdhursShambo Shiva Shambo
Ek NiranjanOy!KurraduCurrentRechipo
KrishnarjunaJalsaBheemaMr. MedhaviKuselan
Azhagiya Tamil MaganRaju BhaiMunnaNava VasanthamChirutha
BommalataBhagyalakshmi Bumper DrawHappyKamliOka V Chitram
Jai ChiranjeevaSravana MasamAthaduDhana 51Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
SyeMalliswariGambeeramLove TodayGhilli
NaagaVishnuEla CheppanuKabaddi KabaddiGangotri
SonthamManmadhuduMounamelanoyeThe Rite, a PassionDhanalakshmi, I Love You
Naa Manasistha RaaTime PassNuvvu Naaku NachavStudent No. 1Mrugaraju
DevulluNuvvu VasthavaniGoppinti AlluduVamsiNTR Nagar
PostmanAavide ShyamalaRaja
Full Filmography
350 titles- Raakaasa (2026)
- The Paradise (2026)
- Bāhubali: The Epic (2025) as Swami
- Thug Life (2025) as Sivaguru
- Kishkindhapuri (2025) as Bhushan Verma
- Andhela Ravamidhi (2025)
- Sarangapani Jathakam (2025) as Ahobila Rao
- Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha (2025)
- Neeli Megha Shyama (2025)
- Madhushala (2025)
- Bench Life (2024)
- Kalinga (2024)
- Karataka Damanaka (2024)
- Nindha (2024) as Satyanand
- Mr Bachchan (2024)
- Manamey (2024) as Mahendra
- Bhaje Vaayu Vegam (2024)
- Vidya Vasula Aham (2024) as Spiritual Preacher
- Shivam Bhaje (2024)
- Prathinidhi 2 (2024)
- Sriranga Neethulu (2024)
- Sarkaaru Noukari (2024) as Sarpanch
- Honeymoon Express (2024) as Bala
- Drill (2024)
- Inti Number – 13 (2024)
- Dhootha (2023) as Raghavayya
- Premadesam (2023)
- Vaathi (2023) as Thanigachalam
- Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan (2023) as Rameshwar Kodathi
- Mystery (2023)
- Aadikeshava (2023)
- BRO (2023) as Singinadham
- Spy (2023) as Subhash and Jai's father
- Mr. King (2023)
- Peddha Kapu - 1 (2023)
- Dochevaarevarura (2023)
- Mind Game (2023) as Appa Rao
- Raa Raa... Penimiti (2023) as (Voice Only)
- Bheemla Nayak (2022) as MLA
- Wanted PanduGod (2022)
- Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali (2022)
- Super Machi (2022)
- HIT: The 2nd Case (2022) as Ramu, Sanjana's Father
- Acharya (2022) as Priest
- Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022) as Master
- Dhamaka (2022) as Vasudeva Rao
- Godse (2022)
- Ramarao On Duty (2022)
- F3: Fun and Frustration (2022) as Police Officer
- Ghani (2022)
- Bimbisara (2022) as The Priest
- Shekar (2022)
- Son of India (2022)
- Alluri (2022)
- First Day First Show (2022) as Sreenu's Father
- Geetha (2022)
- Cheppalani Undhi (2022)
- April 28th Em Jarigindi (2021) as Producer of Movie
- Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu (2021)
- Skylab (2021) as Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather
- SR Kalyanamandapam (2021)
- Eakam (2021) as Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest
- Raja Vikramarka (2021)
- Pelli SandaD (2021) as Vashishta's Uncle
- Jathi Ratnalu (2021) as Govindu
- Drushyam 2 (2021) as Vinay Chandra
- Gaali Sampath (2021)
- Raja Raja Chora (2021) as Ganapthi
- Bangaru Bullodu (2021)
- Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) as Anjaneya Prasad
- Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020) as Venkateshwar Anandaraju
- V (2020) as IG Y. V. Narendra
- Entha Manchivaadavuraa (2020) as Rama Sharma
- Bombhaat (2020) as Varaha Murthy
- Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma (2020)
- Pressure Cooker (2020)
- 1st Rank Raju (2019)
- Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) as Govindayya Sharma
- Maharshi (2019) as Ravi's father
- Sita (2019)
- Madhanam (2019)
- Krishna Rao Supermarket (2019)
- 2 Hours Love (2019)
- Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu (2019)
- Sammohanam (2018) as Shyam Prasad
- Naa Nuvve (2018)
- Vijetha (2018)
- Jamba Lakidi Pamba (2018)
- Gayatri (2018)
- Nela Ticket (2018) as C.M.
- Agnyaathavaasi (2018) as Abhi's uncle
- Pantham (2018) as Trust chairman Tilak
- Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) as Swami (voice) (uncredited)
- Raja the Great (2017) as Mailaramgadda
- Nene Raju Nene Mantri (2017) as Chief Minister
- Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017) as Rama's Father
- Kathalo Rajakumari (2017)
- Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017) as Deva Dattudu
- Ninnu Kori (2017) as Murthy
- Mister (2017) as Gundappa Naidu
- Ami Thumi (2017) as Janardhan
- Radha (2017) as Radhakrishnan's Father
- DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) as Duvvada Subrahmanya Sastry
- Shatamanam Bhavati (2017) as Chalaram (Cameo)
- Goutham Nanda (2017) as Waiter
- Guru (2017)
- Gulf (2017)
- Shamantakamani (2017) as A.K.Ganapathi Sastry
- Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam (2017) as Jai's Dad
- Chandrullo Unde Kundelu (2017)
- Okka Ammayi Thappa (2016)
- Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada (2016) as Amala's Father
- Oopiri (2016) as Kaalidasu
- Brahmotsavam (2016)
- Brahmotsavam (2016) as Sathyaraj's Friend
- Gentleman (2016) as Mohan
- Srirastu Subhamastu (2016) as Anu's would-be father in law
- Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016) as Gabbar Singh's Guardian
- Ism (2016) as Sathya's father
- Jyo Achyutananda (2016) as Sudoku Murthy
- Garam (2016)
- Naruda Donoruda (2016) as Dr. Anjeneyulu
- Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015) as Swamiji
- Bandipotu (2015) as Makrandam
- Bruce Lee: The Fighter (2015) as Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother
- Janda Pai Kapiraju (2015)
- Bengal Tiger (2015) as RMP Doctor
- Inji Iduppazhagi (2015) as Doctor
- Kick 2 (2015) as Venkatratnam
- Temper (2015) as Venkata Rao
- Rey (2015)
- Tiger (2015) as Orphanage Principal
- Surya Vs Surya (2015) as Ersam
- Mantra 2 (2015) as Ramarao
- Current Theega (2014)
- Autonagar Surya (2014) as Jailor
- Virattu (2014)
- Ra Ra Krishnayya (2014)
- Aagadu (2014) as Adi Keshava
- Race Gurram (2014) as Dasaradh Prasad
- Rabhasa (2014) as Lawyer
- Basanti (2014)
- Kalavaram (2014) as Adi Moolam
- Alludu Seenu (2014) as Narasimha's friend
- Karthikeya (2014) as Valli's Father
- Rowdy (2014) as Vedam
- Bhimavaram Bullodu (2014)
- Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years (2014)
- Naayak (2013) as judge
- Alias Janaki (2013)
- Sukumarudu (2013)
- Iddarammayilatho (2013) as Shankarabharanam
- Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013) as Kondala Rao
- Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013) as Ammullu's Father
- Baadshah (2013) as Pilli Gopi Krishna Simha
- Pavithra (2013)
- Adda (2013)
- D for Dopidi (2013)
- Mithunam (2012) Director
- Mithunam (2012) Lyricist
- Mithunam (2012) Screenplay
- Neeku Naaku Dash Dash (2012)
- Dhammu (2012)
- Julayi (2012) as Narayana Murthy
- Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (2012)
- Lovely (2012)
- Dhoni (2012)
- Gabbar Singh (2012) as Mavayya
- Shirdi Sai (2012) as Bhooti
- Wanted (2011) as Voice Over
- Oosaravelli (2011) as Rakesh's Father
- Badrinath (2011) as Badri's Father
- Oh My Friend (2011) as Chandu's Father
- Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (2011) as Y. Venkat
- Dookudu (2011) as Ramachandra
- Aakasame Haddu (2011)
- Vastadu Naa Raju (2011)
- Golconda High School (2011) as Viswanath
- Once Upon a Warrior (2011) as Kaksheera
- Panjaa (2011) as Guruvayya
- Dhada (2011) as Preethi's Father
- Kshetram (2011)
- 180 (2011) as Narayanan
- Kudirithe Kappu Coffee (2011)
- Collector Gari Bharya (2010)
- Ragada (2010)
- Gaayam 2 (2010) as Lawyer Saab
- Adhurs (2010) as Chari's Adoptive Father
- Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010)
- Aunty Uncle Nanda Gopal (2010)
- Khaleja (2010) as Durga Prasad
- Brindavanam (2010) as Ajay's Father
- Leader (2010) as Sharma C.S.
- Rakht Charitra 2 (2010) as Ram Murthy
- Rakht Charitra (2010) as Ram Murthy
- Drohi (2010) as Nanaji
- Jhummandi Naadam (2010)
- Om Shanti (2010)
- Kedi (2010)
- Baava (2010)
- Sadhyam (2010)
- Ek Niranjan (2009) as Veeraiah
- Oy! (2009) as Telugu Teacher
- Kurradu (2009) as Varun's Father
- Current (2009)
- Rechipo (2009)
- Kalavaramaye Madilo (2009)
- Saleem (2009)
- A Aa E Ee (2009)
- Sontha ooru (2009) as Devudu Babu
- Boni (2009)
- Snehituda (2009)
- Krishnarjuna (2008)
- Jalsa (2008) as Bulli reddy
- Bheema (2008)
- Mr. Medhavi (2008)
- Kuselan (2008) as School Teacher
- Kalidasu (2008) as Principal of College
- Ready (2008) as Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao
- Nenu Meeku Telusa...? (2008)
- Krishna (2008)
- Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008) as Bommana brothers' father
- Satyam (2008) as Deiva's Father
- Ashta Chamma (2008) as Sarva Sarma
- Victory (2008)
- Kathanayakudu (2008) as School Teacher
- Souryam (2008)
- Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2008)
- Kasipatnam Choodarababu (2008)
- Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007) as Guru's Father
- Raju Bhai (2007) as Anjali's father
- Munna (2007)
- Nava Vasantham (2007) as Raja's Father
- Chirutha (2007)
- Jagadam (2007)
- Dhee (2007) as Corporator Krishna
- Thulasi (2007)
- Okkadunnadu (2007) as RBI Official
- Classmates (2007)
- Mee Sreyobhilashi (2007)
- Sri Mahalakshmi (2007)
- Anumanaspadam (2007) as Forest officer
- Bommalata (2006)
- Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006) as Paala Pullayya
- Happy (2006) as Subba Rao
- Kamli (2006)
- Oka V Chitram (2006)
- Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli (2006)
- Rakhi (2006) as Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam
- Pournami (2006) as Mallika's father
- Bommarillu (2006) as Aravind's Friend
- Godavari (2006) as Captain Chintamani
- Boss (2006)
- Sri Ramadasu (2006)
- Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila (2006) as Gajapati
- Amma Cheppindi (2006) as Paparao
- Annavaram (2006) as Lallu
- Maayajaalam (2006)
- Game (2006)
- Jai Chiranjeeva (2005)
- Sravana Masam (2005)
- Athadu (2005) as Naidu
- Dhana 51 (2005)
- Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005) as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
- Chakram (2005)
- Balu (2005)
- Dhairyam (2005)
- Allari Pidugu (2005)
- Allari Bullodu (2005) as Raju's father
- Hungama (2005)
- Subash Chandra Bose (2005)
- Sada Mee Sevalo (2005) as Suryakantam's Father
- Sye (2004) as Prudhvi's Father
- Malliswari (2004) as Murthy
- Gambeeram (2004) as Minister Rajendran
- Love Today (2004)
- Ghilli (2004) as Muthupandi's Father
- Grahanam (2004) as Narayana Swamy
- Arjun (2004) as Roopa's father
- Venky (2004) as Venky's Father
- Samba (2004) as Father of Nandu
- Samba (2004) as Nandu's father
- Nenunnanu (2004)
- Gowri (2004)
- Jai (2004) as Farah's father
- Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy (2004)
- Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu (2004)
- Naaga (2003) as Subramanyam
- Vishnu (2003)
- Ela Cheppanu (2003)
- Kabaddi Kabaddi (2003)
- Gangotri (2003) as Anjaneya Shastri
- Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003) as Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
- Missamma (2003) as Nanda Gopal's neighbor
- Ninne Ishtapaddanu (2003)
- Dongodu (2003) as Naidu
- Satyam (2003) as Chakradhar
- Vasantham (2003)
- Okariki Okaru (2003) as Kamesh's Father
- Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli (2003)
- Oka Raju Oka Rani (2003)
- Juniors (2003)
- Donga Ramadu and Party (2003)
- Sontham (2002) as Shyam Prasad
- Manmadhudu (2002) as Prasad
- Mounamelanoye (2002)
- The Rite, a Passion (2002)
- Dhanalakshmi, I Love You (2002) as Babu Nayak
- Takkari Donga (2002) as Doobey
- Indra (2002) as Valmiki
- Santosham (2002) as Narayana Murthy
- Okato Number Kurradu (2002) as Swapna's Father
- Nuvve... Nuvve... (2002) as Abu, Vishwanath's friend
- Allari (2002)
- Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! (2002) as Anil's Maternal Uncle
- Sreeram (2002)
- O Chinadaana (2002)
- Dhanalaxmi I Love You (2002)
- Naa Manasistha Raa (2001)
- Time Pass (2001)
- Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001) as Ashok
- Student No. 1 (2001) as Jailor
- Mrugaraju (2001)
- Anandam (2001)
- Manasantha Nuvve (2001)
- Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (2001)
- Ammo Bomma (2001)
- Sri Manjunatha (2001) as Bhrungi
- Narasimha Naidu (2001) as Papanashanam
- Nuvvu Nenu (2001)
- Family Circus (2001) as Fishing Inspector
- Budget Padmanabham (2001)
- Priyamaina Neeku (2001) as Ganesh's father
- Snehamante Idera (2001)
- Chiranjeevulu (2001)
- Devullu (2000) as TV Anchor
- Nuvvu Vasthavani (2000)
- Goppinti Alludu (2000)
- Vamsi (2000)
- NTR Nagar (2000)
- Azad (2000) as Kanaka Raju
- Chitram (2000) as Ramana's father
- Chala Bagundi (2000)
- Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa (2000)
- Jayam Manadera (2000)
- Ninne Premistha (2000)
- Moodu Mukkalaata (2000)
- Postman (1999)
- Aavide Shyamala (1999)
- Raja (1999)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tanikella Bharani best known for?
Tanikella Bharani is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Raakaasa (2026), Bāhubali: The Epic (2025), Pressure Cooker (2020), Naa Nuvve (2018).
When and where was Tanikella Bharani born?
Tanikella Bharani was born on July 14, 1954 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
How many credits does Tanikella Bharani have?
Tanikella Bharani has accumulated over 350 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
What is Tanikella Bharani's background in cinema and television?
Tanikella Bharani is an Indian actor. He works predominantly in Telugu cinema and has also appeared in Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. He has a significant body of work, with over 420 known credits. Born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, he is a male actor. His birthdate is July 14, 1954, and he is 72 years old. Tanikel...