Tanikella Bharani filmography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tanikella Bharani is Indian actor, screenwriter, poet and playwright who works primarily in Telugu cinema.
Telugu films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Ladies Tailor | Police officer | Writer |
| 1987 | Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe | ||
| Gowthami | |||
| Lawyer Suhasini | |||
| Dayamayudu | |||
| Saradamba | |||
| 1988 | Siripuram Chinnodu | ||
| Varasudochadu | |||
| 1989 | Siva | Nanaji | Writer |
| Swarakalpana | |||
| Paila Pachessu | |||
| Chettu Kinda Pleader | Pata Samanlu Buyer | ||
| 1990 | Chevilo Puvvu | Paramatma | |
| Nari Nari Naduma Murari | |||
| Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari | Dasu | ||
| 1991 | Mugguru Attala Muddula Alludu | Writer | |
| Maha Yagnam | |||
| Aditya 369 | |||
| Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu | Govinda Rao | ||
| 1992 | Bala Rama Krishnulu | ||
| Appula Appa Rao | Chilipi Donga | ||
| Mondi Modugu Penki Pellam | |||
| 1993 | Prema Pusthakam | Priest | |
| Gaayam | Lawyer Saab | ||
| Shabash Ramu | |||
| Urmila | |||
| Jeevithame Oka Cinema | |||
| Aadarsham | |||
| Rendilla Poojari | |||
| Pekata Papa Rao | |||
| One by Two | |||
| Anna Chellelu | |||
| Money | Manikyam | ||
| 1994 | Palnati Pourusham | Veerayya | |
| Money Money | Manikyam & Lawyer Saab | Writer (Script) | |
| Bobbili Simham | |||
| Namasthe Anna | |||
| Allarodu | |||
| Kishkindha Kanda | Bhetalam | ||
| Lucky Chance | |||
| Subhalagnam | Doctor | ||
| Yamaleela | Thota Ramudu | Writer (Script) | |
| 1995 | Big Boss | SI Yadagiri | |
| Sisindri | Akkanna | ||
| Gharana Bullodu | |||
| Bhale Bullodu | |||
| Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam[1] | Kukkuteswara Rao | ||
| Desa Drohulu | |||
| Ammaleni Puttillu | |||
| Khaidi Inspector[2] | Hitman | ||
| Bhale Bullodu | |||
| Aunty | |||
| Pokiri Raja | |||
| Miss 420 | |||
| Ghatothkachudu | Thota Ramudu | Writer (Script) | |
| 1996 | Vinodam | Chintamani | |
| Maavichiguru | Lawyer Satyanandam | ||
| Pelli Sandadi | Vijay's brother-in-law | ||
| Sampradayam[3] | Seenayya | ||
| Mummy Mee Aayanochadu | |||
| Amma Durgamma | |||
| Bombay Priyudu | |||
| Puttinti Gowravam | |||
| Akkum Bakkum | |||
| Pittala Dora | |||
| Deyyam | Psychologist | ||
| Pellala Rajyam | |||
| Once More | |||
| Sahanam | |||
| Hello Guru | |||
| Akka! Bagunnava? | |||
| 1997 | Aaro Pranam | ||
| Pellichesukundam | |||
| Thoka Leni Pitta | |||
| Ratha Yatra | |||
| Mama Bagunnava | |||
| Vammo Vatto O Pellaamo | |||
| Bobbili Dora | |||
| Priyaragalu | |||
| Super Heroes | |||
| Pattukondi Chuddam | |||
| Egire Pavurama | Simhachalam | ||
| Kurralla Rajyam | Sri Rama Chandra Murthy | ||
| 1998 | Pratishta | PKD aka Ponnakayila Kanna Dasu | |
| Kalavari Chellelu Kanaka Mahalakshmi | |||
| Paradesi | Rayudu | ||
| Life Lo Wife | |||
| Pape Naa Pranam | |||
| Ulta Palta | |||
| Chandralekha | Sitarama Rao's brother-in-law | ||
| O Panaipothundi Babu | Aravindaswamy | [4] | |
| Suprabhatam | |||
| Abhishekam | G. K. Naidu | ||
| 1999 | Yamajathakudu | MP Narasimhan | |
| Raja | Shankaram | ||
| Alludugaaru Vachcharu | |||
| Thammudu | Drunkard | ||
| Pilla Nachindi | |||
| Vichitram | Satyam | ||
| Samudram | Chepala Krishna | ||
| Aavide Syamala | |||
| 2000 | Manasu Paddanu Kaani | ||
| Balaram | K.K. | ||
| Ammo! Okato Tareekhu | Gireesham | ||
| Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa | |||
| Chala Bagundi | |||
| Manasunna Maaraju | Nagaraju | ||
| Manasichanu | |||
| Ninne Premistha | |||
| Thiladaanam | |||
| 9 Nelalu | |||
| Chitram | Ramana's father | ||
| Pelli Sambandham | |||
| Durga | |||
| 2001 | Sri Manjunatha | Bhrungi | |
| Mrugaraju | |||
| Ammo Bomma | Janardhan Seth | ||
| Priyamaina Neeku | Ganesh's father | ||
| Narahari | |||
| Jaabili | |||
| Bava Nachadu | |||
| Family Circus | Fishing Inspector | ||
| Repallelo Radha | |||
| Chiranjeevulu | |||
| Nuvvu Nenu | |||
| Narasimha Naidu | Papanashanam | ||
| Snehamante Idera | Manager Appalaraju | ||
| Manasantha Nuvve | Anu's father | ||
| 2002 | Priya Nestama | Surya's father | |
| Chandravamsam | |||
| Mounamelanoyi | Mounika's uncle | ||
| Indra | Valmiki | ||
| Sreeram | Minister Subba Rayudu | ||
| Manmadhudu | Prasad | ||
| Sontham | Vamsy's father | ||
| Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru | Anil's maternal uncle | ||
| O Chinadana | Lawyer Avadhani | ||
| Allari Ramudu | |||
| Okato Number Kurraadu | Swapna's father | ||
| Aaduthu Paaduthu | Gopi's father | ||
| Girl Friend | Suvarna's father | ||
| Yuva Rathna | |||
| Takkari Donga | Doobey | ||
| Prema Donga | |||
| Allari | Apartment Secretary | ||
| Neethone Vuntanu | |||
| Dhanalakshmi, I Love You | Babu Nayak | ||
| Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu | |||
| 2003 | Naaga | Viji's father | |
| Back Pocket | |||
| Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu | Preethi's father | ||
| Gangotri | Anjaneya Shastri | ||
| Oka Raju Oka Rani | Preethi's father | ||
| Vasantham | Ashok's father | ||
| Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulua Pelli | |||
| Okariki Okaru | Kameswara Rao's father | ||
| Missamma | Nanda Gooal's neighbour | ||
| Ela Cheppanu | |||
| Juniors | |||
| Satyam | Chakradhar | ||
| Kabaddi Kabaddi | Veerabhadraiah | ||
| Donga Ramudu and Party | |||
| Dongodu | Naidu | ||
| Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu | |||
| 2004 | Vidyardhi | ||
| Jai | |||
| Grahanam | Narayana Swamy | ||
| Sye | Prudhvi's father & College Principal | ||
| Pallakilo Pellikoothuru | |||
| Koduku | |||
| Dosth | |||
| Venky | Venky's father | ||
| Samba | Nandu's father | ||
| Gowri | |||
| Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy | Sailaja's uncle | ||
| Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari | |||
| Malliswari | Murthy | ||
| Swamy | |||
| Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu | Sarvarayudu | ||
| Love Today | |||
| 2005 | Youth | Priest | |
| Jagapati | Kunkumaiah | ||
| Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao | ||
| Narasimhudu | Lawyer | ||
| Dhana 51 | |||
| Nireekshana | |||
| Chakram | Lakshmi (Asin)'s father | ||
| Manasu Maata Vinadhu | |||
| Allari Pidugu | |||
| Bhadra | |||
| Sada Mee Sevalo | Kanaka Rao | ||
| Kanchanamala Cable TV | Criminal lawyer | ||
| Modati Cinema | |||
| Hungama | Chinna Babu | ||
| Political Rowdy | Vittal's uncle | ||
| Dhairyam | Bonala Bikshapati | ||
| Relax | |||
| Balu ABCDEFG | Beggar | ||
| Subhash Chandra Bose | Bapiveedu | ||
| Allari Bullodu | Raju's father | ||
| Athadu | Naidu | ||
| 2006 | Chukkallo Chandrudu | Shravani's uncle | |
| Godavari | Captain Chintamani | ||
| Annavaram | |||
| Amma Cheppindi | Paparao | ||
| Bangaram | Channel chief | ||
| Game | Lawyer | ||
| Something Special | |||
| Oka V Chitram | Devam | ||
| Pournami | Mallika's father | ||
| Happy | Subba Rao | ||
| Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw | Paala Pullaiah | ||
| Maayajaalam | |||
| Kithakithalu | |||
| Indian Beauty | himself | ||
| 2007 | Okkadunnadu | Reserve Bank Official | |
| Pagale Vennela | |||
| Raju Bhai | Anjali's father | ||
| Anumanaspadam | Forest Officer | ||
| Mee Sreyobhilashi | Hotel Owner | ||
| Bhookailas | |||
| Sri Mahalakshmi | Bavaji Rao | ||
| Dhee | Corporator Krishna | ||
| Jagadam | MLA PVR | ||
| Chirutha | Charan's uncle | ||
| Classmates | Hostel warden | ||
| Nava Vasantham | Raja's father | ||
| 2008 | Salute | Divya's father | |
| Kathanayakudu | School teacher | ||
| Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters | Bommana Brothers' father | ||
| Kousalya Supraja Rama | Narasimham | ||
| Bujjigadu | |||
| Kasipatnam Choodarababu | |||
| Ullasamga Utsahamga | |||
| Jalsa | Bulli Reddy | ||
| Victory | Vijji's father | ||
| Somberi | Kavi | ||
| Ashta Chemma | Sarva Sarma | ||
| Nenu Meeku Telusa? | Company MD | ||
| 2009 | Nirnayam 2009 | ||
| Pista | Suryaprakash's assistant | ||
| Kurradu | Varun's father | ||
| Mitrudu | |||
| Kalavaramaye Madilo | |||
| Current | Sushanth's father | ||
| Boni | Giri | ||
| Ek Niranjan | Veeraiah | ||
| Rechipo | |||
| Sontha Vooru | Devudu | ||
| Adugu | |||
| Souryam | Karim | ||
| Oye | Telugu teacher | ||
| 2010 | Gudu Gudu Gunjam | ||
| Rakta Charitra | Padalaneni Ramamurthy | ||
| Rakta Charitra 2 | |||
| Gaayam 2 | Lawyer Saab | ||
| Shambo Shiva Shambo | Muniamma's father | ||
| Jhummandi Naadam | Balu's father | ||
| Collector Gaari Bharya | Politician | ||
| Leader | Chief Secretary Sharma | ||
| Adhurs | Chari's father | ||
| Ragada | Devudu | ||
| Kedi | Rummy's father | ||
| Killer | |||
| Sadhyam | Krishna Prasad | ||
| Bhairava IPS | |||
| Khaleja | Durga Prasad | ||
| Brindavaanam | Ajay's father | ||
| Aunty Uncle Nandagopal | |||
| 2011 | Dookudu | Ajay's uncle | |
| Oosaravelli | Rakesh's father | ||
| Aakasame Haddu | Keerthi's father | ||
| Dushasana | |||
| Killer | |||
| 180 | Narayanan | ||
| Mr. Rascal | |||
| Kudirithe Kappu Coffee | Mohan | ||
| Play | |||
| Golconda High School | Principal Viswanath | ||
| Emaindi Nalo | |||
| Vastadu Naa Raju | |||
| Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju | Y. Venkat | ||
| Dhada | Preethi's father | ||
| Panjaa | Guruvayya | ||
| Teen Maar | Michael's father | ||
| Rajendra | |||
| Kshetram | Priest | ||
| 2012 | Yugam | ||
| Julayi | Narayana Moorti | ||
| Dhammu | Head Priest | ||
| Yamudiki Mogudu | Royyala Ramanaidu | ||
| Mithunam | Also director | ||
| Tea Samosa Biscuit | |||
| Vesavi Selavullo | |||
| Kartika Masam | |||
| Dhoni | Karthick's school principal | ||
| Gabbar Singh | Siddhappa Naidu's uncle | ||
| Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu | Rana Prathap Naidu's uncle | ||
| Om Sairam | |||
| Rakshith | |||
| Keeravani | |||
| 2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya | Amulu's father | |
| Thoofan | Jayadev | ||
| Sukumarudu | |||
| Baadshah | Pilli Gopi Krishna Simha | ||
| Iddarammayilatho | Shankarabharanam | ||
| Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Kondala Rao | ||
| Naayak | Judge | ||
| Jagadguru Adi Shankara | Agni Deva | ||
| 2014 | Basanti | Arjun's father | |
| Karthikeya | Valli's father | ||
| Current Theega | Chandraiah | ||
| Rowdy | Vedantham Murthy | ||
| Race Gurram | Lucky's father | ||
| Aagadu | Adi Keshavulu | ||
| Alludu Seenu | Narasimha's friend | ||
| Ra Ra... Krishnayya | Manikyam Mogiliyar | ||
| 2015 | Size Zero | Doctor | |
| Baahubali: The Beginning | Swamiji | ||
| Temper | Venkat Rao | ||
| Surya vs Surya | Ersam | ||
| Kick 2 | Venkatratnam | ||
| Bandipotu | Makrandam | ||
| Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante | Dayanidhi | ||
| Mantra 2 | Ramarao | ||
| Janda Pai Kapiraju | MP | ||
| Ori Devidoy | |||
| Areyrey | |||
| Rey | |||
| Bruce Lee – The Fighter | Ravi's father & Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother | ||
| 2016 | Oopiri | Kaalidasu | |
| Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | Amala's Father | ||
| Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Gabbar Singh's Guardian | ||
| Ism | Dasaradharamaiah | ||
| Gentleman | Mohan, Jayaram's uncle | ||
| Naruda Donoruda | Dr. Anjeneyulu | ||
| Brahmotsavam | Chantibabu's friend | ||
| Jyo Achyutananda | Sudoku Murthy | ||
| Srirastu Subhamastu | Anu's would-be father-in-law | ||
| Supreme | Police Commissioner | ||
| Nenu Maa College | |||
| 2017 | Luckunnodu | Padma's Father | |
| Samanthakamani | A. K. Ganapathi Sastry | ||
| Raja The Great | Mailaramgadda | ||
| Babu Baga Busy | Madhav's father | ||
| Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Chief Minister | ||
| Ninnu Kori | Murthy | ||
| Duvvada Jagannadham | Duvvada Subramaniam Sastry | ||
| Ami Thumi | Janardhan | ||
| Radha | Radha Krishna's father | ||
| Guru | Murali | ||
| Om Namo Venkatesaya | Des Raj Baljot | ||
| Goutham Nanda | Waiter | ||
| Anando Brahma | Manikyam | ||
| Sathamanam Bhavati | Chalaram | Cameo appearance | |
| Gautamiputra Satakarni | Deva Dattudu | ||
| Gulf | Sufi song singer | ||
| 2018 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| Vijetha | Mohan Prasad | ||
| Pantham | Tilak | ||
| Sammohanam | Shyam Prasad | ||
| Jamba Lakidi Pamba | Varun's father | ||
| Naa... Nuvve | Meera's father | ||
| Mahanati | Journalist | ||
| Nela Ticket | Chief Minister | ||
| Gayatri | Lawyer | ||
| Agnyaathavaasi | Appaji | ||
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Swamiji Govindayya Sharma | |
| Krishnarao Supermarket | |||
| 2 Hours Love | Tanikella | ||
| Gaddalakonda Ganesh | Theatre Operator | ||
| 1st Rank Raju | Coordinator | ||
| Sita | Jayababu | ||
| Maharshi | Ravi's father | ||
| Saaho | Ramaswamy Allagadda | ||
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramloo | Anjaneya Prasad | |
| Sarileru Neekevvaru | Minister | ||
| Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Rama Sharma | ||
| Jaanu | T. Venkateswara Rao | ||
| Pressure Cooker | Anand Rao | ||
| V | IGP Y. V. Narendra | ||
| Maa Vintha Gadha Vinuma | Police Officer | ||
| Bombhaat | Varaha Murthy | ||
| 2021 | April 28 Em Jarigindi | ||
| Bangaru Bullodu | Bhavani's grandfather | ||
| Gaali Sampath | Station Master | ||
| Mosagallu | Mukund | ||
| Jathi Ratnalu | Govindu | ||
| Chaavu Kaburu Challaga | Balaraju's uncle | ||
| SR Kalyanamandapam | College Principal | ||
| Raja Raja Chora | Ghanapati | ||
| Raja Vikramarka | Mahendra | ||
| Drushyam 2 | Vinayachandran | ||
| Deyyam | |||
| Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu | |||
| Skylab | Sadashivam | ||
| 2022 | Son of India | Home Minister | |
| Bheemla Nayak | MLA | ||
| Ghani | Maya's father | ||
| Acharya | Priest | ||
| Sarkaru Vaari Paata | Master | ||
| F3 | Police officer | ||
| Geetha | |||
| Bimbisara | Priest | ||
| First Day First Show | [5] | ||
| Dhamaka | Vasudeva Rao | ||
| 2023 | Premadesam | Maya's father | |
| Mr. King | Professor | ||
| Sir | Deekshitulu | ||
| Bro | Krishnamoorthy "Singinaatham Mavayya" | [6] | |
| Peddha Kapu 1 | [7] | ||
| Spy | Jai and Subhash's father | ||
| 2024 | Inti No. 13 | ||
| Sarkaaru Noukari | |||
| Drill | |||
| Nindha | Satyanand | ||
| Honeymoon Express | Bala | ||
| C202 | |||
| Haddhu Ledhu Raa | |||
| Prathinidhi 2 | |||
| Vidya Vasula Aham | Spiritual Preacher | ||
| Shivam Bhaje | Raghu Ram | ||
| Bhaje Vaayu Vegam | Goppula Lakshmaiah | ||
| Mr. Bachchan | Ramgarh Thakur | ||
| Keshava Chandra Ramavath | |||
| Manamey | Consulate Officer Mahendra | ||
| 2025 | Neeli Megha Shyama | Shyam’s father | |
| Brahma Anandam | |||
| Nenekkaduna | [8] | ||
| Shiva Shambho | [9] | ||
| Sarangapani Jathakam | Ahobila Rao | ||
| Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha | Hari’s uncle | ||
| Hari Hara Veera Mallu | Shiva | ||
| Kishkindhapuri | Bhushana Varma | ||
| 2026 | Raakaasa |
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Veetla Visheshanga | Inspector Sennimalai |
| 2004 | Gambeeram | Rajendran |
| Ghilli | Rajapandi | |
| 2005 | Mazhai | Deva's father |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Kathiravan |
| 2008 | Bheemaa | Sivaraman |
| Satyam | Deiva's father | |
| Kuselan | School teacher | |
| 2009 | Naalai Namadhe | Ramasamy |
| 2010 | Drohi | Nanaji |
| 2011 | Nootrenbadhu | Narayanan |
| 2012 | Dhoni | Karthick's school principal |
| 2014 | Kalavaram | Adi Moolam |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Swamiji |
| Moone Moonu Varthai | Dayanidhi | |
| 2016 | Thozha | Kaalidasan |
| 2023 | Vaathi | Thanigachalam |
| 2025 | Thug Life | Sivaguru |
Hindi films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Shiva | Nanaji |
| 2001 | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Dakshina Murthy |
| 2010 | Rakht Charitra | Padalaneni Ramamurthy |
| Rakht Charitra 2 | ||
| 2019 | Saaho | Ramaswamy |
| 2023 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | Kodati Rameshwar |
Kannada films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Naga Devathe | ||
| 2024 | Karataka Damanaka | Ramanna | [10] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–present | Dhootha | Raghavayya | Amazon Prime Video | [11] |
As writer
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Kanchu Kavacham | Also actor |
| Aalapana | ||
| Pralayam | ||
| 1986 | Patnam Pilla Palleturi Chinnodu | |
| Konaseema Kurradu | ||
| Ladies Tailor | Also actor | |
| 1987 | Sankeertana | |
| Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe | Also actor | |
| Lawyer Suhasini | ||
| Maharshi | ||
| Saradhamba | Also actor | |
| 1988 | Varasudochadu | |
| Siripuram Chinnodu | ||
| Bharya Bhartala Bagotham | ||
| 1989 | Siva | Also actor |
| Chinnari Sneham | ||
| Swara Kalpana | Also actor | |
| Vinta Dongalu | ||
| Police Report | Also actor | |
| Chettu Kinda Pleader | ||
| 1990 | Chevilo Puvvu | |
| Nari Nari Naduma Murari | ||
| 1991 | Maha Yagnam | |
| Jaitra Yatra | ||
| 1992 | Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam | |
| Chakra Vyuham | ||
| Attasommu Alludu Daanam | ||
| Balarama Krishnulu | Also actor | |
| 1993 | Aadarsham | Also actor |
| Pekata Paparao | ||
| One By Two | ||
| Urmila | ||
| Ankuram | ||
| Jeevithame Oka Cinema | Also actor | |
| Dhadi | Also actor | |
| Rendilla Poojari | ||
| 1994 | Namaste Anna | |
| Lucky Chance | ||
| 1995 | Lingababu Love Story | |
| Madya Taragati Mahabharatam | ||
| Bhale Bullodu | ||
| 1996 | Akkum Bukkum | |
| Once More | ||
| 1997 | Kurralla Rajyam | |
| Pattukondi Chuddam | ||
| 1999 | Anaganaga Oka Ammai | |
| 2000 | Hands Up | Also actor |
| 2004 | Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi | Lyricist |