Tanikella Bharani
Known for Acting · 402 credits
- Born
- 1954-07-14 (age 71)
- Place of birth
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Also known as
- Thanikella Bharani · Thanikirla Bharani
Biography
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
TV Shows (2)
Movies (400)
Bāhubali: The Epic
2025
as Swami
Bāhubali: The Beginning
2015
as Swamiji
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
2017
as Swami (voice) (uncredited)
Kishkindhapuri
2025
as Bhushan Verma
Raakaasa
2026
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2020
as Anjaneya Prasad
Sarileru Neekevvaru
2020
as Venkateshwar Anandaraju
The Paradise
2026
Maharshi
2019
as Ravi's father
Naayak
2013
as judge
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
2022
as Master
Race Gurram
2014
as Dasaradh Prasad
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada
2016
as Amala's Father
Raja the Great
2017
as Mailaramgadda
Once Upon a Warrior
2011
as Kaksheera
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
2019
as Govindayya Sharma
Allari
2002
V
2020
as IG Y. V. Narendra
Sontha ooru
2009
as Devudu Babu
HIT: The 2nd Case
2022
as Ramu, Sanjana's Father
Thug Life
2025
as Sivaguru
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
2023
as Rameshwar Kodathi
Nuvvu Nenu
2001
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham
2017
as Duvvada Subrahmanya Sastry
Kathanayakudu
2008
as School Teacher
Autonagar Surya
2014
as Jailor
Athadu
2005
as Naidu
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
2001
as Ashok
Kshetram
2011
Azad
2000
as Kanaka Raju
Pelli SandaD
2021
as Vashishta's Uncle
Manamey
2024
as Mahendra
Classmates
2007
Vaathi
2023
as Thanigachalam
Manasantha Nuvve
2001
Kick 2
2015
as Venkatratnam
Oopiri
2016
as Kaalidasu
Acharya
2022
as Priest
Balu
2005
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
2003
as Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
Radha
2017
as Radhakrishnan's Father
Dookudu
2011
as Ramachandra
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
as Guru's Father
Ghilli
2004
as Muthupandi's Father
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2013
as Kondala Rao
Kishkinda Kaanda
1994
BRO
2023
as Singinadham
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
2005
as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
Jathi Ratnalu
2021
as Govindu
Shivam Bhaje
2024
Chakram
2005
Chirutha
2007
Student No. 1
2001
as Jailor
Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu
2021
Aditya 369
1991
as Raja Varma's Henchman
Malliswari
2004
as Murthy
Sye
2004
as Prudhvi's Father
F3: Fun and Frustration
2022
as Police Officer
Khaleja
2010
as Durga Prasad
Amma Cheppindi
2006
as Paparao
Kalinga
2024
Nene Raju Nene Mantri
2017
as Chief Minister
Godavari
2006
as Captain Chintamani
Venky
2004
as Venky's Father
Aadikeshava
2023
Aagadu
2014
as Adi Keshava
Siva
1989
as Nanaji
Mr Bachchan
2024
Rabhasa
2014
as Lawyer
Temper
2015
as Venkata Rao
Munna
2007
Ek Niranjan
2009
as Veeraiah
Dhamaka
2022
as Vasudeva Rao
Badrinath
2011
as Badri's Father
Hungama
2005
Nuvvu Vastavani
2000
Thulasi
2007
Bruce Lee: The Fighter
2015
as Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother
Pelli Chesukundaam
1997
Ramarao On Duty
2022
Ra Ra Krishnayya
2014
Bombhaat
2020
as Varaha Murthy
Oh My Friend
2011
as Chandu's Father
Panjaa
2011
as Guruvayya
Gautamiputra Satakarni
2017
as Deva Dattudu
Inji Iduppazhagi
2015
as Doctor
Sammohanam
2018
as Shyam Prasad
Gayatri
2018
Manmadhudu
2002
as Prasad
Shekar
2022
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
1990
as Dasu
Thammudu
1999
Ninnu Kori
2017
as Murthy
Devullu
2000
as TV Anchor
SR Kalyanamandapam
2021
Entha Manchivaadavuraa
2020
as Rama Sharma
Adhurs
2010
as Chari's Adoptive Father
Vamsi
2000
Sita
2019
Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali
2022
Rakht Charitra 2
2010
as Ram Murthy
Dongodu
2003
as Naidu
Nela Ticket
2018
as C.M.
Om Namo Venkatesaya
2017
as Rama's Father
Shiva
1990
as Nanaji
Gaayam
1993
as Lawyer Saab
Bengal Tiger
2015
as RMP Doctor
Pournami
2006
as Mallika's father
Sardaar Gabbar Singh
2016
as Gabbar Singh's Guardian
Gambeeram
2004
as Minister Rajendran
Shamantakamani
2017
as A.K.Ganapathi Sastry
Brindavanam
2010
as Ajay's Father
Deyyam
1996
as Psychologist
Ghatotkachudu
1995
as Thota Ramudu
Snehamante Idera
2001
Wanted PanduGod
2022
Surya Vs Surya
2015
as Ersam
Nuvve... Nuvve...
2002
as Abu, Vishwanath's friend
Agnyaathavaasi
2018
as Abhi's uncle
Kuselan
2008
as School Teacher
About Tanikella Bharani
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. With 402 credits spanning from 1986 to 2026, Tanikella Bharani has appeared in 400 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Tanikella Bharani Movies
- Bāhubali: The Epic (2025) — as Swami
- Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015) — as Swamiji
- Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) — as Swami (voice) (uncredited)
- Kishkindhapuri (2025) — as Bhushan Verma
- Raakaasa (2026)
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