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 2: The Conclusion
2017
as Swami (voice) (uncredited)
Bāhubali: The Beginning
2015
as Swamiji
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2020
as Anjaneya Prasad
Raakaasa
2026
Kishkindhapuri
2025
as Bhushan Verma
Sarileru Neekevvaru
2020
as Venkateshwar Anandaraju
Maharshi
2019
as Ravi's father
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
2022
as Master
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada
2016
as Amala's Father
The Paradise
2026
Once Upon a Warrior
2011
as Kaksheera
Thug Life
2025
as Sivaguru
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
2019
as Govindayya Sharma
Naayak
2013
as judge
Athadu
2005
as Naidu
Race Gurram
2014
as Dasaradh Prasad
HIT: The 2nd Case
2022
as Ramu, Sanjana's Father
Raja the Great
2017
as Mailaramgadda
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
2023
as Rameshwar Kodathi
Manamey
2024
as Mahendra
Classmates
2007
Kathanayakudu
2008
as School Teacher
Vaathi
2023
as Thanigachalam
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
2001
as Ashok
Sontha ooru
2009
as Devudu Babu
Nuvvu Nenu
2001
Dookudu
2011
as Ramachandra
V
2020
as IG Y. V. Narendra
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2013
as Kondala Rao
Oopiri
2016
as Kaalidasu
Azad
2000
as Kanaka Raju
Autonagar Surya
2014
as Jailor
Allari
2002
Kshetram
2011
Acharya
2022
as Priest
Manasantha Nuvve
2001
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
as Guru's Father
Ghilli
2004
as Muthupandi's Father
Kick 2
2015
as Venkatratnam
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
2003
as Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham
2017
as Duvvada Subrahmanya Sastry
Pelli SandaD
2021
as Vashishta's Uncle
Aadikeshava
2023
Aditya 369
1991
as Raja Varma's Henchman
Balu
2005
Khaleja
2010
as Durga Prasad
Shivam Bhaje
2024
Student No. 1
2001
as Jailor
Godavari
2006
as Captain Chintamani
Amma Cheppindi
2006
as Paparao
Nene Raju Nene Mantri
2017
as Chief Minister
Bruce Lee: The Fighter
2015
as Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother
Venky
2004
as Venky's Father
Brindavanam
2010
as Ajay's Father
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
2005
as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
Inji Iduppazhagi
2015
as Doctor
Sye
2004
as Prudhvi's Father
Dhamaka
2022
as Vasudeva Rao
Jathi Ratnalu
2021
as Govindu
Raja
1999
F3: Fun and Frustration
2022
as Police Officer
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
1990
as Dasu
Munna
2007
Rabhasa
2014
as Lawyer
Temper
2015
as Venkata Rao
Okkadunnadu
2007
as RBI Official
Nuvve... Nuvve...
2002
as Abu, Vishwanath's friend
Gayatri
2018
Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu
2021
Radha
2017
as Radhakrishnan's Father
BRO
2023
as Singinadham
Kuselan
2008
as School Teacher
Kishkinda Kaanda
1994
Hungama
2005
Ramayya Vasthavayya
2013
as Ammullu's Father
Nuvvu Vastavani
2000
Vamsi
2000
Vastadu Naa Raju
2011
Ramarao On Duty
2022
Chirutha
2007
Sardaar Gabbar Singh
2016
as Gabbar Singh's Guardian
Bombhaat
2020
as Varaha Murthy
Chakram
2005
Kalinga
2024
Oosaravelli
2011
as Rakesh's Father
Manmadhudu
2002
as Prasad
Pournami
2006
as Mallika's father
Nela Ticket
2018
as C.M.
Dhoni
2012
Shambo Shiva Shambo
2010
Ek Niranjan
2009
as Veeraiah
Ghani
2022
Gaayam
1993
as Lawyer Saab
Mr Bachchan
2024
Panjaa
2011
as Guruvayya
Rakht Charitra 2
2010
as Ram Murthy
Arjun
2004
as Roopa's father
Raju Bhai
2007
as Anjali's father
Annamayya
1997
Siva
1989
as Nanaji
Sita
2019
Dongodu
2003
as Naidu
Shiva
1990
as Nanaji
Shirdi Sai
2012
as Bhooti
Ra Ra Krishnayya
2014
Shekar
2022
Aagadu
2014
as Adi Keshava
Shatamanam Bhavati
2017
as Chalaram (Cameo)
Bheemla Nayak
2022
as MLA
Snehamante Idera
2001
Santosham
2002
as Narayana Murthy
Agnyaathavaasi
2018
as Abhi's uncle
Gautamiputra Satakarni
2017
as Deva Dattudu
Kurradu
2009
as Varun's Father
Wanted PanduGod
2022
Badrinath
2011
as Badri's Father
Leader
2010
as Sharma C.S.
Dhammu
2012
Budget Padmanabham
2001
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 2: The Conclusion (2017) — as Swami (voice) (uncredited)
- Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015) — as Swamiji
- Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) — as Anjaneya Prasad
- Raakaasa (2026)
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