Tanikella Bharani
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Seen across enough titles, Tanikella Bharani turns into a familiar face who has kept working through several turns of the industry. There is 'V' as well. Casting directors have gone to him for action more than for anything else. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. Of everything on the filmography, 'Bāhubali: The Beginning' is the work that traveled the furthest.
Tanikella Bharani
197 Movies
1 Series
Seen across enough titles, Tanikella Bharani turns into a familiar face who has kept working through several turns of the industry. There is 'V' as well. Casting directors have gone to him for action more than for anything else. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. Of everything on the filmography, 'Bāhubali: The Beginning' is the work that traveled the furthest.
Movies
Plays Swami
Bāhubali: The Epic
2025
Plays Swamiji
Bāhubali: The Beginning
2015
Plays Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother
Bruce Lee: The Fighter
2015
Plays Sivaguru
Thug Life
2025
Plays Amala's Father
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada
2016
Plays Mailaramgadda
Raja the Great
2017
Plays Chief Minister
Nene Raju Nene Mantri
2017
Plays Shyam Prasad
Sammohanam
2018
Plays Murthy
Ninnu Kori
2017
Plays Doctor
Subhalagnam
1994
Plays Lawyer Saab
Gaayam
1993
Plays Deva Dattudu
Gautamiputra Satakarni
2017
Plays Prudhvi's Father
Sye
2004
Plays Anjaneya Prasad
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2020
Plays Thota Ramudu
Ghatotkachudu
1995
Plays Rakesh's Father
Oosaravelli
2011
Plays Guru's Father
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
Plays Badri's Father
Badrinath
2011
Plays Subramanyam
Naaga
2003
Plays Rama's Father
Om Namo Venkatesaya
2017
Plays Prasad
Manmadhudu
2002
Plays MLA
Bheemla Nayak
2022
Plays TV Anchor
Devullu
2000
Plays Shyam Prasad
Sontham
2002
Plays Chandu's Father
Oh My Friend
2011
Plays Murthy
Malliswari
2004
Plays Bhushan Verma
Kishkindhapuri
2025
Plays Govindayya Sharma
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
2019
Plays Y. Venkat
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
2011
Plays Gundappa Naidu
Mister
2017
Plays Jailor
Autonagar Surya
2014
Plays Venkateshwar Anandaraju
Sarileru Neekevvaru
2020
Plays Radhakrishnan's Father
Radha
2017
Plays Ravi's father
Maharshi
2019
Plays Ramachandra
Dookudu
2011
Plays Kaalidasu
Oopiri
2016
Plays Doctor
Inji Iduppazhagi
2015
Plays IG Y. V. Narendra
V
2020
Plays Ramu, Sanjana's Father
HIT: The 2nd Case
2022
Plays Muthupandi's Father
Ghilli
2004
Plays Psychologist
Deyyam
1996
Plays Chari's Adoptive Father
Adhurs
2010
Plays Ram Murthy
Rakht Charitra 2
2010
Plays Rameshwar Kodathi
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
2023
Plays RMP Doctor
Bengal Tiger
2015
Plays Duvvada Subrahmanya Sastry
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham
2017
Plays Vasudeva Rao
Dhamaka
2022
Plays Naidu
Athadu
2005
Plays Priest
Acharya
2022
Plays Master
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
2022
TV Shows
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
The Paradise
Full Filmography
Bāhubali: The Epic
Swami
2025
Film
Kishkindhapuri
Bhushan Verma
2025
Film
Thug Life
Sivaguru
2025
Film
Sarangapani Jathakam
Ahobila Rao
2025
Film
Nindha
Satyanand
2024
Film
Honeymoon Express
Bala
2024
Film
Manamey
Mahendra
2024
Film
Vidya Vasula Aham
Spiritual Preacher
2024
Film
Sarkaaru Noukari
Sarpanch
2024
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tanikella Bharani and where are they from?
Tanikella Bharani is 72 years old, born on July 14, 1954 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
What are the most famous roles of Tanikella Bharani?
Tanikella Bharani is best known for roles in Bāhubali: The Beginning, Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion, V.
How many movies has Tanikella Bharani been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Tanikella Bharani has appeared in 197 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Tanikella Bharani's first movie?
The career of Tanikella Bharani began with Ladies Tailor (1986).
What is Tanikella Bharani's most recent movie or series?
Tanikella Bharani's most recent release is Raakaasa, which premiered on April 3, 2026.
What TV shows has Tanikella Bharani appeared in?
On television, Tanikella Bharani has appeared in Dhootha, Bench Life.
Does Tanikella Bharani have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Tanikella Bharani's upcoming work includes: Kiku Chiranjeevi (2026), The Paradise (2026).
Tanikella Bharani
1954-07-14 · 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.