
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
7/14/1954
Place of Birth
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Also Known As
Tanikella Bharani
Biography
Known For

Lovely
Unknown Role

Bāhubali: The Beginning
as Swamiji

Radha
as Radhakrishnan's Father

Bāhubali: The Epic
as Swami

Azad
as Kanaka Raju

Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
as Swami (voice) (uncredited)

Goppinti Alludu
Unknown Role

Ramarao On Duty
Unknown Role

F3: Fun and Frustration
as Police Officer

Mr. King
Unknown Role

Rey
Unknown Role

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
as Anjaneya Prasad

Student No. 1
as Jailor

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
as Govindayya Sharma

Thug Life
as Sivaguru

Acharya
as Priest

Aditya 369
as Raja Varma's Henchman

Money Money
as Manikyam

Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
as Rameshwar Kodathi

Sontha ooru
as Devudu Babu
Career Timeline
2025
2024
Kalinga
Role unknown
Bench Life
Role unknown
Mr Bachchan
Role unknown
Shivam Bhaje
Role unknown
Nindha
as Satyanand
Honeymoon Express
as Bala
Manamey
as Mahendra
Bhaje Vaayu Vegam
Role unknown
Vidya Vasula Aham
as Spiritual Preacher
Prathinidhi 2
Role unknown
Sriranga Neethulu
Role unknown
Karataka Damanaka
Role unknown
Inti Number – 13
Role unknown
Drill
Role unknown
Sarkaaru Noukari
as Sarpanch
2023
Dhootha
as Raghavayya
Aadikeshava
Role unknown
Mystery
Role unknown
Mind Game
as Appa Rao
Peddha Kapu - 1
Role unknown
BRO
as Singinadham
Spy
as Subhash and Jai's father
Raa Raa... Penimiti
as (Voice Only)
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
as Rameshwar Kodathi
Dochevaarevarura
Role unknown
Mr. King
Role unknown
Vaathi
as Thanigachalam
Premadesam
Role unknown
2022
Dhamaka
as Vasudeva Rao
Cheppalani Undhi
Role unknown
HIT: The 2nd Case
as Ramu, Sanjana's Father
Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali
Role unknown
Geetha
Role unknown
Alluri
Role unknown
First Day First Show
as Sreenu's Father
Wanted PanduGod
Role unknown
Bimbisara
as The Priest
Ramarao On Duty
Role unknown
Godse
Role unknown
F3: Fun and Frustration
as Police Officer
Shekar
Role unknown
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
as Master
Acharya
as Priest
Ghani
Role unknown
Bheemla Nayak
as MLA
Son of India
Role unknown
Super Machi
Role unknown
2021
Skylab
as Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather
Drushyam 2
as Vinay Chandra
Raja Vikramarka
Role unknown
Eakam
as Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest
Pelli SandaD
as Vashishta's Uncle
Raja Raja Chora
as Ganapthi
Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu
Role unknown
SR Kalyanamandapam
Role unknown
Jathi Ratnalu
as Govindu
Gaali Sampath
Role unknown
April 28th Em Jarigindi
as Producer of Movie
Bangaru Bullodu
Role unknown
2020
2019
2018
2017
Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam
as Jai's Dad
Raja the Great
as Mailaramgadda
Gulf
Role unknown
Kathalo Rajakumari
Role unknown
Nene Raju Nene Mantri
as Chief Minister
Goutham Nanda
as Waiter
Shamantakamani
as A.K.Ganapathi Sastry
Ninnu Kori
as Murthy
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham
as Duvvada Subrahmanya Sastry
Ami Thumi
as Janardhan
Radha
as Radhakrishnan's Father
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
as Swami (voice) (uncredited)
Mister
as Gundappa Naidu
Guru
Role unknown
Om Namo Venkatesaya
as Rama's Father
Chandrullo Unde Kundelu
Role unknown
Shatamanam Bhavati
as Chalaram (Cameo)
Gautamiputra Satakarni
as Deva Dattudu
2016
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada
as Amala's Father
Naruda Donoruda
as Dr. Anjeneyulu
Ism
as Sathya's father
Jyo Achyutananda
as Sudoku Murthy
Srirastu Subhamastu
as Anu's would-be father in law
Gentleman
as Mohan
Okka Ammayi Thappa
Role unknown
Brahmotsavam
Role unknown
Brahmotsavam
as Sathyaraj's Friend
Sardaar Gabbar Singh
as Gabbar Singh's Guardian
Oopiri
as Kaalidasu
Garam
Role unknown
2015
Bengal Tiger
as RMP Doctor
Inji Iduppazhagi
as Doctor
Bruce Lee - The Fighter
as Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother
Kick 2
as Venkatratnam
Mantra 2
as Ramarao
Bāhubali: The Beginning
as Swamiji
Tiger
as Orphanage Principal
Rey
Role unknown
Janda Pai Kapiraju
Role unknown
Surya Vs Surya
as Ersam
Bandipotu
as Makrandam
Temper
as Venkata Rao
2014
Current Theega
Role unknown
Karthikeya
as Valli's Father
Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years
Role unknown
Aagadu
as Adi Keshava
Rabhasa
as Lawyer
Alludu Seenu
as Narasimha's friend
Ra Ra Krishnayya
Role unknown
Race Gurram
as Dasaradh Prasad
Rowdy
as Vedam
Virattu
Role unknown
Basanti
Role unknown
Autonagar Surya
as Jailor
Kalavaram
as Adi Moolam
2013
D for Dopidi
Role unknown
Ramayya Vasthavayya
as Ammullu's Father
Thoofan
as Jaydev
Adda
Role unknown
Alias Janaki
Role unknown
Pavithra
Role unknown
Iddarammayilatho
as Shankarabharanam
Baadshah
Role unknown
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
as Kondala Rao
Naayak
as judge
2012
2011
Kshetram
Role unknown
Panjaa
as Guruvayya
Oh My Friend
as Chandu's Father
Oosaravelli
as Rakesh's Father
Dookudu
as Ramachandra
Aakasame Haddu
Role unknown
Dhada
as Preethi's Father
180
as Narayanan
Badrinath
as Badri's Father
Kudirithe Kappu Coffee
Role unknown
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
as Y. Venkat
Vastadu Naa Raju
Role unknown
Once Upon a Warrior
as Kaksheera
Golconda High School
as Viswanath
2010
Ragada
Role unknown
Rakht Charitra 2
as Ram Murthy
Baava
Role unknown
Rakht Charitra
as Ram Murthy
Brindavanam
as Ajay's Father
Khaleja
as Durga Prasad
Drohi
as Nanaji
Gaayam 2
as Actor
Jhummandi Naadam
Role unknown
Sadhyam
Role unknown
Leader
as Sharma C.S.
Kedi
Role unknown
Shambo Shiva Shambo
Role unknown
Adhurs
as Chari's Adoptive Father
Om Shanti
Role unknown
2009
2008
Nenu Meeku Telusa...?
Role unknown
Kasipatnam Choodarababu
Role unknown
Ashta Chamma
as Sarva Sarma
Satyam
as Deiva's Father
Kathanayakudu
as School Teacher
Kuselan
as School Teacher
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Role unknown
Victory
Role unknown
Ready
as Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao
Souryam
Role unknown
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters
as Bommana brothers' father
Kalidasu
as Principal of College
Jalsa
as Bulli reddy
Krishnarjuna
Role unknown
Mr. Medhavi
Role unknown
Bheema
Role unknown
Krishna
Role unknown
2007
Mee Sreyobhilashi
Role unknown
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
as Guru's Father
Tulasi
Role unknown
Chirutha
Role unknown
Raju Bhai
as Anjali's father
Sri Mahalakshmi
Role unknown
Munna
Role unknown
Classmates
Role unknown
Dhee
as Corporator Krishna
Jagadam
Role unknown
Okkadunnadu
as RBI Official
Anumanaspadam
as Forest officer
2006
Annavaram
as Lallu
Rakhi
as Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam
Maayajaalam
Role unknown
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw
as Paala Pullayya
Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli
Role unknown
Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila
as Gajapati
Boss
Role unknown
Bommarillu
as Aravind's Friend
Game
Role unknown
Amma Cheppindi
as Paparao
Bommalata
Role unknown
Godavari
as Captain Chintamani
Oka V Chitram
Role unknown
Pournami
as Mallika's father
Sri Ramadasu
Role unknown
Kamli
Role unknown
Happy
as Subba Rao
2005
Jai Chiranjeeva
Role unknown
Allari Pidugu
Role unknown
Allari Bullodu
as Raju's father
Athadu
as Naidu
Hungama
Role unknown
Subash Chandra Bose
Role unknown
Chakram
Role unknown
Sada Mee Sevalo
as Suryakantam's Father
Dhairyam
Role unknown
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao
Balu
Role unknown
2004
Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy
Role unknown
Grahanam
as Narayana Swamy
Sye
as Prudhvi's Father
Gowri
Role unknown
Arjun
as Roopa's father
Samba
as Father of Nandu
Samba
as Nandu's father
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
Role unknown
Ghilli
as Muthupandi's Father
Nenunnanu
Role unknown
Gambeeram
as Minister Rajendran
Venky
as Venky's Father
Jai
as Farah's father
Malliswari
as Murthy
Love Today
Role unknown
2003
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
as Preeti's Father (Telugu version)
Satyam
as Chakradhar
Okariki Okaru
as Kamesh's Father
Vishnu
Role unknown
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli
Role unknown
Dongodu
as Naidu
Vasantham
Role unknown
Donga Ramadu and Party
Role unknown
Oka Raju Oka Rani
Role unknown
Ninne Ishtapaddanu
Role unknown
Missamma
as Nanda Gopal's neighbor
Gangotri
as Anjaneya Shastri
Kabaddi Kabaddi
Role unknown
Ela Cheppanu
as Actor
Juniors
Role unknown
Naaga
as Subramanyam
2002
Manmadhudu
as Prasad
Dhanalaxmi I Love You
Role unknown
Nuvve... Nuvve...
as Abu, Vishwanath's friend
Okato Number Kurradu
as Swapna's Father
Sontham
as Shyam Prasad
Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru!
as Anil's Maternal Uncle
Indra
as Valmiki
Sreeram
Role unknown
Allari
Role unknown
Santosham
as Narayana Murthy
Mounamelanoye
Role unknown
O Chinadaana
Role unknown
Takkari Donga
as Doobey
The Rite, a Passion
Role unknown
2001
Snehamante Idera
Role unknown
Manasantha Nuvve
Role unknown
Anandam
Role unknown
Student No. 1
as Jailor
Chiranjeevulu
Role unknown
Itlu Sravani Subramanyam
Role unknown
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
as Ashok
Nuvvu Nenu
Role unknown
Sri Manjunatha
as Bhrungi
Family Circus
as Fishing Inspector
Ammo Bomma
Role unknown
Time Pass
Role unknown
Budget Padmanabham
Role unknown
Priyamaina Neeku
as Ganesh's father
Mrugaraju
Role unknown
Narasimha Naidu
as Papanashanam
2000
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
Role unknown
Devullu
as TV Anchor
NTR Nagar
Role unknown
Jayam Manadera
Role unknown
Vamsi
Role unknown
Azad
as Kanaka Raju
Ninne Premistha
Role unknown
Moodu Mukkalaata
Role unknown
Goppinti Alludu
Role unknown
Chitram
as Ramana's father
Nuvvu Vastavani
Role unknown
Chala Bagundi
Role unknown