Tanikella Bharani

Acting

Tanikella Bharani

Born July 14, 1954 · Hyderabad, Telangana, India (age 72)

Tanikella Bharani (born 14 July 1954) is an Indian actor, screenwriter, poet, playwright, and director who primarily works in Telugu cinema, with appearances in Tamil and Hindi films. He began his career as a stage actor and playwright in the mid-1970s before entering the film industry. Bharani made his film debut as a dialogue writer for *Kanchu Kavacham* (1984). He wrote dialogues for films inc…

Known For

The ParadiseThe Paradise · 2026
The Paradise
★ 4.42026
MovieActionDrama
In 1980s Secunderabad, a marginalized tribe battles discrimination and fights for citizenship under an unexpected leader's guidance, challenging systemic oppression.
Bāhubali: The BeginningBāhubali: The Beginning · 2015
Bāhubali: The Beginning
★ 7.62015
MovieActionDrama
The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.
Bāhubali: The EpicBāhubali: The Epic · 2025
Bāhubali: The Epic
★ 6.52025
MovieActionDrama
When a mysterious child is found by a tribal couple near a roaring waterfall, they raise him as their own. As he grows, Sivudu is drawn to the world beyond the cliffs, where he discovers the ancient kingdom of Mahishmati, ruled by a cruel tyrant, haunted by rebellion, and bound to his past. What begins as a quest for love soon unravels a legacy of betrayal, sacrifice, and a forgotten prince.
Bāhubali 2: The ConclusionBāhubali 2: The Conclusion · 2017
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
★ 7.52017
MovieActionAdventure
When Mahendra, the son of Bāhubali, learns about his heritage, he begins to look for answers. His story is juxtaposed with past events that unfolded in the Mahishmati Kingdom.
Bommana Brothers Chandana SistersBommana Brothers Chandana Sisters · 2008
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters
★ 5.02008
MovieComedyDrama
Bommana Brothers are theives whose parents are also petty robbers. They fall in love with Chandana Sisters, who are the daughters of Chandana Mohan Rao, a big businessman. The elder one Mani Chandana runs an orphanage, while the younger one Siri Chandana is highly devotional. They are engaged, but the Bommana Brothers win their hearts by pretending to be a blind Maharastrian guy who donates everything he's asked for to impress Mani Chandana and Rama Chandra pretends to be a devout and pious man singing Ramadasu songs in a Temple by hiring junior artistes to swoon that impresses Siri Chandana. They get married after a huge ordeal. But a bank manager they robbed previously, the Chandana's hired help (Suman Shetty) and a bunch of others are after the Brothers or after their property and the adventures don't stop.
Shambo Shiva ShamboShambo Shiva Shambo · 2010
Shambo Shiva Shambo
★ 7.02010
MovieActionDrama
Three loyal friends face tragic consequences and personal sacrifices when they unite to help an eloped couple overcome family opposition.
RaakaasaRaakaasa · 2026
Raakaasa
★ 6.02026
MovieFantasyComedy
Returning home after a decade, an NRI chasing romance inadvertently awakens an ancient darkness long feared by his village. As the threat intensifies, love turns deadly and life hangs in the balance.
Rakht Charitra 2Rakht Charitra 2 · 2010
Rakht Charitra 2
★ 6.42010
MovieActionCrime
The sequel carries forward the tale of power and revenge which exploded in Rakht Charitra 1. The rebel leader turned politician, Pratap consolidates his political base but is forced to retread the path of vengeance once again after a rival from the past, Surya Narayan Reddy chooses to avenge the assassination of his family. Surya swears vengeance against Pratap after his family is wiped out in a bomb attack and Pratap is hell bent on decimating his enemy, even if it means separating ways with his mentor and political veteran, Shivaji.

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Bommana Brothers Chandana SistersBommana Brothers Chandana Sisters · 2008
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters
★ 5.02008
MovieComedyDrama
Bommana Brothers are theives whose parents are also petty robbers. They fall in love with Chandana Sisters, who are the daughters of Chandana Mohan Rao, a big businessman. The elder one Mani Chandana runs an orphanage, while the younger one Siri Chandana is highly devotional. They are engaged, but the Bommana Brothers win their hearts by pretending to be a blind Maharastrian guy who donates everything he's asked for to impress Mani Chandana and Rama Chandra pretends to be a devout and pious man singing Ramadasu songs in a Temple by hiring junior artistes to swoon that impresses Siri Chandana. They get married after a huge ordeal. But a bank manager they robbed previously, the Chandana's hired help (Suman Shetty) and a bunch of others are after the Brothers or after their property and the adventures don't stop.

Bommana brothers' father

JuniorsJuniors · 2003
Juniors
2003
MovieRomanceDrama
Juniors is an Remake version of Tamil movie Thulluvatho Ilamai and it is an Romance based movie. In which, Mahesh (Naresh) is son of a fish-seller. Pooja (Shireen) is the daughter of a businessman. Both of them are thick friends since childhood as they studied in the same convent/school/college. Mahesh has lusty feelings towards Pooja during his adolescent. But Pooja has love feelings towards him. They also have a group of 4 more friends with whom they move closely. Unfortunately, the parents of these guys are very skeptical about their kids and always scold them. Vexed by the hostile attitude of parents, these kids leave from their homes and travel to a new place. The rest of the story is all about how they struggled and realize the future carrier.