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Tanikella Bharani

Tanikella Bharani

Actor, also writer · Born July 14, 1954 (72) · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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 including *Ladies Tailor* (1985), *Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe* (1987), and Ram Gopal Varma's gangster drama *Shiva* (1989), in which he also played Nanaji. He later appeared in villainous, comedic, and supporting roles. He won the Nandi Award for Best Villain for *Samudram* (1999) and the Nandi Award for Best Character Actor for *Nuvvu Nenu* (2001). Bharani has acted in more than 750 films and has written books, plays, and devotional songs dedicated to Lord Shiva. He made his directorial debut with the Telugu drama *Mithunam* (2012), starring S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Lakshmi, and received the CineMAA Special Jury Award for Best Direction. He played the priest Swamyji in S. S. Rajamouli's *Baahubali: The Beginning* (2015) and *Baahubali 2: The Conclusion* (2017). His Tamil film roles include appearances in *Ghilli* (2004) and *Vaathi* (2023). His 2024 releases include the political thriller *Prathinidhi 2*, the action film *Bhaje Vaayu Vegam*, Harish Shankar's *Mr. Bachchan*, the thriller *Kalinga*, and *Nindha*. His 2025 credits include Krish Jagarlamudi's period film *Hari Hara Veera Mallu*, Mohan Krishna Indraganti's comedy *Sarangapani Jathakam*, *Kishkindhapuri*, and Mani Ratnam's Tamil action-drama *Thug Life*. He has received three Nandi Awards and the Sahitya Puraskar for his literary work.

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Born
July 14, 1954 (72)
From
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
67 on MovieCove · 421 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 10% in 30 days

What are Tanikella Bharani's films like?

Across their 48 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action22 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 71st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 62nd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 91st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Romance2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile
: browse their Romance movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
36%
Morality
26%
Self
22%
Survival
6%
Power
4%
Society
4%
Ideas
2%
Romantic love18 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds16 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice14 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose9 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption5 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 48 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 19 · Serious 19 · Dark 10

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 26 · Stylized 13 · Heightened 9

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 6 · Charged 24 · Intense 18

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 16 · Shifting 27 · Whiplash 5

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 16 · Some laughs 26 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 35 · Relentless 4

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 24 · Engaged 20 · Full focus 4

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 15 · Affecting 24 · Heavy 9

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 39 · Open-ended 9 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 6 of 8 analyzed roles.

Mentor
6 of 8
Shadow
1 of 8
Herald
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
23
Romantic
18
Hopeful
14
Melancholic
15
Thrilling
10
Other
42

How their films linger

Feel-good19 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful17 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 12 with a twist

  • Happy25
  • Bittersweet13
  • Ambiguous10

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Tanikella Bharani's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 54 of their 67 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (19).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Tanikella Bharani's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

421 credits, 67 with a MovieCove page.

Showing 403 of the first 403 loaded · 421 in total

  • The Paradise(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Chiranjeevi(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Raakaasa(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Baahubali: The Epic(2025)

    as Swami

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Andhela Ravamidhi(2025)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Kishkindhapuri(2025)

    as Bhushan Verma

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Thug Life(2025)

    as Sivaguru

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Sarangapani Jathakam(2025)

    as Ahobila Rao

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Katha Sudha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 72 episodes · Actor

  • Madhushala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Neeli Megha Shyama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Bench Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

  • Kalinga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Mr. Bachchan(2024)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Shivam Bhaje (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Honeymoon Express (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Bala

  • Nindha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Satyanand

  • Manamey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Mahendra

  • Bhaje Vaayu Vegam(2024)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Vidya Vasula Aham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Spiritual Preacher

  • Prathinidhi 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Sriranga Neethulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Karataka Damanaka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Inti Number – 13 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Drill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Sarkaaru Noukari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Sarpanch

  • Dhootha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Raghavayya

  • Aadikeshava(2023)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Mystery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Mind Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Appa Rao

  • Peddha Kapu - 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Bro(2023)

    as Singinadham

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Spy(2023)

    as Subhash and Jai's father

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Raa Raa... Penimiti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as (Voice Only)

  • Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Rameshwar Kodathi

  • Dochevaarevarura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Mr. King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Vaathi(2023)

    as Thanigachalam

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Premadesam(2023)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Dhamaka(2022)

    as Vasudeva Rao

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Cheppalani Undhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • HIT: The 2nd Case(2022)

    as Ramu, Sanjana's Father

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Geetha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Alluri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • First Day First Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Sreenu's Father

  • Wanted PanduGod (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Bimbisara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as The Priest

  • Ramarao On Duty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Godse(2022)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • F3: Fun and Frustration(2022)

    as Police Officer

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Shekar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Sarkaru Vaari Paata(2022)

    as Master

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Acharya(2022)

    as Priest

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Ghani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Bheemla Nayak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as MLA

  • Son of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Super Machi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Ponniyin Selvan: Part I(2022)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Skylab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather

  • Drushyam 2(2021)

    as Vinay Chandra

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Raja Vikramarka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Eakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Appayya Panthulu / Outdated Priest

  • Pelli SandaD (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Vashishta's Uncle

  • Raja Raja Chora (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Ganapthi

  • Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • SR Kalyanamandapam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Gaali Sampath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Jathi Ratnalu(2021)

    as Govindu

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • April 28 Em Jarigindi(2021)

    as Producer of Movie

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bangaru Bullodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • BomBhaat(2020)

    as Varaha Murthy

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • V(2020)

    as IG Y. V. Narendra

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Pressure Cooker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Entha Manchivaadavuraa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Rama Sharma

  • Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo(2020)

    as Anjaneya Prasad

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Sarileru Neekevvaru(2020)

    as Venkateshwar Anandaraju

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Madhanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Krishna Rao Supermarket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy(2019)

    as Govindayya Sharma

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • 2 Hours Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • 1st Rank Raju (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Sita(2019)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Maharshi(2019)

    as Ravi's father

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Vijetha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Pantham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Trust chairman Tilak

  • Jamba Lakidi Pamba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Sammohanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Shyam Prasad

  • Naa Nuvve (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Nela Ticket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as C.M.

  • Gayatri(2018)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Agnyaathavaasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Abhi's uncle

  • Prema Entha Madhuram Priyuraalu Antha Katinam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Jai's Dad

  • Raja the Great(2017)

    as Mailaramgadda

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Gulf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Kathalo Rajakumari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Nene Raju Nene Mantri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Chief Minister

  • Goutham Nanda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Waiter

  • Shamantakamani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as A.K.Ganapathi Sastry

  • Ninnu Kori (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Murthy

  • DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Duvvada Subrahmanya Sastry

  • Ami Thumi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Janardhan

  • Radha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Radhakrishnan's Father

  • Baahubali 2: The Conclusion(2017)

    as Swami (voice) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Mister (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Gundappa Naidu

  • Guru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Om Namo Venkatesaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Rama's Father

  • Chandrullo Unde Kundelu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Shatamanam Bhavati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Chalaram (Cameo)

  • Gautamiputra Satakarni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Deva Dattudu

  • Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada(2016)

    as Amala's Father

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Naruda Donoruda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Dr. Anjeneyulu

  • Ism (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Sathya's father

  • Jyo Achyutananda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Sudoku Murthy

  • Srirastu Subhamastu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Anu's would-be father in law

  • Gentleman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Mohan

  • Okka Ammayi Thappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Brahmotsavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Sathyaraj's Friend

  • Sardaar Gabbar Singh(2016)

    as Gabbar Singh's Guardian

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Oopiri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Kaalidasu

  • Garam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Bengal Tiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as RMP Doctor

  • Size Zero(2015)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Bruce Lee - The Fighter(2015)

    as Ravi's Father and Rama Chandra Rao's Big Brother

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Kick 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Venkatratnam

  • Mantra 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Ramarao

  • Baahubali: The Beginning(2015)

    as Swamiji

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Tiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Orphanage Principal

  • Rey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Janda Pai Kapiraju (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Surya Vs Surya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Ersam

  • Bandipotu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Makrandam

  • Temper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Venkata Rao

  • Current Theega (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Karthikeya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Valli's Father

  • Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Aagadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Adi Keshava

  • Rabhasa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Lawyer

  • Alludu Seenu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Narasimha's friend

  • Ra Ra Krishnayya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Race Gurram(2014)

    as Dasaradh Prasad

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Rowdy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Vedam

  • Virattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Basanti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Bhimavaram Bullodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Autonagar Surya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Jailor

  • Kalavaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Adi Moolam

  • D for Dopidi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Ramayya Vastavayya(2013)

    as Ammullu's Father

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Adda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Alias Janaki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Pavithra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Iddarammayilatho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Shankarabharanam

  • Sukumarudu(2013)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Baadshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Pilli Gopi Krishna Simha

  • Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Kondala Rao

  • Naayak(2013)

    as judge

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Mithunam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Director · Lyricist · Screenplay

  • Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Shirdi Sai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Bhooti

  • Julayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Narayana Murthy

  • Gabbar Singh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Mavayya

  • Dhammu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Neeku Naaku Dash Dash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Lovely (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Dhoni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Kshetram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Panjaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Guruvayya

  • Oh My Friend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Chandu's Father

  • Oosaravelli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Rakesh's Father

  • Dookudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Ramachandra

  • Aakasame Haddu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Dhada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Preethi's Father

  • 180(2011)

    as Narayanan

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Badrinath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Badri's Father

  • Kudirithe Kappu Coffee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Y. Venkat

  • Vastadu Naa Raju (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Wanted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Voice Over

  • Anaganaga O Dheerudu(2011)

    as Kaksheera

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Golconda High School (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Viswanath

  • Ragada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Rakht Charitra 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Ram Murthy

  • Collector Gari Bharya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Baava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Rakht Charitra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Ram Murthy

  • Brindaavanam(2010)

    as Ajay's Father

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Khaleja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Durga Prasad

  • Drohi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Nanaji

  • Gaayam 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Lawyer Saab

  • Aunty Uncle Nanda Gopal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Jhummandi Naadam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Sadhyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Leader (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Sharma C.S.

  • Kedi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Shambo Shiva Shambo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Adhurs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Chari's Adoptive Father

  • Om Shanti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Saleem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Kurradu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Varun's Father

  • A Aa E Ee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Ek Niranjan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Veeraiah

  • Rechipo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Snehituda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Kalavaramaye Madilo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Oy!(2009)

    as Telugu Teacher

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Current (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Boni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Sontha ooru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Devudu Babu

  • Nenu Meeku Telusa...? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Kasipatnam Choodarababu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Ashta Chamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Sarva Sarma

  • Satyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Deiva's Father

  • Kathanayakudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as School Teacher

  • Kuselan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as School Teacher

  • Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Victory (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Ready (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Raghava /"Dallas" Nageswara Rao

  • Souryam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Bommana brothers' father

  • Kalidasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Principal of College

  • Jalsa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Bulli reddy

  • Krishnarjuna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Mr. Medhavi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Bheemaa(2008)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Krishna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Mee Sreyobhilashi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Nava Vasantham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Raja's Father

  • Azhagiya Tamil Magan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Guru's Father

  • Thulasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Chirutha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Raju Bhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Anjali's father

  • Sri Mahalakshmi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Munna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Classmates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Dhee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Corporator Krishna

  • Jagadam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Okkadunnadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as RBI Official

  • Anumanaspadam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Forest officer

  • Annavaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Lallu

  • Rakhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Criminal Lawyer Sachidanandam

  • Maayajaalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Paala Pullayya

  • Gopi Goda Meeda Pilli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Gajapati

  • Boss(2006)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Bommarillu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Aravind's Friend

  • Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Amma Cheppindi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Paparao

  • Bommalata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Godavari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Captain Chintamani

  • Oka V Chitram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Pournami(2006)

    as Mallika's father

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Sri Ramadasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Kamli(2006)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Happy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Subba Rao

  • Jai Chiranjeeva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Allari Pidugu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Allari Bullodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Raju's father

  • Dhana 51 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Athadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Naidu

  • Hungama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Subash Chandra Bose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Chakram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Sada Mee Sevalo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Suryakantam's Father

  • Dhairyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao

  • Balu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Political Rowdy(2005)

    as Pandu's Uncle

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishna Murthy(2004)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Grahanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Narayana Swamy

  • Sye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Prudhvi's Father

  • Gowri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Arjun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Roopa's father

  • Samba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Father of Nandu · as Nandu's father

  • Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Ghilli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Muthupandi's Father

  • Nenunnanu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Gambeeram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Minister Rajendran

  • Venky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Venky's Father

  • Jai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Farah's father

  • Malliswari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Murthy

  • Love Today (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Swarabhishekam(2004)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Preeti's Father (Telugu version)

  • Satyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Chakradhar

  • Okariki Okaru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Kamesh's Father

  • Vishnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli(2003)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dongodu(2003)

    as Naidu

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Vasantham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Donga Ramadu and Party (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Oka Raju Oka Rani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Ninne Ishtapaddanu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Missamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Nanda Gopal's neighbor

  • Gangotri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Anjaneya Shastri

  • Kabaddi Kabaddi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Ela Cheppanu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Juniors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Naaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Subramanyam

  • Manmadhudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Prasad

  • Dhanalakshmi I Love You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Nuvve... Nuvve... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Abu, Vishwanath's friend

  • Okato Number Kurradu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Swapna's Father

  • Sontham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Shyam Prasad

  • Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Anil's Maternal Uncle

  • Indra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Valmiki

  • Sreeram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Allari(2002)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Santosham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Narayana Murthy

  • Mounamelanoye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • O Chinadaana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Takkari Donga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Doobey

  • The Rite, a Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Snehamante Idera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Manasantha Nuvve(2001)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Anandam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Student No. 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Jailor

  • Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Ashok

  • Nuvvu Nenu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Naa Manasistha Raa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Sri Manjunatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Bhrungi

  • Family Circus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Fishing Inspector

  • Ammo Bomma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Time Pass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Budget Padmanabham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Priyamaina Neeku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Ganesh's father

  • Mrugaraju (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Narasimha Naidu(2001)

    as Papanashanam

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Chiranjeevulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Devullu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as TV Anchor

  • NTR Nagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Jayam Manadera(2000)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Vamsi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Azad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Kanaka Raju

  • Ninne Premistha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Moodu Mukkalaata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Goppinti Alludu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Chitram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Ramana's father

  • Nuvvu Vasthavani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Chala Bagundi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Postman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Samudram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Chepala Krishna

  • Pilla Nachindi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Thammudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Neti Gandhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Aavide Shyamala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Abhishekam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as G. K. Naidu

  • O Panaipothundi Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Chandralekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Pelli Peetalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Tatabbai

  • Pandaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Sai Babu

  • Maavidakulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Priyaraagalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Ugadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Pelli Chesukundaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Annamayya(1997)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Mama Bagunnava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Egire Paavurama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Simhachalam

  • Pattukondi Chuddam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Sub Inspector Gottam Gopala Krishna

  • Veedevadandi Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Gunshot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Bombay Priyudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Vinodham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Deyyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Psychologist

  • Akka! Bagunnava? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Amma Donga! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Sattipandu

  • Sisindri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Aunty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Khan

  • Big Boss(1995)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Sogasu Chuda Taramaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Money Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Manikyam

  • Gharana Bullodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Ghatotkachudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Thota Ramudu

  • Pokiri Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Inspector Prem Chand

  • Desa Drohulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Lingababu Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Pakir Dada

  • Aame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Pattabhi

  • Subhalagnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Doctor

  • Allarodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Kishkinda Kaanda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Yamaleela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Thota Ramudu

  • Veetla Visheshanga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Inspector Sennimalai

  • Lucky Chance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Pekata Paparao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Harichandra

  • Mr. Pellam(1993)

    as Bank Manager

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Shabash Ramu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • One by Two (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Writer

  • Matru Devo Bhava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Manikyam

  • Varasudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Gaayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Dialogue · as Lawyer Saab

  • Rendilla Poojari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Appula Appa Rao(1991)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu(1991)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari(1990)

    as Dasu

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 418 titles, 414 of them dated from 1986 to 2026; peak year 2011.

Biggest box office

Ramayya Vastavayya (2013)

$301M worldwide

Highest rated

Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

Raakaasa (2026)

Film career

19862026

Peak 2011 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting412 of 418: 403 only acting, 9 with another role · typical Midcredits score58thDirecting2 of 418: 0 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting15 of 418: 5 only writing, 10 with another role

418 titles, 10 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 9 of them.

By decade

1980s9 · 7 acting · 8 crew1990s62 · 59 acting · 5 crew2000s143 · acting2010s122 · 121 acting · 1 crew2020s78 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 52 roles
89091419

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Tanikella Bharani's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 56th percentile, the median of all 67; across their 48 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 53rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 48

Approval · how many liked their films

84thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 48

Reach · how many have seen their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 48

Midcredits score across 67 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up24
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th18
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

29 of their 67 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved12
  • Loved with Detractors3
  • Divisive8
  • Cult Classic6
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Mixed29

Most divisive · actor

Acharya (2022)

99th percentile spread · 52% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Andhela Ravamidhi (2025)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 69/100 in their films, across 31 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Tanikella Bharani's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore runs heavier than most films and sex & nudity lighter.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore5 titles47–83 · median 61 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles11–29 · median 18 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 21 · mildMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 27 · mildMedian of all films: 33

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Tanikella Bharani work with?

People who share at least 2 of Tanikella Bharani's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Brahmanandam shares the most, 12.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles