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Tanikella Bharani

Tanikella Bharani

Director & actor · born 14 July 1954 · 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).

Where to start: Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015).

As director 2

As actor 325

TV shows 3

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Tanikella Bharani movie?

By viewer score, Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015) at 7.6/10.

What are Tanikella Bharani’s most popular movies?

Bāhubali: The Beginning, Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.

How many movies has Tanikella Bharani made?

327 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 325 as actor.

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