Actor
Tanikella Bharani
Based In
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Origin
Secunderabad, Telangana, India
Years Active
1980 – Present
Tanikella Bharani Biography
Tanikella Bharani – Full Information
- Full Name: Tanikella Bharani
- Date of Birth: 14 July 1954
- Age: Around 71 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Secunderabad, Telangana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor, Screenwriter, Dialogue Writer, Poet, Director
- Years Active: 1980 – Present
- Industry: Telugu Film Industry (Tollywood)
- Education: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
- Languages Known: Telugu, Hindi, English
Family Background
- Father’s Name: T. Ramalingeswara Rao
- Mother’s Name: Not widely publicized
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Durga Bhavani
- Children: One son
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 7 inches
- Weight: Around 70 kg
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black (now mostly grey)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Started career as a theatre writer and stage actor in Telugu drama |
| 1986 | Gained recognition in film industry with Ladies Tailor |
| 1989 | Appeared in the cult action film Shiva |
| 1993 | Notable role in comedy film Money |
| 1999 | Won Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for Samudram |
| 2002 | Appeared in crime thriller Aithe |
| 2005 | Played an important role in blockbuster Athadu |
| 2010 | Acted in political drama Leader |
| 2012 | Directed critically acclaimed film Mithunam |
| 2012 | Appeared in blockbuster Gabbar Singh |
| 2013 | Popular role in family entertainer Attarintiki Daredi |
| 2020 | Appeared in major Telugu hit Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo |
Recent Activity
- 2025 – Directorial Comeback: After a 13-year break since Mithunam, Tanikella Bharani announced his return to direction and began searching for new talent around the Ugadi festival in 2025.
- 2025 – Film Appearance: Appeared in the Tamil-language gangster action drama Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan.
- 2025–2026 – Upcoming Film Project: Working on the film The Paradise, which is currently in the filming stage.
- 2025–2026 – Upcoming Film Project: Associated with the project Raakaasa, currently in development/production.
- 2025–2026 – Upcoming Film Project: Involved in the upcoming film Matsya, which is in production.
- 2025–2026 – Upcoming Film Project: Part of the film Gods Premier League, currently under development.
- 2025–2026 – Upcoming Film Project: Working on the film Bangaru Murugu, which is in production
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Best Villain | Nandi Awards | Samudhram | Won |
| 2001 | Best Character Actor | Nandi Awards | Nuvvu Nenu | Won |
| 2012 | Best Dialogue Writer | Nandi Awards | Mithunam | Won |
| 2013 | Special Jury Award for Best Director | CineMAA Awards | Mithunam | Won |
| 2013 | Best Antiterrorist Message Award | Idaho Panhandle International Film Festival | Sira – The Ink | Won |
| 2013 | International Film Festival Award | Hyderabad International Film Festival | Sira – The Ink | Won |
| 2013 | International Film Festival Award | Mumbai International Film Festival | Short Film Direction | Won |
| 2015 | Achievement in Telugu Cinema (25 Years) | Sangam Academy Awards | Telugu Cinema Contribution | Won |
| 2016 | Literary Award | Sri Pada Subhramanya Sastry Literary Award | Literary Contribution | Won |
| 2017 | Literary Award | Bhanumathi Award | Literary Contribution | Won |
| 2018 | Literary Award | Sri Vanamamalai Varadacharyulu Literary Award | Literary Contribution | Won |
| 2019 | Fellowship | Jawahar Bharathi Fellowship | Cultural Contribution | Won |
| 2020 | National Honor | Allu Ramalingayyiah National Award | Contribution to Cinema | Won |
| 2021 | Cultural Honor | Akkineni Swarna Kankanam | Contribution to Arts | Won |
| 2022 | Literary Award | Nagabhairava Koteswara Rao Literary Award | Literary Contribution | Won |
| 2023 | Sahitya Puraskar | Lok Nayak Foundation Sahitya Puraskar | Literary Contribution | Won |
About Tanikella Bharani
He is an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, and poet mainly known for his work in Telugu cinema.
He was born on 14 July 1954.
He has appeared in more than 800 films.
He directed the critically acclaimed film Mithunam in 2012.
He has won multiple Nandi Awards along with several literary and cultural honors.