Tanikella Bharani | |
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 Tanikella at an event | |
| Born | 14 July 1954 [1] |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse | Durga Bhavani |
Tanikella Bharani (born 14 July 1954) is an Indian actor, screenwriter, poet, playwright and director who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has worked as an actor in more than 750 films, including some in Tamil and Hindi; while he was also screenwriter for 52 films. [2] He has won three Nandi Awards. [3] [1]
Tanikella Bharani's ancestors includes poets and literary figures of Telugu literature. Diwakarla Venkatavadhani and Viswanatha Satyanarayana were his grand uncles. Divakarla Tirupati Sastry, one of the Telugu poet duo Tirupati Venkata Kavulu, was his great-granduncle. [4]
He was born into a Telugu Brahmin family. He is fluent in Telugu, English, Hindi, Tamil.
He is a religious Hindu who is known for singing devotional songs in praise of Sri Shiva and Devi Parvati, and propagates to his fellow Hindus to not just read the Bhagavad Gita but to follow what it teaches.
Tanikella did stage plays in the mid 70s and during this time he made the acquaintance of Rallapalli, a Tollywood actor. With his help Tanikella started writing small dialogues and stage scenes. Later, he took a diploma in Theatre arts. Following Rallapalli's advice he moved to Chennai.
He started his career as a dialogue writer for Kanchu Kavachum in 1984 and has written dialogues for various movies like Ladies Tailor (1985), Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987), Varasudochhadu (1988), Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989), Swara Kalpana (1989), Shiva (1989) and Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi (2004). He also penned and sung the lyrics of Gundamma Gaari Manavadu (Bhale Bhaleti Mandu).
He has acted in more than 750 movies starting with Ladies Tailor (1985) & Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987) in which he was seen as Dora Babu. In 1989 he appeared in the hit film Shiva , by Ram Gopal Varma, which starred Nagarjuna. With the release of the film Shiva, he received much recognition and his character Nanaji impressed the whole Telugu audience.
He also played a supporting role in the comedy film Bombay Priyudu in 1996. His powerful antagonism in Samudram won him the Nandi award as the Best Villain. After 2000, he started playing more mature roles in movies like Manmadhudu (2002), Okariki Okaru (2003), Samba (2004), Malliswari , Godavari (2006), and Happy (2006).
He directed Telugu Drama film Mithunam is a 2012 featuring S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Lakshmi. [5] [6] He received CineMAA Award Special Jury Award for Best Direction for this film. [7]
He wrote seven Telugu devotional songs song for the album "Nee Lona Shivudu Galudu, Na Lona Shivudu Galadu," literally translating as "The Lord Shiva in you and the Lord Shiva in me can rule the world." He also sang the title song for Nalona sivudu galadu and Shahabash Raa Shankara which were written by him.
He married Durga Bhavani in 1988. The couple has two children, Teja and Soundarya Lahari. [8] They reside in Yousufguda, Hyderabad.
Teja made his debut as an actor in the film Mr Lavangam (2012). [9]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Patnam Pilla Palletoori Chinnodu | ||
| Ladies Tailor | Police officer | Writer | |
| 1987 | Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe | ||
| Gowthami | |||
| Saradamba | |||
| 1988 | Siripuram Chinnodu | ||
| 1989 | Siva | Nanaji | Writer |
| Swarakalpana | |||
| Chettu Kinda Pleader | Pata Samanlu Buyer | ||
| 1990 | Chevilo Puvvu | Paramatma | |
| Nari Nari Naduma Murari | |||
| Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari | Dasu | ||
| 1991 | Appula Appa Rao | Chilipi Donga | |
| Mugguru Attala Muddula Alludu | Writer | ||
| Maha Yagnam | |||
| Aditya 369 | |||
| Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu | Govinda Rao | ||
| 1992 | Bala Rama Krishnulu | ||
| Mondi Modugu Penki Pellam | |||
| 1993 | Prema Pusthakam | Priest | |
| Gaayam | Lawyer Saab | ||
| Urmila | |||
| Aadarsham | |||
| Rendilla Poojari | |||
| Pekata Papa Rao | |||
| One by Two | |||
| Anna Chellelu | |||
| Money | Manikyam | ||
| 1994 | Palnati Pourusham | Veerayya | |
| Money Money | Manikyam & Lawyer Saab | Writer (Script) | |
| Bobbili Simham | |||
| Namasthe Anna | |||
| Allarodu | |||
| Lucky Chance | |||
| Subhalagnam | Doctor | ||
| Yamaleela | Thota Ramudu | Writer (Script) | |
| 1995 | Big Boss | SI Yadagiri | |
| Sisindri | Akkanna | ||
| Gharana Bullodu | |||
| Bhale Bullodu | |||
| Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam [18] | Kukkuteswara Rao | ||
| Khaidi Inspector | |||
| Bhale Bullodu | |||
| Aunty | |||
| Pokiri Raja | |||
| Miss 420 | |||
| Ghatothkachudu | Thota Ramudu | Writer (Script) | |
| 1996 | Vinodam | Chintamani | |
| Maavichiguru | Lawyer Satyanandam | ||
| Pelli Sandadi | Vijay's brother-in-law | ||
| Sampradayam [19] | Seenayya | ||
| Mummy Mee Aayanochadu | |||
| Akkum Bakkum | |||
| Deyyam | Psychologist | ||
| Pellala Rajyam | |||
| Once More | |||
| Sahanam | |||
| Hello Guru | |||
| Akka! Bagunnava? | |||
| 1997 | Aaro Pranam | ||
| Pellichesukundam | |||
| Mama Bagunnava | |||
| Priyaragalu | |||
| Super Heroes | |||
| Pattukondi Chuddam | |||
| Egire Pavurama | Simhachalam | ||
| Kurralla Rajyam | Sri Rama Chandra Murthy | ||
| 1998 | Pratishta | PKD aka Ponnakayila Kanna Dasu | |
| Paradesi | Rayudu | ||
| Chandralekha | Sitarama Rao's brother-in-law | ||
| O Panaipothundi Babu | Aravindaswamy | [20] | |
| Suprabhatam | |||
| Abhishekam | G. K. Naidu | ||
| 1999 | Yamajathakudu | MP Narasimhan | |
| Raja | Shankaram | ||
| Alludugaaru Vachcharu | |||
| Thammudu | Drunkard | ||
| Pilla Nachindi | |||
| Vichitram | Satyam | ||
| Samudram | Chepala Krishna | ||
| Aavide Syamala | |||
| 2000 | Balaram | K.K. | |
| Ammo! Okato Tareekhu | Gireesham | ||
| Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa | |||
| Chala Bagundi | |||
| Manasu Paddanu Kaani | |||
| Ninne Premistha | |||
| Thiladaanam | |||
| 9 Nelalu | |||
| Chitram | Ramana's father | ||
| Pelli Sambandham | |||
| Durga | |||
| 2001 | Sri Manjunatha | Bhrungi | |
| Mrugaraju | |||
| Ammo Bomma | Janardhan Seth | ||
| Priyamaina Neeku | Ganesh's father | ||
| Jaabili | |||
| Bava Nachadu | |||
| Family Circus | Fishing Inspector | ||
| Chiranjeevulu | |||
| Nuvvu Nenu | |||
| Narasimha Naidu | Papanashanam | ||
| Snehamante Idera | Manager Appalaraju | ||
| Manasantha Nuvve | Anu's father | ||
| 2002 | Priya Nestama | Surya's father | |
| Chandravamsam | |||
| Mounamelanoyi | Mounika's uncle | ||
| Indra | Valmiki | ||
| Sreeram | Minister Subba Rayudu | ||
| Manmadhudu | Prasad | ||
| Sontham | Vamsy's father | ||
| Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru | Anil's maternal uncle | ||
| O Chinadana | Lawyer Avadhani | ||
| Allari Ramudu | |||
| Okato Number Kurraadu | Swapna's father | ||
| Aaduthu Paaduthu | Gopi's father | ||
| Girl Friend | Suvarna's father | ||
| Yuva Rathna | |||
| Takkari Donga | Doobey | ||
| Prema Donga | |||
| Allari | Apartment Secretary | ||
| Neethone Vuntanu | |||
| Dhanalakshmi, I Love You | Babu Nayak | ||
| Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu | |||
| 2003 | Naaga | Viji's father | |
| Back Pocket | |||
| Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu | Preethi's father | ||
| Gangotri | Anjaneya Shastri | ||
| Oka Raju Oka Rani | Preethi's father | ||
| Vasantham | Ashok's father | ||
| Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulua Pelli | |||
| Okariki Okaru | Kameswara Rao's father | ||
| Missamma | Nanda Gooal's neighbour | ||
| Ela Cheppanu | |||
| Juniors | |||
| Satyam | Chakradhar | ||
| Kabaddi Kabaddi | Veerabhadraiah | ||
| Donga Ramudu and Party | |||
| Dongodu | Naidu | ||
| Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu | |||
| 2004 | Vidyardhi | ||
| Jai | |||
| Grahanam | Narayana Swamy | ||
| Sye | Prudhvi's father & College Principal | ||
| Pallakilo Pellikoothuru | |||
| Koduku | |||
| Dosth | |||
| Venky | Venky's father | ||
| Samba | Nandu's father | ||
| Gowri | |||
| Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy | Sailaja's uncle | ||
| Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari | |||
| Malliswari | Murthy | ||
| Swamy | |||
| Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu | Sarvarayudu | ||
| Love Today | |||
| 2005 | Jagapathi | Kunkumaiah | |
| Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Kantepudi Srinivasa Rao | ||
| Narasimhudu | Lawyer | ||
| Dhana 51 | |||
| Nireekshana | |||
| Chakram | Lakshmi (Asin)'s father | ||
| Manasu Maata Vinadhu | |||
| Allari Pidugu | |||
| Bhadra | |||
| Sada Mee Sevalo | Kanaka Rao | ||
| Kanchanamala Cable TV | Criminal lawyer | ||
| Modati Cinema | |||
| Hungama | Chinna Babu | ||
| Political Rowdy | Vittal's uncle | ||
| Dhairyam | Bonala Bikshapati | ||
| Relax | |||
| Balu ABCDEFG | Beggar | ||
| Subhash Chandra Bose | Bapiveedu | ||
| Allari Bullodu | Raju's father | ||
| Athadu | Naidu | ||
| 2006 | Godavari | Captain Chintamani | |
| Annavaram | |||
| Amma Cheppindi | Paparao | ||
| Bangaram | Channel chief | ||
| Game | Lawyer | ||
| Something Special | |||
| Oka V Chitram | Devam | ||
| Pournami | Mallika's father | ||
| Happy | Subba Rao | ||
| Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw | Paala Pullaiah | ||
| Maayajaalam | |||
| Kithakithalu | |||
| Indian Beauty | himself | ||
| 2007 | Okkadunnadu | Reserve Bank Official | |
| Raju Bhai | Anjali's father | ||
| Anumanaspadam | Forest Officer | ||
| Mee Sreyobhilashi | Hotel Owner | ||
| Bhookailas | |||
| Sri Mahalakshmi | Bavaji Rao | ||
| Dhee | Corporater Krishna | ||
| Jagadam | MLA PVR | ||
| Chirutha | Charan's uncle | ||
| Classmates | Hostel warden | ||
| Nava Vasantham | Raja's father | ||
| 2008 | Salute | Divya's father | |
| Kathanayakudu | School teacher | ||
| Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters | Bommana Brothers' father | ||
| Kousalya Supraja Rama | Narasimham | ||
| Kasipatnam Choodarababu | |||
| Ullasamga Utsahamga | |||
| Jalsa | Bulli Reddy | ||
| Victory | Vijji's father | ||
| Somberi | Kavi | ||
| Ashta Chemma | Sarva Sarma | ||
| Nenu Meeku Telusa? | Company MD | ||
| 2009 | Nirnayam 2009 | ||
| Pista | Suryaprakash's assistant | ||
| Kurradu | Varun's father | ||
| Mitrudu | |||
| Kalavaramaye Madilo | |||
| Current | Sushanth's father | ||
| Boni | Giri | ||
| Ek Niranjan | Veeraiah | ||
| Rechipo | |||
| Sontha Vooru | Devudu | ||
| Adugu | |||
| Souryam | Karim | ||
| Oye | Telugu teacher | ||
| 2010 | Gudu Gudu Gunjam | ||
| Rakta Charitra | Padalaneni Ramamurthy | ||
| Rakta Charitra 2 | |||
| Gaayam 2 | Lawyer Saab | ||
| Shambo Shiva Shambo | Muniamma's father | ||
| Jhummandi Naadam | Balu's father | ||
| Collector Gaari Bharya | Politician | ||
| Leader | Chief Secretary Sharma | ||
| Adhurs | Chari's father | ||
| Ragada | Devudu | ||
| Kedi | Rummy's father | ||
| Killer | |||
| Sadhyam | Krishna Prasad | ||
| Bhairava IPS | |||
| Khaleja | Durga Prasad | ||
| Brindavaanam | Ajay's father | ||
| Aunty Uncle Nandagopal | |||
| 2011 | Dookudu | Ajay's uncle | |
| Oosaravelli | Rakesh's father | ||
| Aakasame Haddu | Keerthi's father | ||
| Dushasana | |||
| Killer | |||
| 180 | Narayanan | ||
| Mr. Rascal | |||
| Kudirithe Kappu Coffee | Mohan | ||
| Play | |||
| Golconda High School | Principal Viswanath | ||
| Emaindi Nalo | |||
| Vastadu Naa Raju | |||
| Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju | Y. Venkat | ||
| Dhada | Preethi's father | ||
| Panjaa | Guruvayya | ||
| Teen Maar | Michael's father | ||
| Rajendra | |||
| Kshetram | Priest | ||
| 2012 | Yugam | ||
| Julayi | Narayana Moorti | ||
| Dhammu | Head Priest | ||
| Yamudiki Mogudu | Royyala Ramanaidu | ||
| Mithunam | Director | ||
| Tea Samosa Biscuit | |||
| Vesavi Selavullo | |||
| Kartika Masam | |||
| Dhoni | Karthik's school principal | ||
| Gabbar Singh | Siddhappa Naidu's uncle | ||
| Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu | Rana Prathap Naidu's uncle | ||
| Om Sairam | |||
| Rakshith | |||
| Keeravani | |||
| 2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya | Amulu's father | |
| Thoofan | Jayadev | ||
| Baadshah | Pilli Gopi Krishna Simha | ||
| Iddarammayilatho | Shankarabharanam | ||
| Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Kondala Rao | ||
| Naayak | Judge | ||
| Jagadguru Adi Shankara | Agni Deva | ||
| 2014 | Basanti | Arjun's father | |
| Karthikeya | Valli's father | ||
| Current Theega | Chandraiah | ||
| Rowdy | Vedantham Murthy | ||
| Race Gurram | Lucky's father | ||
| Aagadu | Adi Keshavulu | ||
| Alludu Seenu | Narasimha's friend | ||
| Ra Ra... Krishnayya | Manikyam Mogiliyar | ||
| 2015 | Size Zero | Doctor | |
| Baahubali: The Beginning | Swamiji | ||
| Temper | Venkat Rao | ||
| Surya vs Surya | Ersam | ||
| Kick 2 | Venkatratnam | ||
| Bandipotu | Makrandam | ||
| Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante | Dayanidhi | ||
| Mantra 2 | Ramarao | ||
| Janda Pai Kapiraju | MP | ||
| Ori Devidoy | |||
| Areyrey | |||
| Rey | |||
| Bruce Lee – The Fighter | Karthik's uncle | ||
| 2016 | Oopiri | Kaalidasu | |
| Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | Amala's Father | ||
| Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Gabbar Singh's Guardian | ||
| Ism | Dasaradharamaiah | ||
| Gentleman | Mohan, Jayaram's uncle | ||
| Naruda Donoruda | Dr. Anjeneyulu | ||
| Brahmotsavam | Chantibabu's friend | ||
| Jyo Achyutananda | Sudoku Murthy | ||
| Srirastu Subhamastu | Anu's would-be father-in-law | ||
| Supreme | Police Commissioner | ||
| Nenu Maa College | |||
| 2017 | Luckunnodu | Padma's Father | |
| Samanthakamani | A. K. Ganapathi Sastry | ||
| Raja The Great | Mailaramgadda | ||
| Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Chief Minister | ||
| Ninnu Kori | Murthy | ||
| Duvvada Jagannadham | Duvvada Subramaniam Sastry | ||
| Ami Thumi | Janardhan | ||
| Radha | Radha Krishna's father | ||
| Guru | Murali | ||
| Om Namo Venkatesaya | Des Raj Baljot | ||
| Goutham Nanda | Waiter | ||
| Anando Brahma | Manikyam | ||
| Sathamanam Bhavati | Chalaram | Cameo appearance | |
| Gautamiputra Satakarni | Deva Dattudu | ||
| Gulf | Sufi song singer | ||
| 2018 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| Vijetha | Mohan Prasad | ||
| Pantham | Tilak | ||
| Sammohanam | Shyam Prasad | ||
| Jamba Lakidi Pamba | Varun's father | ||
| Naa... Nuvve | Meera's father | ||
| Mahanati | Journalist | ||
| Nela Ticket | Chief Minister | ||
| Gayatri | Lawyer | ||
| Agnyaathavaasi | Appaji | ||
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Swamiji Govindayya Sharma | |
| Krishnarao Supermarket | |||
| 2 Hours Love | Tanikella | ||
| Gaddalakonda Ganesh | Theatre Operator | ||
| 1st Rank Raju | Coordinator | ||
| Sita | Jayababu | ||
| Maharshi | Ravi's father | ||
| Saaho | Ramaswamy | ||
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramloo | Anjaneya Prasad | |
| Sarileru Neekevvaru | Minister | ||
| Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Rama Sharma | ||
| Jaanu | T. Venkateswara Rao | ||
| Pressure Cooker | Anand Rao | ||
| V | IGP Y. V. Narendra | ||
| Maa Vintha Gadha Vinuma | Police Officer | ||
| Bombhaat | Varaha Murthy | ||
| 2021 | April 28 Em Jarigindi | ||
| Bangaru Bullodu | Bhavani's grandfather | ||
| Gaali Sampath | Station Master | ||
| Mosagallu | Mukund | ||
| Jathi Ratnalu | Govindu | ||
| Chaavu Kaburu Challaga | Balaraju's uncle | ||
| SR Kalyanamandapam | College Principal | ||
| Raja Raja Chora | Ghanapati | ||
| Raja Vikramarka | Mahendra | ||
| Drushyam 2 | Vinayachandran | ||
| Deyyam | |||
| Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu | |||
| Skylab | Sadashivam | ||
| 2022 | Son of India | Home Minister | |
| Bheemla Nayak | MLA | ||
| Ghani | Maya's father | ||
| Acharya | Priest | ||
| Sarkaru Vaari Paata | Master | ||
| F3 | Police officer | ||
| Geetha | |||
| Bimbisara | Priest | ||
| Dhamaka | Vasudeva Rao | ||
| 2023 | Premadesam | Maya's father | |
| Mr. King | Professor | ||
| Sir | Deekshitulu | ||
| Bro | Krishnamoorthy "Singinaatham Mavayya" | [21] | |
| Peddha Kapu 1 | [22] | ||
| Spy | Jai and Subhash's father | ||
| 2024 | Inti No. 13 | ||
| Sarkaaru Noukari | |||
| Drill | |||
| Nindha | Satyanand | ||
| Honeymoon Express | Bala | ||
| Haddhu Ledhu Raa | |||
| Prathinidhi 2 | |||
| Vidya Vasula Aham | |||
| Bhaje Vaayu Vegam | |||
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Kanchu Kavacham | Writer and actor | Rajsekhar Reddy |
| Aalapana | Writer | ||
| Pralayam | Writer | ||
| 1986 | Chalo Delhi | Writer | |
| Patnam Pilla Palleturi Chinnodu | Writer and actor | Mouli | |
| Konaseema Kurradu | Writer | Pinisetti Ravi Raja | |
| Ladies Tailor | Writer and actor | ||
| 1987 | Sankeertana | Writer and actor | Geeta Krishna |
| Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe | Writer and actor | ||
| Lawyer Suhasini | Writer and actor | ||
| Maharshi | Writer | Vamsi | |
| Saradhamba | Writer and actor | Kranti Kumar | |
| 1988 | Varasudochadu | Writer and actor | |
| Siripuram Chinnodu | Writer and actor | ||
| Bharya Bhartala Bagotham | Writer | ||
| 1989 | Siva | Writer and actor | Ramgopal Varma |
| Chinnari Sneham | Writer | Mutyala Subbah | |
| Swara Kalpana | Writer and actor | Vamsi | |
| Vinta Dongalu | Writer | Kodi Ramakrishna | |
| Police Report | Writer and actor | Hari Anumolu | |
| Chettu Kinda Pleader | Writer and actor | ||
| 1990 | Chevilo Puvvu | Writer and actor | E. V. V. Satyanarayana |
| Nari Nari Naduma Murari | Writer and actor | Kodhanda Ramireddy | |
| 1991 | Maha Yagnam | Writer and actor | Vijayan |
| Jaitra Yatra | Writer and actor | Uppalapati Narayanarao | |
| 1992 | Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam | Writer and actor | Y. Nageswararao |
| Chakra Vyuham | Writer | Balu Mahender | |
| Attasommu Alludu Daanam | Writer | Y. Nageswararao | |
| Balarama Krishnulu | Writer and actor | Mohan | |
| 1993 | Aadarsham | Writer and actor | Mouli |
| Pekata Paparao | Writer and actor | Y. Nageswararao | |
| One By Two | Writer and actor | Siva Nageswararao | |
| Urmila | Writer | Bharadwaja | |
| Ankuram | Writer | Umamaheswararao | |
| Rudra Rupam | Writer | ||
| Dhadi | Writer and actor | Sagar | |
| Rendilla Poojari | Writer and actor | T. Prabhakar | |
| 1994 | Namaste Anna | Writer and actor | Rangarao |
| Lucky Chance | Writer and actor | Siva Nageswararao | |
| 1995 | Lingababu Love Story | Writer and actor | |
| Madya Taragati Mahabharatam | Writer and actor | ||
| Bhale Bullodu | Writer and actor | Sagar | |
| 1996 | Akkum Bukkum | Writer and actor | |
| Once More | Writer and actor | Siva Nageswararao | |
| 1997 | Kurralla Rajyam | Writer and actor | Kadhambari Kiran |
| Pattukondi Chuddam | Writer and actor | Siva Nageswararao | |
| 1998 | O Panayipoindi Babu | Writer and actor | Siva Nageswararao |
| 1999 | Anaganaga Oka Ammai | Writer | |
| 2000 | Hands Up | Writer and actor | Siva Nageswararao |
| Year | Film | Actor | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Bhamane Satyabhamane | Nassar | Pasha | |
| 2004 | Donga Dongadi | Manikka Vinayagam | Vasu's father | |
| 2005 | Aparichitudu | Nedumudi Venu | Parthasarathy | |
| 2006 | Himsinche Raju 23rd Pulikesi | Ilavarasu | Minister | |
| 2022 | PS-1 (Telugu) | Jayaram | Azhwarkadiyan Nambi | |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Veetla Visheshanga | Inspector |
| 2004 | Gambeeram | Rajendran |
| Ghilli | Rajapandi | |
| 2005 | Mazhai | Deva's father |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Kathiravan |
| 2008 | Bheemaa | Sivaraman |
| Satyam | Deiva's father | |
| Kuselan | School teacher | |
| 2009 | Naalai Namadhe | Ramasamy |
| 2010 | Drohi | Nanaji |
| 2011 | Nootrenbadhu | Narayanan |
| 2012 | Dhoni | Karthik's school principal |
| 2014 | Kalavaram | Adi Moolam |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Swamiji |
| Moone Moonu Varthai | Dayanidhi | |
| 2016 | Thozha | Kaalidasan |
| 2023 | Vaathi | Thanigachalam |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Shiva | |
| 2001 | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Dakshina Murthy |
| 2010 | Rakht Charitra | Padalaneni Ramamurthy |
| Rakht Charitra 2 | ||
| 2019 | Saaho | Ramaswamy |
| 2023 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | Kodati Rameshwar |
| Year | Series | Role | Language | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dhootha | TBA | Telugu | [24] |
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Daggubati Ramanaidu was an Indian film producer known for his work in Telugu cinema. He founded Suresh Productions in 1964 which became of one of the largest film production companies in India. He was one of the most influential movie Moguls in Indian cinema. He was placed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most films produced by an individual, with more than 150 films in all official Indian languages. He also served as a Member of Parliament for the Bapatla constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 13th Lok Sabha from 1999 to 2004.
Cingireddi Narayana Reddy, popularly known as CiNaRe, was an Indian Telugu-language poet, writer, and critic. He had produced over eighty literary works including poems, prose-plays, lyrical plays, translations, and ghazals. He was also a professor, film lyricist, actor, and Rajya Sabha politician. He also served as the Vice Chancellor of Telugu University.
Manmadhudu is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar from a story written by Trivikram Srinivas. The story is based on the 2000 Mel Gibson starrer What Women Want. Produced by Nagarjuna on Annapurna Studios, the film stars Nagarjuna, Sonali Bendre and Anshu, with music composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Chakram (transl. Wheel) is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language drama film co-written and directed by Krishna Vamsi. It stars Prabhas in lead role as the titular character, while Asin and Charmy Kaur play the female leads. The music was composed by Chakri. The film was released on 25 March 2005 to mixed reviews and became a flop at the box office. However, it won two Nandi Awards. The film was dubbed in Bhojpuri under the same name and in Malayalam as Dharma Chakram.
Sri Manjunatha is a 2001 Indian Kannada-language hagiographical film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Arjun Sarja, Ambareesh, Meena, Soundarya and Sumalatha. The film is based on the life of the Shiva devotee, Bhakta Manjunatha of the Kotilingeshwara Temple. The film was partially reshot in Telugu under the same title with Chiranjeevi's scenes reshot and Brahmanandam and Tanikella Bharani replacing Dwarakish and Mimicry Dayanand, respectively whilst all other scenes were dubbed from the Kannada original.
Andhrudu is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language action drama film produced by ML Kumar Chowdary on Sri Keerthi Creations banner and directed by Paruchuri Murali. Starring Gopichand, Gowri Pandit, Rao Ramesh,Tanikella Bharani, Nadhiya and music composed by Kalyani Malik. The film was successful at the box office. The film was also dubbed into Tamil as Ivanthanda Police and into Hindi as Loha: The Ironman. The film was remade in Tamil as Konjam Sirippu Konjam Kobam.
Telugu theatre is Indian theatre in the Telugu language, based in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Gurajada Apparao wrote the play, Kanyasulkam in 1892, which is often considered the greatest play in the Telugu language. C. Pullaiah is cited as the father of Telugu theatre movement.
Nimmala Shankar is an Indian film director, known for his works in Telugu cinema. He is known for directing blockbuster films like Jayam Manade Raa. In 2011, he directed Jai Bolo Telangana, which won five Nandi Awards and was screened at the 6th South Asian Film Festival, held in Goa during September 2011.
Mohana Krishna Indraganti is an Indian director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. His debut directorial venture Grahanam (2005) fetched him eleven awards including the National Film Award for Best First Film of a Director, the Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director and the Gollapudi Srinivas Award for Best First Film of a Director. The film was also showcased in the Indian panorama section of the 2005 International Film Festival of India. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from York University.
Peela Mallikarjuna Rao was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu films. Rao, popularly known as Battala Satti for his role in the movie Ladies Tailor. He has acted in many movies in Telugu. Over his career, he acted in at least 375 Telugu movies.
Matru Devo Bhava is a 1993 Telugu drama film written and directed by K. Ajay Kumar and starring Madhavi and Nassar. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Akashadoothu (1993) by Sibi Malayil.
Sontha Ooru is a 2009 Telugu film. It stars Raja, Thirtha, and L.B. Sriram in main roles. It was directed by P. Sunil Kumar Reddy. The film was screened at several national and international film festivals like Mumbai Film Festival & Pune International Film Festival. The film received four Nandi Awards.
Gollapudi Maruti Rao was an Indian actor, writer and director known for his works in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu Literature. Rao acted in over 250 Telugu films in a variety of roles. His noted literary works and plays, like Rendu Rellu Aaru, Patita, Karuninchani Devatalu, Mahanatudu, Kaalam Venakku Tirigindi, Aasayaalaku Sankellu, won numerous State Awards.
Siva is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language crime action film directed by Ram Gopal Varma and produced by Akkineni Venkat and Yarlagadda Surendra under Annapurna Studios and SS Creations. The film, which marks the directorial debut of Ram Gopal Varma, explores the concepts of student exploitation by anti-social elements and the impact of crowd psychology.
Ahuti Prasad was an Indian actor who worked in Telugu film industry. He was renowned for the wide variety of roles he played, including father-figure, comedian, and antagonist. Prasad appeared in over 150 films in his career spanning nearly three decades. He got his moniker "Ahuti" after playing the antagonist in the film Ahuti (1988). He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards.
Mithunam (transl. Couple) is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Tanikella Bharani. The film only two on-screen characters—S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Lakshmi. The film is based on a best selling Telugu novel of the same name, written by Sri Ramana. The film won four state Nandi Awards.
Thiladaanam is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film, written and directed by film-critic K. N. T. Sastry in his debut directorial, based on a story by Rentala Nageswara Rao. The film features H. G. Dattatreya, Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani, and Jaya Seal in pivotal roles.
Aame (transl. She) is a 1994 Telugu-language drama film by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Srikanth, Ooha and Naresh. The film was remade in Kannada as Thaliya Sowbhagya (1995) and in Tamil as Thaali Pudhusu (1997). The film won two Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award. Aame was the first movie to feature Srikanth and Ooha together.
Ami Thumi is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Mohanakrishna Indraganti. It stars Adivi Sesh, Eesha Rebba, Avasarala Srinivas, Aditi Myakal, Tanikella Bharani and Vennela Kishore. The film was produced by K C Narasimha Rao, music composed by Mani Sharma, and cinematography by P. G. Vinda.
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