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 | |
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Tanikella at an event | |
Born | [1] | 14 July 1954
Occupations |
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Years active | 1984–present |
Spouse | Durga Bhavani |
Early life
editTanikella 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.
Career
editTanikella 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.
Personal life
editHe 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]
Awards
edit- Best Villain – Samudhram
- Best Character Actor – Nuvvu Nenu
- Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer – Mithunam
- Literary Awards
- Sri Pada Subhramanya Sastry Literary Award – Polamuru
- Bhanumathi Award – Hyderabad
- Sri Vanamamalai Varadacharyulu Literary Award – Adilabad
- Fellowship Jawahar Bharathi – Kavali
- Allu Ramalingayyiah National Award – Hyderabad
- Akkineni Swarna Kankanam – Hyderabad
- Nagabhairava Koteswara Rao literary Award – Nellore
- Sangam Academy Awards
- Sangam Academy award for completing Twenty five years in Telugu Cinema[11]
- Awards for Short Films (as a Director)
- Tenth Mumbai International Film Festival Award
- Idaho Panhandle – Hyderabad International Film Festival Award for Sira-The Ink
- Lok Nayak Foundation Sahitya Puraskar
- Lok Nayak Foundation Sahitya Puraskar presented to Tanikella Bharani in Visakhapatnam.[12]
Literary works
edit- Books
- Plays (Drama)
- Jambu Dweepam
- Kokkorokko
- Chal Chal Gurram
- Gaardhabhaandam
- Gograhanam
- Naalugo Kothi
- Playlets (Telugu)
- Gaardhabhanda
- Gograhanam
- Kokkoroko
- Chalchal Gurram
- Jambudweepam
- Grahanam Pattina Ratri
- Sani Grahalu
- Goyyi
- Panjaram Lo Elaka
- Hulakki
- Song compositions
- "Naalona Sividu Kaladu" is a composition of 7 songs written by Tanikella.
- "Sabhash raa sankara!" Is composition by Tanikella about the concept of Shiva.
- "Naamanasu Kothi raa Raama!"
- Spiritual Books
Filmography
edit† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Telugu films
edit- Actor
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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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][19] | 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[20] | 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 | Paradesi | Rayudu | |
Chandralekha | Sitarama Rao's brother-in-law | ||
Abhishekam | |||
Pratishta | PKD aka Ponnakayila Kanna Dasu | ||
1999 | Yamajathakudu | MP Narasimhan | |
Ammo! Okato Tareekhu | Gireesham | ||
Thammudu | Drunkard | ||
Pilla Nachindi | |||
Alludugaaru Vachcharu | |||
Vichitram | Satyam | ||
Raja | Shankaram | ||
Samudram | Chepala Krishna | ||
2000 | Balaram | K.K. | |
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 | 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 |
- Writer
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 |
- Dubbing artist
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 |
Tamil films
editYear | 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 |
Hindi films
editYear | 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 |
Kannada films
edit- Naga Devathe (2000)
- Karataka Damanaka (2024)[23]
Web series
editYear | Series | Role | Language | Notes | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | Dhootha | TBA | Telugu | [24] |
See also
editReferences
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