Bhanu Chander[1] (born 2 July 1952) is an Indian actor, director and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He is the son of veteran music composer Master Venu. His paternal family hails from Machilipatnam and maternal family hails from Rajahmundry. He was born near Madras. He is known for his association with directors like K. Viswanath, Balu Mahendra, B. Narsing Rao, and K. Balachander. In 1990, he starred in Sutradharulu, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for that year.[2][3]

Bhanu Chander
Born
Madduri Venkatasatya Subramanyeswara Bhanuchander Prasad

(1952-07-02) 2 July 1952 (age 72)
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Film actor
Producer
Director
Screenwriter
Music Composer
Years active1978–present
TitleBlack belt in Taekwondo
ParentMaster Venu

Filmography

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Telugu

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Year Film Role Notes
1978 Mana Voori Pandavulu
1980 Sivamethina Satyam Lorry Driver Gopal
Bebbuli[4] Shankar
1981 Adavaalu Meeku Joharulu
Satyam Shivam
1982 Edi Nyayam? Edi Dharmam
Vamsa Gouravam Ravi
Tarangini...
1983 Iddaru Khiladilu
Konte Kodallu
Gudachari No.1 Bujji
Mukku Pudaka
1984 Kurra Chestalu
Daku[5] Dilip
Railu Dopidi Suresh
Swathi
Yama Dhoothalu
Merupu Daadi Bhanu
1985 Intiko Rudramma[6][7] Vijay
Rechukka Rechukka
Terror Nivas
Punnami Ratri[8] Sudheer
Khooni[9] Inspector Vijay
1986 Manchi Manasulu
Samajamlo Sthree
Vetagallu[10] Raja
Police Officer Bhanu Prakash
Nireekshana Murali Krishna Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu
1987 Hantakudi Veta
Lawyer Suhasini Shankar
Udayam
Chaitanya Radham
1988 Veguchukka Pagatichukka
1989 Sutradharulu Tirumaladasu
1990 Alajadi
Neti Dowrjanyam[11] Vikram
Udhyamam Bhargav
1991 Aswani Prabhakar
Keechu Raallu
Gang War
Atiradhudu[12] Teja
Ganga
Nayakuralu
1992 Public Rowdy
1993 Nakshatra Poratam
1994 Raithu Bharatam
1994 Presidentgari Alludu Jagadeesh/Jaggu Dada
1995 Desa Drohulu Also director and music composer
1997 Sindhooram Training Officer
1999 Devi Vijay's elder brother
2001 Evadra Rowdy Sub Inspector of Police
2003 Simhadri Aravind
Hari Villu
Inspector
2004 Kushi Kushigaa
Madhyanam Hathya Police Inspector
2006 Style Raghava's father
2007 Dubai Seenu Srinu's brother-in-law
Hello Premistara
Evadaithe Nakenti
2008 Naa Anevaadu
Deepavali Commissioner
Indrajith
2009 Baanam
Rechipo
2010 Manasara
Bindaas
2011 Aakasame Haddu Narayana's father
2012 Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? Seshayya
2015 Ram Leela
2019 Kathanayakudu ACP
2020 HIT: The First Case Viswanath
2022 Kinnerasani
Saakini Daakini Pratap IPS
2024 RAM (Rapid Action Mission) Jaiprakash Baradwaj "JB"
Music Shop Murthy Ramakrishna

Tamil

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Year Film Role Notes
1980 Moodupani Ravi Uncredited
1982 Neethi Devan Mayakkam Rajesh
Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal
1983 Silk Silk Silk Nirmal Kumar
1984 Neengal Kettavai Ramu
Theerpu En Kaiyil
1986 Murattu Karangal Maari
1988 Veedu Gopi
1990 Muthalaliyamma
2003 Whistle Police Inspector Sayyad
2004 Machi Mohanram
2005 Vairavan Psychiatrist Doctor
2006 Thimiru Ganesh's uncle
2007 Thoovanam Anu's father
Mirugam
2010 Vilai DCP Venkatanarayanan Guest appearance
Gowravargal Bhagavan
2011 Siruthai DGP
Marudhavelu Special appearance
2012 Etho Seithai Ennai Arjun's father
2014 Marumugam
2015 Ettuthikkum Madhayaanai Ponmanikkam
Kanchana 2 Chandru
2017 Vilayattu Aarambam Emcee
Pudhu Varusham
2022 Oh My Dog Nassar

Kannada

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Year Film Role Notes
1998 Bayalu Deepa
Goonda Mathu Police
Karnataka Police Prashanth
2012 Kanteerava

Television

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References

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  1. ^ Piousji (14 December 1980). "Khaas Baat". Sunday. Vol. 8, no. 19. p. 55. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Bhanuchander to direct his son Jayanth – The Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Camford students emerge winners at The Hindu Young World quiz – The Hindu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 March 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
  4. ^ "Bebbuli (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Daku on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  6. ^ ETV Cinema (9 September 2024). Intiko Rudramma Full Movie | Bhanuchander, Sumalatha, Ranganath, Sharada, Sujatha, Giribabu | ETV Cinema. Retrieved 13 September 2024 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Intiko Rudramma (1985) - S.A. Chandrashekhar | Cast and Crew | AllMovie. Retrieved 13 September 2024 – via www.allmovie.com.
  8. ^ "Punnami Rathri 1985 Full Movie Online - Watch HD Movies on Airtel Xstream Play". Airtel Xstream (Airtel TV). Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  9. ^ "Khooni (1985)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  10. ^ VETAGALLU | { EXCLUSIVE } TELUGU FULL MOVIE | BHANUCHANDER | GIRI BABU |OORVAASI | INDIAN MOVIE CAFE. Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  11. ^ "Neti Dowrjanyam (1990) Telugu Movie: Watch Full HD Movie Online On JioCinema". www.jiocinema.com. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  12. ^ v9 Videos (3 August 2024). ATHIRADHUDU | EXCLUSIVE TELUGU FULL MOVIE | BHANU CHANDER | J.D.CHAKRAVARTHY | NIROSHA | V9 VIDEOS. Retrieved 10 September 2024 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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