# Bhanu Chander

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Indian actor and director (born 1952)

Bhanu Chander Born Madduri Venkatasatya Subramanyeswara Bhanuchander Prasad (1953-05-31) 31 May 1953 (age 73) Madras, Madras State, India Occupations Film actor Director Screenwriter Music Composer Years active 1978–present Title Black belt in Taekwondo Parent Master Venu

**Bhanu Chander**[1] (born 31 May 1953) is an Indian actor and director known for his works predominantly in [Telugu](/source/Telugu_cinema) and [Tamil cinema](/source/Tamil_cinema).

## Career

He is known for his association with directors like [Balu Mahendra](/source/Balu_Mahendra) and [K. Viswanath](/source/K._Viswanath) in films such as *[Moodu Pani](/source/Moodu_Pani)* (1980), *[Neengal Kettavai](/source/Neengal_Kettavai)* (1984), and *[Nireekshana](/source/Nireekshana)* (1986) apart from acting in *[Chaitanya Ratham](/source/Chaitanya_Ratham)* (1987). In 1990, he starred in *[Sutradharulu](/source/Sutradharulu)*, which won the [National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Feature_Film_in_Telugu) for that year.[2][3]

## Personal life

He is the son of veteran music composer [Master Venu](/source/Master_Venu). His paternal family hails from [Machilipatnam](/source/Machilipatnam) and maternal family hails from [Rajahmundry](/source/Rajahmundry). He was born near [Madras](/source/Madras). His son Jayanth acted in the film *[Margazhi 16](/source/Margazhi_16)* (2010).[4]

## Filmography

### Telugu

Year Film Role Notes 1978 Mana Voori Pandavulu 1980 Sivamethina Satyam Lorry Driver Gopal Bebbuli Shankar [5] 1981 Adavaalu Meeku Joharulu Maro Kurukshetram Satyam Sivam 1982 Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam? Vamsa Gouravam Ravi Tarangini 1983 Iddaru Khiladilu Konte Kodallu Simhapuri Simham Gudachari No.1 Bujji Mukku Pudaka Bahudoorapu Batasari 1984 Kurra Chestalu Daku[6] Dilip Railu Dopidi Suresh Swathi Yama Dhoothalu Merupu Daadi Bhanu 1985 Intiko Rudramma[7] Vijay Rechukka Rechukka Ranarangam Terror Nivas Punnami Ratri[8] Sudheer Khooni[9] Inspector Vijay 1986 Manchi Manasulu Chaitanyam 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 Aakhari Kshanam Dhruva Nakshatram 1990 Alajadi Neti Dowrjanyam[11] Vikram Udhyamam Bhargav 1991 Aswani Prabhakar Keechu Raallu Atiradhudu Teja Stuvartpuram Dongalu Nayakuralu Ganga 1992 Gang War Public Rowdy 1993 Nakshatra Poratam 1994 Raithu Bharatam Puttinilla Mettinilla President Gari Alludu Jagadeesh / Jaggu Dada 1995 Desa Drohulu Also director and music composer 1997 Sindhooram Training Officer 1999 Velugu Needalu [12] 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 Veedu Mamoolodu Kadu Chakri's father 2009 Baanam Rechipo 2010 Manasara Bindaas 2011 Aakasame Haddu Narayana's father 2012 Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? Seshayya 2015 Ram Leela 2017 Mixture Potlam Yathindra 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

Year Film Role Notes 1980 Moodu Pani 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 Arasu Police Inspector Sundaramurthy 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

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

### Television

**Tamil**

- 1991 *[Penn](/source/Penn_(1991_TV_series))*

- 1990s *Kalloori Kalam*

- 1990s *Sorgam*

- 2000 *Micro Thodargal- Mounam Oru Bashai*

- 2004–2005 *Engiruntho Vandhaal*

- 2006–2008 *[Kana Kaanum Kaalangal](/source/Kana_Kaanum_Kaalangal)*

- 2012 *[Karthigai Pengal](/source/Karthigai_Pengal)*

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Piousji (14 December 1980). ["Khaas Baat"](https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.99450/page/n327/mode/2up). *Sunday*. Vol. 8, no. 19. p. 55. Retrieved 21 December 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Bhanuchander to direct his son Jayanth – The Times of India"](http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Bhanuchander-to-direct-his-son-Jayanth/articleshow/22886769.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180720195820/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Bhanuchander-to-direct-his-son-Jayanth/articleshow/22886769.cms) from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Camford students emerge winners at The Hindu Young World quiz – The Hindu"](http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/camford-students-emerge-winners-at-the-hindu-young-world-quiz/article2561047.ece). *[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)*. 21 October 2011. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140308105238/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/camford-students-emerge-winners-at-the-hindu-young-world-quiz/article2561047.ece) from the original on 8 March 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Star's lad to debut in 'Margazhi 16'"](https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2009/nov/26/stars-lad-to-debut-in-margazhi-16-107344.html). *[The New Indian Express](/source/The_New_Indian_Express)*. 26 November 2009. Retrieved 2 August 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Bebbuli (1980)"](https://indiancine.ma/UOC). *Indiancine.ma*. Retrieved 18 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Daku on Moviebuff.com"](https://www.moviebuff.com/daku-1984-telugu). *Moviebuff.com*. Retrieved 8 December 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ETV Cinema (9 September 2024). [*Intiko Rudramma Full Movie | Bhanuchander, Sumalatha, Ranganath, Sharada, Sujatha, Giribabu | ETV Cinema*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=M7CS6DeiqF8). Retrieved 13 September 2024 – via YouTube.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Punnami Rathri 1985 Full Movie Online - Watch HD Movies on Airtel Xstream Play"](https://www.airtelxstream.in/movies/punnami-rathri/HUNGAMA_MOVIE_24001945). *Airtel Xstream (Airtel TV)*. Retrieved 18 December 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Khooni (1985)"](https://indiancine.ma/ZWJ). *Indiancine.ma*. Retrieved 21 December 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** [*VETAGALLU | { EXCLUSIVE } TELUGU FULL MOVIE | BHANUCHANDER | GIRI BABU |OORVAASI | INDIAN MOVIE CAFE*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg1MK_KjW50). Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Neti Dowrjanyam (1990) Telugu Movie: Watch Full HD Movie Online On JioCinema"](https://www.jiocinema.com/movies/neti-dowrjanyam/3496275). *www.jiocinema.com*. Retrieved 2 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Veluguneedalu: Remaking a Gujarati hit"](https://web.archive.org/web/20010609200225/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/dec11/south.htm). *Express India*. 11 December 1998. Archived from [the original](http://www.expressindia.com/screen/dec11/south.htm) on 9 June 2001. Retrieved 28 August 2025.

## External links

- [Bhanu Chander](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0080223/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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