I have read Omar Khayyam's 'Rubaiyat' in translation and marvelled at the emotions and its universal appeal and dreamt of authoring such a work in Telugu. 'Pyaasa' is the result. — Tanikella Bharani Copy Share Image
I was born here and have been in love with the colloquial Telangana dialect ever since. I even wrote a play titled 'Grahanam Pattina… — Tanikella Bharani Copy Share Image
I am happy that I could contribute my bit and enable the use of colloquial Telugu words in mainstream films and literature. — Tanikella Bharani Copy Share Image
It's true that films are made on mere calculations such as fight and item song. If the audience is lucky enough, there will be… — Tanikella Bharani Copy Share Image
Mime is in our daily life and with little effort, we can all perfect the art form. — Tanikella Bharani Copy Share Image
It is a new trend, and it is here to stay. Unfortunately, if you cannot write punch dialogues, you are not treated as a… — Tanikella Bharani Copy Share Image
We can make his work reach youngsters by organising literary events and competitions in schools and colleges. We can also use mainstream media to… — Tanikella Bharani Copy Share Image
Earlier, directors shied away from having a character speak in the Telangana dialect but not anymore. — Tanikella Bharani Copy Share Image
It might be true that we all like to be entertained, but it's also true that we all like to be equally touched by… — Tanikella Bharani Copy Share Image
No one knows which film will be a hit or flop. Film making is a gamble. — Tanikella Bharani Copy Share Image
My works on Lord Siva have been received well. But then, since it is in the praise of Siva, its acceptability is limited to… — Tanikella Bharani Copy Share Image
Films gave me name, fame and money. But my heart always yearned for literature. — Tanikella Bharani Copy Share Image
