Bhanuchander, also known as Madduri Bhanuchander, is an Indian actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and music composer. He was born on July 2, 1952 in Andhra Pradesh, India. He's known for his work in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He's also appeared in TV shows like Karthigai Pengal, Kana Kaanum Kaalangal, and Penn. 

Bhanuchander is the son of veteran music composer Master Venu. His paternal family comes from Machilipatnam and his maternal family comes from Rajahmundry. He's known for his association with directors like K. Viswanath, Balu Mahendra, B. Narsing Rao, and K. Balachander. 

Bhanuchander has been credited in more than 60 movies, including Nireekshana, Neengal Kettavai, and Sutradharulu. Sutradharulu, released in 1990, won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. His 2017 release includes the Telugu movie Kadapa Simham.