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Bhanumathi

Bhanumathi

Actor · 1925–2005 · Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India

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Biography

Paluvayi Bhanumathi (7 September 1925 – 24 December 2005) was a multilingual Indian film actress, director, music director, singer, producer, book writer and songwriter. Widely known as the first female super star of Telugu cinema and South Indian film Industry, she is also known for her works in Tamil cinema. She was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2003 for her contribution in Indian cinema. She was honored among "women in cinema" at the 30th International Film Festival of India.

Acted in 44

1990s

  1. 1992

    Samrat Ashoka

    Kartruni

1980s

  1. 1989

    Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata

    Movie

  2. Atha Mechina Alludu

    Movie

  3. 1986

    Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu

    Movie

  4. 1984

    Mangamma Gari Manavadu

    Movie

1970s

  1. 1974

    Mangalya Bhagyam

    Movie

  2. Thathamma Kala

    Ravamma

  3. Trimurti

    Gouri

  4. 1972

    Jangal Mein Mangal

    Movie

1960s

  1. 1967

    Immadi Pulikeshi

    Movie

  2. Punyavathi

    Padmavathi

  3. Nai Roshni

    Padma, Professor Kumar's wife

  4. 1966

    Palnati Yudham

    Nagamma

  5. 1964

    Vivaha Bandham

    Bharati

  6. Bobbili Yuddham

    Mallamma

  7. 1963

    Kalai Arasi

    Movie

  8. Arivaali

    Manorama

  9. 1962

    Annai

    Movie · Drama

  10. Rani Samyuktha

    Movie

  11. 1961

    Batasari

    Madhavi

1950s

  1. 1958

    Nadodi Mannan

    Movie

  2. 1956

    Rangoon Radha

    Rangam

  3. Rambayin Kadhal

    Rambha

  4. Thaikkupin Tharam

    Movie

  5. Madurai Veeran

    Bommi

  6. Chintamani

    Chintamani

  7. Tenali Raman

    Krishna

  8. Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum

    Marziana

  9. Tenali Ramakrishna

    Krishnasani

  10. 1955

    Kalvanin Kadhali

    Kalyani

  11. 1954

    Vipra Narayana

    Devadevi

  12. Malaikallan

    Movie

  13. Chakrapani

    Movie

  14. 1953

    Chandirani

    Chandi / Champa

  15. 1951

    Malliswari

    Malliswari

1940s

  1. 1949

    Apoorva Sagodharargal

    Kanchana

  2. Laila Majnu

    Laila

  3. Raksha Rekha

    Kalavathi

  4. Nallathambi

    Movie

  5. 1948

    Raja Mukthi

    Kannika

  6. 1946

    Grihapravesham

    Janaki

  7. 1945

    Mayalokam

    Kambhoja Raju's eldest wife

  8. Swargaseema

    Movie

1930s

  1. 1935

    Barrister's Wife

    Movie

Sound 8

1970s

  1. 1974

    Mangalya Bhagyam

    Music

  2. Thathamma Kala

    Playback Singer

1960s

  1. 1966

    Palnati Yudham

    Playback Singer

  2. 1964

    Vivaha Bandham

    Music

  3. 1961

    Batasari

    Playback Singer

1950s

  1. 1956

    Chintamani

    Playback Singer

  2. 1954

    Chakrapani

    Music

1940s

  1. 1949

    Apoorva Sagodharargal

    Playback Singer

Produced 2

1960s

  1. 1961

    Batasari

    Producer

1950s

  1. 1954

    Chakrapani

    Producer

Other crew 1

1940s

  1. 1949

    Laila Majnu

    Presenter

Wrote 1

1950s

  1. 1953

    Chandirani

    Story

Directed 1

1950s

  1. 1953

    Chandirani

    Director