Bhanumathi
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.
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Movies (50)
Samrat Ashoka
as Kartruni
1992
Chembaruthi
as Raja's grandmother
1992
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
1989
Atha Mechina Alludu
1989
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1986
Athagaru Swagatham
1986
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975
Mangalya Bhagyam
1974
Thathamma Kala
as Ravamma
1974
Trimurti
as Gouri
1974
Kattilla Thottilla
1973
Jangal Mein Mangal
1972
Mattilo Manikyam
1971
Immadi Pulikeshi
1967
Punyavathi
as Padmavathi
1967
Pattathu Rani
1967
Nai Roshni
as Padma, Professor Kumar's wife
1967
Palnati Yudham
as Nagamma
1966
Antastulu
as Rani
1965
Vivaha Bandham
as Bharati
1964
Bobbili Yuddham
as Mallamma
1964
Kaanji Thalaivan
1963
Kalai Arasi
1963
Arivaali
as Manorama
1963
Annai
1962
Rani Samyuktha
1962
Batasari
as Madhavi
1961
Raja Desingu
1960
Nadodi Mannan
1958
Rani Lalithangi
as Lalithangi
1957
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
1957
Rangoon Radha
as Rangam
1956
Rambayin Kadhal
1956
Thaikkupin Tharam
1956
Sadharam
1956
Madurai Veeran
as Bommi
1956
Chintamani
as Chintamani
1956
Tenali Raman
as Rangasaani
1956
Alibaba and the Forty Thieves
1956
Tenali Ramakrishna
as Krishnasani
1956
Kalvanin Kadhali
as Kalyani
1955
Vipra Narayana
as Devadevi
1954
Malaikallan
1954
Chakrapani
1954
Chandirani
as Chandi / Champa
1953
Rani
1952
Malliswari
as Malliswari
1951
Rathan Kumar
1949