Bhanumathi
Acting
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Acting Credits
2
Directed
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.
Known For
Filmography
Asadhyuralu
1993
Samrat Ashoka
1992
as Kartruni
Chembaruthi
1992
as Raja's grandmother
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
1989
Atha Mechina Alludu
1989
Athagaru Swagatham
1986
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1986
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975
Trimurti
1974
as Gouri
Mangalya Bhagyam
1974
Thathamma Kala
1974
as Ravamma
Swathi Nakshatram
1974
as Mother Superior
Thaai Piranthaal
1974
as Annapoorani
Kattilla Thottilla
1973
Jangal Mein Mangal
1972
Mattilo Manikyam
1971
Immadi Pulikeshi
1967
Punyavathi
1967
as Padmavathi
Pattathu Rani
1967
Nai Roshni
1967
as Padma, Professor Kumar's wife
Palnati Yudham
1966
as Nagamma
Antastulu
1965
as Rani
Vivaha Bandham
1964
as Bharati
Bobbili Yuddham
1964
as Mallamma
Arivaali
1963
as Manorama
Kaanchi Thalaivan
1963
as Chola Kumari
Kalai Arasi
1963
Rani Samyuktha
1962
Annai
1962
Batasari
1961
as Madhavi
Raja Desingu
1960
Nadodi Mannan
1958
Sarangadhara
1958
as Chitrangi
Nala Damayanthi
1957
as Damayanthi
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
1957
Rani Lalithangi
1957
as Lalithangi
Ambikapathy
1957
as Amaravathi
Saarangadhara
1957
as Chitrangi Devi
Rangoon Radha
1956
as Rangam
Sadharam
1956
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
1956
as Marziana
Thaikkupin Tharam
1956
Madurai Veeran
1956
as Bommi
Tenali Ramakrishna
1956
as Krishnasani
Chintamani
1956
as Chintamani
Rambayin Kadhal
1956
as Rambha
Tenali Raman
1956
as Krishna
Kalvanin Kadhali
1955
as Kalyani
Malaikallan
1954
Vipra Narayana
1954
as Devadevi
Chakrapani
1954
Chandirani
1953
as Chandi / Champa
Rani
1952
Malliswari
1951
as Malliswari
Rathan Kumar
1949
Laila Majnu
1949
as Laila
Raksha Rekha
1949
as Kalavathi
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1949
as Kanchana
Nallathambi
1949
Raja Mukthi
1948
as Kannika
Grihapravesham
1946
as Janaki
Swargaseema
1945
Mayalokam
1945
as Kambhoja Raju's eldest wife
Vara Vikrayam
1939
as Kalindi
Barrister's Wife
1935