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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Nadodi Mannan (1958)
2. Batasari (1961) — Madhavi
3. Immadi Pulikeshi (1967)
4. Malliswari (1951) — Malliswari
5. Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956) — Marziana
6. Madurai Veeran (1956) — Bommi
7. Vivaha Bandham (1964) — Bharati
8. Jangal Mein Mangal (1972)
9. Chembaruthi (1992) — Raja's grandmother
10. Mangamma Gari Manavadu (1984)
11. Apoorva Sagodharargal (1949) — Kanchana
12. Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1989)
13. Trimurti (1974) — Gouri
14. Samrat Ashoka (1992) — Kartruni
15. Nala Damayanthi (1957) — Damayanthi
16. Makkalai Petra Magarasi (1957)
17. Rangoon Radha (1956) — Rangam
18. Kalvanin Kadhali (1955) — Kalyani
19. Raja Desingu (1960)
20. Malaikallan (1954)
21. Raja Mukthi (1948) — Kannika
22. Mangalya Bhagyam (1974)
23. Laila Majnu (1949) — Laila
24. Tenali Ramakrishna (1956) — Krishnasani
25. Vipra Narayana (1954) — Devadevi
26. Athagaru Swagatham (1986)
27. Thathamma Kala (1974) — Ravamma
28. Chintamani (1956) — Chintamani
29. Bobbili Yuddham (1964) — Mallamma
30. Rani Lalithangi (1957) — Lalithangi
31. Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu (1986)
32. Annai (1962)
33. Chandirani (1953) — Chandi / Champa
34. Mattilo Manikyam (1971)
35. Antastulu (1965) — Rani
36. Nallathambi (1949)
37. Swargaseema (1945)
38. Chakrapani (1954)
39. Nai Roshni (1967) — Padma, Professor Kumar's wife
40. Palnati Yudham (1966) — Nagamma

Directed

1. Chandirani (1953) — Director