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