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