Bhanupriya
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Bhanupriya (born Mangabhanu; January 15, 1967) is an Indian actress who has appeared in over 150 films across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi cinema. She made her feature film debut in the Tamil drama *Mella Pesungal* (1983) and entered Telugu cinema as the titular lead in *Sitara* (1984). Throughout the 1980s, she played leading roles in titles including *Anveshana* (1985), *Apoorva Sahodarulu* (1986), *Donga Mogudu* (1987), and *Swarnakamalam* (1988), for which she received the Nandi Award for Best Actress. In Hindi cinema, she appeared in films such as *Dosti Dushmani* (1986) and *Khudgarz* (1987). During the 1990s, Bhanupriya continued working in prominent roles across languages, including *Chatriyan* (1990), *Azhagan* (1991), *Thalapathi* (1991), *Pedarayudu* (1995), *Azhakiya Ravanan* (1996), and *Annamayya* (1997). Beginning in the 2000s, she transitioned into character and maternal roles in productions such as *Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal* (2000), *Chatrapathi* (2005), *3* (2012), *Mahanati* (2018), and *Ayalaan* (2024). In 2024, she served as an executive producer on the drama *The Adamant Girl* (*Kottukkaali*).
Known for
Credits
Pellaindi Kaani (2007)
as Rajeshwari
Zahreelay (1990)
Actor
Tamacha (1988)
as Seema
Hridayathil Sookshikkan (2005)
Actor
Uzhavan (1993)
Actor
Amaran (1992)
as Sivagaami
Azhagan (1991)
as Priya Ranjan
Chatrapathi (2005)
as Sivaji's mother
Mama Bagunnava (1997)
Actor
Karthika Pournami (1987)
Actor
Thalapathi (1991)
as Padma
Rajashilpi (1992)
as Durga
Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda (1993)
as Amudha
Kadamba (2004)
as Yamini
Anasuyamma Gari Alludu (1986)
as Rukmini
Sri Raja Rajeshwari (2001)
as Goddess Shakti / Vekkaliamman
Magudam (1992)
as Bhavani
Bhale Mithrulu (1986)
Actor
Sivalinga (2017)
as Sarala
Mella Pesungal (1983)
as Uma
Bharathan (1992)
as Indhu
Ayalaan (2024)
as Tamizh's Mother
Donga Mogudu (1987)
as Priyamvada
Ashoka Chakravarthy (1989)
as Urmila
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman (2001)
as Kaliamman
Jebu Donga (1987)
Actor
Allari Krishnaiah (1987)
as Lalitha
Mahanati (2018)
as Durgamamba
Therku Theru Machan (1992)
as Parimala
Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)
as Maya Varma
Sundara Kandam (1992)
Actor
Aahaa..! (1997)
as Rajeswari
Shankaravam (1987)
as Jyothi
Aahaa..! (1998)
as Gita
Gudachari 117 (1989)
as Jhansi / Rekha
Thalaimurai (1998)
as Panchavarnam
Bramma (1991)
as Pavithra
Chatriyan (1990)
as Banu
Pedarayudu (1995)
as Lakshmi
Kasam Vardi Kee (1989)
as Arthi
Anantha Poongattre... (1999)
as Guest appearance
Indian (1996)
as Sapna (voice)
Vijetha (1985)
as Priyadarshani
Kattalai (1993)
as Vijaya
3 (2012)
as Ram's mother
Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar (1990)
as Chitra
Maharasan (1993)
as Selvi
Gopura Vasalile (1991)
as Kalyani
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal (2022)
Actor
Natyam (2021)
Actor
Aalapana (1985)
Actor
Highway (1995)
as Meera
Garibon Ka Daata (1989)
Actor
Ish Gup Chup (1993)
Actor
Polladhavan (2007)
as Thilaga
Dhammu (2012)
Actor
Kadaikutty Singam (2018)
as Panchamadevi
Annamayya (1997)
as Goddess Padmavathi
People's Encounter (1991)
Actor
Jwala (1985)
Actor
Khudgarz (1987)
as Jaya Saxena
Khaidi No.786 (1988)
Actor
Insaf Ki Pukar (1987)
as Rani
Vaaname Ellai (1992)
as Item (Nadodi Mannargale)
Chellamae (2004)
as Special Appearance
Dosti Dhushmani (1986)
as Rekha
Chakravarthy (1995)
as Bhanu
Endrendrum Kadhal (1999)
as Pooja, Vijay's sister
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum (1992)
Actor
Jayam Manadera (2000)
Actor
Pangali (1992)
as Saithai Tamilarasi
Jai (2004)
Actor
Illale Devatha (1985)
as Radha
Azhakiya Ravanan (1996)
as Anuradha
Kulam (1997)
as Subhadra
Trinetrudu (1988)
Actor
Sri Yedukondala Swamy (1991)
as Goddess Padmavati Devi
Avatharam (2014)
as Goddesss Akkamma
State Rowdy (1989)
as Asha
Pudhu Manidhan (1991)
Actor
Anveshana (1985)
as Hema
Rishyasringan (1997)
as Poornima
Jore (2004)
as Meenakshi
Rajadhurai (1993)
Actor
Gokulam (1993)
Actor
Mar Mitenge (1988)
Actor
Chakravarthy (1987)
as Rani
Suryaa: An Awakening (1989)
as Shanno
Preminchu Pelladu (1985)
Actor
Sitara (1984)
as Kokila/ Sitara
Aararo Aariraro (1989)
Actor
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum (1991)
as Indira
Swarnakamalam (1988)
as Meenakshi
Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu (1991)
Actor
Magalir Mattum (2017)
as Rani Amirthakumari
Manchi Manasulu (1986)
as Janaki
Gowtham SSC (2005)
Actor
Devara Maga (2000)
as Annapoorna
Kaaviya Thalaivan (1992)
as Saradha / Priya
Manjupoloru Penkutti (2004)
as Arundhathi
Bhabhi (1991)
as Sita / Kamini
Oray Pandu (2005)
Actor
Kaashmora (1986)
as Thulasi
Rasika (1994)
Actor
Srinivasa Kalyanam (1987)
Actor
Pavitra (1986)
as Pavitra
Rowdy (1984)
Actor
Mogudu Pellalu (1985)
Actor
Chiranjeevi (1985)
Actor
Apoorva Sahodarulu (1986)
as Roja
Chadastapu Mogudu (1986)
Actor
Bharatamlo Bala Chandrudu (1988)
as Bhanu