Bhanumathi
Known for Acting · 66 credits
- Born
- 1925-09-07
- Died
- 2005-12-24
- Place of birth
- Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India
- Also known as
- Bhanumathi Ramakrishna · Paluvayi Bhanumathi · P. Bhanumathi · Bhanumati · Radio 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.
Known For
Movies (66)
Arivaali
1963
as Manorama
Mayalokam
1945
as Kambhoja Raju's eldest wife
Chandirani
1953
as Chandi / Champa
Annai
1962
Nallathambi
1949
Swargaseema
1945
Kalvanin Kadhali
1955
as Kalyani
Chembaruthi
1992
as Raja's grandmother
Jangal Mein Mangal
1972
Trimurti
1974
as Gouri
Batasari
1961
as Madhavi
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984
Ambikapathy
1957
as Amaravathi
Nadodi Mannan
1958
Madurai Veeran
1956
as Bommi
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1949
as Kanchana
Nai Roshni
1967
as Padma, Professor Kumar's wife
Mangalya Bhagyam
1974
Kalai Arasi
1963
Immadi Pulikeshi
1967
Rani Samyuktha
1962
Tenali Raman
1956
as Krishna
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1986
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
1989
Raksha Rekha
1949
as Kalavathi
Bobbili Yuddham
1964
as Mallamma
Samrat Ashoka
1992
as Kartruni
Raja Desingu
1960
Rani
1952
Nala Damayanthi
1957
as Damayanthi
Vivaha Bandham
1964
as Bharati
Antastulu
1965
as Rani
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
1956
as Marziana
Saarangadhara
1957
as Chitrangi Devi
Pattathu Rani
1967
Thaikkupin Tharam
1956
Malliswari
1951
as Malliswari
Punyavathi
1967
as Padmavathi
Rangoon Radha
1956
as Rangam
Atha Mechina Alludu
1989
Malaikallan
1954
Swathi Nakshatram
1974
as Mother Superior
Chakrapani
1954
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975
Tenali Ramakrishna
1956
as Krishnasani
Sarangadhara
1958
as Chitrangi
Kattilla Thottilla
1973
Thaai Piranthaal
1974
as Annapoorani
Raja Mukthi
1948
as Kannika
Mattilo Manikyam
1971
Rambayin Kadhal
1956
as Rambha
Sadharam
1956
Rathan Kumar
1949
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
1957
Kaanji Thalaivan
1963
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
Thathamma Kala
1974
as Ravamma
Vipra Narayana
1954
as Devadevi
Laila Majnu
1949
as Laila
Chintamani
1956
as Chintamani
Athagaru Swagatham
1986
Palnati Yudham
1966
as Nagamma
Barrister's Wife
1935
Rani Lalithangi
1957
as Lalithangi
Vara Vikrayam
1939
as Kalindi
Grihapravesham
1946
as Janaki
About Bhanumathi
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. With 66 credits spanning from 1935 to 1992, Bhanumathi has appeared in 66 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Bhanumathi Movies
- Arivaali (1963) — as Manorama
- Mayalokam (1945) — as Kambhoja Raju's eldest wife
- Chandirani (1953) — as Chandi / Champa
- Annai (1962)
- Nallathambi (1949)
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