
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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