Bhanumathi
Department: Acting
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
Trimurti
1974
Batasari
1961
Immadi Pulikeshi
1967
Punyavathi
1967
Samrat Ashoka
1992
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975
Malliswari
1951
Nala Damayanthi
1957
Arivaali
1963
Rangoon Radha
1956
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
1957
Tenali Raman
1956
Kalvanin Kadhali
1955
Sadharam
1956
Pattathu Rani
1967
Kattilla Thottilla
1973
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
1956
Rani Samyuktha
1962
Kalai Arasi
1963
Madurai Veeran
1956
Malaikallan
1954
Thaikkupin Tharam
1956
Kaanji Thalaivan
1963
Nadodi Mannan
1958
Raja Desingu
1960
Raja Mukthi
1948
Rathan Kumar
1949
Vivaha Bandham
1964
Jangal Mein Mangal
1972
Mangalya Bhagyam
1974
Chembaruthi
1992
Laila Majnu
1949
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984
Tenali Ramakrishna
1956
Raksha Rekha
1949
Vipra Narayana
1954
Athagaru Swagatham
1986
Thathamma Kala
1974
Chintamani
1956
Bobbili Yuddham
1964
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1949
Rani Lalithangi
1957
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1986
Nallathambi
1949
Swargaseema
1945
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
1989
Annai
1962
Mattilo Manikyam
1971
Rambayin Kadhal
1956
Chandirani
1953
Antastulu
1965
Chakrapani
1954
Nai Roshni
1967
Palnati Yudham
1966
Rani
1952
Barrister's Wife
1935
Atha Mechina Alludu
1989
Mayalokam
1945
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
Tenali Raman
1956
Ambikapathy
1957
Vara Vikrayam
1939
Saarangadhara
1957
Sarangadhara
1958