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
Kaanchi Thalaivan (1963)
as Chola Kumari
Raja Mukthi (1948)
as Kannika
Raksha Rekha (1949)
as Kalavathi
Mayalokam (1945)
as Kambhoja Raju's eldest wife
Rathan Kumar (1949)
Actor
Tenali Raman (1956)
as Krishna
Malaikallan (1954)
Actor
Swathi Nakshatram (1974)
as Mother Superior
Chembaruthi (1992)
as Raja's grandmother
Saarangadhara (1957)
as Chitrangi Devi
Thaai Piranthaal (1974)
as Annapoorani
Atha Mechina Alludu (1989)
Actor
Asadhyuralu (1993)
Actor
Madurai Veeran (1956)
as Bommi
Grihapravesham (1946)
as Janaki
Sarangadhara (1958)
as Chitrangi
Rambayin Kadhal (1956)
as Rambha
Antastulu (1965)
as Rani
Annai (1962)
Actor
Swargaseema (1945)
Actor
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu (1986)
Actor
Athagaru Swagatham (1986)
Actor
Raja Desingu (1960)
Actor
Nallathambi (1949)
Actor
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu (1981)
Actor
Thaikkupin Tharam (1956)
Actor
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956)
as Marziana
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1989)
Actor
Kattilla Thottilla (1973)
Actor
Nala Damayanthi (1957)
as Damayanthi
Mangalya Bhagyam (1974)
Actor
Ambikapathy (1957)
as Amaravathi
Rani Samyuktha (1962)
Actor
Chakrapani (1954)
Actor
Jangal Mein Mangal (1972)
Actor
Trimurti (1974)
as Gouri
Vara Vikrayam (1939)
as Kalindi
Barrister's Wife (1935)
Actor
Nadodi Mannan (1958)
Actor
Apoorva Sagodharargal (1949)
as Kanchana
Nai Roshni (1967)
as Padma, Professor Kumar's wife
Vivaha Bandham (1964)
as Bharati
Makkalai Petra Magarasi (1957)
Actor
Batasari (1961)
as Madhavi
Samrat Ashoka (1992)
as Kartruni
Kalai Arasi (1963)
Actor
Laila Majnu (1949)
as Laila
Malliswari (1951)
as Malliswari
Punyavathi (1967)
as Padmavathi
Pattathu Rani (1967)
Actor
Immadi Pulikeshi (1967)
Actor
Mangamma Gari Manavadu (1984)
Actor
Edupa Kai Pillai (1975)
Actor
Mattilo Manikyam (1971)
Actor
Arivaali (1963)
as Manorama
Kalvanin Kadhali (1955)
as Kalyani
Thathamma Kala (1974)
as Ravamma
Rani Lalithangi (1957)
as Lalithangi
Palnati Yudham (1966)
as Nagamma
Tenali Ramakrishna (1956)
as Krishnasani
Rangoon Radha (1956)
as Rangam
Rani (1952)
Actor
Chintamani (1956)
as Chintamani
Vipra Narayana (1954)
as Devadevi
Bobbili Yuddham (1964)
as Mallamma
Chandirani (1953)
as Chandi / Champa
Sadharam (1956)
Actor