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