Bhanupriya
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Bhanupriya (born Mangabhanu; January 15, 1967) is an Indian actress who has appeared in over 150 films across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi cinema. She made her feature film debut in the Tamil drama *Mella Pesungal* (1983) and entered Telugu cinema as the titular lead in *Sitara* (1984). Throughout the 1980s, she played leading roles in titles including *Anveshana* (1985), *Apoorva Sahodarulu* (1986), *Donga Mogudu* (1987), and *Swarnakamalam* (1988), for which she received the Nandi Award for Best Actress. In Hindi cinema, she appeared in films such as *Dosti Dushmani* (1986) and *Khudgarz* (1987). During the 1990s, Bhanupriya continued working in prominent roles across languages, including *Chatriyan* (1990), *Azhagan* (1991), *Thalapathi* (1991), *Pedarayudu* (1995), *Azhakiya Ravanan* (1996), and *Annamayya* (1997). Beginning in the 2000s, she transitioned into character and maternal roles in productions such as *Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal* (2000), *Chatrapathi* (2005), *3* (2012), *Mahanati* (2018), and *Ayalaan* (2024). In 2024, she served as an executive producer on the drama *The Adamant Girl* (*Kottukkaali*).
Known for
Credits
Pellaindi Kaani (2007)
as Rajeshwari
Magudam (1992)
as Bhavani
Chatrapathi (2005)
as Sivaji's mother
Ashoka Chakravarthy (1989)
as Urmila
Karthika Pournami (1987)
Actor
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal (2022)
Actor
Kattalai (1993)
as Vijaya
Thalapathi (1991)
as Padma
Bramma (1991)
as Pavithra
Tamacha (1988)
as Seema
Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda (1993)
as Amudha
Thalaimurai (1998)
as Panchavarnam
3 (2012)
as Ram's mother
Mahanati (2018)
as Durgamamba
Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)
as Maya Varma
Zahreelay (1990)
Actor
Indian (1996)
as Sapna (voice)
Gudachari 117 (1989)
as Jhansi / Rekha
Sundara Kandam (1992)
Actor
Therku Theru Machan (1992)
as Parimala
Uzhavan (1993)
Actor
Hridayathil Sookshikkan (2005)
Actor
Annamayya (1997)
as Goddess Padmavathi
Kadaikutty Singam (2018)
as Panchamadevi
Khudgarz (1987)
as Jaya Saxena
Ayalaan (2024)
as Tamizh's Mother
Bharathan (1992)
as Indhu
Pedarayudu (1995)
as Lakshmi
Sivalinga (2017)
as Sarala
Kadamba (2004)
as Yamini
Aalapana (1985)
Actor
Jebu Donga (1987)
Actor
Sri Raja Rajeshwari (2001)
as Goddess Shakti / Vekkaliamman
Gowtham SSC (2005)
Actor
Anasuyamma Gari Alludu (1986)
as Rukmini
Vijetha (1985)
as Priyadarshani
Rajashilpi (1992)
as Durga
Magalir Mattum (2017)
as Rani Amirthakumari
Aahaa..! (1997)
as Rajeswari
Donga Mogudu (1987)
as Priyamvada
Jayam Manadera (2000)
Actor
Dhammu (2012)
Actor
Insaf Ki Pukar (1987)
as Rani
Chatriyan (1990)
as Banu
Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar (1990)
as Chitra
Anantha Poongattre... (1999)
as Guest appearance
Maharasan (1993)
as Selvi
Aahaa..! (1998)
as Gita
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman (2001)
as Kaliamman
Gopura Vasalile (1991)
as Kalyani
Natyam (2021)
Actor
Highway (1995)
as Meera
Azhagan (1991)
as Priya Ranjan
Garibon Ka Daata (1989)
Actor
Dosti Dhushmani (1986)
as Rekha
Sankharavam (1987)
as Jyothi
Mella Pesungal (1983)
as Uma
Allari Krishnaiah (1987)
as Lalitha
Preminchu Pelladu (1985)
Actor
Polladhavan (2007)
as Thilaga
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum (1992)
Actor
Suryaa: An Awakening (1989)
as Shanno
Anveshana (1985)
as Hema
Endrendrum Kadhal (1999)
as Pooja, Vijay's sister
Bhale Mithrulu (1986)
Actor
Khaidi No.786 (1988)
Actor
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum (1991)
as Indira
Mama Bagunnava (1997)
Actor
Trinetrudu (1988)
Actor
Azhakiya Ravanan (1996)
as Anuradha
Kaashmora (1986)
as Thulasi
Amaran (1992)
Actor
Manchi Manasulu (1986)
as Janaki
Chellamae (2004)
as Special Appearance
Kaaviya Thalaivan (1992)
as Saradha / Priya
Rajadhurai (1993)
Actor
Vaaname Ellai (1992)
as Item (Nadodi Mannargale)
Swarnakamalam (1988)
as Meenakshi
Pavitra (1986)
as Pavitra
Bhabhi (1991)
as Sita / Kamini
Gokulam (1993)
Actor
Chakravarthy (1987)
as Rani
Jore (2004)
as Meenakshi
People's Encounter (1991)
Actor
Kasam Vardi Kee (1989)
as Arthi
Chakravarthy (1995)
as Bhanu
Pangali (1992)
as Saithai Tamilarasi
Sitara (1984)
as Kokila/ Sitara
Aararo Aariraro (1989)
Actor
Pudhu Manidhan (1991)
Actor
Rishyasringan (1997)
as Poornima
Srinivasa Kalyanam (1987)
Actor
Illale Devatha (1985)
as Radha
Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu (1991)
Actor
State Rowdy (1989)
as Asha
Bharatamlo Bala Chandrudu (1988)
as Bhanu
Jai (2004)
Actor
Avatharam (2014)
as Goddesss Akkamma
Mar Mitenge (1988)
Actor
Devara Maga (2000)
as Annapoorna
Kulam (1997)
as Subhadra
Ish Gup Chup (1993)
Actor
Chiranjeevi (1985)
Actor
Manjupoloru Penkutti (2004)
as Arundhathi
Jwala (1985)
Actor
Apoorva Sahodarulu (1986)
as Roja
Chadastapu Mogudu (1986)
Actor
Rasika (1994)
Actor
Sri Yedukondala Swamy (1991)
as Goddess Padmavati Devi
Mogudu Pellalu (1985)
Actor
Rowdy (1984)
Actor
Oray Pandu (2005)
Actor