
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)

Swargaseema
1945

Jangal Mein Mangal
1972

Mayalokam
1945
as Kambhoja Raju's eldest wife

Arivaali
1963
as Manorama

Chandirani
1953
as Chandi / Champa

Batasari
1961
as Madhavi

Nallathambi
1949
Chembaruthi
1992
as Raja's grandmother

Trimurti
1974
as Gouri

Annai
1962

Nadodi Mannan
1958

Mangalya Bhagyam
1974

Bobbili Yuddham
1964
as Mallamma

Rani Samyuktha
1962

Apoorva Sagodharargal
1949
as Kanchana

Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984

Nai Roshni
1967
as Padma, Professor Kumar's wife
Ambikapathy
1957
as Amaravathi

Kalai Arasi
1963

Madurai Veeran
1956
as Bommi

Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
1956
as Marziana

Immadi Pulikeshi
1967

Samrat Ashoka
1992
as Kartruni
Saarangadhara
1957
as Chitrangi Devi

Tenali Raman
1956
as Rangasaani / Krishna

Raksha Rekha
1949
as Kalavathi

Kalvanin Kadhali
1955
as Kalyani
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
1957

Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
1989

Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1986
Raja Desingu
1960
Thaai Piranthaal
1974
as Annapoorani

Atha Mechina Alludu
1989
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975

Malliswari
1951
as Malliswari

Punyavathi
1967
as Padmavathi
Mattilo Manikyam
1971
Kattilla Thottilla
1973
Pattathu Rani
1967

Vipra Narayana
1954
as Devadevi
Rani
1952

Rangoon Radha
1956
as Rangam

Tenali Ramakrishna
1956
as Krishnasani

Raja Mukthi
1948
as Kannika
Kaanji Thalaivan
1963
Rathan Kumar
1949

Malaikallan
1954
Athagaru Swagatham
1986

Rambayin Kadhal
1956
as Rambha

Vivaha Bandham
1964
as Bharati

Thathamma Kala
1974
as Ravamma

Laila Majnu
1949
as Laila
Nala Damayanthi
1957
as Damayanthi
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
Rani Lalithangi
1957
as Lalithangi

Chintamani
1956
as Chintamani

Thaikkupin Tharam
1956
Sarangadhara
1958
as Chitrangi

Chakrapani
1954
Sadharam
1956
Antastulu
1965
as Rani

Palnati Yudham
1966
as Nagamma
Vara Vikrayam
1939
as Kalindi

Barrister's Wife
1935
Swathi Nakshatram
1974
as Mother Superior

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
- Swargaseema (1945)
- Jangal Mein Mangal (1972)
- Mayalokam (1945) — as Kambhoja Raju's eldest wife
- Arivaali (1963) — as Manorama
- Chandirani (1953) — as Chandi / Champa
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