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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