Bhanumathi
Acting
Born: Sep 07, 1925 — Died: Dec 24, 2005
From: Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India
Credits: 30 titles
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.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samrat Ashoka | Kartruni | 1992 | 7.0 |
| Edupa Kai Pillai | 1975 | — | |
| Trimurti | Gouri | 1974 | 8.0 |
| Mangalya Bhagyam | 1974 | 4.0 | |
| Kattilla Thottilla | 1973 | — | |
| Jangal Mein Mangal | 1972 | 7.5 | |
| Immadi Pulikeshi | 1967 | 8.0 | |
| Punyavathi | Padmavathi | 1967 | — |
| Pattathu Rani | 1967 | — | |
| Vivaha Bandham | Bharati | 1964 | 8.5 |
| Arivaali | Manorama | 1963 | — |
| Kalai Arasi | 1963 | — | |
| Kaanji Thalaivan | 1963 | — | |
| Rani Samyuktha | 1962 | — | |
| Batasari | Madhavi | 1961 | 4.0 |
| Raja Desingu | 1960 | 10.0 | |
| Nadodi Mannan | 1958 | 6.333 | |
| Nala Damayanthi | Damayanthi | 1957 | 10.0 |
| Makkalai Petra Magarasi | 1957 | 7.0 | |
| Tenali Raman | Rangasaani | 1956 | 8.0 |
| Rangoon Radha | Rangam | 1956 | 9.0 |
| Sadharam | 1956 | — | |
| Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum | Marziana | 1956 | 8.0 |
| Thaikkupin Tharam | 1956 | — | |
| Madurai Veeran | Bommi | 1956 | 7.0 |
| Kalvanin Kadhali | Kalyani | 1955 | 9.0 |
| Malaikallan | 1954 | 8.0 | |
| Malliswari | Malliswari | 1951 | 10.0 |
| Rathan Kumar | 1949 | — | |
| Raja Mukthi | Kannika | 1948 | 7.0 |
Quick Facts
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1925 |
| From | Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, … |