Bhanumathi
Acting
Born September 7, 1925 · Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India
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.
Directed (1)
Acting (63)
Samrat Ashoka
1992
Chembaruthi
1992
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
1989
Atha Mechina Alludu
1989
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1986
Athagaru Swagatham
1986
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975
Mangalya Bhagyam
1974
Thathamma Kala
1974
Trimurti
1974
Kattilla Thottilla
1973
Jangal Mein Mangal
1972
Mattilo Manikyam
1971
Immadi Pulikeshi
1967
Punyavathi
1967
Pattathu Rani
1967
Nai Roshni
1967
Palnati Yudham
1966
Antastulu
1965
Vivaha Bandham
1964
Bobbili Yuddham
1964
Kaanji Thalaivan
1963
Kalai Arasi
1963
Arivaali
1963
Annai
1962
Rani Samyuktha
1962
Batasari
1961
Raja Desingu
1960
Nadodi Mannan
1958
Sarangadhara
1958
Ambikapathy
1957
Saarangadhara
1957
Rani Lalithangi
1957
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
1957
Nala Damayanthi
1957
Rangoon Radha
1956
Rambayin Kadhal
1956
Thaikkupin Tharam
1956
Sadharam
1956
Madurai Veeran
1956
Chintamani
1956
Tenali Raman
1956
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
1956
Tenali Ramakrishna
1956
Kalvanin Kadhali
1955
Vipra Narayana
1954
Malaikallan
1954
Chakrapani
1954
Chandirani
1953
Rani
1952
Malliswari
1951
Rathan Kumar
1949
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1949
Laila Majnu
1949
Raksha Rekha
1949
Nallathambi
1949
Raja Mukthi
1948
Mayalokam
1945
Swargaseema
1945
Vara Vikrayam
1939
Barrister's Wife
1935