Bhanumathi
Acting
- Born:
- 1925-09-07
- Died:
- 2005-12-24
- Place of birth:
- Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India
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
Filmography
Asadhyuralu
Samrat Ashoka
Chembaruthi
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
Atha Mechina Alludu
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Athagaru Swagatham
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
Edupa Kai Pillai
Thaai Piranthaal
Mangalya Bhagyam
Thathamma Kala
Trimurti
Swathi Nakshatram
Kattilla Thottilla
Jangal Mein Mangal
Mattilo Manikyam
Immadi Pulikeshi
Punyavathi
Pattathu Rani
Nai Roshni
Palnati Yudham
Antastulu
Vivaha Bandham
Bobbili Yuddham
Kaanchi Thalaivan
Kalai Arasi
Arivaali
Annai
Rani Samyuktha
Batasari
Raja Desingu
Nadodi Mannan
Sarangadhara
Ambikapathy
Saarangadhara
Rani Lalithangi
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
Nala Damayanthi
Rangoon Radha
Rambayin Kadhal
Thaikkupin Tharam
Sadharam
Madurai Veeran
Chintamani
Tenali Raman
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
Tenali Ramakrishna
Kalvanin Kadhali
Vipra Narayana
Malaikallan
Chakrapani
Chandirani
Rani
Malliswari
Rathan Kumar
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Laila Majnu
Raksha Rekha
Nallathambi
Raja Mukthi
Grihapravesham
Mayalokam
Swargaseema
Vara Vikrayam
Barrister's Wife