
Bhanumathi
Acting
Born: 1925-09-07 · Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India
Died: 2005-12-24
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.
🎬 Movies (30)

Samrat Ashoka
1992
Kartruni
Chembaruthi
1992
Raja's grandmother

Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
1989

Atha Mechina Alludu
1989
Athagaru Swagatham
1986

Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1986

Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975

Trimurti
1974
Gouri

Mangalya Bhagyam
1974

Thathamma Kala
1974
Ravamma
Swathi Nakshatram
1974
Mother Superior
Thaai Piranthaal
1974
Annapoorani
Kattilla Thottilla
1973

Jangal Mein Mangal
1972
Mattilo Manikyam
1971

Immadi Pulikeshi
1967

Punyavathi
1967
Padmavathi
Pattathu Rani
1967

Nai Roshni
1967
Padma, Professor Kumar's wife

Palnati Yudham
1966
Nagamma
Antastulu
1965
Rani

Vivaha Bandham
1964
Bharati

Bobbili Yuddham
1964
Mallamma

Arivaali
1963
Manorama
Kaanji Thalaivan
1963

Kalai Arasi
1963

Rani Samyuktha
1962

Annai
1962