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Bhanumathi
Born
7 September 1925
Died
24 December 2005
Place
Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India
Acting

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.

As actor

Samrat Ashoka

Samrat Ashoka

1992 · Kartruni

Chembaruthi

1992 · Raja's grandmother
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata

Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata

1989
Atha Mechina Alludu

Atha Mechina Alludu

1989

Athagaru Swagatham

1986
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu

Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu

1986
Mangamma Gari Manavadu

Mangamma Gari Manavadu

1984

Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu

1981

Edupa Kai Pillai

1975
Trimurti

Trimurti

1974 · Gouri
Mangalya Bhagyam

Mangalya Bhagyam

1974
Thathamma Kala

Thathamma Kala

1974 · Ravamma

Swathi Nakshatram

1974 · Mother Superior

Thaai Piranthaal

1974 · Annapoorani

Kattilla Thottilla

1973
Jangal Mein Mangal

Jangal Mein Mangal

1972

Mattilo Manikyam

1971
Immadi Pulikeshi

Immadi Pulikeshi

1967
Punyavathi

Punyavathi

1967 · Padmavathi

Pattathu Rani

1967
Nai Roshni

Nai Roshni

1967 · Padma, Professor Kumar's wife
Palnati Yudham

Palnati Yudham

1966 · Nagamma

Antastulu

1965 · Rani
Vivaha Bandham

Vivaha Bandham

1964 · Bharati
Bobbili Yuddham

Bobbili Yuddham

1964 · Mallamma
Arivaali

Arivaali

1963 · Manorama
Kalai Arasi

Kalai Arasi

1963

Kaanji Thalaivan

1963
Rani Samyuktha

Rani Samyuktha

1962
Annai

Annai

1962

As director

Chandirani

Chandirani

1953 · Director