Actor
Bhanumathi
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.
Often works with
N.T. Rama Rao
4 titles together
Vivaha Bandham, Malliswari, Samrat Ashoka
M. G. Ramachandran
3 titles together
Nadodi Mannan, Madurai Veeran, Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
Vangara Venkata Subbaiah
3 titles together
Vivaha Bandham, Batasari, Malliswari
Kanchana
3 titles together
Athagaru Swagatham, Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu, Thathamma Kala
P. S. Veerappa
2 titles together
Nadodi Mannan, Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
M. N. Rajam
2 titles together
Nadodi Mannan, Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
Full filmography · 60
Asadhyuralu
cast and Director
1993
Samrat Ashoka
as Kartruni
1992Chembaruthi
as Raja's grandmother
1992
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
cast
1989
Atha Mechina Alludu
cast
1989
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
cast
1986Athagaru Swagatham
cast
1986
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
cast
1984Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
cast
1981Thaai Piranthaal
as Annapoorani
1974
Mangalya Bhagyam
cast
1974
Thathamma Kala
as Ravamma
1974