Bhanumathi
Acting
Born September 7, 1925 · 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 · 40 titles
Raja Desingu
Malaikallan
Nallathambi
Thaai Piranthaal
Nadodi Mannan
Raja Mukthi
Ambikapathy
Rathan Kumar
Swathi Nakshatram
Madurai Veeran
Tenali Raman
Annai
Sarangadhara
Rambayin Kadhal
Mayalokam
Chakrapani
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Saarangadhara
Chembaruthi
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
Atha Mechina Alludu
Kaanji Thalaivan
Rani Samyuktha
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
Antastulu
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Grihapravesham
Barrister's Wife
Swargaseema
Laila Majnu
Vara Vikrayam
Raksha Rekha
Nala Damayanthi
Thaikkupin Tharam
Athagaru Swagatham
Vipra Narayana
Kalai Arasi
Samrat Ashoka
Kattilla Thottilla
Mattilo Manikyam