9.7
Movie
Acting
Bhanumathi
- Born
- Died
- (aged 80)
- Birthplace
- Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India
- Credits
- 67 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
9.7
Movie
6.3
Movie
Nadodi Mannan
4.0
Movie
Batasari
8.0
Movie
Immadi Pulikeshi
8.0
Movie
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
7.0
Movie
Madurai Veeran
8.5
Movie
Vivaha Bandham
7.5
Movie
Jangal Mein Mangal
7.0
Movie
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
8.0
Movie
Tenali Ramakrishna
7.0
Movie
Apoorva Sagodharargal
8.0
Movie
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
8.5
Movie
Chandirani
8.0
Movie
Trimurti
7.0
Movie
Samrat Ashoka
9.0
Movie
Rangoon Radha
9.0
Movie
Kalvanin Kadhali
8.0
Movie
Malaikallan
Acting credits 67
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Asadhyuralu Film | |
| 1992 | Samrat Ashoka Film | Kartruni |
| 1992 | Chembaruthi Film | Raja's grandmother |
| 1989 | Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata Film | |
| 1989 | Atha Mechina Alludu Film | |
| 1986 | Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu Film | |
| 1986 | Athagaru Swagatham Film | |
| 1984 | Mangamma Gari Manavadu Film | |
| 1981 | Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu Film | |
| 1975 | Edupa Kai Pillai Film | |
| 1974 | Thaai Piranthaal Film | Annapoorani |
| 1974 | Mangalya Bhagyam Film | |
| 1974 | Thathamma Kala Film | Ravamma |
| 1974 | Trimurti Film | Gouri |
| 1974 | Swathi Nakshatram Film | Mother Superior |
| 1973 | Kattilla Thottilla Film | |
| 1972 | Jangal Mein Mangal Film | |
| 1971 | Mattilo Manikyam Film | |
| 1967 | Immadi Pulikeshi Film | |
| 1967 | Punyavathi Film | Padmavathi |
| 1967 | Pattathu Rani Film | |
| 1967 | Nai Roshni Film | Padma, Professor Kumar's wife |
| 1966 | Palnati Yudham Film | Nagamma |
| 1965 | Antastulu Film | Rani |
| 1964 | Vivaha Bandham Film | Bharati |
| 1964 | Bobbili Yuddham Film | Mallamma |
| 1963 | Kaanchi Thalaivan Film | Chola Kumari |
| 1963 | Kalai Arasi Film | |
| 1963 | Arivaali Film | Manorama |
| 1962 | Annai Film | |
| 1962 | Rani Samyuktha Film | |
| 1961 | Batasari Film | Madhavi |
| 1960 | Raja Desingu Film | |
| 1958 | Nadodi Mannan Film | |
| 1958 | Sarangadhara Film | Chitrangi |
| 1957 | Ambikapathy Film | Amaravathi |
| 1957 | Saarangadhara Film | Chitrangi Devi |
| 1957 | Rani Lalithangi Film | Lalithangi |
| 1957 | Makkalai Petra Magarasi Film | |
| 1957 | Nala Damayanthi Film | Damayanthi |
| 1956 | Rangoon Radha Film | Rangam |
| 1956 | Rambayin Kadhal Film | Rambha |
| 1956 | Thaikkupin Tharam Film | |
| 1956 | Sadharam Film | |
| 1956 | Madurai Veeran Film | Bommi |
| 1956 | Chintamani Film | Chintamani |
| 1956 | Tenali Raman Film | Krishna |
| 1956 | Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum Film | Marziana |
| 1956 | Tenali Ramakrishna Film | Krishnasani |
| 1955 | Kalvanin Kadhali Film | Kalyani |
| 1954 | Vipra Narayana Film | Devadevi |
| 1954 | Malaikallan Film | |
| 1954 | Chakrapani Film | |
| 1953 | Chandirani Film | Chandi / Champa |
| 1952 | Rani Film | |
| 1951 | Malliswari Film | Malliswari |
| 1949 | Rathan Kumar Film | |
| 1949 | Apoorva Sagodharargal Film | Kanchana |
| 1949 | Laila Majnu Film | Laila |
| 1949 | Raksha Rekha Film | Kalavathi |
Crew credits 12
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Asadhyuralu Film | Director |
| 1981 | Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu Film | Playback Singer |
| 1974 | Mangalya Bhagyam Film | Music |
| 1974 | Thathamma Kala Film | Playback Singer |
| 1966 | Palnati Yudham Film | Playback Singer |
| 1964 | Vivaha Bandham Film | Music |
| 1961 | Batasari Film | Playback Singer, Producer |
| 1956 | Chintamani Film | Playback Singer |
| 1954 | Chakrapani Film | Music, Producer |
| 1953 | Chandirani Film | Story, Director |
| 1949 | Apoorva Sagodharargal Film | Playback Singer |
| 1949 | Laila Majnu Film | Presenter |