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Bhanumathi

Bhanumathi

Birthday: 1925-09-07 | Place of Birth: 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1992
Samrat Ashoka

as    Kartruni

1992
Chembaruthi

as    Raja's grandmother

1974
Trimurti

as    Gouri

1974
Thathamma Kala

as    Ravamma

1967
Nai Roshni

as    Padma, Professor Kumar's wife

1967
Punyavathi

as    Padmavathi

1964
Vivaha Bandham

as    Bharati

1964
Battle of Bobbili

as    Mallamma

1956
Chintamani

as    Chintamani

1956
Tenali Ramakrishna

as    Krishnasani

1955
Kalvanin Kadhali

as    Kalyani

1954
Vipra Narayana

as    Devadevi

1953
Chandirani

as    Chandi / Champa

1951
Malliswari

as    Malliswari

1948
Raja Mukthi

as    Kannika