Bhanumathi

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

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Samrat Ashoka

1992 ⭐ 7.0

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Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata

1989 ⭐ 8.0

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Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu

1986 ⭐ 10.0

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Mangamma Gari Manavadu

1984 ⭐ 7.0

Career timeline

1992

Samrat Ashoka Notable

Kartruni · 1992

⭐ 7.0

1989

Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata Notable

1989

⭐ 8.0

Atha Mechina Alludu

1989

1986

Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu Notable

1986

⭐ 10.0

1984

Mangamma Gari Manavadu Notable

1984

⭐ 7.0

1974

Mangalya Bhagyam

1974

⭐ 4.0

Thathamma Kala

Ravamma · 1974

Trimurti Notable

Gouri · 1974

⭐ 8.0

1972

Jangal Mein Mangal Notable

1972

⭐ 7.5

1967

Immadi Pulikeshi Notable

1967

⭐ 8.0

Punyavathi

Padmavathi · 1967

Nai Roshni Notable

Padma, Professor Kumar's wife · 1967

⭐ 9.0

1966

Palnati Yudham Notable

Nagamma · 1966

⭐ 9.0

1964

Vivaha Bandham Notable

Bharati · 1964

⭐ 8.5

Bobbili Yuddham Notable

Mallamma · 1964

⭐ 8.0

1963

Kalai Arasi

1963

Arivaali

Manorama · 1963

1962

Annai Notable

1962

⭐ 8.0

Rani Samyuktha

1962

1961

Batasari

Madhavi · 1961

⭐ 4.0

1958

Nadodi Mannan

1958

⭐ 6.3

1956

Rangoon Radha Notable

Rangam · 1956

⭐ 9.0

Rambayin Kadhal

Rambha · 1956

Thaikkupin Tharam

1956

1955

Kalvanin Kadhali Notable

Kalyani · 1955

⭐ 9.0

1954

Vipra Narayana Notable

Devadevi · 1954

⭐ 8.0

Malaikallan Notable

1954

⭐ 8.0

Chakrapani Notable

1954

⭐ 8.0

1953

Chandirani Notable

Chandi / Champa · 1953

⭐ 9.0

1951

Malliswari Notable

Malliswari · 1951

⭐ 10.0

1949

Apoorva Sagodharargal Notable

Kanchana · 1949

⭐ 7.0

Laila Majnu Notable

Laila · 1949

⭐ 7.0

Raksha Rekha

Kalavathi · 1949

1948

Raja Mukthi Notable

Kannika · 1948

⭐ 7.0

Frequently appears with

N.T. Rama Rao

Ashoka / Chanakya

Vani Viswanath

Tishya Raksha

Mohan Babu

Malavasimha

Gummadi

Bouddha Parivrajaka

Kaikala Satyanarayana

Rayani Rachamallu

Rajendra Prasad

Gautami Tadimalla

Nutan Prasad

Full filmography

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Samrat Ashoka

1992 ⭐ 7.0

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Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata

1989 ⭐ 8.0

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Atha Mechina Alludu

1989

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Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu

1986 ⭐ 10.0

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Mangamma Gari Manavadu

1984 ⭐ 7.0

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Mangalya Bhagyam

1974 ⭐ 4.0

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Thathamma Kala

1974

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Trimurti

1974 ⭐ 8.0

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Jangal Mein Mangal

1972 ⭐ 7.5

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Immadi Pulikeshi

1967 ⭐ 8.0

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Punyavathi

1967

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Nai Roshni

1967 ⭐ 9.0

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Palnati Yudham

1966 ⭐ 9.0

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Vivaha Bandham

1964 ⭐ 8.5

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Bobbili Yuddham

1964 ⭐ 8.0

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Kalai Arasi

1963

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Arivaali

1963

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Annai

1962 ⭐ 8.0

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Rani Samyuktha

1962

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Batasari

1961 ⭐ 4.0