Bhanumathi
Actor
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.
As Director
Filmography
Immadi Pulikeshi
1967
Nadodi Mannan
1958
Malliswari
as Malliswari 1951
Alibaba and the Forty Thieves
1956
Madurai Veeran
as Bommi 1956
Jangal Mein Mangal
1972
Mangalya Bhagyam
1974
Chembaruthi
as Raja's grandmother 1992
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984
APOORVA SAGODHARARGAL
as kanchana 1949
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
1989
Trimurti
as Gouri 1974
Batasari
as Madhavi 1961
Punyavathi
as Padmavathi 1967
Samrat Ashoka
as Kartruni 1992
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975
Nala Damayanti
as Damayanti TBA