Bhanumathi
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 7, 1925
- Died
- December 24, 2005
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
- Asadhyuralu
Asadhyuralu 1993
Actor, Director
Samrat Ashoka 1992
as Kartruni
- Chembaruthi
Chembaruthi 1992
as Raja's grandmother
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata 1989
Actor
Atha Mechina Alludu 1989
Actor
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu 1986
Actor
- Athagaru Swagatham
Athagaru Swagatham 1986
Actor
Mangamma Gari Manavadu 1984
Actor
- Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu 1981
Actor, Playback Singer
- Edupa Kai Pillai
Edupa Kai Pillai 1975
Actor
- Thaai Piranthaal
Thaai Piranthaal 1974
as Annapoorani
Mangalya Bhagyam 1974
Actor, Music
Thathamma Kala 1974
as Ravamma, Playback Singer
Trimurti 1974
as Gouri
- Swathi Nakshatram
Swathi Nakshatram 1974
as Mother Superior
- Kattilla Thottilla
Kattilla Thottilla 1973
Actor
Jangal Mein Mangal 1972
Actor
- Mattilo Manikyam
Mattilo Manikyam 1971
Actor
- Poovum Pottum
Poovum Pottum 1968
as Padmavathi
Immadi Pulikeshi 1967
Actor
Punyavathi 1967
as Padmavathi
- Pattathu Rani
Pattathu Rani 1967
Actor
Nai Roshni 1967
as Padma, Professor Kumar's wife
Palnati Yudham 1966
as Nagamma, Playback Singer
- Sarasa B.A.
Sarasa B.A. 1965
as Sarasa
- Antastulu
Antastulu 1965
as Rani
Vivaha Bandham 1964
as Bharati, Music
Bobbili Yuddham 1964
as Mallamma
- Kaanchi Thalaivan
Kaanchi Thalaivan 1963
as Chola Kumari
Kalai Arasi 1963
Actor
Arivaali 1963
as Manorama
Annai 1962
Actor
Rani Samyuktha 1962
Actor
Batasari 1961
as Madhavi, Playback Singer, Producer
- Raja Desingu
Raja Desingu 1960
Actor
Nadodi Mannan 1958
Actor
- Sarangadhara
Sarangadhara 1958
as Chitrangi
- Ambikapathy
Ambikapathy 1957
as Amaravathi
- Saarangadhara
Saarangadhara 1957
as Chitrangi Devi
- Rani Lalithangi
Rani Lalithangi 1957
as Lalithangi
- Makkalai Petra Magarasi
Makkalai Petra Magarasi 1957
Actor
- Nala Damayanthi
Nala Damayanthi 1957
as Damayanthi
Rangoon Radha 1956
as Rangam
Rambayin Kadhal 1956
as Rambha
Thaikkupin Tharam 1956
Actor
Madurai Veeran 1956
as Bommi
- Sadharam
Sadharam 1956
Actor
Chintamani 1956
as Chintamani, Playback Singer
Tenali Raman 1956
as Krishna
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum 1956
as Marziana
Tenali Ramakrishna 1956
as Krishnasani
Kalvanin Kadhali 1955
as Kalyani
Vipra Narayana 1954
as Devadevi
Malaikallan 1954
Actor
Chakrapani 1954
Actor, Music, Producer
Chandirani 1953
as Chandi / Champa, Story, Director
- Rani
Rani 1952
Actor
Malliswari 1951
as Malliswari
- Rathan Kumar
Rathan Kumar 1949
Actor
Apoorva Sagodharargal 1949
as Kanchana, Playback Singer
Laila Majnu 1949
as Laila, Presenter
Raksha Rekha 1949
as Kalavathi
Nallathambi 1949
Actor
Raja Mukthi 1948
as Kannika
Grihapravesham 1946
as Janaki
Mayalokam 1945
as Kambhoja Raju's eldest wife
Swargaseema 1945
Actor
- Vara Vikrayam
Vara Vikrayam 1939
as Kalindi
Barrister's Wife 1935
Actor
Credits from TMDB.