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Bhanumathi

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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Born:
Sep 7, 1925 In Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India
Movie/TV Credits:
49
First Appeared:
In the movie Swargaseema 1945-06-06
Latest Project:
Movie Samrat Ashoka 1992-05-28
Known For
Poster of Chembaruthi
Poster of Mangamma Gari Manavadu
Poster of Rani Lalithangi
Poster of Raja Mukthi
Filmography
Movie Chembaruthi Raja's grandmother 1992-04-17
Movie Samrat Ashoka Kartruni 1992-05-28
Movie Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata 1989-03-09
Movie Mangamma Gari Manavadu 1984-09-07
Movie Avan Oru Sarithiram Unknown 1977-01-13
Movie Trimurti Gouri 1974-08-01
Movie Mangalya Bhagyam 1974-09-07
Movie Thathamma Kala Ravamma 1974-08-30
Movie Kattilla Thottilla 1973-09-28
Movie Jangal Mein Mangal 1972-12-27
Movie Mattilo Manikyam 1971-01-01
Movie Vietnam Veedu Unknown 1970-04-10
Movie Nai Roshni Padma, Professor Kumar's wife 1967-01-01
Movie Immadi Pulikeshi 1967-12-22
Movie Pattathu Rani 1967-01-12
Movie Punyavathi Padmavathi 1967-11-03
Movie Palnati Yudham Nagamma 1966-02-18
Movie Antastulu 1965-01-01
Movie Marriage Relation Bharati 1964-10-23
Movie Arivaali Manorama 1963-02-28
Movie Kalai Arasi 1963-04-19
Movie Kaanji Thalaivan 1963-10-26
Movie Rani Samyuktha 1962-01-14
Movie Batasari 1961-06-30
Movie Raja Desingu 1960-09-02
Movie Nadodi Mannan 1958-08-22
Movie Rani Lalithangi Lalithangi 1957-09-21
Movie Makkalai Petra Magarasi 1957-02-22
Movie Chintamani Chintamani 1956-04-11
Movie Tenali Raman Rangasaani 1956-03-27
Movie Madurai Veeran Bommi 1956-04-12
Movie Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum 1956-01-14
Movie Tenali Ramakrishna Krishnasani 1956-01-12
Movie Sadharam 1956-04-12
Movie Rangoon Radha Rangam 1956-10-31
Movie Rambayin Kadhal 1956-09-28
Movie Thaikkupin Tharam 1956-09-04
Movie Kalvanin Kadhali 1955-11-13
Movie Malaikallan 1954-07-22
Movie Chakrapani 1954-03-19
Movie Vipra Narayana Devadevi 1954-12-10
Movie Chandirani Chandi / Champa 1953-08-28
Movie Rani 1952-04-26
Movie Malliswari Malliswari 1951-12-20
Movie Nallathambi 1949-02-04
Movie Rathan Kumar 1949-12-14
Movie Raksha Rekha Kalavathi 1949-04-30
Movie Raja Mukthi Kannika 1948-10-09
Movie Swargaseema 1945-06-06