Bhanumathi

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Bhanumathi

Acting September 7, 1925

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 kn…

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Mayalokam

Mayalokam

10.0 1945 Movie
Raja Mukthi

Raja Mukthi

7.0 1948 Movie
Nadodi Mannan

Nadodi Mannan

6.3 1958 Movie
Nallathambi

Nallathambi

7.0 1949 Movie
Malaikallan

Malaikallan

8.0 1954 Movie
Raksha Rekha

Raksha Rekha

1949 Movie
Madurai Veeran

Madurai Veeran

7.0 1956 Movie
Chakrapani

Chakrapani

8.0 1954 Movie
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum

Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum

8.0 1956 Movie
Grihapravesham

Grihapravesham

1946 Movie
Annai

Annai

8.0 1962 Movie
Barrister's Wife

Barrister's Wife

9.0 1935 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1993
    Asadhyuralu

    Movie

  2. 1992
    Samrat Ashoka

    Movie Kartruni

  3. 1992
    Chembaruthi

    Movie Raja's grandmother

  4. 1989
    Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata

    Movie

  5. 1989
    Atha Mechina Alludu

    Movie

  6. 1986
    Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu

    Movie

  7. 1986
    Athagaru Swagatham

    Movie

  8. 1984
    Mangamma Gari Manavadu

    Movie

  9. 1981
    Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu

    Movie

  10. 1975
    Edupa Kai Pillai

    Movie

  11. 1974
    Thaai Piranthaal

    Movie Annapoorani

  12. 1974
    Mangalya Bhagyam

    Movie

  13. 1974
    Thathamma Kala

    Movie Ravamma

  14. 1974
    Trimurti

    Movie Gouri

  15. 1974
    Swathi Nakshatram

    Movie Mother Superior

  16. 1973
    Kattilla Thottilla

    Movie

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  1. 1972
    Jangal Mein Mangal

    Movie

  2. 1971
    Mattilo Manikyam

    Movie

  3. 1967
    Immadi Pulikeshi

    Movie

  4. 1967
    Punyavathi

    Movie Padmavathi

  5. 1967
    Pattathu Rani

    Movie

  6. 1967
    Nai Roshni

    Movie Padma, Professor Kumar's wife

  7. 1966
    Palnati Yudham

    Movie Nagamma

  8. 1965
    Antastulu

    Movie Rani

  9. 1964
    Vivaha Bandham

    Movie Bharati

  10. 1964
    Bobbili Yuddham

    Movie Mallamma

  11. 1963
    Kaanchi Thalaivan

    Movie Chola Kumari

  12. 1963
    Kalai Arasi

    Movie

  13. 1963
    Arivaali

    Movie Manorama

  14. 1962
    Annai

    Movie

  15. 1962
    Rani Samyuktha

    Movie

  16. 1961
    Batasari

    Movie Madhavi

  17. 1960
    Raja Desingu

    Movie

  18. 1958
    Nadodi Mannan

    Movie

  19. 1958
    Sarangadhara

    Movie Chitrangi

  20. 1957
    Ambikapathy

    Movie Amaravathi

  21. 1957
    Saarangadhara

    Movie Chitrangi Devi

  22. 1957
    Rani Lalithangi

    Movie Lalithangi

  23. 1957
    Makkalai Petra Magarasi

    Movie

  24. 1957
    Nala Damayanthi

    Movie Damayanthi