Bhanumathi
Acting
September 7, 1925
Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India
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.
Movies
Trimurti
1974
Malliswari
1951
Tenali Raman
1956
Arivaali
1963
Thathamma Kala
1974
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984
Chandirani
1953
Chintamani
1956
Laila Majnu
1949
Rani Samyuktha
1962
Raksha Rekha
1949
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
1989
Kalai Arasi
1963
Madurai Veeran
1956
Annai
1962
Swargaseema
1945
APOORVA SAGODHARARGAL
1949
Mangalya Bhagyam
1974
Rambayin Kadhal
1956
Alibaba and the Forty Thieves
1956