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.
Acting
Movie
Nadodi Mannan
1958
Movie
Batasari
as Madhavi
1961
Movie
Immadi Pulikeshi
1967
Movie
Malliswari
as Malliswari
1951
Movie
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
as Marziana
1956
Movie
Madurai Veeran
as Bommi
1956
Movie
Vivaha Bandham
as Bharati
1964
Movie
Jangal Mein Mangal
1972
Movie
Chembaruthi
as Raja's grandmother
1992
Movie
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984
Movie
Apoorva Sagodharargal
as Kanchana
1949
Movie
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
1989
Movie
Trimurti
as Gouri
1974
Movie
Samrat Ashoka
as Kartruni
1992
Movie
Nala Damayanthi
as Damayanthi
1957
Movie
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
1957
Movie
Tenali Raman
as Rangasaani
1956
Movie
Rangoon Radha
as Rangam
1956
Movie
Kalvanin Kadhali
as Kalyani
1955
Movie
Malaikallan
1954
Movie
Raja Mukthi
as Kannika
1948
Movie
Raja Desingu
1960
Movie
Mangalya Bhagyam
1974
Movie
Laila Majnu
as Laila
1949
Crew
Movie
Vivaha Bandham
Music
1964
Movie
Batasari
Playback Singer
1961
Movie
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Playback Singer
1949
Movie
Mangalya Bhagyam
Music
1974
Movie
Laila Majnu
Presenter
1949
Movie
Thathamma Kala
Playback Singer
1974
Movie
Chintamani
Playback Singer
1956
Movie
Chandirani
Director
1953
Movie
Chakrapani
Music
1954
Movie
Palnati Yudham
Playback Singer
1966
Movie
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
Playback Singer
1981