Acting · Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India · Born September 7, 1925
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.
MovieSamrat Ashoka
1992
as Kartruni
Chembaruthi
1992
as Raja's grandmother
MovieBamma Maata Bangaru Baata
1989
MovieAtha Mechina Alludu
1989
MovieKannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1986
Athagaru Swagatham
1986
MovieMangamma Gari Manavadu
1984
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975
Thaai Piranthaal
1974
as Annapoorani
MovieMangalya Bhagyam
1974
MovieThathamma Kala
1974
as Ravamma
MovieTrimurti
1974
as Gouri
Swathi Nakshatram
1974
as Mother Superior
Kattilla Thottilla
1973
MovieJangal Mein Mangal
1972
Mattilo Manikyam
1971
MovieImmadi Pulikeshi
1967
MoviePunyavathi
1967
as Padmavathi
Pattathu Rani
1967
MovieNai Roshni
1967
as Padma, Professor Kumar's wife
MoviePalnati Yudham
1966
as Nagamma
Antastulu
1965
as Rani
MovieVivaha Bandham
1964
as Bharati
MovieBobbili Yuddham
1964
as Mallamma
Kaanji Thalaivan
1963
MovieKalai Arasi
1963
MovieArivaali
1963
as Manorama
MovieAnnai
1962
MovieRani Samyuktha
1962
MovieBatasari
1961
as Madhavi
Raja Desingu
1960
MovieNadodi Mannan
1958
Sarangadhara
1958
as Chitrangi
Ambikapathy
1957
as Amaravathi
Saarangadhara
1957
as Chitrangi Devi
Rani Lalithangi
1957
as Lalithangi
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
1957
Nala Damayanthi
1957
as Damayanthi
MovieRangoon Radha
1956
as Rangam
MovieRambayin Kadhal
1956
as Rambha
MovieThaikkupin Tharam
1956
Sadharam
1956
MovieMadurai Veeran
1956
as Bommi
MovieChintamani
1956
as Chintamani
MovieTenali Raman
1956
as Krishna
MovieAlibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
1956
as Marziana
MovieTenali Ramakrishna
1956
as Krishnasani
MovieKalvanin Kadhali
1955
as Kalyani
MovieVipra Narayana
1954
as Devadevi
MovieMalaikallan
1954
MovieChakrapani
1954
MovieChandirani
1953
as Chandi / Champa
Rani
1952
MovieMalliswari
1951
as Malliswari
Rathan Kumar
1949
MovieApoorva Sagodharargal
1949
as Kanchana
MovieLaila Majnu
1949
as Laila
MovieRaksha Rekha
1949
as Kalavathi
MovieNallathambi
1949
MovieRaja Mukthi
1948
as Kannika
MovieGrihapravesham
1946
as Janaki
MovieMayalokam
1945
as Kambhoja Raju's eldest wife
MovieSwargaseema
1945
Vara Vikrayam
1939
as Kalindi
MovieBarrister's Wife
1935
