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.

Cast

Trimurti

(Gouri)

Batasari

(Madhavi)

Immadi Pulikeshi

Punyavathi

(Padmavathi)

Samrat Ashoka

(Kartruni)

Edupa Kai Pillai

Malliswari

(Malliswari)

Nala Damayanthi

(Damayanthi)

Arivaali

(Manorama)

Makkalai Petra Magarasi

Rangoon Radha

(Rangam)

Kalvanin Kadhali

(Kalyani)

Sadharam

Pattathu Rani

Kattilla Thottilla

Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum

(Marziana)

Kaanchi Thalaivan

(Chola Kumari)

Kalai Arasi

Rani Samyuktha

Raja Desingu

Nadodi Mannan

Thaikkupin Tharam

Madurai Veeran

(Bommi)

Malaikallan

Rathan Kumar

Raja Mukthi

(Kannika)

Vivaha Bandham

(Bharati)

Jangal Mein Mangal

Mangalya Bhagyam

Chembaruthi

(Raja's grandmother)

Laila Majnu

(Laila)

Mangamma Gari Manavadu

Tenali Ramakrishna

(Krishnasani)

Raksha Rekha

(Kalavathi)

Vipra Narayana

(Devadevi)

Athagaru Swagatham

Thathamma Kala

(Ravamma)

Chintamani

(Chintamani)

Bobbili Yuddham

(Mallamma)

Apoorva Sagodharargal

(Kanchana)

Rani Lalithangi

(Lalithangi)

Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu

Annai

Chandirani

(Chandi / Champa)

Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata

Mattilo Manikyam

Antastulu

(Rani)

Rambayin Kadhal

(Rambha)

Nallathambi

Swargaseema

Chakrapani

Nai Roshni

(Padma, Professor Kumar's wife)

Palnati Yudham

(Nagamma)

Rani

Barrister's Wife

Atha Mechina Alludu

Mayalokam

(Kambhoja Raju's eldest wife)

Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu

Tenali Raman

(Krishna)

Ambikapathy

(Amaravathi)

Vara Vikrayam

(Kalindi)

Saarangadhara

(Chitrangi Devi)

Sarangadhara

(Chitrangi)

Swathi Nakshatram

(Mother Superior)

Thaai Piranthaal

(Annapoorani)

Grihapravesham

(Janaki)

Asadhyuralu

Sarasa B.A.

(Sarasa)