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.
Trimurti
(Gouri)
Batasari
Immadi Pulikeshi
Punyavathi
(Padmavathi)
Samrat Ashoka
(Kartruni)
Edupa Kai Pillai
Malliswari
(Malliswari)
Nala Damayanti
(Damayanti)
Arivaali
(Manorama)
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
Rangoon Radha
(Rangam)
Tenali Raman
(Rangasaani)
Kalvanin Kadhali
Sadharam
Pattathu Rani
Kattilla Thottilla
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
Kaanji Thalaivan
Kalai Arasi
Rani Samyuktha
Raja Desingu
Nadodi Mannan
Thaikkupin Tharam
Madurai Veeran
(Bommi)
Malaikallan
Rathan Kumar
Raja Mukthi
(Kannika)
Marriage Relation
(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)
Battle of Bobbili
(Mallamma)
APOORVA SAGODHARARGAL
(kanchana)
Rani Lalithangi
(Lalithangi)
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Annai
Chandirani
(Chandi / Champa)
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
Mattilo Manikyam
Antastulu
Rambayin Kadhal
Nallathambi
Swargaseema
Chakrapani
Nai Roshni
(Padma, Professor Kumar's wife)
Palnati Yudham
(Nagamma)
Rani