
Acting
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.
Filmography

Samrat Ashoka
Film · 1992

Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
Film · 1989

Atha Mechina Alludu
Film · 1989

Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Film · 1986

Mangamma Gari Manavadu
Film · 1984

Trimurti
Film · 1974

Mangalya Bhagyam
Film · 1974

Thathamma Kala
Film · 1974

Jangal Mein Mangal
Film · 1972

Immadi Pulikeshi
Film · 1967

Punyavathi
Film · 1967

Nai Roshni
Film · 1967

Palnati Yudham
Film · 1966

Vivaha Bandham
Film · 1964

Bobbili Yuddham
Film · 1964

Arivaali
Film · 1963

Kalai Arasi
Film · 1963

Rani Samyuktha
Film · 1962

Annai
Film · 1962

Batasari
Film · 1961

Nadodi Mannan
Film · 1958

Rangoon Radha
Film · 1956

Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
Film · 1956

Madurai Veeran
Film · 1956

Thaikkupin Tharam
Film · 1956

Tenali Ramakrishna
Film · 1956

Chintamani
Film · 1956

Rambayin Kadhal
Film · 1956

Tenali Raman
Film · 1956

Kalvanin Kadhali
Film · 1955

Malaikallan
Film · 1954

Vipra Narayana
Film · 1954

Chakrapani
Film · 1954

Chandirani
Film · 1953

Malliswari
Film · 1951

Laila Majnu
Film · 1949

Raksha Rekha
Film · 1949

Apoorva Sagodharargal
Film · 1949

Nallathambi
Film · 1949

Raja Mukthi
Film · 1948

Grihapravesham
Film · 1946

Swargaseema
Film · 1945

Mayalokam
Film · 1945

Barrister's Wife
Film · 1935
