Bhanumathi
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: September 7, 1925
Place of Birth: Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India
Known For
Malliswari
During the days of the Vijayanagara Empire there was a system to bring willing women to the royal palace and render them official residents. This was called 'Rani Vasam'. According to this royal tradition, they sent palanquins to their houses, after they presented the family with gifts and jewelry. These Rani Vasam women should never have any contact with any man or let any man see them without permission. If any one violated the law, they were beheaded. Malleswari (Bhanumathi) was taken to this Rani Vasam. She was forced to accept this, for lure of money and jewelry by her parents. But she was already in love with her 'Bava' Nagaraju (N.T. Rama Rao), a sculptor. He stealthily got into the garden of the palace to meet his beloved and was caught. He was to get the death penalty. Krishnadevaraya for once pardoned the hero and allowed Malleswari to go with him.
Immadi Pulikeshi
Immadi Pulikeshi is based on the story of the famous Kannada ruler Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty, who was significantly involved in branching out the dynasty to extend over most parts of the Deccan.
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
Krishna, the grandson of the village head, marries Seeta but his grandparents disapprove and throw him out of the house. However, he lies to them about having a baby to make them accept his marriage.
Alibaba and the Forty Thieves
Alibaba's brother is killed by dacoit Abu Hussain and the body is kept in the cave. Since Alibaba too has the password, Abu visits him as a merchant with 40 barrels, each one hiding one of his men.
Nadodi Mannan
Amidst a troubled kingdom that currently has no ruler, a revolutionary finds himself to be a lookalike of a prince who was to be crowned king. He takes his place but can he outsmart the real culprit?
Jangal Mein Mangal
Biology professor and her students, including a convent nun go on a field trip, and stay at a Public Rooming House of a male group, led by retired colonel. But fate has other plans for them.
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
Veeranna and Malli loves each other. But things changes a lot when Veeranna returns home from military service.
APOORVA SAGODHARARGAL
About the two lookalike brothers who were separated during childhood by their cruel uncle who murdered his parents, rest of the film shows how two brothers join in avenging the death of their parents.
Madurai Veeran
Bommi, a princess, falls in love with Veeran, the adopted son of a cobbler, who reciprocates her feelings. However, when her uncle persuades the king to get Bommi married to him, Veeran abducts her.
Mangalya Bhagyam
Mangalya Bhagyam is a 1974 Telugu family-drama film directed and produced by B. Padmanabham. The film starred Bhanumathi, Jayanthi, and Subha, and Sreedhar in the lead roles. M. Muthu composed the film's songs.
Filmography
as Kartruni
as Ravamma
as Gouri
as Padmavathi
as Padma, Professor Kumar's wife
as Nagamma
as Bharati
as Mallamma
as Manorama
as Madhavi
as Bommi
as Chintamani
as Rangasaani
as Krishnasani
as Kalyani
as Devadevi
as Chandi / Champa
as Malliswari
as kanchana
as Laila
as Kalavathi
as Kannika
as Kambhoja Raju's eldest wife