Bhanumathi
Also Known As: Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Paluvayi Bhanumathi , P. Bhanumathi, Bhanumati
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.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India
Adult: No
Birthday: September 07, 1925
Age: 99 years old
Gender: Female
Deathday: December 24, 2005
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Trimurti
Overview: Kalyani lives in a small tenement with three sons, Vijay, Nandu, and Bhola, all of whom are unemployed, slackers and trouble-makers. One day Nandu gets into serious trouble with Shantilal, who summons the police, and has him arrested. Kalyani goes to the Police Station to plead with the In-Charge Officer to release Nandu, to no avail. She then goes to Shantilal to try to persuade him to withdraw the charges, also to no avail.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1974-08-01
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Batasari
Overview: Surendranath, son of a landowner, leaves to Madras in search of a job. What does the future have in store for him when he gets the job as a teacher in Madras?
Genres: Drama Romance Music
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1961-06-30
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Immadi Pulikeshi
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1967-12-22
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Punyavathi
Overview: Professor Krishna Rao loves his wife and son, but is separated from them. He marries another woman and has children with her. Will the two families ever unite?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1967-11-03
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Samrat Ashoka
Overview: The life story of emperor Ashoka.
Genres: Action Drama War
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1992-05-28
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Edupa Kai Pillai
Overview: Directed by K Vijayan, starring Jaishankar and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna in the lead roles.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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Malliswari
Overview: 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.
Genres: Romance Drama Fantasy
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1951-12-20
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Nala Damayanti
Overview: Nala Damayanthi is a 1957 Indian Telugu film, directed by Kemparaj and produced by Kemparaj. The film stars Kemparaj and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna in lead roles. The film has musical score by B. Gopalam.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
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Arivaali
Overview: Arivaali (Genius) is a 1963 Tamil language drama film written, produced and directed by A. T. Krishnaswami. The film features Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi in lead roles. The film, had musical score by S. V. Venkatraman and was released on 1 March 1963.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1963-02-28
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Rangoon Radha
Overview: Rangoon Radha, Sivaji Ganesan plays a rich hypocrite, a wolf in sheep’s clothing, married to a loving, dutiful wife (Bhanumathi). He covets his sister-in-law (Rajam) and manipulates his wife’s mind to make her believe that she is going insane. Instead of seeking medical advice, he gets a witch doctor to exorcise the evil spirit that is believed to possess her. Because of her undying love for her husband, she suffers all the torture, mental and physical, and even puts up with his marrying her sister (Rajam).
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-10-31
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Makkalai Petra Magarasi
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1957-02-22
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Tenali Raman
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Genres: History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-03-27
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Kalvanin Kadhali
Overview: In the quiet village of Poonkulam, Kalyani and Muthayyan are deeply in love. But fate takes a cruel turn when Muthayyan is wrongfully branded a dacoit and forced to live in hiding within the forest. Despite the danger and distance, Kalyani remains unwavering in her love, and the two dream of escaping together to build a peaceful life as husband and wife. Their hopes rest on the shoulders of Kamalapathi, a loyal friend and stage actor, who devises a clever plan to outwit the police and help the lovers flee. Disguises, deception, and devotion all come into play—but a tragic misunderstanding sets off a chain of events that none of them could have foreseen.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-11-13
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Sadharam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-04-12
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Pattathu Rani
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-01-12
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Kattilla Thottilla
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-09-28
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Alibaba and the Forty Thieves
Overview: 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.
Genres: History Fantasy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-01-14
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Rani Samyuktha
Overview: Prithvirajan falls in love with princess Samyuktha, but her father Jayachandran insults him by installing his statue at the palace hall entrance for the bridegroom ceremony.
Genres: History Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-01-14
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Kalai Arasi
Overview: Vani is kidnapped by aliens who need her to teach music and dance to their inhabitants. Mohan, her lover, chances upon the alien left behind on Earth and manages to make his way to the alien planet.
Genres: Drama Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1963-04-19
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Madurai Veeran
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-04-12
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Malaikallan
Overview: A young man saves the daughter of a zamindar when she is kidnapped and then they both fall in love with each other.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1954-07-22
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Thaikkupin Tharam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-09-04
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Kaanji Thalaivan
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Genres: History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-10-26
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Nadodi Mannan
Overview: 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?
Genres: Drama Action Adventure
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1958-08-22
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Raja Desingu
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Genres: History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1960-09-02
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Raja Mukthi
Overview: King Rajendra Varman and Queen Mrinalini are reigning the Vyjayanti empire. Mahendra Varman is the rival and the neighbouring king. Kannika is the minister’s daughter, who is in love with King Rajendra Varman and aims to attain him at any cost. This convoluted tale of palace intrigue, suspicion, unreciprocated love, seduction, villainy and piety was interspersed with excellent music.
Genres: History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1948-10-09
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Rathan Kumar
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1949-12-14
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Marriage Relation
Overview: The retired principal's daughter has good values with self-esteem and confidence. Her lecturer gets acquainted with her and they start loving each other.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1964-10-23
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Jangal Mein Mangal
Overview: 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.
Genres: Adventure Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1972-12-27
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Mangalya Bhagyam
Overview: 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.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1974-09-07
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Chembaruthi
Overview: Raja, a rich lad falls in love with Chembaruthi, a maid who works in his grandmother's house. His family rejects their love due to social differences.
Genres: Drama Action Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1992-04-17
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Laila Majnu
Overview: Khayas falls in love with Laila but her father refuses the alliance, which leaves Khayas heartbroken. Things take a turn when Laila then moves to Mecca.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1949-09-30
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Mangamma Gari Manavadu
Overview: Veeranna and Malli loves each other. But things changes a lot when Veeranna returns home from military service.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1984-09-07
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Tenali Ramakrishna
Overview: Tenali Ramkrishna is a poet in King Krishnadeva Raya's kingdom. When he learns that the king's enemies are plotting to attack him and conquer the kingdom, he tries to prevent it from happening.
Genres: Comedy Drama History
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1956-01-12
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Raksha Rekha
Overview: The film begins with Kalavathi, the only daughter of Simhala King Rajasimha, who is averse to marriage. So was Sudhakara, son of King Parthapa of Avanthi. Unable to convince him to get married, King Parthapa keeps him, along with a servant Dooradarsi, in a dilapidated house in the forest.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1949-04-30
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Vipra Narayana
Overview: 1954 film starring Bhanumathi
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1954-12-10
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Athagaru Swagatham
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Genres: Family
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Thathamma Kala
Overview: Ramaiah, a young man, moves to the city with his wife and children, despite his grandmother's disapproval. Soon, he faces several troubles but his son, Balakrishna, reunites the family.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1974-08-30
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Chintamani
Overview: Chintamani, a courtesan, is a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Her strong faith impresses Lord Vishnu and he decides to help her with her problems.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1956-04-11
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Battle of Bobbili
Overview: The story of this film revolves around the ' Battle of Bobbili ' fought between the Bobbili and the Vijayanagaram kingdoms in 1757.
Genres: History War Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1964-01-01
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APOORVA SAGODHARARGAL
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1949-10-21
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Rani Lalithangi
Overview: Lalithangi is a queen who rules over her kingdom, showing the world that a woman could rule as effectively as a man. Another king, a kind-hearted man, has a son, a talented sculptor and lover of fine arts. A scheming and ambitious chieftain, who has his eye on the prince's kingdom, plans to kill him in the course of a gypsy dance. He also deputes an attractive dancer to ensnare him, but the prince escapes her wiles and begins to hate women. Lalithangi who wants to win over the hero disguises herself as a yogini and hands over a love letter to the prince. This enrages him and he throws her out. Determined to win his heart, she learns dancing. During an art festival at the palace, Lalithangi succeeds in dancing and changing the prince's mind! How she persuades the prince to fall in love with her and wins him as her life partner form the rest of the plot.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1957-09-21
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Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Overview: Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu is a 1986 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by J. Mahendran, starring Bhanumathi and Sujatha in lead roles.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1986-11-01
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Nallathambi
Overview: Nallathambi (NSK) a simple rural man inherits an estate from his deceased Zamindar relative. The Zamindar's daughter Pushpa (Bhanumathi) falls in love with Nallathambi. However he loves another girl (T. A. Madhuram). Bhoopathy (Sahasranamam) the estate manager has his eye on the wealth and tries to cheat Nallathambi out of it. He goads Pushpa into filing a suit that Nallathambi is mentally insane. In the end Nallathambi defeats Bhoopathy's machinations.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1949-02-04
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Swargaseema
Overview: Murthy and Kalyani are happily married till Murthy watches a street play in his village and notices the beautiful Subbalaxmi in that troupe. He advises Subbalaxmi's father to take her to Madras, where she could possibly become a big theatre artiste. After traveling to Madras, Subbalaxmi is offered the lead role and changes her name to Sujatha. Murthy falls for Sujatha's charms and neglects his family.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1945-06-06
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Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
Overview: 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.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1989-03-09
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Annai
Overview: Savithri, who does not have any kids with her husband, decides to adopt her sister's child. Things take a turn when her sister meets her child after many years and yearns for him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-12-15
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Mattilo Manikyam
Overview: Mattilo Manikyam (Telugu: మట్టిలో మాణిక్యం) is a 1971 Telugu drama film directed by B. V. Prasad. It is produced by actor Chalam. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu in 1971.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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Rambayin Kadhal
Overview: Rambayin kadhal (1956) is a Tamil Language Fantasy Fiction movie starring Thangavelu, Banumathi
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-09-28
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Chandirani
Overview: When Prachandudu kills Chandirani's mother and imprisons her father who is a king, she decides to eliminate him to avenge her mother's death and to save the people of the kingdom too.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1953-08-28
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Antastulu
Overview: Antastulu (English:Skyscrapers) is a 1965 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao. It is a Musical film with some melodious songs by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1965-01-01
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Chakrapani
Overview: Chakrapani, a miser, decides to save a large sum of money to gift it to his great-grandson. But he faces many hurdles while trying to achieve his objective.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1954-03-19
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Nai Roshni
Overview: The film is a social drama, with its plot around university professor Dr. Kumar (Ashok Kumar), who lives with his wife Padma (Bhanumati), his drunkard son Jyoti (Raaj Kumar), outgoing daughter Chitra (Tanuja) and his friend's daughter Rekha (Mala Sinha). Dr. Kumar and his wife have a different outlook towards life, with him preferring books and philosophy, while his wife Padma prefers social gatherings and society clubs. Padma never considered Jyoti her son, who works as a mill designer, a profession she considers too poor to acknowledge. Chitra is encouraged by her mother to mingle freely in high society, much to the disappointment of her worried father.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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Palnati Yudham
Overview: When the minister of Palnadu opens the temple doors for all the castes in the kingdom, disputes arises in the kingdom leading to war.
Genres: Drama History Music Romance War
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1966-02-18
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Rani
Overview: A little princess, Ranjani is tattooed with the royal insignia as part of tradition, and the same night, the child is kidnapped by one of the members of the tattoo gang who brings her up as a gypsy girl renaming her Rani. Unaware of her royal lineage, she grows up hawking things on the street and getting into brawls with no punches pulled. She falls in love with a soldier and the story progresses with twists. After several hardships, she realises the truth, and all is well that ends well.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1952-04-26
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