Bhanumathi

Known for

Acting

Gender

Female

Born

September 7, 1925

Age at death

80

Died

December 24, 2005

From

Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India

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.