Multifaceted personality Bhanumathi Ramakrishna was #BornOnThisDay. Excelled in various fields of filmmaking acting, directing, producing, singing, music composing and editing, she was fondly known as ‘Ashtavadani’, someone who can perform eight tasks simultaneously. Her noted works include Apoorva Sahodarargal, Malaikallan and Chandirani.
Bhanumathi Ramakrishna (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.
Personal life
During the shooting of the film Krishna Prema, she met P. S. Ramakrishna Rao, an assistant director for that film. He was a film producer, director and editor of Telugu and Tamil Films. The couple later married on 8 August 1943 and later launched a popular production company, Bharani Pictures on their son’s name. She died at the age of 80 years in Chennai.
Awards
- Civilian honors
- Padma Bhushan in 2001
- Padma Shri in 1966
- Rashtrapati Award in acting
- Annai in 1962
- Antastulu in 1965
- Palnati Yuddham in 1966
- National Film Awards
- Government National Award for Best writer for the book “Nalo Nenu” an autobiography in 1994.
- Filmfare Awards South
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South (1987)
- Nandi Awards
- Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, from the Government of Andhra Pradesh, in 1985
- Nandi Award for Best Director in 1986
- NTR National Award, from the Government of Andhra Pradesh, in 2000
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award – Arignar Anna Award in 1992
- State Awards
- Kalaimamani (connoisseur of arts), Government of Tamil Nadu, in 1983
- Other honors
- Kalaprapoorna, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, in 1975
- Honorary Doctorate, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, in 1984
- Raja-Lakshmi Award for the year 1998 from Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation, Chennai
- Annadurai honoured her with a title “Nadippukku Ilakkanam” for her remarkable performance in “Rangoon Radha”
- She was one of the dignitaries been honored by Andhra Pradesh government at the time of state formation in 1956.
Filmography
This is partial list of her films.
| Year | Film | Language | Character | Co-Star | Song | Music | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Vara Vikrayam | Telugu | Kalindi | Chittor V. Nagaiah | Prabhala Satyanarayana | East India Film Company | |
| 1939 | Santhana Devan | Tamil | G. M. Basheer | * Maarudhale Yaavum * Dayaa Nithiye |
G. Rajagopal Naidu | Modern Theatres | |
| 1940 | Malathi Madhavam | Telugu | East India Film Company | ||||
| 1941 | Bhaktimala | Telugu | Radha | Bhaskar Films | |||
| 1941 | Dharmapatni | Tamil | Famous Films | ||||
| 1941 | Dharmapatni | Telugu | * Anuraagam Leka Anandamunda * Nilu Niluma Neelavarnaa |
Famous Films | |||
| 1943 | Garuda Garvabhangam | Telugu | Pratiba | ||||
| 1943 | Krishna Prema | Telugu | Chandravali | * Ekkadunnaave Pillaa ekkadunnaave (with Addanki) * Oogave Oogave Uyyaalaa |
Galipenchala Narasimha Rao | Famous Films& Star Combines | |
| 1944 | Tahsildar | Telugu | Kamala | ||||
| 1945 | Swarga Seema | Telugu | Subbi/Sujatha Devi | Chittor V. Nagaiah | * Oho Ho Pavurama * Oho Tapodhana * Madhura Vennelareyi (with Ghantasala) * Manchidinamu Nede |
Chittor V. Nagaiah | Vijaya Studios |
| 1946 | Gruhapravesam | Telugu | Janaki | Sarati Films | |||
| 1947 | Ratnamala | Telugu | Ratnamala | C. S. R. Anjaneyulu | * Anandadayini * Madana |
C. R. Subburaman | Bharani Pictures |
| 1948 | Raja Mukthi | Tamil | Kannika | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | * Sarasa Sallabam Seiyya Arugil Vaarumaiyya * Swami Arunkanigal Ivaiye Paareer(with M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar) * Sandhoshamaai Anbar Varuvaaradi (with M. L. Vasanthakumari) |
C. R. Subburaman | Narendra Pictures |
| 1949 | Laila Majnu | Telugu | Laila | A. Nageswara Rao | * Neevene Naa Chaduvu (with Ghantasala) & P. Leela) * Aaha Pahliyanchega * Viri Tavula Lona (with Ghantasala) * Chera Raavo (with Ghantasala) * Raavo Naanu Marachitivo (with Ghantasala) * Ninu Basi Povudana * Preme Neramounaa * Chelunigani Nijamidani Telupuma O Jaabili (with Ghantasala) * Taanedano |
C. R. Subburaman | Bharani Pictures |
| 1949 | Laila Majnu | Tamil | Laila | A. Nageswara Rao | * Nee Thaane Ennasai (with Ghantasala & P. Leela) * Aaha Palan Vandhadhe * Iga Vaazhvinil Kaadhal Mahajothiye Maarumaa (with Ghantasala) * Jothi Minnum (with Ghantasala) * Vaaraayo Enai Marandhanaiyo(with Ghantasala) * Unnai Paarkka Pogirenaa Oru Maasilladha Kaif * Premaithaan Polladhaa * Enadhu Uyir Urugum Nilai Solluvaai Nee Vaanmathi (with Ghantasala) |
C. R. Subburaman | Bharani Pictures |
| 1949 | Nallathambi | Tamil | Pushpa | N. S. Krishnan | * Enadhu Uyir Egypttu * Malarthanil Oru Azhagu Mayil (with Ghantasala) * Varuvaare Dear Varuvaare * Naan Vanangum Deivam |
C. R. Subburaman | NSK Films & Uma Pictures |
| 1949 | Raksha Rekha | Telugu | Princess Kalavathi | A. Nageswara Rao | * Oho Rajasukumara * Abhayammu Neevegaa * Jeevana Doli (with Ghantasala) |
Ogirala Ramachandra Rao & H. R. Padmanabha Sastri |
R. Padmanabhan Productions |
| 1949 | Devamanohari | Tamil | Devamanohari | C. Honnappa Bhagavathar | G. Ramanathan | Arkays Pictures | |
| 1949 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Tamil | Kanchana | M. K. Radha | * Aaha Aaduvene Geetham Paaduvene (with T. A. Mothi) * Laddu Laddu Mittai Venumaa * Maanum Mayilum Aadum Solai * Manamohaname Vana Vaasame |
S. Rajeswara Rao | Gemini Studios |
| 1949 | Apoorva Sahodaralu | Telugu | Ranjana | M. K. Radha | * Aaha Sukhadayi (with T. A. Mothi) | S. Rajeswara Rao | Gemini Studios |
| 1949 | Nishaan | Hindi | Kanchana | M. K. Radha | S. Rajeswara Rao | Gemini Studios | |
| 1949 | Rathnakumar | Tamil | P. U. Chinnappa Bhagavathar | * Ganavaangale Vaango (with P. U. Chinnappa) * Andhi Nerame Inbame (with P. U. Chinnappa) * Sollarum Anandam Enadhu Vaazhvil Indre Duraiye (with P. U. Chinnappa) * Ananda Vellam (with P. U. Chinnappa) * Varattum, Vandhaal Vazhi Solven * Nin Paadham Varave Thaaye Nee Dhayai Purivaaiye * Vizhudhu Vittu Thazhaithongi * Muzhuthunnai Nambinen * Aadavar Kaadhal Idhudhaano |
G. Ramanathan& C. R. Subburaman |
Murugan Talkies | |
| 1950 | Maya Rambha | Telugu | |||||
| 1951 | Malleeswari | Telugu | Malleeswari | N. T. Rama Rao | * Manasuna Mallera Maalaloogene * Parugulu Teeyali O Gittalu Urakalu Veyali (with Ghantasala) * Pilachina Biguvatara Auraura * Eda Thanunnado Baava (with Ghantasala) |
Adepalli Rama Rao & S. Rajeswara Rao |
Vijaya Studios |
| 1951 | Mangala | Telugu | Mangala | Ranjan | M. D. Parthasarathy | Gemini Studios | |
| 1951 | Mangla | Hindi | Mangala | Ranjan | M. D. Parthasarathy | Gemini Studios | |
| 1952 | Prema | Telugu | Mothi | A. Nageswara Rao | * Divya Premaku Satiaune (with Ghantasala) * Aagavoyi Maraja * Oh Hayiga * Pelliyanta Pelliyanta * Priyuni Baase * Rojuku Roju (with Ghantasala* Ee Lokamantha * Neeti Leni Lokamaa* Hayi Jeevithame |
C. R. Subburaman | Bharani Pictures |
| 1952 | Kaadhal | Tamil | Mothi | A. Nageswara Rao | * Inba Kaaviyam Aagum Vaazhve(with Ghantasala) * Jeevidhamellaam (with Ghantasala) * Aahaa Inbame Aahaa Engume Aahaa Pongudhe * Kanavu Thaano Ninaivu Yaavum Kaanal Neeraamo |
C. R. Subburaman | Bharani Pictures |
| 1952 | Rani[16] | Tamil | Rani/Ranjani | S. Balachander | * Naane Gnaaniyar * Madhi Mayangum Malar Vanam * Karugi Pugaiyum Pugaiye * Unmaiyillaadha Ulagile * Samayam Vaachchadhu * Cheeppu Chunukkani Chimini * Samarasam Nilaiperum (with C. R. Subburaman |
C. R. Subburaman | Jupiter Pictures |
| 1952 | Rani[16] | Hindi | Rani/Ranjani | Anoop Kumar | C. R. Subburaman | Jupiter Pictures | |
| 1953 | Chandirani | Tamil | Champa & Chandi | N. T. Rama Rao | * En Vaazhvinile Naan Magizhum Naal Iidhuve Thaan * Innadhendru Ariyaamal * En Vaazhvellaam Siraivaasamo * Nilaa Nilaa Odi Vaa Nillaamal Odi Vaa * Vaan Meedhile Inba Then Maari Peyuthe (with Ghantasala) * Meow Meow |
C. R. Subburaman, Assistants: M. S. Viswanathan & T. K. Ramamoorthy |
Bharani Pictures |
| 1953 | Chandirani | Telugu | Champa & Chandi | N. T. Rama Rao | * Eeroju Bhale Roju Ide Prema Idena * Enduko Teliyani Ennadu Anukoni Ee Sambaraalemiti * Evaraalakinturu Naamora Enaleni Vedana * Kilaa Kilaa Navvulaa Kurisene Vennelaa * O Taraka (with Ghantasala) * Meow Meow |
C. R. Subburaman, Assistants: M. S. Viswanathan & T. K. Ramamoorthy |
Bharani Pictures |
| 1953 | Chandirani | Hindi | Champa & Chandi | Dilip Kumar | C. R. Subburaman, Assistants: M. S. Viswanathan & T. K. Ramamoorthy |
Bharani Pictures | |
| 1954 | Aggi Ramudu | Telugu | Saradha | N. T. Rama Rao | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | Pakshiraja Studios | |
| 1954 | Malaikkallan | Tamil | Poonkothai | M. G. Ramachandran | * Unnai Azhaithathu Yaaro * Pengale Ulangalile * Nalla Sagunam Nokki * Naane Inba Roja * Naalai |
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | Pakshiraja Studios |
| 1954 | Chakrapani | Telugu | Malati | A. Nageswara Rao | * Pakkala Nilabadi Kolichemu * Uyyala Jampalaloogaravaya * O Malathi Lata * Mella Mellaga |
P. Bhanumathi | Bharani Pictures |
| 1955 | Vipranarayana | Telugu | Devadevi | A. Nageswara Rao | * Anuraagalu Dhooramu (with A. M. Rajah) * Endhukoyi Thotamali * Evvade Athadevvade * Madhura Madhuramee (with A. M. Rajah) * Nanu Vidanaadakura * Raa Raa Naa Swamy * Ranga Rangayani * Saavirahe Thava Dheena * Thillana * Yela Naapai Dhaya Choopavu * Slokams |
S. Rajeswara Rao | Bharani Pictures |
| 1955 | Vipranarayana | Tamil | Devadevi | A. Nageswara Rao | * Malaril Madhuvellaam (with A. M. Rajah) * Ini Aagatha Sogam (with A. M. Rajah) * Naayagane Jaya Geeta Radha |
S. Rajeswara Rao | Bharani Pictures |
| 1955 | Kalvanin Kadhali | Tamil | Kalyani | Sivaji Ganesan | * Manadhil Urudhi Vendum (with T. M. Soundararajan) * Nallathor Veenai Seidhe * Alli Malar Solai Inba Valli Ival Thaane * Veyilukketha Nizhalundu (with Ghantasala) |
G. Govindarajulu Naidu & Ghantasala |
Revathi Productions |
| 1956 | Alibabavum Narpadhu Thirudargalum | Tamil | Marjina | M. G. Ramachandran | * Maasila Unmai Kaadhale (with A. M. Rajah) * Azhagaana Ponnu Naan * Unnaivida Maatten * Anbinaale Aalavandha * En Aattamellaam |
S. Dakshinamurthy | Modern Theatres |
| 1956 | Alibaba 40 Dongalu | Telugu | Marjina | M. G. Ramachandran | S. Dakshinamurthy | Modern Theatres | |
| 1956 | Chintamani | Telugu | Chintamani | ||||
| 1956 | Madurai Veeran | Tamil | Princess Bommi | M. G. Ramachandran | * Avarkkum Enakkum | G. Ramanathan | Krishna Pictures |
| 1956 | Rangoon Radha | Tamil | Rangam | Sivaji Ganesan | * Thalai Vaari Poochoodi Unnai * Kaatril Aadum Mullaikkodiye * Thamizhe Thene Kanne Thaalelo * Kaiyil Pirambedutthu (with N. S. Krishnan) |
T. R. Papa | Mekala Pictures |
| 1956 | Tenali Ramakrishna | Telugu | Rangasaani | N. T. Rama Rao & A. Nageswara Rao |
* Kannulu Ninde Kannela Vinna Mannanaleera Raja * Teerani Naa Korikale Teerenu Ee Roju |
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | Vikram Productions |
| 1956 | Tenali Raman | Tamil | Krishnasani | N. T. Rama Rao & Sivaji Ganesan |
* Kangalil Adidum Penmaiyin Nadagam * Kannamirandum Minnidum Annam * Pirandha Nal Mannan Pirandha Nal * Vinnulagil Minni Varum Tharagaiye Po Po |
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | Vikram Productions |
| 1956 | Sadhaaram | Tamil | Sadharam | Gemini Ganesan & K. R. Ramaswamy |
* Ponggi Varum Pudhu Nilave (with T. M. Soundararajan) * Enggum Oli Veesudhe Ennai Thedi(with A. P. Komala & A. G. Rathnamala) * Thaaye Ezhai Mugam |
G. Ramanathan | Kasturi Films |
| 1956 | Thaaikkuppin Thaaram | Tamil | Sivakami | M. G. Ramachandran | * Aaha Nam Aaasai Niraiveruma(with T. M. Soundararajan) * Asaindhaadum Thendrale * En Kaadhal Inbam (with A. M. Rajah) |
K. V. Mahadevan | Devar Films |
| 1956 | Rambaiyin Kaadhal | Tamil | Ramba | K. A. Thangavelu | * Kannaala Vaazhvile Kaadhal Poithaana * Kannaala Vaazhvile Kaadhal Poithaana (with P. Suseela) * Aadavaareer Indre Aadavaareer |
T. R. Papa | Kalpana Pictures |
| 1957 | Makkalai Petra Magarasi | Tamil | Rangamma | Sivaji Ganesan | * Sonna Pechcha Ketkanum * Vandhadhu Yaar Endru Theriyuma * Poravale Poravale (with T. M. Soundararajan) |
K. V. Mahadevan | Sri Lakshmi Pictures |
| 1957 | Manamagan Thevai | Tamil | Banumathi | Sivaji Ganesan | * Nenjinile Pugundhu * Yengo Kulukku Thalukku Thevalaiya * Velavare Ummai Thedi * Vennila Jothiyai Veesuthe (with Ghantasala & Pithapuram Nageswara Rao) * Naanthaan Un Kaadhalan (with Seerkazhi Govindarajan) * Krishna Nee Begane Vaarai |
G. Ramanathan | Bharani Pictures |
| 1957 | Varudu Kavali | Telugu | Banumathi | K. Jaggaiah | * Andachandaala O Taarakaa (with Ghantasala & Pithapuram Nageswara Rao) |
G. Ramanathan | Bharani Pictures |
| 1957 | Rani Lalithangi | Tamil | Lalithangi | Sivaji Ganesan | * Inbam Perinbam * Madhunilai Maaradha Manadhodu * Ennai Ariyaamal Thulludhu Manam |
G. Ramanathan | TNR Productions |
| 1957 | Ambikapathy | Tamil | Princess Amaravati | Sivaji Ganesan | * Kannile Iruppathenna Kanni * Maasila Nilave Nam (with T. M. Soundararajan) * Vaadaa Malare (with T. M. Soundararajan) |
G. Ramanathan | ALS Productions |
| 1957 | Nala Dhamayanthi | Telugu | Dhamayanthi | Kemparaj Urs | * | B. Gopalam | Kemparaj Productions |
| 1957 | Sarangadhara | Telugu | Chitrangi Devi | N. T. Rama Rao | * Adugadugo Alladugo * Manasemo Maatalo Dinusemo * Raja Naaraja * Allana Gaadhiraajasutudarmili(with Ghantasala) |
G. Ramanathan | Minerva Pictures |
| 1958 | Sarangadhara | Tamil | Chitrangi Devi | Sivaji Ganesan | * Arpudha Kaatchi Ondru Kanden * Kannaal Nalla Paaru (with A. P. Komala & K. Rani) * Vandhiduvaar Avar En Manam Pole |
G. Ramanathan | Minerva Pictures |
| 1958 | Nadodi Mannan | Tamil | Madhana | M. G. Ramachandran | * Sammadhamaa Naan Ungal * Summaakkidandha Nilathai Koththi(with T. M. Soundararajan) |
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | Emgeeyar Pictures |
| 1959 | Manimekalai | Tamil | Manimekalai | T. R. Mahalingam | * Kangalin Vennilave (with T. R. Mahalingam) * Inbam Inbam Inbam Indha Ulaginile * Ulagame Oru Sirachchaalai * Aadhaaram Unnai Allaaal |
G. Ramanathan | Shekhar Art Film Enterprise |
| 1959 | Nala Dhamayanthi | Tamil | Dhamayanthi | Kemparaj Urs | * Sarasam Seiyadhe Maname * Jai Bavani Dhayaarpari * Nan kanda Koyil Endha |
B. Gopalam | Kemparaj Productions |
| 1960 | Raja Bakthi | Tamil | Madharasai | Sivaji Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala | None | G. Govindarajulu Naidu | Revathi Productions |
| 1960 | Raja Desingu | Tamil | Ranibhai | M. G. Ramachandran | * Sarasaraani Kalyani (with C. S. Jayaraman) * Iyalodu Isai Pole (with C. S. Jayaraman) |
G. Ramanathan | Krishna Pictures |
| 1961 | Batasari | Telugu | Madhavi | A. Nageswara Rao | * Kanulakudoche Chetikandani Endamavulunnai (with Jikki) * Lokamerugani Baala Deeni Pokada Chitramu Chaala * O Batasari Nanu Maruvakoyi * Kanera Kamandhulai Manera Unmadulai |
Master Venu | Bharani Pictures |
| 1961 | Kaanal Neer | Tamil | Madhavi | A. Nageswara Rao | * Kannil Therindhum Kaikku Varaatha (with Jikki) * Ulagam Theriyaa Payire * Anbaana Enname Paavama * Vazhi Thedi Vandhaai |
Master Venu | Bharani Pictures |
| 1962 | Annai | Tamil | Savithri | S. V. Ranga Rao | * Annai Embadhu Neethaana * Poovaagi Kaayaagi |
R. Sudharsanam | AVM Productions |
| 1963 | Kalai Arasi | Tamil | Vani & Valli | M. G. Ramachandran | * Singara Vaa Vaa * Kalaiye Un Ezhil Meni (with Seerkazhi Govindarajan) * Aasai Vaikkiara Idam (with Jikki) * Ninaikkum Podhu Nenjum Kannum |
K. V. Mahadevan | Sarodi Brothers |
| 1963 | Anuragam | * Sannajaji Teeveloi Sampenga Poovuloi | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | ||||
| 1963 | Arivaali | Tamil | Manorama | Sivaji Ganesan | * Koovatha Inbakkuyil * Venkata Ramana * En Kobam Pollathadhu (with T. M. Soundararajan) |
S. V. Venkatraman | A. T. K. Productions |
| 1963 | Penchina Prema | Telugu | Savithri | S. V. Ranga Rao | * Annai Embadhu Neethaana * Poovaagi Kaayaagi |
R. Sudharsanam | AVM Productions |
| 1963 | Kaanchi Thalaivan | Tamil | Chola Kumari | M. G. Ramachandran | * Mayangatha Manamyaavum Mayangum | K. V. Mahadevan | Mekala Pictures |
| 1964 | Bobbili Yudham | Telugu | Mallamma | N. T. Rama Rao | * Srikara Karunalavala Venugopala * Ooyalalooginadoyi |
S. Rajeswara Rao | Republic Productions |
| 1964 | Vivaha Bandham | Telugu | Bharati | N. T. Rama Rao | * Vinnava Vinnava Manasulona Dagivunna Madhurageeti * “”Neetilona Ningilona (with P. B. Srinivas) * Nagumomu Ganaleni * Alumagalu Vidipoyenanthane * “”Neetilona Ningilona (pathos) (with P. B. Srinivas) |
M. B. Sreenivasan & P. Bhanumathi | Navayuga Films |
| 1965 | Antastulu | Telugu | Rani | A. Nageswara Rao | * Dulapara Bulloda Dummu Dulapara Bulloda * Vinara Vissanna Ne Vedam Cheputa Vinaranna |
K. V. Mahadevan | Jagapathi Art Productions |
| 1965 | Thodu Needa | Telugu | Lakshmi | N. T. Rama Rao | * Enno Ratrulu Vastayi Kaani Idiye Toli Reyi * When I was just a little girl — I asked my mother what will I be |
K. V. Mahadevan | Vijayabhatt Movies |
| 1966 | Palnati Yuddham | Telugu | Nagamma | N. T. Rama Rao | * Jaya Sambho | S. Rajeswara Rao | Sri Anuroopa Films |
| 1967 | Grihalakshmi | Telugu | Laxmi | * Laali Laali Gopala Bala Laali Laali * Melukovayya Kaveti Ranga Sriranga |
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| 1967 | Pattathu Rani | Tamil | Gemini Ganesan | * Munnale Oru Ponnu * Sitthan Pokku Sivan Pooku |
T. K. Ramamoorthy | ||
| 1967 | Nai Roshni | Hindi | Padma Kumar | Ashok Kumar | None | Ravi | Vasu Films |
| 1967 | Punyavathi | Telugu | Padmavathi | S. V. Ranga Rao | None | Ghantasala | Vasu Films |
| 1968 | Poovum Pottum | Tamil | Padmavathi | S. V. Ranga Rao | None | R. Govardhanam | Vasu Films |
| 1971 | Mattilo Manikyam | Telugu | Lalitha | Chalam | * Saranam Nee Divya Charanam | Satyam | |
| 1972 | Anta Mana Manchike | Telugu | Savitri | ||||
| 1973 | Kattila Thottila | Tamil | Dr. Meenakshi | Gemini Ganesan | V. Kumar | Arul Films | |
| 1973 | Vichitra Vivaham | Telugu | * Ammayilu Abbayilu Naa Matalo Nijam Vintara Meeru | ||||
| 1974 | Ammayi Pelli | Telugu | Dr. Meenakshi | N. T. Rama Rao | * Vandanamu Raghunandana * Naa Kanula Mundara Nuvvunte * Ee Jeevitam Intenaa * Radhika Krishna |
P. Bhanumathi & Satyam | Bharani Pictures |
| 1974 | Tatamma Kala | Telugu | Ravamma | N. T. Rama Rao | * Evaranukunnaru * Ayyalali Muddulayyalali * Korameesam Kurroda (with Ghantasala) |
S. Rajeswara Rao | Ramakrishna Cine Studios |
| 1974 | Pathu Madha Bandham | Tamil | S. A. Asokan,B. Sarojadevi, Nirmala, A.V.M Rajan , Muthuraman,R avichandran | Shankar-Ganesh | Sri Navaneetha Films | ||
| 1975 | Ippadiyum Oru Penn | Tamil | Sivakumar, Devika | * Sarigamapa Paattu Paadunga * Agapatta Varayil (with Manorama) |
P. Bhanumathi | Bharani Pictures | |
| 1977 | Manavadi Kosam | Telugu | |||||
| 1984 | Bhakta Dhruva Markandeya | Tamil | |||||
| 1984 | Mangamma Gari Manavadu | Telugu | Mangamma | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Suhasini | * Sree Suryanarayana Meluko (with Vani Jayaram) | K. V. Mahadevan | Bhargav Art Productions |
| 1986 | Muddula Manavaraalu | Telugu | |||||
| 1986 | Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu | Tamil | Sujatha, Sarath Babu | * Vaadaa Malliye Naan Sooda Mullaiye[17] | Ilaiyaraaja | Blue Moon Movies | |
| 1987 | Attagaru Zindabad | Telugu | Rajeshwari | Kalyan Chakravarthy Nandamuri | Bharani Pictures | ||
| 1988 | Attagaru Swagatham | Telugu | |||||
| 1990 | Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata | Telugu | Rajyalakshmamma | Rajendra Prasad, Gautami | * Dilli Ki Raja Aina Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata * Maa Palle Gopaluda (with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Suseela |
Chandrabose | AVM Productions |
| 1992 | Peddarikam | Telugu | Adusumilli Basavapunnamma | Jagapati Babu, Sukanya | None | Raj-Koti | Sri Surya Movies |
| 1992 | Perivayar | Tamil | Jagapati Babu, Sukanya | None | Raj-Koti | Sri Surya Movies | |
| 1992 | Samrat Ashok | Telugu | |||||
| 1992 | Chembaruthi | Tamil | Bhuvaneswari | Prashanth, Roja | * Sembaruthi Poovu (with S. Janaki& Mano) | Ilaiyaraaja | Motherland Movies |
| 1992 | Chamanthi | Telugu | Bhuvaneswari | Prashanth, Roja | Ilaiyaraaja | Motherland Movies | |
| 1998 | Pelli Kanuka | Telugu | Savithramma | Jagapati Babu | * Bangaru Bommaki (with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam) | M. M. Keeravani | N. V. S. Creations |
Playback singer
Bhanumati gave her voice for herself and many actors to sing many songs.[18]
| Year | Film | Songs |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Vara Vikrayam | |
| 1941 | Dharma Patni | Anuraagam Leka Anandamunda Nilu Niluma Neelavarnaa |
| 1943 | Krishna Prema | |
| 1945 | Swarga Seema | Oho Ho Pavurama, Oho Tapodhana |
| 1949 | Laila Majnu | Preme Neramouna Maapai Ee Pagela |
| 1951 | Malliswari | Manasuna Mallera Maalaloogene Parugulu Teeyali O Gittalu Urakalu Veyali (with Ghantasala) Pilachina Biguvatara Auraura Eda Thanunnado Baava (with Ghantasala) |
| 1952 | Prema | Divya Premaku Satiaune (with Ghantasala) |
| 1953 | Chandirani | Eeroju Bhale Roju Ide Prema Idena Enduko Teliyani Ennadu Anukoni Ee Sambaraalemiti Evaraalakinturu Naamora Enaleni Vedana Kilaa Kilaa Navvulaa Kurisene Vennelaa O Taraka (with Ghantasala) |
| 1954 | Chakrapani | Pakkala Nilabadi Kolichemu Uyyala Jampalaloogaravaya O Malathi Lata Mella Mellaga |
| 1954 | Vipra Narayana | Raa Raa Naa Swamy |
| 1956 | Chintamani | |
| 1956 | Tenali Ramakrishna | Kannulu Ninde Kannela Vinna Mannanaleera Raja Teerani Naa Korikale Teerenu Ee Roju |
| 1961 | Batasari | Oh Baatasaari Nanu Maruvakoyi |
| 1963 | Anuragam | Sannajaji Teeveloi Sampenga Poovuloi |
| 1964 | Bobbili Yuddham | Srikara Karunalavala Venugopala |
| 1964 | Vivaha Bandham | Vinnava Vinnava Manasulona Dagivunna Madhurageeti |
| 1965 | Antastulu | Dulapara Bulloda Dummu Dulapara Bulloda Vinara Vissanna Ne Vedam Cheputa Vinaranna |
| 1965 | Todu Needa | Enno Ratrulu Vastayi Kaani Idiye Toli Reyi When I was just a little girl — I asked my mother what will I be |
| 1967 | Grihalakshmi | Laali Laali Gopala Bala Laali Laali Melukovayya Kaveti Ranga Sriranga |
| 1971 | Mattilo Manikyam | Saranam Nee Divya Charanam |
| 1973 | Vichitra Vivaham | Ammayilu Abbayilu Naa Matalo Nijam Vintara Meeru |
| 1974 | Ammayi Pelli | Vandanamu Raghunandana Sethu Bandhana Bhakta Chandana |
| 1984 | Mangamma Gari Manavadu | Sree Suryanarayana Meluko (with Vani Jayaram) |
| 1986 | Muddula Manavaralu | |
| 1986 | Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu | Vaadaa Malliye Naan Sooda Mullaiye[17] |
| 1990 | Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata | Dilli Ki Raja Aina Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata |
| 1998 | Pelli Kanuka |
Producer
- Ratnamala
- Prema
- Chakrapani (1954)
- Laila Majnu
- Batasari
- Vipra Narayana
Music director
- Chakrapani (1954)
- Ippadiyum Oru Penn (1975)
Supervisor of music direction
- Vichitra Vivaham (1973)