Bhanumathi

Paluvayi Bhanumathi Ramakrishna – an Indian film actress, directress, music directress, songstress, produceress, novelistess, lyricistess.

National Film Award recipient.

First female superstar of Telugu cinema.

First female director of Telugu cinema.

Co-foundress of Bharani Pictures and Bharani Studios.

First woman director to write and direct a film released simultaneously in three languages on the same day.

One of the highest-paid actresses of her era, earning more than several of her male contemporaries.

Popularly known as “Ashtavadhani” for her extraordinary versatility.

Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan recipient.