M. Bhanumathi | |
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| Born | 1946 (1946) |
| Died | 4 February 2013(2013-02-04) (aged 66–67) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress,Classical dancer |
| Years active | 1965 - 2013 |
| Children | Venkadalakshmi (daughter) |
| Relatives | Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiyah Pillai[2] |
| Awards | Kalaimamani Awards[2] |
M. Bhanumathi (1946 – 4 February 2013) was an Indian actress, who was active inTamil cinema during the latter 20th Century. She was well known playing negative and supporting roles. She acted in more than 100 films inTamil,Malayalam andKannada and someTelevision series.[1][3]
Bhanumathi living with her only daughter Venkatalakshmi[4]Teynampet, Poyas Road inChennai.[citation needed] She was suffering fromJaundice and was under treatment for many months before she died at the age of 67, on 4 February 2013.[2]
Bhanumathi worked along withSivaji Ganesan inSivaji Nataka Mandram, where she was part ofJahangir,Kaalam Kanda Kavingnan,Neethiyin Nizhal,Vietnam Veedu andVengaiyin Maindhan.[1] andMajor Sundarrajan'sNSN Theatre, actorSivakumar says, She was the heroine of almost all over hit plays such asAchchaani,Appavi,Delhi Mappillai, andSondham,[2] and also she done shows with the actors likes ofCho,Jaishankar,V. Gopalakrishnan,V. S. Raghavan and Shesatri.[2]
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| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Nee | Cameo Appearance | Tamil | [5] |
| 1966 | Kumari Penn | Tamil | ||
| 1968 | Poovum Pottum | Kamala | Tamil | |
| 1968 | Thillana Mohanambal | Nurse Mary | Tamil | |
| 1968 | Thirumal Perumai | Goddess Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 1968 | Neelagiri Express | Dancer | Tamil | |
| 1969 | Akka Thangai | Bhanumathi | Tamil | [6] |
| 1969 | Annaiyum Pithavum | Tamil | ||
| 1969 | Deiva Magan | Nirmala's friend | Tamil | |
| 1969 | Nirai Kudam | Tamil | ||
| 1969 | Thulabharam | Dancer | Tamil | |
| 1970 | CID Shankar | Sujatha Rani | Tamil | |
| 1970 | Engirundho Vandhaal | Mohana | Tamil | |
| 1970 | Kadhal Jothi | Tamil | ||
| 1970 | Nizhalattam | Madhavi | Malayalam | [7] |
| 1970 | Raman Ethanai Ramanadi | Sumathi | Tamil | |
| 1970 | Sorgam | Tamil | ||
| 1970 | Vietnam Veedu | Sumathi | Tamil | |
| 1971 | Thirumagal | Bhanu | Tamil | |
| 1972 | Agathiyar | Kakkai Padiniyaar | Tamil | |
| 1972 | Idho Enthan Deivam | Tamil | ||
| 1972 | Enna Muthalali Sowkiyama | Tamil | ||
| 1972 | Thiruneelakandar | Kalavathi | Tamil | |
| 1972 | Ashirvadham | Tamil | ||
| 1973 | Komatha En Kulamatha | Mohana | Tamil | |
| 1973 | Valli Deivanai | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Penn Ondru Kanden | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Athaiya Mamiya | Chandra | Tamil | |
| 1974 | Ore Satchi | Tamil | [8] | |
| 1974 | Samayalkaran | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Tiger Thathachari | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Manidhanum Dheivamagalam | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Vazhvu En Pakkam | Priya | Tamil | |
| 1977 | Avan Oru Sarithiram | Tamil | ||
| 1977 | Murugan Adimai | Tamil | ||
| 1981 | Kadavulin Theerpu | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Koottu Puzhukkal | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Geethanjali | Malayalam | ||
| 1992 | Thambi Pondatti | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Sagakkal | Devasena's grandmother | Tamil |
She acted in two dozens of TV series
| year | Name | Role | Note | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-2001 | Ramany VS Ramany Part II | Mrs. Ramany's mother | Produced by Minbimbangal of veteran director K Balachandar, telecasted inRaj TV | [9] |
| 2001-2003 | Anni | Valliammai | Sun TV | [10] |
| 2005-2007 | Roja | Janaki | Jaya TV | |
| 2003-2005 | Adugiran Kannan | Sun TV | ||
| 2006-2008 | Chellamadi Nee Enakku | Sun TV | ||
| 2007-2010 | Megala | Thilakavathi's mother | Sun TV | |
| 2008 | Thiruppavai | |||
| 2010 | Anupallavi | Sun TV | [citation needed] | |
| 2012 | Vellai Thamarai | Sun TV | [citation needed] |
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