Cast & creator
Bhanupriya
Best known for Penn, Pellaindi Kaani, Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda
Bhanupriya (born Mangabhanu; January 15, 1967) is an Indian actress who has appeared in over 150 films across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi cinema. She made her feature film debut in the Tamil drama *Mella Pesungal* (1983) and entered Telugu cinema as the titular lead in *Sitara* (1984). Throughout the 1980s, she played leading roles in titles including *Anveshana* (1985), *Apoorva Sahodarulu* (1986), *Donga Mogudu* (1987), and *Swarnakamalam* (1988), for which she received the Nandi Award for Best Actress. In Hindi cinema, she appeared in films such as *Dosti Dushmani* (1986) and *Khudgarz* (1987). During the 1990s, Bhanupriya continued working in prominent roles across languages, including *Chatriyan* (1990), *Azhagan* (1991), *Thalapathi* (1991), *Pedarayudu* (1995), *Azhakiya Ravanan* (1996), and *Annamayya* (1997). Beginning in the 2000s, she transitioned into character and maternal roles in productions such as *Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal* (2000), *Chatrapathi* (2005), *3* (2012), *Mahanati* (2018), and *Ayalaan* (2024). In 2024, she served as an executive producer on the drama *The Adamant Girl* (*Kottukkaali*).
Also known as: Manga Bhama, Bhanu Priya
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1983–2024 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (114)
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Penn
Sharada
1991
Pellaindi Kaani
Rajeshwari
2007
Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda
Amudha
1993
Chatrapathi
Sivaji's mother
2005Kattalai
Vijaya
1993Magudam
Bhavani
1992
Thalapathi
Padma
1991
Karthika Pournami
1987
Mahanati
Durgamamba
2018Thalaimurai
Panchavarnam
1998Ashoka Chakravarthy
Urmila
1989
3
Ram's mother
2012
Tamacha
Seema
1988
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
2022
Annamayya
Goddess Padmavathi
1997
Sundara Kandam
1992Hridayathil Sookshikkan
2005
Zahreelay
1990
Indian
Sapna (voice)
1996
Uzhavan
1993
Gudachari 117
Jhansi / Rekha
1989
Donga Mogudu
Priyamvada
1987
Bramma
Pavithra
1991
Aalapana
1985
Vijetha
Priyadarshani
1985Therku Theru Machan
Parimala
1992
Kadaikutty Singam
Panchamadevi
2018
Dhammu
2012
Sri Raja Rajeshwari
Goddess Shakti / Vekkaliamman
2001
Sivalinga
Sarala
2017
Bharathan
Indhu
1992
Swarnakamalam
Meenakshi
1988
Gopura Vasalile
Kalyani
1991
Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal
Maya Varma
2000
Maharasan
Selvi
1993
Pedarayudu
Lakshmi
1995
Ayalaan
Tamizh's Mother
2024
Kadamba
Yamini
2004
Preminchu Pelladu
1985
Rajashilpi
Durga
1992
Azhagan
Priya Ranjan
1991
Aahaa..!
Rajeswari
1997
Khaidi No.786
1988
Magalir Mattum
Rani Amirthakumari
2017
Khudgarz
Jaya Saxena
1987
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
Kaliamman
2001
Jebu Donga
1987
Aahaa..!
Gita
1998Anasuyamma Gari Alludu
Rukmini
1986
Anveshana
Hema
1985Anantha Poongattre...
Guest appearance
1999
Chatriyan
Banu
1990
Insaf Ki Pukar
Rani
1987
Sankharavam
Jyothi
1987Mella Pesungal
Uma
1983
Sitara
Kokila/ Sitara
1984
Highway
Meera
1995
Vaaname Ellai
Item (Nadodi Mannargale)
1992
Polladhavan
Thilaga
2007Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar
Chitra
1990
Suryaa: An Awakening
Shanno
1989
Natyam
2021
Bharatamlo Bala Chandrudu
Bhanu
1988
The Adamant Girl
Executive Producer
2024
Dosti Dhushmani
Rekha
1986
Jayam Manadera
2000
Manchi Manasulu
Janaki
1986
Kaashmora
Thulasi
1986
Gowtham SSC
2005Bhale Mithrulu
1986
Garibon Ka Daata
1989Allari Krishnaiah
Lalitha
1987
Endrendrum Kadhal
Pooja, Vijay's sister
1999
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
1992
Azhakiya Ravanan
Anuradha
1996
Rishyasringan
Poornima
1997
Chellamae
Special Appearance
2004
Kasam Vardi Kee
Arthi
1989Kaaviya Thalaivan
Saradha / Priya
1992
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
Indira
1991
Avatharam
Goddesss Akkamma
2014
Trinetrudu
1988
Ish Gup Chup
1993
Mama Bagunnava
1997People's Encounter
1991
Jai
2004
Mar Mitenge
1988
Gokulam
1993
Amaran
1992
Jore
Meenakshi
2004Rajadhurai
1993
Bhabhi
Sita / Kamini
1991Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu
1991Chakravarthy
Bhanu
1995Mogudu Pellalu
1985
Kulam
Subhadra
1997
Aararo Aariraro
1989
Srinivasa Kalyanam
1987Pangali
Saithai Tamilarasi
1992
Manjupoloru Penkutti
Arundhathi
2004
Chakravarthy
Rani
1987Pudhu Manidhan
1991
State Rowdy
Asha
1989
Illale Devatha
Radha
1985Pavitra
Pavitra
1986
Rasika
1994Sri Yedukondala Swamy
Goddess Padmavati Devi
1991
Jwala
1985
Apoorva Sahodarulu
Roja
1986
Chiranjeevi
1985
Devara Maga
Annapoorna
2000
Rowdy
1984
Chadastapu Mogudu
1986