Acting
Savitri
Savitri Kommareddy (January 4, 1936 – December 26, 1981), known mononymously as Savitri, was an Indian actress, film director, and producer who worked predominantly in Telugu and Tamil cinema, alongside appearances in Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam films. After early stage work and brief appearances in *Pathala Bhairavi* (1951) and *Pelli Chesi Choodu* (1952), she achieved her breakthrough as a leading actress in the tragic romance *Devadasu* (1953) and the social drama *Ardhangi* (1955). Over the 1950s and 1960s, she established herself as a central figure in South Indian cinema, headlining comedies such as *Missamma* (1955) and *Gundamma Katha* (1962), alongside dramatic roles in *Mayabazar* (1957), the family drama *Pasamalar* (1961), *Kalathur Kannamma* (1960), and *Mooga Manasulu* (1964). In 1968, Savitri made her feature directorial debut with the Telugu drama *Chinnari Papalu*, which won the Nandi Award for Second Best Feature Film, and subsequently directed *Kuzhandai Ullam* (1969) and *Maathru Devatha* (1970). Throughout the 1970s, she transitioned into supporting and character roles across regional industries, appearing in features including *Puguntha Veedu* (1972), *Andharangam* (1975), *Jaganmohini* (1978), the Kannada drama *Chandanada Gombe* (1979), and *Gorintaku* (1979). Her final screen appearances included the action drama *Circus Ramudu* (1980).
Filmography
Prema Tarangalu
Film · 1980
Harischandrudu
Film · 1980
Natchathiram
Film · 1980
Circus Ramudu
Film · 1980
Gorintaku
Film · 1979
Punadhirallu
Film · 1979
Amar Deep
Film · 1979
Chandanada Gombe
Film · 1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Film · 1979
Vattathukkul Chathuram
Film · 1978
Jaganmohini
Film · 1978
Ashwathama
Film · 1978
Thaayige Thakka Maga
Film · 1978
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
Film · 1977
Pooja
Film · 1975
Andharangam
Film · 1975
Akkarai Pachchai
Film · 1974
Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
Film · 1974
Errakota Veerudu
Film · 1973
Manjal Kungumam
Film · 1973
Chuzhi
Film · 1973
Baghdad Perazhagi
Film · 1973
Puguntha Veedu
Film · 1972
Jakkamma
Film · 1972
Maro Prapancham
Film · 1970
Varakatnam
Film · 1969
Chinnari Papalu
Film · 1968
Vichitra Kutumbam
Film · 1968
Ummadi Kutumbam
Film · 1967
Kandhan Karunai
Film · 1967
Thiruvarutchelvar
Film · 1967
Nirdoshi
Film · 1967
Navaratri
Film · 1966
Zamindar
Film · 1966
Saraswathi Sabatham
Film · 1966
Manase Mandiram
Film · 1966
Annavin Aasai
Film · 1966
Thiruvilayadal
Film · 1965
Hello Mister Zamindar
Film · 1965
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
Film · 1965
Pandava Vanavasamu
Film · 1965
Vallavanukku Vallavan
Film · 1965
Pooja Phalamu
Film · 1964
Navarathiri
Film · 1964
Kai Kodutha Deivam
Film · 1964
Aayiram Roobai
Film · 1964
Vettaikaaran
Film · 1964
Doctor Chakravarthy
Film · 1964
Mooga Manasulu
Film · 1964
Karnan
Film · 1964
Ganga Ki Lahren
Film · 1964
Ratha Thilagam
Film · 1963
Karpagam
Film · 1963
Parisu
Film · 1963
Narthanasala
Film · 1963
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
Film · 1963
Aathma Bandhuvu
Film · 1962
Manchi Manasulu
Film · 1962
Gundamma Katha
Film · 1962
Bandha Pasam
Film · 1962
Vadivukku Valaikaappu
Film · 1962
Konjum Salangai
Film · 1962
Paadha Kaanikkai
Film · 1962
Kaathiruntha Kangal
Film · 1962
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Film · 1962
Aradhana
Film · 1962
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
Film · 1961
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
Film · 1961
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
Film · 1961
Pasamalar
Film · 1961
Manithan Maravillai
Film · 1961
Paava Mannippu
Film · 1961
Velugu Needalu
Film · 1961
Ellam Unakkaga
Film · 1961
Pudhiya Pathai
Film · 1960
Kalathur Kannamma
Film · 1960
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
Film · 1960
Maa Babu
Film · 1960
Kuravanji
Film · 1960
Mangalya Balam
Film · 1959
Manjal Mahimai
Film · 1959
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Film · 1959
Banda Ramudu
Film · 1959
Kathavarayan
Film · 1958
Athisaya Thirudan
Film · 1958
Thirumanam
Film · 1958
Kudumba Gouravam
Film · 1958
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
Film · 1958
Karthavarayani Katha
Film · 1958
Intiguttu
Film · 1958
Annaiyin Aanai
Film · 1958
Mayabazar
Film · 1957
Vanangaamudi
Film · 1957
Karpukarasi
Film · 1957
The Wedding Garland
Film · 1957
Yaar Paiyyan
Film · 1957
Mahadhevi
Film · 1957
Thodi Kodallu
Film · 1957
Soubhagyavathi
Film · 1957
Amara Deepam
Film · 1956
Pennin Perumai
Film · 1956
Matharkula Manikkam
Film · 1956
Iru Sahodarigal
Film · 1956
Charana Daasi
Film · 1956
Bhale Ramudu
Film · 1956
Gunasundari
Film · 1955
Maman Magal
Film · 1955
Maheswari
Film · 1955
Kanyasulkam
Film · 1955
Missamma
Film · 1955
Ardhangi
Film · 1955
Donga Ramudu
Film · 1955
Gomathiyin Kaadhalan
Film · 1955
Chandraharam
Film · 1954
Parivartana
Film · 1954
Bahut Din Hue
Film · 1954
Pempudu Koduku
Film · 1953
Manampole Mangalyam
Film · 1953
Devadasu
Film · 1953
Kalyanam Panni Paar
Film · 1952
Palletooru
Film · 1952
Pelli Chesi Choodu
Film · 1952
Roopavathi
Film · 1951
Pathala Bhairavi
Film · 1951