Acting
Bhanupriya
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*).
Filmography
Ayalaan
Film · 2024
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
Film · 2022
Natyam
Film · 2021
Kadaikutty Singam
Film · 2018
Mahanati
Film · 2018
Magalir Mattum
Film · 2017
Sivalinga
Film · 2017
Avatharam
Film · 2014
Dhammu
Film · 2012
3
Film · 2012
Pellaindi Kaani
Film · 2007
Polladhavan
Film · 2007
Chatrapathi
Film · 2005
Hridayathil Sookshikkan
Film · 2005
Oray Pandu
Film · 2005
Gowtham SSC
Film · 2005
Chellamae
Film · 2004
Jai
Film · 2004
Manjupoloru Penkutti
Film · 2004
Kadamba
Film · 2004
Jore
Film · 2004
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
Film · 2001
Sri Raja Rajeshwari
Film · 2001
Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal
Film · 2000
Devara Maga
Film · 2000
Jayam Manadera
Film · 2000
Endrendrum Kadhal
Film · 1999
Anantha Poongattre...
Film · 1999
Aahaa..!
Film · 1998
Thalaimurai
Film · 1998
Annamayya
Film · 1997
Aahaa..!
Film · 1997
Kulam
Film · 1997
Rishyasringan
Film · 1997
Mama Bagunnava
Film · 1997
Azhakiya Ravanan
Film · 1996
Indian
Film · 1996
Pedarayudu
Film · 1995
Highway
Film · 1995
Chakravarthy
Film · 1995
Rasika
Film · 1994
Maharasan
Film · 1993
Uzhavan
Film · 1993
Gokulam
Film · 1993
Rajadhurai
Film · 1993
Ish Gup Chup
Film · 1993
Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda
Film · 1993
Kattalai
Film · 1993
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Film · 1992
Bharathan
Film · 1992
Amaran
Film · 1992
Pangali
Film · 1992
Rajashilpi
Film · 1992
Vaaname Ellai
Film · 1992
Sundara Kandam
Film · 1992
Therku Theru Machan
Film · 1992
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
Film · 1992
Magudam
Film · 1992
Thalapathi
Film · 1991
Pudhu Manidhan
Film · 1991
Gopura Vasalile
Film · 1991
Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu
Film · 1991
Azhagan
Film · 1991
People's Encounter
Film · 1991
Bramma
Film · 1991
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
Film · 1991
Bhabhi
Film · 1991
Sri Yedukondala Swamy
Film · 1991
Penn
Series · 1991
Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar
Film · 1990
Chatriyan
Film · 1990
Zahreelay
Film · 1990
Gudachari 117
Film · 1989
Suryaa: An Awakening
Film · 1989
State Rowdy
Film · 1989
Aararo Aariraro
Film · 1989
Garibon Ka Daata
Film · 1989
Kasam Vardi Kee
Film · 1989
Ashoka Chakravarthy
Film · 1989
Trinetrudu
Film · 1988
Khaidi No.786
Film · 1988
Swarnakamalam
Film · 1988
Mar Mitenge
Film · 1988
Bharatamlo Bala Chandrudu
Film · 1988
Tamacha
Film · 1988
Khudgarz
Film · 1987
Donga Mogudu
Film · 1987
Jebu Donga
Film · 1987
Chakravarthy
Film · 1987
Srinivasa Kalyanam
Film · 1987
Insaf Ki Pukar
Film · 1987
Allari Krishnaiah
Film · 1987
Karthika Pournami
Film · 1987
Sankharavam
Film · 1987
Pavitra
Film · 1986
Dosti Dhushmani
Film · 1986
Manchi Manasulu
Film · 1986
Apoorva Sahodarulu
Film · 1986
Chadastapu Mogudu
Film · 1986
Kaashmora
Film · 1986
Anasuyamma Gari Alludu
Film · 1986
Bhale Mithrulu
Film · 1986
Preminchu Pelladu
Film · 1985
Illale Devatha
Film · 1985
Jwala
Film · 1985
Vijetha
Film · 1985
Chiranjeevi
Film · 1985
Anveshana
Film · 1985
Mogudu Pellalu
Film · 1985
Aalapana
Film · 1985
Sitara
Film · 1984
Rowdy
Film · 1984
Mella Pesungal
Film · 1983