P. Kannamba

Acting

P. Kannamba

Born October 5, 1911

Died May 7, 1964 · aged 52

Pasupuleti Kannamba (Pasupulēţi Kannāṃba) (October 5, 1911 – May 7, 1964) was a versatile actress, playback singer and film producer of Telugu cinema, Andhra Pradesh, India. She acted in more than 170 films and produced about 25 films in Telugu and Tamil languages during the 1930s to the 1960s.

Known For

Thaikkupin TharamThaikkupin Tharam · 1956
Thaikkupin Tharam
1956
MovieDrama
Intiki Deepam IllaleIntiki Deepam Illale · 1961
Intiki Deepam Illale
1961
MovieRomance
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Suguna ends up marrying Raja Shekar, her lover Chandra Shekar's older brother. However, when their past relationship resurfaces, things get complicated.
MayalokamMayalokam · 1945
Mayalokam
★ 10.01945
MovieDramaMusic
Mayalokam is a 1945 Telugu-language film produced and directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam under the Sarathi Films banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and S. Varalakshmi.
Mugguru MaratiluMugguru Maratilu · 1946
Mugguru Maratilu
★ 8.01946
MovieDramaHistory
After King Siddhoji's wife instigates him against his three nephews named Somoji, Subandhi and Firoji, a series of unfortunate events occur.
Punar JanmamPunar Janmam · 1961
Punar Janmam
★ 5.01961
MovieDrama
Punar Janmam (Rebirth) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. S. Mani. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, Ragini and P. Kannamba in lead roles. The film, produced by N. S. Diraviyam under Vijaya Films banner, had musical score by T. Chalapathi Rao and was released on 21 April 1961.
Mangalya BalamMangalya Balam · 1959
Mangalya Balam
★ 7.01959
MovieRomanceDrama
1959 Indian film starring Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Savitri and S.V. Ranga Rao
KannagiKannagi · 1942
Kannagi
★ 9.51942
MovieDrama
After losing his entire wealth to a courtesan, Kovalan returns to his wife, Kannagi. She offers him her last piece of jewellery to help him but he is falsely accused of theft and beheaded by the king.
Marutha Nattu VeeranMarutha Nattu Veeran · 1961
Marutha Nattu Veeran
★ 7.01961
MovieAdventureAction
Jeevagan, a brave warrior, is selected as the guard for Rathna, a princess. They fall in love, but the king's minister, Veera Kesha, frames him as a traitor to carry out his plan to seize the kingdom.

Filmography

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Padikkadha MedhaiPadikkadha Medhai · 1960
Padikkadha Medhai
★ 7.51960
MovieDrama
Chandrasekaran, an industrialist, is very successful in his business and has a loving family. His three sons and two daughters live happily as one family. He brings up an orphan, Rangan (Sivaji Ganesan), who is utterly devoted to the family. Calamity strikes the family in the form of loss in business. The last daughter's marriage gets cancelled. The brothers and their wives ill-treat their parents and Rangan and his wife. Seeing this Chandrasekaran has no choice to ask Rangan and his wife leave their house. Aftermath Chandrasekaran dies a broken-hearted man leaving his wife and youngest daughter to be in their children's merciless hospitality. Rangan, with his simplicity and pure-hardheartedness, takes it upon himself to look after the mother and sister. In the end, he proves that love and affection is the greatest wealth.
Matharkula ManikkamMatharkula Manikkam · 1956
Matharkula Manikkam
★ 10.01956
MovieDrama
The film is based on two couples – where the first couple Dr. Chandra Shekar (Gemini Ganesan) & Parvathi (Anjali Devi) and the second couple is Ravi (A. Nageswara Rao) & Lakshmi (Savitri). Ravi & Lakshmi are happy lovers. Ravi is summoned and asked to marry another girl forcibly. Since his father's life & honor are at stake, Ravi agrees to the marriage. Simultaneously another marriage takes place in the same village Dr. Chandra Shekar visits his best friend's sister marriage but the marriage cancels in the last moment due to dowry problems to keep up his friend's prestige Shekar marriage's his sister called Parvathi. Due to sudden marriage, the couple doesn't see each other. Thereby because marriage is happening without his wish Ravi also not seen the bride's face. Both the bridal parties traveling on the same train which run into a disastrous accident. In the accident Ravi's parents and wife are dead.