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  1. Savitri Ganesan (née, Nissankara; 6 December 1934 – 26 December 1981) was an Indian actress, singer, and filmmaker known for her works primarily in Telugu and Tamil films. Known as Mahanati (The great actress) in Telugu cinema and Nadigaiyar Thilagam (Doyen of all the actresses) in Tamil cinema, Savitri was one of the highest-paid and most popular Indian actresses in the 1950s and '60s.

  2. Jun 16, 2017 · Savitri was a legendary actress who acted in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films. She married Gemini Ganesan, her co-star, but faced many hardships and died in 1981.

  3. Savitri filmography. Savitri was one of the leading Indian actress of the 1950s and 1960s. She ranked as the leading lady of the South Indian Film Industry for more than a decade and acted in 138 Telugu films; 100 Tamil films; 6 Kannada films; 5 Hindi films and 3 Malayalam films making a total of 252 films spending 30 years in the cinema industry.

  4. www.imdb.com › name › nm0767800Savitri - IMDb

    Savitri. Actress: Narthanasala. Savitri, also known as Savitri Ganesan, was an Indian film actress, director, producer, singer and race car enthusiast who predominantly worked in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She also worked in Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada movies. Starring in more than 250 films.

    • January 1, 1
    • Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
    • January 1, 1
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  5. Apr 3, 2024 · Savitri was a legendary actress, singer, and filmmaker in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She starred in over 250 films, won numerous awards, and passed away in 1981 at the age of 47.

    • Actress, Singer, Director
    • 06/12/1935
    • Chiravuru, Madras Presidency, British India
    • 26/12/1981
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  7. May 10, 2018 · Savitri was a celluloid queen of Telugu and Tamil cinema in the 50s and 60s, who starred with Gemini Ganesan and sang for Mayabazar. Learn about her difficult beginnings, Bollywood career, solo Malayalam film, singing talent and tragic end.

  8. May 3, 2018 · Director PC Reddy who directed Savitri says, “there is none who can equal her beauty and talent. She didn’t heed to anyone’s advice and got married very early. I remember she was so addicted ...