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- Born 6 December 1934
- Place of Birth Guntur District
- Occupation Film Director, Actor, Film Producer
- Spouse Gemini Ganesan (1952)
- Years active 1950-1981
- Other names Mahanati Savitri, Nadigaiyar Thilagam
Related Other Pages:
- Andarikante Monagadu,
- Mayabazar
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ABOUT Savitri
Savitri Ganesan: A Titan of Telugu and Tamil Cinema Savitri Ganesan (1934-1981), a name synonymous with South Indian cinema's golden age, remains a towering figure. Celebrated as "Mahanati" (Telugu) and "Nadigaiyar Thilagam" (Tamil), her three-decade career encompassed over 250 films. Her breakout role in Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952) launched a prolific journey marked by critical acclaim and commercial success. Savitri's filmography is a testament to her versatility, with iconic roles in classics like Devadasu (1953), Missamma (1955), Mayabazar (1957), Gundamma Katha (1962), and Nartanasala (1963). These films showcased her remarkable range, establishing her as one of the highest-paid and most sought-after actresses of her time. Her contributions extended beyond the screen; she was known for her philanthropic endeavors. Post-humous recognition includes the "A Moon Among Stars" honour at the 30th International Film Festival of India (1999). Her enduring legacy is further cemented by the biographical film Mahanati (2018), which won the "Equality in Cinema Award" at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Savitri's impact on South Indian cinema is undeniable, solidifying her status as a legend.
Savitri FILMS AND CREDITS
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SAVITRI NEWS
Savitri, considered as beautiful as Madhubala, had Rs 100 crore assets; died penniless and alcoholic, Gemini Ganesan's infidelity broke her
November 06, 2025 6:12 pm
Savitri was Telugu cinema's female superstar and is once said to have Rs 100 crore estate. But heartbreak from the failure of her movies was exacerbated when she learned about her husband's infidelity, and she eventually sought solace in liquor.
Savitri biopic first look: Keerthy Suresh, Samantha Prabhu are impressive in Mahanati. See pic
March 08, 2017 3:41 pm
Savitri is south industry's legendary actor who has done incredible work like Devdas, Mayabazar and so on.
Nag Ashwin's next a biopic on legendary actress Savitri
May 27, 2016 1:31 pm
Nag Ashwin will next helm a Telugu-Tamil bilingual biopic on the life of late legendary southern actress Savitri.
Sridevi sends legal notice to Ram Gopal Varma for renaming 'Savitri'
October 14, 2014 11:11 am
Sridevi has slapped Ram Gopal Varma with a legal notice about the sudden change in name of 'Savitri' to 'Sridevi'.
Woman jumps off Metro station, dies
August 08, 2014 2:12 am
According to police, the incident took place around 6.30 pm on Wednesday.
Middle-aged couple found dead in Jind
May 30, 2012 2:58 am
A middle-aged couple was found brutally murdered by unidentified persons at their Sham Nagar Colony residence in Jind on Tuesday.
Crime Brief
April 24, 2011 3:56 am
A thirty-two-year-old man committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his residence in Ghatkopar on Friday
