Savitri (actress)
TrendingAlso known as: Savitri, Mahanati Savitri<br/> Nadigaiyar Thilagam
Age
91
Films
70
Awards Won
1
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Savitri (actress)
- Born
- December 6, 1934
- Birthplace
- Guntur district
- Age
- 91 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Capricorn
- Height
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- Weight
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
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- Ethnicity
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- Eye Color
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- Hair Color
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- Profession
- Actress
- Net Worth
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- Education
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- Spouse
- Gemini Ganesan
- Children
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Last reviewed: Aug 1, 2026 · How we verify facts
Biography
Savitri (actress) is 91 years old, an actress, from India.
Nissankara Savitri was an Indian actress and filmmaker who predominantly worked in Telugu and Tamil films. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema, she was popularly known by the epithets Mahanati in Telugu, and Nadigaiyar Thilagam in Tamil. Savitri was among the highest-paid in South Indian cinema during the 1950s and 1960s and is often considered the "Queen of Telugu cinema".
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Career & Filmography
Movies(70)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1979 | Amar Deep |
| 1979 | Ashwadhamavu |
| 1979 | Punadhirallu |
| 1979 | Gorintaku |
| 1975 | Pooja |
| 1973 | Chuzhi |
| 1972 | Amma Mata |
| 1971 | Praptham |
| 1970 | Allude Menalludu |
| 1970 | Kodalu Diddina Kapuram |
Kuzhandai Ullam
director1969
Mathru Devata
director1969
Varakatnam
actress1968
Thalli Prema
actress1968
Chinnari Papalu
director1968
Bandhavyalu
actress1968
Ummadi Kutumbam
actress1967
Poojaikku Vandha Malar
actress1965
Thiruvilayadal
actress1965
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Vallavanukku Vallavan
actress1965
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Pandava Vanavasam
actress1965
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Karnan
actress1964
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Apne Huye Paraye
actress1964
Mooga Manasulu
actress1964
Kai Koduttha Dheivam
actress1964
Ganga Ki Lahren
actress1964
Karpagam
actress1963
Doctor Chakravarthy
actress1963
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
actress1963
Gundamma Katha
actress1962
Family
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Gemini Ganesan | Married |
Awards & Nominations
1 Won0 Nominated
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Nandi Award for Best Feature Film | Won |
Interesting Facts
- Savitri married Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan in 1952, having first met him in 1948.
- The marriage led to a permanent rift with her uncle because Ganesan was already married, had four daughters, and was involved in an affair with Pushpavalli.
- Her marriage became public when she signed a photograph as Savitri Ganesh.
- Ganesan admitted that while married to his wife Savitri, with whom he had a daughter and a son, he also had two daughters with Pushpavalli.
- The couple had a daughter, Vijaya Chamundeswari, and Ganesan's only son, Satheesh Kumar.
- Chamundeswari has a son Abhinay Vaddi, who acted in Ramanujan (2014), and is therefore her grandson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Savitri (actress) is an India actress, aged 91. They are known for their work in the entertainment industry.
Savitri (actress) is known for being an actress and has appeared in 70 films.
Savitri (actress) is 91 years old. They were born on December 6, 1934.
Savitri (actress) was born on December 6, 1934.
Savitri (actress)'s zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Savitri (actress) was born in Guntur district, India.
Savitri (actress) is India.
Savitri (actress) is currently married to Gemini Ganesan.
Savitri (actress)'s wife is Gemini Ganesan.
No publicly confirmed information about Savitri (actress)'s children is available.
Savitri (actress) has appeared in 70 movies listed in our database.
Savitri (actress)'s most recent movie in our records is "Amar Deep" (1979).
Savitri (actress) has won 1 award including the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 1968.
Savitri (actress) has won 1 award and received 0 nominations.
Savitri (actress) is based in India.
The exact start of Savitri (actress)'s career as a actress is not publicly documented.
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Filmography
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