Claim: The 1953 film, Chandirani was directed by P. Bhanumathi who also starred in it and sang on five of the nine songs on the soundtrack.
Evidence: P. Bhanumathi In 1953, she made her directorial debut with Chandirani (made simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi). P. Bhanumathi
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Relangi P. Bhanumathi "Eeroju Bhale Roju Ide Prema Idena" P. Bhanumathi P. Bhanumathi P. Bhanumathi "Kilaa Kilaa Navvulaa Kurisene Vennelaa" "Evaraalakinturu Naamora Enaleni Vedana" "Indhuko Teliyani Ennadu Anukoni Ee Sambaraalemiti" Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi "O Taraka O Jabilee Navvulela Nanu Gane" 9