If Bhanumathi is marked by laugh-out-loud looks and present on the big screen, it’s the unhealed wounds and insecurities when it comes to life’s screen.
Bhanumathi lives in a rented house with her son Manoj Payyannoor. Her husband died last December. Bhanumathi Payyannur’s passion for drama, which started during her school days, has guided actress Bhanumathi Payyannoor till now. Now 60 years old. They are struggling even when diseases including diabetes weaken the body and mind.
Bhanumathi, who lives in Kunhimangalam, comes to cinema from the stage of drama. He became a regular presence through different characters. Bhanumathi has played notable roles in recent hit films like ‘Nna Than Kes Kod’ and ‘Thallumala’. Bhanumathi came to the screen in the role of a Malappuram woman Umma in Thallumala while she spread laughter as a strict nurse in the movie ‘Nna Than Kes Kod’.
Bhanumathi also has a special role in the movie ‘Jinn’. Bhanumathi says that despite being a part of many films, people still recognize Ratheesh Balakrishna for his role in Android Kunjappan. In many places, people call out ‘Karthyayani’ and come near, and the words are filled with happiness.
At least one room is enough
‘At least one room is enough to sleep in when you die, you can’t get a home by staying in a rented house.’ It’s not Bhanumathi who shares movie stories with enthusiasm, but a poor sixty-year-old woman who is full of life. “More than 30 years in a rented house, at the mercy of many people now got some space. Trying to build a small house on it. The land was purchased with the help of WhatsApp conglomerate Katukutumbam Vellore. Balakrishnan Vellur provided the location. We still need a helping hand to raise the house, someone will not help us,” – this is Bhanumathi’s hope despite the pain.