Thrilling! Is She the Oldest Living Actress of Tollywood?

The first Telugu Talkie film Bhaktha Prahlada was released in 1932. Can you imagine an actress who played a role in Sathi Anasuya released in 1936, is alive even today? Yes, C Krishnaveni aka M Krishnaveni made her debut as a child actress in Sathi Anasuya. As such, she is acclaimed an oldest actress who acted in a Telugu film that released 84 years ago. How thrilling hearing such great news! 

Krishnaveni, who was born in 1924, acted around 15 films as a main heroine. Apart from being an actress, Krishnaveni was a great singer. In subsequent days, she got married to the Raja of Mirzapuram and turned out to be a film producer. 

Mohini Rukhmangada, Jeevana Jyothi, Manadesam, Gollabhama and a few more films were produced by Krishnaveni. It's a known fact that late NTR made his debut as an actor with Manadesam that was bankrolled by none other than Krishnaveni. 

On this auspicious International Women's Day, it's really a great opportunity to remember such a versatile artist like Krishnaveni.