December 06, 2025
Mahanati Savitri popularly known as Savitri, was born on 06-12-1934 in Chirravuru village of Tadepalle region in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Other than being a veteran Film actress, a melodious Playback Singer and a fabulous dancer, Savitri was also involved in direction & production of films. She had been famous for her extensive involvement in the Telugu cinema.
| Other Name: | Savitri Kommareddy, Nissankararao Savitri, Savitri Ganesan, Nadigaiyar Thilagam, Savitri |
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| Other Professions: | Playback Singer Dancer Film Director Film Producer |
| Appearance: | Bollywood Telugu Kannada Malayalam Tamil |
Mahanati Savitri died on 26-12-1981 in Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. She was suffering from cancer and died at the of 47.
| DEATHDAY | 26 December,1981 (Saturday) |
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| DEATH PLACE | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| DEATH COUNTRY | India |
| Father | Nissankara Rao Guruviah |
| Mother | Subhadramma Guruviah |
| Siblings | None |
| Husband | Gemini Ganesan |
| Daughter | Vijaya Chamundeswari, Rekha (Step Daughter) |
| Son | Sathish Kumaar Ganesan |
She was born to Nissankara Rao Guruviah and Subhadramma Guruviah. She was married to actor Gemini Ganesan from 1955 to 1981 (till her death). They had a daughter named Vijaya Chamundeswari (film actress) and a son named Sathish Kumaar Ganesan. Famous Bollywood film actress Rekha is her stepdaughter.
Today is Mahanati Savitri's birthday.