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The following is the filmography of Vanisri, the Indian actress who acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada-language films. She acted predominantly in Telugu films. She has appeared in total 200 films among which 147 were in Telugu, 39 in Tamil, 12 in Kannada, and one in Hindi.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Bhishma | ||
| 1964 | Bangaru Thimmaraju | ||
| 1964 | Navagraha Pooja Mahima | ||
| 1964 | Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani | ||
| 1965 | Aakasaramanna [1] | Kamamanjari | |
| 1965 | Mangamma Sapatham | ||
| 1965 | Prameelarjuna Yuddham | ||
| 1965 | Devatha | ||
| 1965 | Satya Harishchandra | ||
| 1965 | Pandava Vanavasam | ||
| 1965 | Pakkalo Ballem | ||
| 1966 | Sri Krishna Tulabharam | ||
| 1966 | Rangula Ratnam | ||
| 1966 | Paduka Pattabhishekam [2] | Urvashi | Uncredited |
| 1966 | Loguttu Perumallakeruka | ||
| 1966 | Pidugu Ramudu | ||
| 1966 | Potti Pleader | ||
| 1966 | Aame Evaru? | ||
| 1966 | Aastiparulu | Special appearance | |
| 1966 | Aggi Barata | ||
| 1967 | Gopaludu Bhoopaludu | ||
| 1967 | Ummadi Kutumbam | ||
| 1967 | Aadapaduchu | ||
| 1967 | Marapurani Katha | ||
| 1967 | Stree Janma | ||
| 1967 | Bhuvana Sundari Katha | ||
| 1967 | Kanchu Kota | ||
| 1967 | Devuni Gelichina Manavudu [3] | Rambha | |
| 1967 | Nindu Manasulu | Remake of Phool aur Patthar | |
| 1967 | Pedda Akkayya | ||
| 1968 | Lakshmi Nivasam | ||
| 1968 | Pantaalu-Pattimpulu | ||
| 1968 | Sukha Dukhalu | ||
| 1968 | Ranabheri | ||
| 1968 | Bharya | ||
| 1968 | Asadhayudu | ||
| 1969 | Mahabaludu | ||
| 1969 | Astulu Anthastulu | ||
| 1969 | Jagat Kiladilu | ||
| 1969 | Nindu Hrudayalu | ||
| 1969 | Karpura Harathi [4] | Seetha/Radha | Double Role |
| 1969 | Aatmeeyulu | ||
| 1969 | Bhale Rangadu | ||
| 1969 | Bangaru Panjaram | ||
| 1969 | Raja Simha | Madhavi | |
| 1970 | Chitti Chellelu | ||
| 1970 | Pachhani Samsaram | ||
| 1970 | Jagat Jetteelu | Vani | |
| 1970 | Kodalu Diddina Kapuram | ||
| 1970 | Kathanayika Molla | ||
| 1970 | Pelli Sambandham | ||
| 1970 | Drohi | ||
| 1970 | Iddaru Ammayilu | Double role. Remake of Kappu Bilapu (Kannada) | |
| 1971 | Dasara Bullodu | ||
| 1971 | Atthalu Kodallu [5] | Janaki | |
| 1971 | Jeevitha Chakram | ||
| 1971 | Prem Nagar | ||
| 1971 | Chinnanati Snehitulu | ||
| 1971 | Kathaanaayakuraalu | ||
| 1971 | Chelleli Kapuram | ||
| 1971 | Jagath Janthrilu [6] | Jhansi | |
| 1971 | Debbaku Taa Dongala Muthaa | Bijili | |
| 1971 | Mooga Prema | ||
| 1971 | Raitu Bidda | ||
| 1971 | Adrusta Jathakudu | ||
| 1972 | Datta Putrudu | ||
| 1972 | Koduku Kodalu | ||
| 1972 | Maa Inti Kodalu | ||
| 1972 | Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham | ||
| 1972 | Abbaigaru Ammaigaru | ||
| 1972 | Illu Illalu | ||
| 1972 | Amma Maata | ||
| 1972 | Vichitra Bandham | ||
| 1972 | Marapurani Talli | ||
| 1973 | Bangaru Babu | ||
| 1973 | Jeevana Tarangalu | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | |
| 1973 | Desoddharakulu | ||
| 1973 | Srivaru Maavaru [7] | Vijaya | |
| 1973 | Ganga Manga | Double role. Remake of Seeta aur Geeta | |
| 1973 | Minor Babu | ||
| 1973 | Vintha Katha | ||
| 1973 | Manchivadu | Remake of Baalu Belagithu (Kannada) | |
| 1973 | Ramude Devudu | ||
| 1974 | Khaidi Babai | Remake of Dushmun | |
| 1974 | Chakravakam | ||
| 1974 | Krishnaveni | Remake of Sharapanjara (Kannada) Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | |
| 1974 | Manushullo Devudu | ||
| 1974 | Kannavari Kalalu | Remake of Aradhana | |
| 1974 | Satyaniki Sankellu | ||
| 1975 | Jeevana Jyothi | Lakshmi/Shobha | Double role. Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1975 | Abimanavathi | ||
| 1975 | Chikkati Velugulu | ||
| 1975 | Babu | ||
| 1975 | Pooja | Remake of Eradu Kanasu (Kannada) | |
| 1975 | Eduruleni Manishi | ||
| 1975 | Ramuni Minchina Ramudu | Remake of Hum Dono | |
| 1975 | Maya Maschindra | ||
| 1976 | Prema Bandham | ||
| 1976 | Aradhana | Remake of Geet. Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | |
| 1976 | Bhakta Kannappa | ||
| 1976 | Pogarubotu | ||
| 1976 | Secretary | ||
| 1976 | Doralu Dongalu | ||
| 1977 | Aalu Magalu | ||
| 1977 | Chakradhari | Remake of Bhakta Kumbara (Kannada) | |
| 1977 | Janmajanmala Bandham | ||
| 1977 | Raja Ramesh | ||
| 1977 | Edureeta | Remake of Amanush. Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | |
| 1977 | Jeevana Teeralu | Remake of Dhool Ka Phool | |
| 1978 | Chilipi Krishnudu | ||
| 1978 | Devadasu Malli Puttadu | ||
| 1978 | Vichitra Jeevitham | Remake of Daag | |
| 1978 | Sri Rama Raksha | ||
| 1978 | Simha Baludu | ||
| 1978 | Sahasavanthudu [8] | Radha | |
| 1978 | Sati Savitri | ||
| 1978 | Enki Naidu Baava | ||
| 1978 | Gorantha Deepam | ||
| 1978 | Anugraham | Bilingual. Kondura (Hindi version) | |
| 1978 | Rama Chilaka | ||
| 1979 | Shri Vinayaka Vijayamu | ||
| 1979 | Maavari Manchitanam | Remake of Do Anjaane | |
| 1979 | Andaman Ammayi | ||
| 1979 | Sri Madvirata Parvam | Draupadi | |
| 1980 | Mahalakshmi | Bhavani | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1981 | Devudu Mavayaa | ||
| 1989 | Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu | Comeback movie | |
| 1989 | Swathi Chinukulu | ||
| 1989 | Agni | ||
| 1990 | Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy | ||
| 1990 | Prananiki Pranam | Justice Jayanti Devi | |
| 1990 | Bobbili Raja | ||
| 1990 | Qaidi Dada | ||
| 1991 | Peddinti Alludu | ||
| 1992 | Seetharatnam Gari Abbayi | ||
| 1992 | Atta Sommu Alludu Danam | ||
| 1992 | Collector Gari Alludu | Kausalya | |
| 1992 | Pellam Chatu Mogudu | ||
| 1993 | Rajeswari Kalyanam | ||
| 1993 | Evandi Aavida Vachindi | ||
| 1993 | Allari Alludu | ||
| 1993 | Rowdy Mogudu [9] | Kamala | |
| 1993 | Preme Naa Pranam | ||
| 1993 | Donga Alludu | ||
| 1993 | Attaku Koduku Mamaku Alludu | ||
| 1994 | Hello Alludu | ||
| 1995 | Amma Naa Kodala | ||
| 1996 | Bombay Priyudu | ||
| 1996 | Jabilamma Pelli | ||
| 1997 | Korukunna Priyudu | ||
| 2004 | Bhadradri Ramudu | ||
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