In the late 1980s, Bhanupriya was involved in a controversy surrounding her appearance in a blue film, which is a colloquial term used to describe erotic or adult content. The film in question, reportedly titled "Rape" (or " Thodakkam" in Tamil), was said to contain explicit scenes, which sparked a heated debate about censorship and artistic freedom.
| Award | Category | Film | Year | |-------|----------|------|------| | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Mouna Ragam | 1987 | | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actress | Mouna Ragam | 1987 | | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Thavamai Thavamirundhu | 2006 | | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Lifetime Achievement (Tamil) | – | 2022 | tamil actress bhanupriya blue flim best