Kannamba was born on September 20, 1913 in Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh, India. She is known for Talliprema (1941), Draupadi Vastrapaharanam (1936) and Todi Kodallu (1957). She was married to Kadaru Nagabhushanam. She died on May 7, 1964 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.