Kannamba was born on September 20, 1913 in Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh, India as Kannamba Pasupuleti. She is known for her work on Abhimanam (1960), Chandika (1940) and Raja Sevai (1959). She was married to Kadaru Nagabhushanam. She died on May 7, 1964 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.