Kovai Sarala
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Kovai Sarala is an Indian Film actress and Comedian, who prominently plays supporting roles in Tamil and Telugu films. In a career spanning 25 years, Sarala has appeared in over 750 films. She has won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian and the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian for her performances in Poovellam Un Vasam (2001), and Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kanu (2003), respectively. She got her first film offer when she was in the 9th standard and acted with Vijayakumar and K. R. Vijaya in the film Velli Ratham. She was in Class 10, when she played a 32-year-old pregnant woman Mundhanai Mudichu, her second film. Two years later she acted in Chinna Veedu, where she played the role of the 65-year-old mother of Bhagyaraj's character. She has appeared in more than a 100 films in Telugu. She has mentioned the films Sathi Leelavathi, Viralukketha Veekkam, Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana, Karagattakaran and Viswanathan Ramamoorthy as her personal favourites.
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Lucky the Superstar (2026)
Actor
Evaraina Epudaina (2009)
as Nurse
Kaadhal Parisu (1987)
Actor
Naane Raja Naane Manthiri (1985)
Actor
Ellame En Pondattithaan (1998)
Actor
Arya Surya (2013)
as Chandralekha
Family (1996)
Actor
Champion (2025)
Actor
Neethikku Thandanai (1987)
Actor
Doubles (2000)
Actor
Paandi Naattu Thangam (1989)
as Chuppu
Badrinath (2011)
as Badri's Mother
Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)
Actor
Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
as Palaniammal Sakthivel Gounder
Amma Pillai (1991)
Actor
Inba Twinkle Lilly (2018)
as Twinkle
Gopura Deepam (1997)
Actor
Enga Veetu Deivam (1989)
Actor
Aval Varuvala (1998)
as Savithri
Shakalaka Baby (2002)
Actor
Engal Kural (1985)
Actor
Enga Ooru Maappilai (1989)
Actor
Mannukkul Vairam (1986)
Actor
Enakku Naaney Needhibathi (1986)
as Police Constable Kannamma
Ela Cheppanu (2003)
Actor
Uyire Unakkaaga (1986)
Actor
Uyirile Kalanthathu (2000)
Actor
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (2011)
Actor
Kumbakarai Thangaiah (1991)
Actor
Nooravathu Naal (1984)
as Manju
Therku Theru Machan (1992)
Actor
Sema (2018)
as Magizhini's Mother
Kadhala Kadhala (1998)
as Junior Vikadananda's wife
Vaidehi Kathirunthal (1984)
Actor
Theertha Karayinile (1987)
as Sarasu's Sister
Chinna Vathiyar (1995)
as Vimala
Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai (1986)
Actor
Nammavar (1994)
as Julie
Naam Iruvar (1985)
Actor
Anantha Poongattre... (1999)
Actor
Pournami Nagam (2010)
Actor
Sandhana Kaatru (1990)
Actor
Vishwa Thulasi (2004)
Actor
Shahjahan (2001)
as Jingili
Utharavu Maharaja (2018)
Actor
Neninthe (2008)
as Urmila
Bayama Irukku (2017)
as Devil Devika
Devudu Chesina Manushulu (2012)
as Goddess Lakshmi
Michaelpatty Raja (—)
as Mom
Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa (1999)
as Lalitha
Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001)
as Kananthaa
Kasu Mela Kasu (2018)
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Dhuruva Natchathiram (1993)
Actor
Sahadevan Mahadevan (1988)
as Chinnamani
Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985)
Actor
Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu (2007)
Actor
Chinna Veedu (1985)
as Madanagopal's Mother
Thenpandi Seemaiyile (1988)
Actor
Enga Ooru Pattukaran (1987)
as Sakku
Maad Dad (2013)
as Dawini D’Zosa
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006)
as Mary Gotham
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi (2000)
Actor
Mama Bagunnava (1997)
Actor
Dhool Parakuthu (1993)
Actor
Sriramachandrulu (2003)
as Savitri
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan (2017)
as Sarala
Thirumathi Palanisamy (1992)
Actor
Budget Padmanabhan (2000)
Actor
Sigaram Thodu (2014)
Actor
Pei Mama (2021)
Actor
Ellaichami (1992)
as Savitri
Malini 22 Palayamkottai (2014)
as Sarala
Manaivi Oru Mandhiri (1988)
Actor
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala (2001)
as Roja's elder sister
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram (1987)
Actor
Naan Petha Magane (1995)
Actor
Devi 2 (2019)
as Lawyer Lalitha
Niram (1999)
as Rukku
Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu (2006)
as Sarala
Unnudan (1998)
Actor
Nadigai (2008)
as Kovai Sarala
Nayagi (2016)
Actor
Vaazhga Valarga (1987)
Actor
Evadi Gola Vadide (2005)
Actor
Valiba Vilayattu (1990)
Actor
Ottesi Cheputunna (2003)
Actor
Adhisaya Manithan (1990)
Actor
Machan (2016)
Actor
Pondatti Rajyam (1992)
Actor
Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary (2000)
as Venkamma
Bumper Offer (2009)
Actor
Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda (1993)
as Mohana
Thalaivan (2014)
Actor
Ponnu Pakka Poren (1989)
as Kuppamma
Dharmam Vellum (1989)
as Jimmy
Jagathalaprathapan (1990)
Actor
Ananda Aradhanai (1987)
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Adhibar (2015)
Actor
Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
Actor
Vasantha Vaasal (1996)
Actor
Pathavi Pramanam (1994)
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Maaligai (2021)
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Pasamulla Pandiyare (1997)
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Seetha Payanam (2026)
Actor
Panneer Nadhigal (1986)
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Idhaya Deepam (1989)
Actor
Alimayya (1993)
Actor
Enga Ooru Sippai (1991)
Actor
Desamuduru (2007)
as Shivani
Mersal (2017)
as Sarala
Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya (2014)
as Velpandiyan mother
Kanguva (2024)
as Francis's Mother
Sembi (2022)
Actor
Pattali (1999)
as Olaiyamma
Mrugaraju (2001)
Actor
Nuvve Kavali (2000)
Actor
Viswasam (2019)
as Filomina
Kanchana 3 (2019)
as Raghava's Mother
Gopala Gopala (1996)
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Kanchana (2011)
as Raghava´s mother
Thenkasi Pattanam (2002)
Actor
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (2000)
as Kanagavalli
Panchatanthiram (2002)
as Tenant's Wife
Sandade Sandadi (2002)
as Fitting Parvathi
Kanchana 4 (—)
as Raghava's mother
Komaram Puli (2010)
as Inspector Madhumati
Lakshmi (2018)
as A. Saraswathi, Lakshmi's School Principal
The Legend (2022)
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Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)
as Dr. Bala Thirupurasundari
Kanchana 2 (2015)
as Raghava's mother
Kick 2 (2015)
as Darling
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020)
Actor
Thaaya Thaarama (1989)
Actor
Andaru Dongale Dorikite (2004)
as Chi.La.Sow.Suryakantham
Udhaya Geetham (1985)
Actor
Bhairava Dweepam (1994)
as Allari Deyyam
Komban (2015)
as Kottaiamma
Aranmanai 2 (2016)
as Komalam
Poovellam Un Vasam (2001)
Actor
Aranmanai (2014)
as Eshwari
Priyasakhi (2005)
as Kausalya Raman
Temper (2015)
as Shanvi's mother
Maruthu Pandi (1990)
Actor
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (2013)
as Sowmiya's Aunt
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva (2017)
as Vaijayanthi
Maareesan (2025)
as Fareeda
Mumbai Xpress (2005)
as Avinasi's Sister
Karagattakaran (1989)
Actor
Sethupathi I.P.S (1994)
as Jhansi
Periya Veettu Panakkaran (1990)
Actor
Maayi (2000)
as Raakaayi
Sudigaadu (2012)
as Shiva's Grand-Mother
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana (1994)
as Elisabeth
Unnai Kann Theduthey (2000)
Actor
Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)
as Self
Uyarndha Ullam (1985)
Actor
Kovai Brothers (2006)
Actor
Mahanandi (2005)
as Chilakamma
Kannodu Kanbathellam (1999)
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Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
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Greeku Veerudu (2013)
Actor
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae (2017)
as E.B Rajeshwari
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (2001)
as Aandaal
Ennamma Kannu (2000)
as Simran
Masala (2013)
as Anjali Devi/Chintamani/dual role
Simharasi (2001)
Actor
Pelli (1997)
as Meena
Raja Chinna Roja (1989)
as Housemaid
Vasantha Raagam (1986)
Actor
Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996)
as Sundari
Manaivi Oru Manickam (1990)
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Chedugudu (2008)
Actor
Pavithra (1994)
as Thenmozhi
Maa Alludu Very Good (2003)
Actor
Thillu Mullu (2013)
as Senthamarai
Aranmanai 4 (2024)
Actor
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008)
as Bommana brothers' mother
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum (1991)
as Thangam
My Dear Marthandan (1990)
Actor
Nuvva Nena (2012)
Actor
En Kadhal Kanmani (1990)
Actor
Muni (2007)
as Ganesh's mother
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam (2012)
Actor
Africadalli Sheela (1986)
Actor
Solvadhellam Unmai (1987)
Actor
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli (2003)
Actor
Lakshmi Vandhachu (1986)
as Valli
Style (2006)
as Raghava’s neighbour
Chithirayil Nilachoru (2013)
Actor
Double Tuckerr (2024)
as Shanmugavalli
Lingababu Love Story (1995)
as Bank Manager Ambhujam
Aranmanai 3 (2021)
Actor
Veettoda Mappillai (2001)
as Rani
Balle Vellaiyathevaa (2016)
as Kathai
Kick (2023)
as Fire Pushapa
Patti Sollai Thattathe (1988)
Actor
Veerabhadra (2006)
Actor
Themmangu Paattukaaran (1997)
Actor
Dongala Bandi (2008)
Actor
Aayiram Jenmangal (—)
Actor
Thambi Thanga Kambi (1988)
Actor
Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela (2000)
Actor
Periya Manushan (1997)
as Parvathi
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa (2000)
as Lalitha
Hanumanthu (2006)
Actor
Pongalo Pongal (1997)
as Meena
Hai (2005)
as Valli
Ragalapuram (2013)
Actor
Onna Irukka Kathukanom (1992)
Actor
En Mana Vaanil (2002)
as Parvathi
Thottil Kuzhandhai (1995)
as Sarala
Engalukkum Kaalam Varum (2001)
as Jennifer
Viralukketha Veekkam (1999)
as Ranjitham
Vaanam Vasappadum (2004)
Actor
Anthasthu (1985)
as Lakshmi
Munthanai Mudichu (1983)
Actor
Sathura Adi 3500 (2017)
Actor
Girls (2016)
as Komalam
Pranam (2003)
Actor
Jeyikkira Kuthira (—)
Actor
Pongivarum Kaveri (1989)
Actor
Hero (2008)
as Sarala
Gangai Karai Paattu (1995)
Actor
Sathan Sollai Thattathe (1990)
as Chitra's mother
Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku (2004)
as Parvathi Ammal
Paagan (2012)
Actor
Mitta Miraasu (2001)
as Bhagyam
Nooru Kodi Vaanavil (—)
Actor
Karisakattu Poove (2000)
as Nagamani's mother
Chinnavar (1992)
as Sevatamma
Summa Irunga Machan (1996)
as Paramu
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan (2014)
Actor
Vaanga Partner Vaanga (1994)
Actor
Naidu LLB (2005)
Actor
Naalo Unna Prema (2001)
Actor
Retta Vaalu (2014)
Actor
Thangakkili (1993)
Actor
Shondham 16 (1989)
Actor
Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu (1987)
Actor
Thaaippasam (1988)
Actor
Vasantham (2000)
Actor
Gift (—)
Actor
Udhavikku Varalaamaa (1998)
Actor