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