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