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.
Movie | Aayiram Jenmangal | 2025 | |
Movie | Jeyikkira Kuthira | 2025 | |
Movie | Double Tuckerr | Shanmugavalli | 2024-04-05 |
Movie | Aranmanai 4 | 2024-04-11 | |
Movie | Kanguva | Francis's Mother | 2024-11-14 |
Movie | Sembi | 2022-12-30 | |
Movie | Maaligai | 2021-10-29 | |
Movie | Aranmanai 3 | 2021-10-14 | |
Movie | Pei Mama | 2021-09-24 | |
Movie | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | 2020-02-28 | |
Movie | Viswasam | Filomina | 2019-01-10 |
Movie | Devi 2 | Lawyer Lalitha | 2019-05-31 |
Movie | Kanchana 3 | Raghava's Mother | 2019-04-19 |
Movie | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | 2018-01-12 | |
Movie | Sema | Magizhini's Mother | 2018-05-25 |
Movie | Lakshmi | A. Saraswathi, Lakshmi's School Principal | 2018-08-24 |
Movie | Inba Twinkle Lilly | Twinkle | 2018-06-29 |
Movie | Kasu Mela Kasu | 2018-07-06 | |
Movie | Utharavu Maharaja | 2018-12-28 | |
Movie | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Vaijayanthi | 2017-02-24 |
Movie | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | E.B Rajeshwari | 2017-05-19 |
Movie | Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Sarala | 2017-06-23 |
Movie | Mersal | Sarala | 2017-10-18 |
Movie | Bayama Irukku | Devil Devika | 2017-09-22 |
Movie | Sathura Adi 3500 | 2017-08-04 | |
Movie | Aranmanai 2 | Komalam | 2016-01-29 |
Movie | Girls | Komalam | 2016-10-28 |
Movie | Machan | 2016-12-31 | |
Movie | Balle Vellaiyathevaa | Kathai | 2016-12-23 |
Movie | Nayagi | 2016-07-15 | |
Movie | Temper | Shanvi's mother | 2015-02-13 |
Movie | Komban | Kottaiamma | 2015-03-27 |
Movie | Adhibar | 2015-08-28 | |
Movie | Kick 2 | Darling | 2015-08-27 |
Movie | Kanchana 2 | Raghava's mother | 2015-04-17 |
Movie | Malini 22 Palayamkottai | Sarala | 2014-01-24 |
Movie | Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya | Velpandiyan mother | 2014-09-05 |
Movie | Thalaivan | 2014-04-18 | |
Movie | Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan | 2014-09-12 | |
Movie | Aranmanai | Eshwari | 2014-09-19 |
Movie | Retta Vaalu | 2014-09-19 | |
Movie | Sigaram Thodu | 2014-09-12 | |
Movie | Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | Sowmiya's Aunt | 2013-01-13 |
Movie | Maad Dad | Dawini D’Zosa | 2013-01-10 |
Movie | Greeku Veerudu | 2013-05-02 | |
Movie | Thillu Mullu | Senthamarai | 2013-06-14 |
Movie | Chithirayil Nilachoru | 2013-10-18 | |
Movie | Arya Surya | Chandralekha | 2013-09-07 |
Movie | Ragalapuram | 2013-10-18 | |
Movie | Masala | Anjali Devi/Chintamani/dual role | 2013-10-23 |
Movie | Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam | 2012-02-10 | |
Movie | Paagan | 2012-09-07 | |
Movie | Devudu Chesina Manushulu | Goddess Lakshmi | 2012-08-15 |
Movie | Sudigaadu | Shiva's Grand-Mother | 2012-08-24 |
Movie | Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju | 2011-02-18 | |
Movie | Badrinath | Badrinath's Mother | 2011-06-10 |
Movie | Kanchana | Raghava´s mother | 2011-07-22 |
Movie | Pournami Nagam | 2010-01-01 | |
Movie | Komaram Puli | Inspector Madhumati | 2010-09-10 |
Movie | Bumper Offer | 2009-10-23 | |
Movie | Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters | Bommana brothers' mother | 2008-04-18 |
Movie | Hero | Sarala | 2008-10-24 |
Movie | Chedugudu | 2008-12-17 | |
Movie | Dongala Bandi | 2008-12-12 | |
Movie | Neninthe | Urmila | 2008-12-18 |
Movie | Desamuduru | Shivani | 2007-01-12 |
Movie | Muni | Ganesh's mother | 2007-09-30 |
Movie | Style | Raghava’s neighbour | 2006-01-12 |
Movie | Veerabhadra | 2006-04-29 | |
Movie | Kovai Brothers | 2006-02-23 | |
Movie | Hanumanthu | 2006-06-01 | |
Movie | Naidu LLB | 2005-01-01 | |
Movie | Hai | Valli | 2005-01-01 |
Movie | Mahanandi | Chilakamma | 2005-12-03 |
Movie | Evadi Gola Vadide | 2005-01-21 | |
Movie | Priyasakhi | Kausalya Raman | 2005-04-14 |
Movie | Mumbai Xpress | Avinasi's Sister | 2005-04-15 |
Movie | Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku | Parvathi Ammal | 2004-02-06 |
Movie | Vishwa Thulasi | 2004-10-22 | |
Movie | Vaanam Vasappadum | 2004-04-16 | |
Movie | Maa Alludu Very Good | 2003-03-03 | |
Movie | Ottesi Cheputunna | 2003-04-26 | |
Movie | Thenkasi Pattanam | 2002-06-21 | |
Movie | Sandade Sandadi | Fitting Parvathi | 2002-12-13 |
Movie | Panchatanthiram | Tenant's Wife | 2002-06-28 |
Movie | Shakalaka Baby | 2002-10-18 | |
Movie | Mrugaraju | 2001-01-11 | |
Movie | Engalukkum Kaalam Varum | Jennifer | 2001-02-09 |
Movie | Poovellam Un Vasam | 2001-08-17 | |
Movie | Piriyadha Varam Vendum | 2001-02-16 | |
Movie | Simharasi | 2001-07-06 | |
Movie | Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | Aandaal | 2001-08-10 |
Movie | Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala | Roja's elder sister | 2001-05-25 |
Movie | Vetri Kodi Kattu | Special Appearance | 2000-06-30 |
Movie | Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela | 2000-05-05 | |
Movie | Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi | 2000-02-04 | |
Movie | Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | Kanagavalli | 2000-07-15 |
Movie | Nuvve Kavali | 2000-10-13 | |
Movie | Uyirile Kalanthathu | 2000-09-23 | |
Movie | Budget Padmanabhan | 2000-09-08 | |
Movie | Doubles | 2000-08-11 | |
Movie | Maayi | 2000-08-21 | |
Movie | Unnai Kann Theduthey | 2000-09-01 | |
Movie | Anantha Poongattre... | 1999-05-27 | |
Movie | Viralukketha Veekkam | Ranjitham | 1999-07-16 |
Movie | Kannodu Kanbathellam | 1999-08-13 | |
Movie | Pattali | 1999-12-17 | |
Movie | Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa | Lalitha | 1999-12-04 |
Movie | Niram | Rukku | 1999-10-31 |
Movie | Poovellam Kettuppar | Dr. Bala Thirupurasundari | 1999-08-06 |
Movie | Udhavikku Varalaamaa | 1998-01-16 | |
Movie | Ellame En Pondattithaan | 1998-09-05 | |
Movie | Aval Varuvala | Savithri | 1998-05-01 |
Movie | Unnudan | 1998-10-18 | |
Movie | Kadhala Kadhala | Junior Vikadananda's wife | 1998-04-10 |
Movie | Pongalo Pongal | Meena | 1997-05-09 |
Movie | Pasamulla Pandiyare | 1997-06-06 | |
Movie | Gopura Deepam | 1997-01-14 | |
Movie | Kaalam Maari Pochu | Sundari | 1996-04-13 |
Movie | Vasantha Vaasal | 1996-03-21 | |
Movie | Lingababu Love Story | Bank Manager Ambhujam | 1995-01-01 |
Movie | Gangai Karai Paattu | 1995-02-03 | |
Movie | Thottil Kuzhandhai | Sarala | 1995-02-24 |
Movie | Sathi Leelavathi | Palaniammal Sakthivel Gounder | 1995-01-15 |
Movie | Nammavar | Julie | 1994-11-02 |
Movie | Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana | Elisabeth | 1994-04-14 |
Movie | Bhairava Dweepam | Allari Deyyam | 1994-04-05 |
Movie | Sethupathi I.P.S | 1994-10-24 | |
Movie | Pavithra | Thenmozhi | 1994-11-02 |
Movie | Pathavi Pramanam | 1994-06-10 | |
Movie | Alimayya | 1993-03-12 | |
Movie | Dhuruva Natchathiram | 1993-10-15 | |
Movie | Dhool Parakuthu | 1993-07-10 | |
Movie | Therku Theru Machan | 1992-04-13 | |
Movie | Thirumathi Palanisamy | 1992-10-25 | |
Movie | Pondatti Rajyam | 1992-08-15 | |
Movie | Chinnavar | Sevatamma | 1992-04-24 |
Movie | Amma Pillai | 1991-02-08 | |
Movie | Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum | Thangam | 1991-11-28 |
Movie | Jagathalaprathapan | 1990-03-17 | |
Movie | Maruthu Pandi | 1990-04-27 | |
Movie | Valiba Vilayattu | 1990-03-02 | |
Movie | Periya Veettu Panakkaran | 1990-06-11 | |
Movie | En Kadhal Kanmani | 1990-10-17 | |
Movie | My Dear Marthandan | 1990-08-24 | |
Movie | Sandhana Kaatru | 1990-06-01 | |
Movie | Adhisaya Manithan | 1990-07-06 | |
Movie | Enga Ooru Maappilai | 1989-04-14 | |
Movie | Thaaya Thaarama | 1989-06-03 | |
Movie | Pongivarum Kaveri | 1989-03-16 | |
Movie | Paandi Naattu Thangam | Chuppu | 1989-06-19 |
Movie | Karagattakaran | 1989-06-16 | |
Movie | Raja Chinna Roja | Housemaid | 1989-07-20 |
Movie | Dharmam Vellum | 1989-10-28 | |
Movie | Thaaippasam | 1988-01-01 | |
Movie | Thambi Thanga Kambi | 1988-07-15 | |
Movie | Patti Sollai Thattathe | 1988-07-22 | |
Movie | Sahadevan Mahadevan | Chinnamani | 1988-11-30 |
Movie | Manaivi Oru Mandhiri | 1988-09-02 | |
Movie | Solvadhellam Unmai | 1987-01-23 | |
Movie | Enga Ooru Pattukaran | Sakku | 1987-04-14 |
Movie | Kaadhal Parisu | 1987-01-14 | |
Movie | Theertha Karayinile | Sarasu's Sister | 1987-09-05 |
Movie | Per Sollum Pillai | 1987-07-16 | |
Movie | Neethikku Thandanai | 1987-04-23 | |
Movie | Ini Oru Sudhanthiram | 1987-04-24 | |
Movie | Uyire Unakkaaga | 1986-03-07 | |
Movie | Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai | 1986-05-02 | |
Movie | Mannukkul Vairam | 1986-12-11 | |
Movie | Enakku Naaney Needhibathi | 1986-07-18 | |
Movie | Lakshmi Vandhachu | 1986-10-31 | |
Movie | Vasantha Raagam | 1986-07-01 | |
Movie | Chinna Veedu | Madanagopal's Mother | 1985-03-20 |
Movie | Naam Iruvar | 1985-03-07 | |
Movie | Udhaya Geetham | 1985-04-12 | |
Movie | Anthasthu | Lakshmi | 1985-07-10 |
Movie | Naan Sigappu Manithan | 1985-04-12 | |
Movie | Japanil Kalyanaraman | 1985-11-11 | |
Movie | Naane Raja Naane Manthiri | 1985-07-06 | |
Movie | Uyarndha Ullam | 1985-07-27 | |
Movie | Thambikku Entha Ooru | 1984-04-20 | |
Movie | Vaidehi Kathirunthal | 1984-10-23 | |
Movie | Nooravathu Naal | Manju | 1984-03-23 |
Movie | Munthanai Mudichu | 1983-07-22 |