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