Kovai Sarala

Kovai Sarala

Acting
Born 1962-04-07Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Biography

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.

Movies (259)

Lucky the Superstar
2.3

Lucky the Superstar

2026Movie2.3
Sathi Leelavathi
7.5

Sathi Leelavathi

1995Movie7.5
Mersal
7.3

Mersal

2017Movie7.3
Bhairava Dweepam
7.3

Bhairava Dweepam

1994Movie7.3
Champion
6.8

Champion

2025Movie6.8
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
4.0

Devudu Chesina Manushulu

2012Movie4.0
Kanchana 2
5.2

Kanchana 2

2015Movie5.2
Badrinath
3.8

Badrinath

2011Movie3.8
Masala
4.2

Masala

2013Movie4.2
Vetri Kodi Kattu
6.6

Vetri Kodi Kattu

2000Movie6.6
Kick 2
4.2

Kick 2

2015Movie4.2
Temper
6.4

Temper

2015Movie6.4
Kanchana
5.5

Kanchana

2011Movie5.5
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw
4.5

Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw

2006Movie4.5
Kanchana 4

Kanchana 4

Movie
Nammavar
7.7

Nammavar

1994Movie7.7
Thirumathi Palanisamy

Thirumathi Palanisamy

1992Movie
Kanguva
3.8

Kanguva

2024Movie3.8
Dharmam Vellum
10.0

Dharmam Vellum

1989Movie10.0
Adhisaya Manithan
8.0

Adhisaya Manithan

1990Movie8.0
Seetha Payanam
4.0

Seetha Payanam

2026Movie4.0
Kumbakarai Thangaiah
7.0

Kumbakarai Thangaiah

1991Movie7.0
Anantha Poongattre...

Anantha Poongattre...

1999Movie
Mama Bagunnava

Mama Bagunnava

1997Movie
Manamagale Vaa

Manamagale Vaa

1988Movie
Pathavi Pramanam

Pathavi Pramanam

1994Movie
Desamuduru
5.1

Desamuduru

2007Movie5.1
Bumper Offer
4.0

Bumper Offer

2009Movie4.0
En Mana Vaanil

En Mana Vaanil

2002Movie
Chinna Veedu
7.3

Chinna Veedu

1985Movie7.3
Kunthi Putrudu

Kunthi Putrudu

1993Movie
Neethikku Thandanai

Neethikku Thandanai

1987Movie
Shahjahan
7.5

Shahjahan

2001Movie7.5
Kaadhal Parisu
6.0

Kaadhal Parisu

1987Movie6.0
Sakkarai Panthal
8.0

Sakkarai Panthal

1988Movie8.0
Engal Kural

Engal Kural

1985Movie
Viswasam
6.2

Viswasam

2019Movie6.2
Ottesi Cheputunna
6.0

Ottesi Cheputunna

2003Movie6.0
Ellame En Pondattithaan

Ellame En Pondattithaan

1998Movie
Raaja Raajathan

Raaja Raajathan

1989Movie
Pudhiya Raagam

Pudhiya Raagam

1991Movie
Kanchana 3
4.2

Kanchana 3

2019Movie4.2
Utharavu Maharaja

Utharavu Maharaja

2018Movie
Family

Family

1996Movie
Selvi
9.0

Selvi

1985Movie9.0
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
8.5

Piriyadha Varam Vendum

2001Movie8.5
Ponnuketha Purushan

Ponnuketha Purushan

1992Movie
Thalattu

Thalattu

1993Movie
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
7.2

Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi

2000Movie7.2
Style
5.8

Style

2006Movie5.8
Vishwa Thulasi
7.0

Vishwa Thulasi

2004Movie7.0
Sindhu Bath

Sindhu Bath

1995Movie
Chinna Vathiyar
8.0

Chinna Vathiyar

1995Movie8.0
Niram
7.0

Niram

1999Movie7.0
Maad Dad
5.0

Maad Dad

2013Movie5.0
Naan Sigappu Manithan
6.4

Naan Sigappu Manithan

1985Movie6.4
Karisakattu Poove

Karisakattu Poove

2000Movie
Kizhakku Africavil Sheela

Kizhakku Africavil Sheela

1987Movie
Therku Theru Machan

Therku Theru Machan

1992Movie
Nooravathu Naal
6.5

Nooravathu Naal

1984Movie6.5
Enga Ooru Pattukaran
10.0

Enga Ooru Pattukaran

1987Movie10.0
Padicha Pulla

Padicha Pulla

1989Movie
Gopura Deepam

Gopura Deepam

1997Movie
Amma Pillai

Amma Pillai

1991Movie
Inba Twinkle Lilly

Inba Twinkle Lilly

2018Movie
Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda
8.0

Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda

1993Movie8.0
Sema
1.5

Sema

2018Movie1.5
Sandhana Kaatru

Sandhana Kaatru

1990Movie
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala

Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala

2001Movie
Bayama Irukku
6.5

Bayama Irukku

2017Movie6.5
Devi 2
4.2

Devi 2

2019Movie4.2
Paattu Vaathiyar

Paattu Vaathiyar

1995Movie
Kadhala Kadhala
6.9

Kadhala Kadhala

1998Movie6.9
Doubles

Doubles

2000Movie
Kasu Mela Kasu

Kasu Mela Kasu

2018Movie
Naane Raja Naane Manthiri
3.5

Naane Raja Naane Manthiri

1985Movie3.5
Shakalaka Baby

Shakalaka Baby

2002Movie
Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa

Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa

1999Movie
Mannukkul Vairam
7.0

Mannukkul Vairam

1986Movie7.0
Evadi Gola Vadide
7.0

Evadi Gola Vadide

2005Movie7.0
Odangal

Odangal

1986Movie
Maareesan
7.0

Maareesan

2025Movie7.0
Adhibar
3.7

Adhibar

2015Movie3.7
Naan Petha Magane
9.0

Naan Petha Magane

1995Movie9.0
Uyire Unakkaga

Uyire Unakkaga

1986Movie
Aranmanai
5.2

Aranmanai

2014Movie5.2
Thalaivan
4.0

Thalaivan

2014Movie4.0
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
4.2

Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju

2011Movie4.2
Greeku Veerudu
3.8

Greeku Veerudu

2013Movie3.8
Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu

Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu

2007Movie
Vasantha Vaasal

Vasantha Vaasal

1996Movie
Neninthe
6.9

Neninthe

2008Movie6.9
Budget Padmanabhan
5.6

Budget Padmanabhan

2000Movie5.6
Aval Varuvala
6.0

Aval Varuvala

1998Movie6.0
Lakshmi
7.8

Lakshmi

2018Movie7.8
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan
5.1

Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan

2017Movie5.1
Paandi Naattu Thangam
10.0

Paandi Naattu Thangam

1989Movie10.0
Poovellam Un Vasam
6.1

Poovellam Un Vasam

2001Movie6.1
Maruthu Pandi
9.0

Maruthu Pandi

1990Movie9.0
Sudigaadu
6.5

Sudigaadu

2012Movie6.5
Vaidehi Kathirunthal
6.3

Vaidehi Kathirunthal

1984Movie6.3
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram

Ini Oru Sudhanthiram

1987Movie
Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan

Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan

1987Movie
Nayagi
2.7

Nayagi

2016Movie2.7
Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai
10.0

Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai

1986Movie10.0
Manaivi Oru Mandhiri

Manaivi Oru Mandhiri

1988Movie
Dhuruva Natchathiram
6.0

Dhuruva Natchathiram

1993Movie6.0
Ela Cheppanu
4.7

Ela Cheppanu

2003Movie4.7
Uliyin Osai

Uliyin Osai

2008Movie
Enga Ooru Maappilai
10.0

Enga Ooru Maappilai

1989Movie10.0
Japanil Kalyanaraman
6.7

Japanil Kalyanaraman

1985Movie6.7
Sigaram Thodu
5.8

Sigaram Thodu

2014Movie5.8
Maayi
5.0

Maayi

2000Movie5.0
Pei Mama

Pei Mama

2021Movie
Dhool Parakuthu

Dhool Parakuthu

1993Movie
Mumbai Xpress
5.9

Mumbai Xpress

2005Movie5.9
Panchatanthiram
7.0

Panchatanthiram

2002Movie7.0
Pasamulla Pandiyare

Pasamulla Pandiyare

1997Movie
Mallepuvvu

Mallepuvvu

2008Movie
Pondatti Rajyam

Pondatti Rajyam

1992Movie
Mrugaraju
6.4

Mrugaraju

2001Movie6.4
Aranmanai 3
3.8

Aranmanai 3

2021Movie3.8
Malini 22 Palayamkottai
4.7

Malini 22 Palayamkottai

2014Movie4.7
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai
5.2

Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai

2000Movie5.2
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli
2.0

Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli

2003Movie2.0
Theertha Karayinile
9.0

Theertha Karayinile

1987Movie9.0
Uyirile Kalanthathu
4.8

Uyirile Kalanthathu

2000Movie4.8
Michaelpatty Raja

Michaelpatty Raja

Movie
Aranmanai 2
4.4

Aranmanai 2

2016Movie4.4
The Legend
2.6

The Legend

2022Movie2.6
Maaligai
3.0

Maaligai

2021Movie3.0
Arya Surya
5.5

Arya Surya

2013Movie5.5
Evaraina Epudaina

Evaraina Epudaina

2009Movie
Amman Kovil Thiruvizha

Amman Kovil Thiruvizha

1990Movie
Sahadevan Mahadevan
5.5

Sahadevan Mahadevan

1988Movie5.5
Pattali

Pattali

1999Movie
Pournami Nagam

Pournami Nagam

2010Movie
Thangakkili

Thangakkili

1993Movie
Unnudan

Unnudan

1998Movie
Thenkasi Pattanam
5.5

Thenkasi Pattanam

2002Movie5.5
Priyasakhi
4.0

Priyasakhi

2005Movie4.0
Periya Veettu Panakkaran

Periya Veettu Panakkaran

1990Movie
Aranmanai 4
4.7

Aranmanai 4

2024Movie4.7
Naam Iruvar

Naam Iruvar

1985Movie
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
4.1

Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva

2017Movie4.1
Komaram Puli
4.3

Komaram Puli

2010Movie4.3
Themmangu Paattukaaran

Themmangu Paattukaaran

1997Movie
Mitta Miraasu
6.0

Mitta Miraasu

2001Movie6.0
Poovellam Kettuppar
6.6

Poovellam Kettuppar

1999Movie6.6
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
6.8

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal

2020Movie6.8
Enga Veetu Deivam

Enga Veetu Deivam

1989Movie
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters
5.0

Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters

2008Movie5.0
Andaru Dongale Dorikite

Andaru Dongale Dorikite

2004Movie
Simharasi

Simharasi

2001Movie
Nuvva Nena
4.4

Nuvva Nena

2012Movie4.4
Nadigai

Nadigai

2008Movie
Jagathalaprathapan
5.0

Jagathalaprathapan

1990Movie5.0
Muni
6.4

Muni

2007Movie6.4
Ponnu Pakka Poren

Ponnu Pakka Poren

1989Movie
Sandade Sandadi
8.0

Sandade Sandadi

2002Movie8.0
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae
4.7

Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae

2017Movie4.7
Alimayya

Alimayya

1993Movie
Thambikku Entha Ooru
7.0

Thambikku Entha Ooru

1984Movie7.0
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
7.5

Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana

1994Movie7.5
Nuvve Kavali
7.0

Nuvve Kavali

2000Movie7.0
Komban
5.1

Komban

2015Movie5.1
Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu

Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu

2006Movie
Sembi
7.1

Sembi

2022Movie7.1
My Dear Marthandan
7.4

My Dear Marthandan

1990Movie7.4
Double Tuckerr
5.0

Double Tuckerr

2024Movie5.0
Veerabhadra
3.0

Veerabhadra

2006Movie3.0
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa

Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa

2000Movie
Enga Ooru Sippai

Enga Ooru Sippai

1991Movie
Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya

Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya

2014Movie
Anthasthu

Anthasthu

1985Movie
Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu

Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu

1987Movie
Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary

Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary

2000Movie
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy

Viswanathan Ramamoorthy

2001Movie
Per Sollum Pillai
7.0

Per Sollum Pillai

1987Movie7.0
Thambi Thanga Kambi
10.0

Thambi Thanga Kambi

1988Movie10.0
Gopala Gopala
7.0

Gopala Gopala

1996Movie7.0
Enakku Naaney Needhibathi

Enakku Naaney Needhibathi

1986Movie
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam
2.0

Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam

2012Movie2.0
Karagattakaran
7.0

Karagattakaran

1989Movie7.0
Kovai Brothers
4.8

Kovai Brothers

2006Movie4.8
Valiba Vilayattu

Valiba Vilayattu

1990Movie
Machan

Machan

2016Movie
Dongala Bandi
9.0

Dongala Bandi

2008Movie9.0
Thenpandi Seemaiyile
5.0

Thenpandi Seemaiyile

1988Movie5.0
Veettoda Mappillai

Veettoda Mappillai

2001Movie
Nooru Kodi Vaanavil

Nooru Kodi Vaanavil

Movie
Panneer Nadhigal

Panneer Nadhigal

1986Movie
Periya Manushan

Periya Manushan

1997Movie
Vasantha Raagam

Vasantha Raagam

1986Movie
Unnai Kann Theduthey

Unnai Kann Theduthey

2000Movie
Uyarndha Ullam
7.7

Uyarndha Ullam

1985Movie7.7
Shondham 16

Shondham 16

1989Movie
Ananda Aradhanai

Ananda Aradhanai

1987Movie
Manaivi Oru Manickam

Manaivi Oru Manickam

1990Movie
Kick
4.5

Kick

2023Movie4.5
Sathura Adi 3500
3.0

Sathura Adi 3500

2017Movie3.0
Naidu LLB

Naidu LLB

2005Movie
Hanumanthu
5.0

Hanumanthu

2006Movie5.0
Pelli

Pelli

1997Movie
Thillu Mullu
4.3

Thillu Mullu

2013Movie4.3
Kaalam Maari Pochu

Kaalam Maari Pochu

1996Movie
Onna Irukka Kathukanom
9.0

Onna Irukka Kathukanom

1992Movie9.0
Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela
7.0

Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela

2000Movie7.0
Ellaichami

Ellaichami

1992Movie
Pavithra
7.5

Pavithra

1994Movie7.5
Vaanam Vasappadum
10.0

Vaanam Vasappadum

2004Movie10.0
Chithirayil Nilachoru

Chithirayil Nilachoru

2013Movie
Sriramachandrulu

Sriramachandrulu

2003Movie
Retta Vaalu

Retta Vaalu

2014Movie
Solvadhellam Unmai

Solvadhellam Unmai

1987Movie
Pongalo Pongal

Pongalo Pongal

1997Movie
Sethupathi I.P.S
8.2

Sethupathi I.P.S

1994Movie8.2
Idhaya Deepam

Idhaya Deepam

1989Movie
Vaanga Partner Vaanga

Vaanga Partner Vaanga

1994Movie
En Kadhal Kanmani

En Kadhal Kanmani

1990Movie
Vaazhga Valarga
10.0

Vaazhga Valarga

1987Movie10.0
Udhaya Geetham
7.7

Udhaya Geetham

1985Movie7.7
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
4.5

Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya

2013Movie4.5
Thaaippasam

Thaaippasam

1988Movie
Pongivarum Kaveri

Pongivarum Kaveri

1989Movie
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum

Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum

1991Movie
Chinnavar

Chinnavar

1992Movie
Maa Alludu Very Good
5.0

Maa Alludu Very Good

2003Movie5.0
Aayiram Jenmangal

Aayiram Jenmangal

Movie
Ragalapuram

Ragalapuram

2013Movie
Thottil Kuzhandhai

Thottil Kuzhandhai

1995Movie
Munthanai Mudichu
7.5

Munthanai Mudichu

1983Movie7.5
Sathan Sollai Thattathe

Sathan Sollai Thattathe

1990Movie
Girls
4.0

Girls

2016Movie4.0
Hero
7.1

Hero

2008Movie7.1
Paagan

Paagan

2012Movie
Chedugudu

Chedugudu

2008Movie
Patti Sollai Thattathe
7.3

Patti Sollai Thattathe

1988Movie7.3
Mahanandi
4.7

Mahanandi

2005Movie4.7
Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku
4.7

Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku

2004Movie4.7
Africadalli Sheela
8.0

Africadalli Sheela

1986Movie8.0
Lakshmi Vandhachu

Lakshmi Vandhachu

1986Movie
Raja Chinna Roja
6.6

Raja Chinna Roja

1989Movie6.6
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
3.8

Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan

2014Movie3.8
Viralukketha Veekkam
5.0

Viralukketha Veekkam

1999Movie5.0
Kannodu Kanbathellam
3.0

Kannodu Kanbathellam

1999Movie3.0
Lingababu Love Story
9.0

Lingababu Love Story

1995Movie9.0
Gangai Karai Paattu

Gangai Karai Paattu

1995Movie
Jeyikkira Kuthira

Jeyikkira Kuthira

Movie
Thaaya Thaarama

Thaaya Thaarama

1989Movie
Pranam
3.0

Pranam

2003Movie3.0
Engalukkum Kaalam Varum

Engalukkum Kaalam Varum

2001Movie
Naalo Unna Prema

Naalo Unna Prema

2001Movie
Summa Irunga Machan
5.0

Summa Irunga Machan

1996Movie5.0
Ennamma Kannu

Ennamma Kannu

2000Movie
Hai

Hai

2005Movie
Balle Vellaiyathevaa
4.0

Balle Vellaiyathevaa

2016Movie4.0
Gift

Gift

Movie
Udhavikku Varalaamaa

Udhavikku Varalaamaa

1998Movie

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Devika & Danny
6.5

Devika & Danny

2025Series6.5