Cast & creator
Kovai Sarala
Best known for Thambikku Entha Ooru, Manasu, Uliyin Osai
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.
Also known as: Sneha Narasimhan, کوای سارالا
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1983–2026 · acting roles
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Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (266)
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Thambikku Entha Ooru
Sarala
1984Manasu
Santha
2000Uliyin Osai
Sokki
2008Pondattiye Deivam
Margaret
1994Raaja Raajathan
1989
Devika & Danny
Gayatramma
2025
Kumbakarai Thangaiah
1991Pudhiya Raagam
Bulbul
1991Manamagale Vaa
Ponni
1988Ponnuketha Purushan
Nellore Ellamma
1992Sakkarai Panthal
1988
Mersal
Sarala
2017Padicha Pulla
1989Odangal
1986Sindhu Bath
Bhama
1995Thalattu
1993Valathu Kalai Vaithu Vaa
1989Karisakattu Poove
Nagamani's mother
2000
Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda
Mohana
1993Mallepuvvu
2008Kunthi Putrudu
1993Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan
1987
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli
2003Poomarathanalil
1997Kizhakku Africavil Sheela
Chikki Mukki
1987Paattu Vaathiyar
1995Evaraina Epudaina
Nurse
2009
Champion
Andrea
2025
Kanguva
Francis's Mother
2024
Naane Raja Naane Manthiri
1985
Neninthe
Urmila
2008Selvi
1985Amman Kovil Thiruvizha
1990En Mana Vaanil
Parvathi
2002
Ela Cheppanu
2003
Seetha Payanam
2026
Lucky the Superstar
2026
Temper
Shanvi's mother
2015
Maareesan
Fareeda
2025
Badrinath
Badri's Mother
2011
Praanam
2003
Family
1996
Desamuduru
Shivani
2007
Kaadhal Parisu
1987
Lakshmi
A. Saraswathi, Lakshmi's School Principal
2018
Aranmanai 4
2024Gopura Deepam
1997
Adhisaya Manithan
1990
Theertha Karayinile
Sarasu's Sister
1987
Pathavi Pramanam
1994
Pasamulla Pandiyare
1997
Kanchana
Raghava's mother
2011
Aranmanai 2
Komalam
2016Thangakkili
1993
Ottesi Cheputunna
2003
Michaelpatty Raja
Mom
Kadavul Thandha Parisu
Themmangu Paattukaaran
1997
Arya Surya
Chandralekha
2013
Sema
Magizhini's Mother
2018
Mumbai Xpress
Avinasi's Sister
2005
Devi 2
Lawyer Lalitha
2019
Maaligai
2021
Kanchana 4
Raghava's mother
Kanchana 2
Raghava's mother
2015
Kanchana 3
Raghava's mother
2019Pournami Nagam
2010
Vasantha Vaasal
1996
Sathi Leelavathi
Palaniammal Sakthivel Gounder
1995
Evadi Gola Vadide
2005
Kick 2
Darling
2015Dhool Parakuthu
1993Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary
Venkamma
2000
Muni
Ganesh's mother
2007
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
Kananthaa
2001
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters
Bommana brothers' mother
2008
Thirumathi Palanisamy
1992
Sudigaadu
Shiva's Grand-Mother
2012
Ponnu Pakka Poren
Kuppamma
1989
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020Neethikku Thandanai
1987
Chinna Vathiyar
Vimala
1995
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan
Sarala
2017
Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu
2007
Enga Ooru Maappilai
1989
Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
2000
Viswasam
Filomina
2019
Kadhala Kadhala
Junior Vikadananda's wife
1998
Bhairava Dweepam
Allari Deyyam
1994
Nayagi
2016
Nammavar
Julie
1994
Dharmam Vellum
Jimmy
1989
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala
Roja's elder sister
2001
Enga Ooru Pattukaran
Sakku
1987
Shahjahan
Jingili
2001
Chinna Veedu
Madanagopal's Mother
1985
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
Goddess Lakshmi
2012
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai
Kanagavalli
2000
Komban
Kottaiamma
2015
The Legend
2022
Sandade Sandadi
Fitting Parvathi
2002
Budget Padmanabhan
2000
Jagathalaprathapan
1990
Sriramachandrulu
Savitri
2003Engal Kural
1985
Uyire Unakkaga
Rathi
1986
Priyasakhi
Kausalya Raman
2005Vaidehi Kathirunthal
1984
Machan
2016
Panchatanthiram
Tenant's Wife
2002Enakku Naaney Needhibathi
Police Constable Kannamma
1986
Alimayya
1993
Dongala Bandi
2008
Nooravathu Naal
Manju
1984
Niram
Rukku
1999Therku Theru Machan
1992
Mrugaraju
2001
Sembi
2022
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae
E.B Rajeshwari
2017
Ellame En Pondattithaan
1998
Gopala Gopala
1996Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
1987
Pei Mama
2021
Simharasi
2001
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
2011
Komaram Puli
Inspector Madhumati
2010Vaazhga Valarga
1987Nadigai
Kovai Sarala
2008
Thenpandi Seemaiyile
1988Ellaichami
Savitri
1992Anantha Poongattre...
1999
Doubles
2000
Naan Petha Magane
1995
Pattali
Olaiyamma
1999Vaanga Partner Vaanga
1994Bumper Offer
2009
Maad Dad
Dawini D’Zosa
2013
Vishwa Thulasi
2004
Sahadevan Mahadevan
Chinnamani
1988
Style
Raghava’s neighbour
2006
Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa
Lalitha
1999Adhibar
2015
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw
Mary Gotham
2006Manaivi Oru Mandhiri
1988
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
Vaijayanthi
2017Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum
Producer
1988
Nuvve Kavali
2000
Aranmanai
Eshwari
2014Manaivi Oru Manickam
1990
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
Utharavu Maharaja
2018
Thalaivan
2014Shakalaka Baby
2002Enga Ooru Sippai
1991
Aval Varuvala
Savithri
1998Panneer Nadhigal
1986
Hero
Sarala
2008
Uyirile Kalanthathu
2000
Poovellam Un Vasam
2001
Ananda Aradhanai
1987
Inba Twinkle Lilly
Twinkle
2018
Masala
Anjali Devi/Chintamani/dual role
2013
Maruthu Pandi
1990
Poovellam Kettuppar
Dr. Bala Thirupurasundari
1999
Mannukkul Vairam
1986
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985
Kasu Mela Kasu
2018
Malini 22 Palayamkottai
Sarala
2014
Amma Pillai
1991
Raja Chinna Roja
Housemaid
1989
Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai
1986Idhaya Deepam
1989Unnudan
1998
Maa Alludu Very Good
2003
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
Elisabeth
1994Enga Veetu Deivam
1989Pondatti Rajyam
1992
Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya
Velpandiyan mother
2014
Thenkasi Pattanam
2002
Sigaram Thodu
2014
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
Sowmiya's Aunt
2013
Sandhana Kaatru
1990Naam Iruvar
1985
Greeku Veerudu
2013
Thillu Mullu
Senthamarai
2013
Vaanam Vasappadum
2004
Kick
Fire Pushapa
2023
Andaru Dongale Dorikite
Chi.La.Sow.Suryakantham
2004
Sethupathi I.P.S
Jhansi
1994
Engalukkum Kaalam Varum
Jennifer
2001
Vetri Kodi Kattu
Self
2000
Lingababu Love Story
Bank Manager Ambhujam
1995Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela
2000
Nuvva Nena
2012
Uyarndha Ullam
1985
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
Lalitha
2000
Bayama Irukku
Devil Devika
2017
Karagattakaran
Thangam
1989Paandi Naattu Thangam
Chuppu
1989
Mitta Miraasu
Bhagyam
2001
Unnai Kann Theduthey
2000Aayiram Jenmangal
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy
Aandaal
2001Chinnavar
Sevatamma
1992Chedugudu
2008
Double Tuckerr
Shanmugavalli
2024
Lakshmi Vandhachu
Valli
1986
Pelli
Meena
1997
Mama Bagunnava
1997
Ennamma Kannu
Simran
2000
Kannodu Kanbathellam
1999Dhuruva Natchathiram
1993
Aranmanai 3
2021Gangai Karai Paattu
1995
Hanumanthu
2006
Pavithra
Thenmozhi
1994
My Dear Marthandan
1990
Patti Sollai Thattathe
1988
Kaalam Maari Pochu
Sundari
1996Thaaippasam
1988Anthasthu
Lakshmi
1985Naidu LLB
2005
Veettoda Mappillai
Rani
2001Vasantha Raagam
1986
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
Thangam
1991
Periya Veettu Panakkaran
1990
Veerabhadra
2006Thottil Kuzhandhai
Sarala
1995
Hai
Valli
2005
Sathura Adi 3500
2017
Onna Irukka Kathukanom
1992
Kovai Brothers
2006
Udhaya Geetham
1985
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam
2012
Valiba Vilayattu
1990Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu
1987
Mahanandi
Chilakamma
2005
Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku
Parvathi Ammal
2004Chithirayil Nilachoru
2013Udhavikku Varalaamaa
1998
Balle Vellaiyathevaa
Kathai
2016Sathan Sollai Thattathe
Chitra's mother
1990
Africadalli Sheela
1986Paagan
2012
Girls
Komalam
2016
Pongalo Pongal
Meena
1997
Jeyikkira Kuthira
Summa Irunga Machan
Paramu
1996
En Kadhal Kanmani
1990
Naalo Unna Prema
2001Periya Manushan
Parvathi
1997
Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu
Sarala
2006
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
2014Thaaya Thaarama
1989
Viralukketha Veekkam
Ranjitham
1999
Nooru Kodi Vaanavil
Munthanai Mudichu
1983Pongivarum Kaveri
1989
Retta Vaalu
2014
Shondham 16
1989
Maayi
Raakaayi
2000Solvadhellam Unmai
1987
Ragalapuram
2013
Thambi Thanga Kambi
1988