Kovai Sarala is an Indian actress and comedian, who prominently plays supporting roles in

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and

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films. She has won the

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three times, for her performances in '' Sathi Leelavathi'' (1995), '' Poovellam Un Vasam'' (2001) and ''

Uliyin Osai ''Uliyin Osai'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language period drama film directed by Ilavenil, written by Karunanidhi, and produced by S. P. Murugesan. The film stars starring Vineeth, Keerthi Chawla, and Akshaya, while Sarath Babu, Manorama, Kovai ...

'' (2008). She has also won the two

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for Best Female Comedian and the

Vijay Award for Best Comedian The Vijay for Best Comedian is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil (Kollywood) films. The list Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. Nominations *2008 Kamal Haasan - ''Da ...

for her performance in '' Kanchana'' (2011). She is now part of

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Party.

Early and present life

Kovai Sarala was born in a

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family in

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(then in Kerala State). She had developed interest in acting, after watching

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's films. She completed her studies and entered the film industry with the support of her sister and father. 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 ''Mundhanai Mudichu'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed and written by K. Bhagyaraj and also stars alongside Urvashi (actress), Urvashi (in her major Tamil debut). The film focuses on Parimala, a ...

, her second film. Two years later she acted in ''Chinna Veedu'', where she played the 65-year-old mother of

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's character. She has appeared in more than 300+ films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. She has mentioned the films '' Sathi Leelavathi'', ''

Viralukketha Veekkam ''Viralukketha Veekkam'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Livingston, Vadivelu, Vivek, Khushbu, Kovai Sarala and Kanaka. The film, produced by S. S. Durairaju and K. Parthiban, had mu ...

'', ''

Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana ''Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana'' () is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Nassar and Raadhika. It was released on 6 August 1994. The film was later remade in Telugu as ''Aasthi Mooredu Aasha Ba ...

'', ''

Karakattakkaran ''Karakattakkaran'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy dance film written and directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan and debutant Kanaka, while Santhana Bharathi, Chandrasekhar, Goundamani, Senthil, Shanmugasundar ...

'' and '' Viswanathan Ramamoorthy'' as her personal favourites. She has also worked in television series and television shows. She worked as a regular guest judge on '' Asatha Povathu Yaaru?'' and has hosted the reality show ''Paasa Paravaigal''. In 2013, she was the judge on the Tamil comedy show "''Comedyil Kalakkuvathu Eppadi"'' that airs on

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. Now she is regular judge on the Tamil comedy show "Varuthapadatha valibar sangam" that airs on

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. Also hosting kids game show "Chellame chellam" on Sun TV.

Personal life

Sarala is not married. She looks after the children of her relatives, as she considers them to be her own.

Partial filmography

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# ''Velli Ratham'' (1979) # ''

'' (1983) # ''

Vaidhegi Kaathirunthaal ''Vaidehi Kathirunthal'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Vijayakanth and Revathi as two villagers, Vellaisamy and Vaidehi, whose lives undergo a drastic turn when t ...

'' (1984) # ''

Thambikku Endha Ooru ''Thambikku Entha Ooru'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Rajasekhar and written by Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Rajinikanth, Madhavi and Sulakshana. It revolves around a spoilt rich man who is force ...

'' (1984) # ''Mannukketha Ponnu'' (1984) # ''

Nooravathu Naal ''Nooravathu Naal'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Manivannan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Mohan and Nalini, with Thengai Srinivasan, Janagaraj and Sathyaraj in supporting roles. It is an unof ...

'' (1984) # ''

Vaidehi Kathirunthal ''Vaidehi Kathirunthal'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Vijayakanth and Revathi as two villagers, Vellaisamy and Vaidehi, whose lives undergo a drastic turn when t ...

'' (1984) # '' Naan Sigappu Manithan'' (1985) # '' Anbin Mugavari'' (1985) # ''

Uyarndha Ullam ''Uyarndha Ullam'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by AVM Productions. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Ambika, while Radha Ravi, V. K. Ramasamy and Y. G. Mahendran play supporting roles. ...

'' (1985) # ''

Engal Kural ''Engal Kural'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Rama Narayanan and produced by S. S. Chandran. The film stars Arjun, Suresh, Nalini and Jeevitha. The film had musical score by Vijaya T. Rajendar. Cast * Arjun *Suresh ...

'' (1985) # ''

Chinna Veedu ''Chinna Veedu'' (; colloquial meaning: "Mistress") is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj. The film is the debut in Tamil for lead female Kalpana, who is also sister of actress Urvashi, who made her debut ...

'' (1985) # ''

Japanil Kalyanaraman ''Japanil Kalyanaraman'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Kamal Haasan and Radha . A follow up to '' Kalyanaraman'' (1979), it is the first sequel film in Tamil cinema. It garnered mixed re ...

'' (1985) # ''

Udaya Geetham ''Udaya Geetham'' (; ) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by K. Rangaraj. The film stars Mohan, Lakshmi and Revathi, with Goundamani, Senthil, Anand Babu, and Prathapachandran in supporting roles. It revolves around a sing ...

'' (1985) # ''Marakka Matten'' (1986) # '' Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai'' (1986) # ''

Vasantha Raagam ''Vasantha Raagam'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by his wife Shoba who wrote the story. The film stars Vijayakanth, Rahman and Sudha Chandran. It was released on 1 August ...

'' (1986) # ''

Lakshmi Vandhachu ''Lakshmi Vandhachu'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Rajasekhar. The film stars Revathi in the title role along with Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. It is a remake of the 1980 Hindi film ''Khubsoorat''. The film was released ...

'' (1986) # ''

Mannukkul Vairam ''Mannukkul Vairam'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manoj Kumar in his debut and produced by Kovaithambi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Rajesh and Murali. The film, had musical score by Devendran, and was rele ...

'' (1986) # ''

Kadhal Parisu ''Kadhal Parisu'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Jagannathan, starring Kamal Haasan, Ambika and Radha. The film was released on 14 January 1987, Pongal day and became commercial success. Plot The movie starts with Moh ...

'' (1987) # ''

Velicham ''Velicham'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Sundar K. Vijayan, starring Karthik and Ranjini . Cast * Karthik as Ashok Kumar * Ranjini * Nizhalgal Ravi *Vinu Chakravarthy * Senthil *Kovai Sarala * Sumithra *Thyagu *Chin ...

'' (1987) # '' Solvathellam Unmai'' (1987) # '' Ananda Aradhanai'' (1987) # ''

Ini Oru Sudhanthiram ''Ini Oru Sudhanthiram'' (''Freedom Now'') is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language political drama film written and directed by Manivannan. The film, starring Sivakumar, was released on 12 June 1987, and failed at the box office. Plot Sundaramoorth ...

'' (1987) # ''

Per Sollum Pillai ''Per Sollum Pillai'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Kamal Haasan, Raadhika, Manorama, K. R. Vijaya and Raveendran. It is loosely based on the 1960 film ''Padikkadha Medhai'', these both ...

'' (1987) # '' Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu'' (1987) # ''

Uzhavan Magan ''Uzhavan Magan'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by R. Aravindraj and produced by A. S. Ibrahim Ravuthar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Raadhika, Radha and Radha Ravi. The film had musical score by Manoj–Gyan. ...

'' (1987) # ''Melam Kottu Thali Kattu'' (1988) # '' Thambi Thanga Kambi'' (1988) # '' Soora Samhaaram'' (1988) # ''

Enga Ooru Kavalkaran ''Enga Ooru Kavalkaran'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil language film, directed by T. P. Gajendran and produced by Kalyani Murugan. The film stars Ramarajan, Gautami, M. N. Nambiar and T. P. Gajendran in lead roles. The film had musical score by ...

'' (1988) # ''Valaikaapu'' (1988) # ''Poovukkul Boogambam'' (1988) # ''Moodu Manthiram'' (1989) # ''

Raja Chinna Roja ''Raja Chinna Roja'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language children's film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman, and produced by AVM Productions. The plot revolves around Raja (Rajinikanth), who arrives in the city to become an actor. In the process he m ...

'' (1989) # ''Thangamana Purushan'' (1989) # ''Valathu Kalai Vaithu Vaa'' (1989) # ''Thaaya Thaarama'' (1989) # ''Yogam Raja Yogam'' (1989) # ''

Solaikuyil ''Solaikuyil'' is a 1989 Indian Tamil language action thriller film, directed by Rajan, starring Karthik, Ragini Karthik and Radha Ravi. The film was released on 3 June 1989. Plot Maruthu enters the town of Mulimalai introducing himself as ...

'' (1989) # ''

Paandi Nattu Thangam ''Paandi Nattu Thangam'' is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by T. P. Gajendran. The film stars Karthik and Nirosha. The film, produced by Kalyani Murugan, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 19 May 19 ...

'' (1989) # ''

Karagattakaran ''Karakattakkaran'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy dance film written and directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan and debutant Kanaka, while Santhana Bharathi, Chandrasekhar, Goundamani, Senthil, Shanmugasunda ...

'' (1989) # '' Enga Ooru Mappillai'' (1989) # '' Thangamani Rengamani'' (1989) # ''

Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu ''Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu'' is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Vinodh, starring Raadhika and Nirosha. Plot Cast * Murali * Raadhika * Nirosha * Srikanth * Nizhalgal Ravi *Chinni Jayanth *Jaiganesh * Rajya Lakshmi * S. S. Chan ...

'' (1989) # ''

Raaja Raajathan ''Raaja Raajathan'' is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film directed by E. Ramdoss, starring Ramarajan and Gautami. It was released on 11 August 1989. Plot Cast *Ramarajan *Gautami *Goundamani * Senthil * Kitty * Manorama *Srividya *Kovai ...

'' (1989) # '' Dharmam Vellum'' (1989) # '' Jagathalaprathapan'' (1990) # ''

Maruthu Pandi ''Maruthu Pandi'' is a 1990 Indian Tamil language action drama film directed by Manoj Kumar. The film stars Ramki, Seetha and Nirosha, with Nassar, S. S. Chandran, Senthil, Kovai Sarala, Raghavi and Pradeep Shakthi playing supporting roles. T ...

'' (1990) # ''

Adhisaya Manithan ''Adhisaya Manithan'' () is a 1990 Tamil-language slasher film, produced by Thakkali Srinivasan and directed by Velu Prabhakaran. It is a sequel to ''Nalaya Manithan'' (1989). The film stars Gautami in the lead role, among others. Plot Gautam ...

'' (1990) # '' En Kadhal Kanmani'' (1990) # ''

My Dear Marthandan ''My Dear Marthandan'' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Pratap Pothen and produced by Sivaji Productions, starring Prabhu and Khushbu. It is loosely based on the 1988 American film ''Coming to America''. The film was released on ...

'' (1990) # ''

Sathan Sollai Thattathe Sathan Sollai Thattathe () is a 1990 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language fantasy comedy film, directed by Rama Narayanan. Starring Senthil, with an ensemble supporting cast, including Pandiyan (actor), Pandiyan, Vagai Chandrasekhar, Chandras ...

'' (1990) # ''Erikkarai Poonkatrey'' (1990) # ''Valiba Vizhayattu'' (1990) # ''Thai Maasam Poovaasam'' (1990) # ''Pondatti Sonna Kaettukanum'' (1991) # '' Pondatti Pondattithan'' (1991) # ''

Pudhiya Raagam ''Pudhiya Raagam'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil language drama film written, directed and produced by Jayachitra, making her directorial debut with the film featuring herself in lead role with her son Amresh Ganesh (portraying child artist), Rahman ...

'' (1991) # ''

Chithirai Pookkal ''Chithirai Pookkal'' is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Kanmani Subbu. The film stars newcomers Jayanthkumar and Vinodhini, with R. Sarathkumar, Radha Ravi, Charle, S. S. Chandran and Vinu Chakravarthy playing supportin ...

'' (1991) # ''Mahamayi'' (1991) # ''

Chinnavar ''Chinnavar'' is a 1992 Tamil language drama film directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Prabhu, Chandrasekhar and Kasthuri. The film was released on 24 April 1992. Plot Muthu and Veerasamy are fishermen and they fish together in the sa ...

'' (1992) # ''

Therku Theru Machan ''Therku Theru Machan'' is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Manivannan. The film stars Sathyaraj and Bhanupriya. It was released on 13 April 1992, and completed a 100-day run. Plot Valayapalam village's Landlord ...

'' (1992) # ''

Ponnuketha Purushan ''Ponnuketha Purushan'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film, directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan, Gautami, Rajeev (Tamil actor), Rajeev, Shari (actress), Sadhana and Vinu Chakravarthy. The film's score was com ...

'' (1992) # '' Pondatti Rajyam'' (1992) # '' Thirumathi Palanisamy'' (1992) # ''Thilagam'' (1992) # ''Dhuruva Natchathiram'' (1993) # ''

Sethupathi IPS ''Sethupathi IPS'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by P. Vasu, starring Vijayakanth and Meena. The film, produced by AVM Productions, deals with the story of a police officer who fights against terrorism. It is one of the b ...

'' (1994) # ''

Vaanga Partner Vaanga ''Vaanga Partner Vaanga'' () is a 1994 Tamil language comedy film directed and produced by Rama Narayanan. The film stars Visu, Radha Ravi, S. S. Chandran and Vennira Aadai Moorthy. It was released on 14 January 1994. Plot Ponnappan, Uzhagapp ...

'' (1994) # ''

Pathavi Pramanam ''Pathavi Pramanam'' is a 1994 Tamil language, Tamil-language film directed by K. R. Udhayashankar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Vineetha, Ramesh Aravind and Keerthana (Tamil actress), Keerthana. The film, produced by Mohan Natarajan and V. Shanm ...

'' (1994) # ''

Pavithra ''Pavithra'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Drama (film and television), drama film written, produced and directed by K. Subash under his home banner, Dhanooja Films. The film stars Raadhika Sarathkumar, Raadhika, Nassar (actor) ...

'' (1994) # ''

Nammavar ''Nammavar'' () is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Gautami, while Nagesh, Senthil, Kovai Sarala, Srividya and Karan play supporting r ...

'' (1994) # '' Sathi Leelavathi'' (1995) # ''Rani Maharani'' (1995) # ''

Vasantha Vaasal ''Vasantha Vaasal'' is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language action romance film directed by M.R. The movie stars Vijay and Swathi, while Mansoor Ali Khan, Vadivelu, and Kovai Sarala Kovai Sarala is an Indian actress and comedian, who prominently ...

'' (1996) # ''Vasantham'' (1996) # '' Kaalam Maari Pochu'' (1996) # ''

Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga ''Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Balu in his debut and produced by Sivasakthi Pandian. The film featured Murali alongside Kausalya, in her Tamil debut role, while Gemini Gan ...

'' (1997) # '' Nattupura Nayagan'' (1997) # ''

Nalla Manasukkaran ''Nalla Manusukkaran'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Jaya Rajanderan and produced by P. K. Sadevivam and Jaya Rajanderan. The film stars Pandiarajan, Jayarakini, Senthil and S. S. Chandran. Cast *Pandiarajan *Jayarakini *Se ...

'' (1997) # ''

Udhavikku Varalaamaa ''Udhavikku Varalaamaa'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Gokula Krishnan. The film stars Karthik, Devayani, Sangeetha and Anju Aravind, with Janagaraj, Pandiyan, Vadivukkarasi, Manivannan, Kovai Sarala and Jaiganes ...

'' (1998) # ''

Kaathala Kaathala ''Kaathala Kaathala'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by P. L. Thenappan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Prabhu Deva, Soundarya and Rambha. It revolves around two men falli ...

'' (1998) # ''

Aval Varuvala ''Aval Varuvala'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy thriller film directed by Raj Kapoor. It is the Tamil remake of the 1997 Telugu movie '' Pelli''. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Simran, with Sujatha, Babloo Prithiveeraj, Go ...

'' (1998) # ''

Unnudan ''Unnudan'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Balu and produced by Aroma Mani. The film featured Murali alongside Kausalya, while Vivek and Manivannan play supporting roles. The project saw the director an ...

'' (1998) # ''

Kanave Kalaiyadhe ''Kanave Kalayadhe'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by V Gowthaman. The film stars Murali and Simran. Simran played a dual role for the first time in her career. The score and soundtrack was composed by Deva. ...

'' (1999) # '' Anantha Poongathe'' (1999) # ''

Kannodu Kanbathellam ''Kannodu Kanbathellam'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film written and directed by Prabhu Solomon in his directorial debut. The film has Arjun and Sonali Bendre, while Suchindra, Ruchita Prasad, Manivannan, Crazy Mohan ...

'' (1999) # '' Nesam Pudhusu'' (1999) # '' Poovellam Kettuppar'' (1999) # ''

Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa ''Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Rama Narayanan. The film stars Prabhu, S. Ve. Shekher, Vadivelu, Roja, Urvashi and Kovai Sarala. The film, produced by N. Radha, had musical score by S. ...

'' (1999) # ''

Minsara Kanna ''Minsara Kanna'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Vijay, Monica Castelino, Khushbu and Rambha, while an ensemble supporting cast includes Manivannan, Mansoor Ali ...

'' (1999) # ''

Paattali ''Paattali'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Sarath Kumar, Ramya Krishnan and Devayani. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by S. A. Rajkumar. The film released on 17 Decembe ...

'' (1999) # ''

Pudhu Kudithanam ''Pudhu Kudithanam'' is a 1999 Tamil-language comedy film directed by R. Raghuvasan, who previously directed ''Thilakam''. The film stars Vignesh and Raasi, with Latha, Manivannan, Senthil, Kovai Sarala and Shanmugasundari playing supporting ...

'' (1999) # '' Manaivikku Mariyadhai'' (1999) # ''

Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela ''Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Rama Narayanan. The film is loosely based on '' Poova Thalaiya'' (1969). The film was remade in Kannada as ''Namma Samsara Ananda Sagara'' (2001). ...

'' (2000) # ''

Magalirkkaga ''Magalirkkaga'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Indhiyan. The film stars Khushbu, Vindhya, Kovai Sarala, and Ranjith while Thalaivasal Vijay, Devan, Anuja, and Vadivelu play supporting roles. The music for ...

'' (2000) # '' Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai'' (2000) # '' Doubles'' (2000) # ''

Maayi ''Maayi'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama-film starring Sarath Kumar and Meena, wherein Vadivelu's comedy performance was critically acclaimed. The film was a super hit at box office. This film later remade into Telugu as '' Simharasi'' ...

'' (2000) # ''

Unnai Kann Theduthey ''Unnai Kann Theduthey'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Sundar C, starring Sathyaraj, Khushbu, Livingston and Ravali. The film had musical score by Deva and was released in 2000. Cast * Sathyaraj as Vichu *Kh ...

'' (2000) # ''

Budget Padmanabhan ''Budget Padmanabhan'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language comedy film. The film stars Prabhu and Ramya Krishnan. It was remade in Telugu as '' Budget Padmanabham'' with Ramya Krishnan reprising her role. Plot When he was a young boy, Padmanabhan ...

'' (2000) # ''

Uyirile Kalanthathu ''Uyirile Kalanthathu'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. R. Jaya which stars Suriya, Jyothika and Raghuvaran, with Sivakumar and Raadhika in supporting roles. The film opened in September 2000, to mixed rev ...

'' (2000) # ''

Nageswari ''Nageswari'' is a 2001 Tamil-language devotional film written and directed by Rama Narayanan. The film featured Ramya Krishnan in the title role alongside Karan and Vadivelu, while Vivek plays a supporting role. The film, which had music ...

'' (2001) # ''

Krishna Krishna ''Krishna Krishna'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil language comedy film directed by S. Ve. Shekher, making his directorial debut. The film stars S. Ve. Shekher and Sukanya, with Vennira Aadai Moorthy, Sriman, Chinni Jayanth, Thyagu, Ramesh Khanna, ...

'' (2001) # ''

Mitta Miraasu ''Mitta Miraasu'' is a 2001 Tamil-language film directed by Kalanjiyam. The film stars Prabhu and Roja, while Napoleon, Alex, and Vadivelu play supporting roles. The music was composed by Aslam Mustafa, and the film released on 18 October 2001 ...

'' (2001) # '' Poovellam Un Vasam'' (2001) # ''

Piriyadha Varam Vendum ''Piriyadha Varam Vendum'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Kamal. It is a remake of his 1999 Malayalam film ''Niram''. The movie stars Prashanth with Shalini and Jomol (Both reprising their role ...

'' (2001) # '' En Mana Vaanil'' (2001) # ''

Shakalaka Baby ''Mudhalvan'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language political action thriller film produced by R. Madhesh and S. Shankar, written and directed by Shankar. The film stars Arjun, Manisha Koirala and Raghuvaran while Vadivelu and Manivannan appear in ...

'' (2001) # '' Viswanathan Ramamoorthy'' (2001) # '' Veettoda Mappillai'' (2001) # ''

Vadagupatti Maapillai ''Vadagupatti Maapillai'' () is a 2001 Tamil-language romantic comedy film produced, co-written and directed by V. C. Guhanathan. The film stars Hamsavardhan and Reshma, while Vivek and Vadivelu appear in supporting roles. Featuring music comp ...

'' (2001) # ''

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'' (2001) # ''

Ennamma Kannu ''Ennamma Kannu'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Sakthi Chidambaram, starring Sathyaraj, Devayani, Ranjith and Vadivelu. The film's musical score was by Deva and was released in 2000. The name of the film was insp ...

'' (2002) # ''

Thenkasi Pattanam ''Thenkasi Pattanam'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Rafi Mecartin and produced by S. S. Durairaju. The film stars Sarath Kumar and Napoleon as the male leads while Samyuktha Varma, Devayani, and Aswathi Menon pla ...

'' (2002) # '' En Mana Vaanil'' (2002) # ''

Panchathantiram ''Panchatanthiram'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. S. Ravikumar and written with Kamal Haasan, with the dialogues by Crazy Mohan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jayaram, Ramesh Aravind, Sriman, Yugi Sethu, Simran, ...

'' (2002) # ''

Vaanam Vasappadum ''Vaanam Vasappadum'' () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. C. Sreeram. The film stars newcomers Karthik Kumar and Poongkothai Chandrahasan, with Revathi, Nassar, Vijayakumar, and Thalaivasal Vijay in supporting roles. The mu ...

'' (2004) # ''

Vishwa Thulasi ''Vishwa Thulasi'' is a 2004 Tamil-language drama film directed by Sumathy Ram, starring Mammooty and Nandita Das. This film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilayaraaja and M. S. Viswanathan. The film was notable for having a female dire ...

'' (2004) # ''

Priyasakhi ''Priyasakhi'' is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by K. S. Adhiyaman and produced by P. L. Thenappan. The film stars Madhavan and Sadha, while Aishwarya, Ramesh Khanna, Manobala and Kovai Sarala feature in supporting roles. Th ...

'' (2005) # ''

Mumbai Xpress ''Mumbai Xpress'' is a 2005 Indian bilingual black comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by Kamal Haasan. It stars Kamal Haasan himself in the lead role alongside Manisha Koirala. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, w ...

'' (2005) # ''

Kovai Brothers ''Kovai Brothers'' is a 2006 Tamil-language comedy spoof film written, produced, and directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars Sathyaraj, Sibiraj, Vadivelu, Namitha, Uma and Kovai Sarala. The music was composed by D. Imman. The film was ...

'' (2006) # ''

'' (2007) # '' Muni'' (2007) # ''

'' (2008) # '' Muni 2: Kanchana'' (2011) # '' Oru Nadigaiyin Vaakkumoolam'' (2012) # ''

Paagan ''Paagan'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by debutante Mohammed Aslam, who was an associate to Ameer Sultan. It stars Srikanth and Janani Iyer in the lead roles. Kovai Sarala plays an important role in this film. James ...

'' (2012) # ''

Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya ''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' () also known as KLTA, is an Indian 2013 Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by KS Manikandan. It stars Santhanam, Srinivasan, newcomer Sethu and Vishakha Singh. The film marked Santhanam's venture into ...

'' (2013) # ''

Thillu Mullu ''Thillu Mullu'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. Balachander and written by Visu. A remake of the 1979 Hindi film ''Gol Maal'', it stars Rajinikanth, with Thengai Srinivasan, Nagesh, Poornam Viswana ...

'' (2013) # '' Arya Surya'' (2013) # ''

Ragalaipuram ''Ragalaipuram'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil language comedy drama film written and directed by Mano, which is a remake of the 1991 Malayalam film '' Aanaval Mothiram''. The film features Karunas, Angana Roy, and Sanjana Singh in the lead roles. The m ...

'' (2013) # ''

Chithirayil Nilachoru ''Chithirayil Nilachoru'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan and produced by Murugesan. The film features Prakash Nath, Vasundhara Kashyap and Sara Arjun, with Ashok Sundarrajan and Ganja Karuppu ...

'' (2013) # ''

Malini 22 Palayamkottai ''Malini 22 Palayamkottai'' is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language thriller drama film directed by Sripriya. It stars Nithya Menen in the title role while Krish J. Sathaar and Naresh (actor), Naresh play supporting roles. A remake of the Malayalam film ...

'' (2014) # ''Saravana Poigai'' (2014) # '' Vanavarayan Vallavarayan'' (2014) # ''

Sigaram Thodu ''Sigaram Thodu'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Gaurav Narayanan, which was also produced by UTV Motion Pictures. The film stars Vikram Prabhu, Sathyaraj, and Monal Gajjar while Sathish, Gaura ...

'' (2014) # ''

Aranmanai ''Aranmanai'' (; ) is a 2014 Indian Tamil horror comedy film co-written and directed by Sundar C. The film features himself alongside an ensemble cast including Sundar C.,Hansika Motwani, Vinay Rai, Andrea Jeremiah, Raai Laxmi, Santhanam, Ko ...

'' (2014) # '' Rettai Vaalu'' (2014) # ''

Komban ''Komban'' is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by M. Muthaiah and produced by Studio Green. The film stars Karthi and Lakshmi Menon, while Rajkiran, Super Subbarayan, Thambi Ramaiah, Karunas, and Kovai Sarala play supp ...

'' (2015) # '' Muni 3: Ganga'' (2015) # ''

Adhibar ''Adhibar'' ( Proprietor) is a 2015 Tamil-language action film directed by Surya Prakash. The film stars Jeevan and Vidya Pradeep with Nandha, Samuthirakani, Richard Rishi, and Ranjith playing supporting roles. The film was produced by T. Siv ...

'' (2015) # ''

Vedalam ''Vedalam'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Siva. It stars Ajith Kumar, Lakshmi Menon and Shruti Hassan while Ashwin Kakumanu, Rahul Dev, Thambi Ramaiah, Kabir Duhan Singh, and Soori play supporting rol ...

'' (2015) # ''

Aranmanai 2 ''Aranmanai 2'' ()() is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film written and directed by Sundar C. The film stars Sundar himself, Trisha, Hansika Motwani, Siddharth, Poonam Bajwa, Soori, Kovai Sarala, Manobala, Chitra Lakshmanan and R ...

'' (2016) # ''

Nayaki ''Nayaki'' / ''Nayagi'' () is a 2016 Telugu-Tamil bilingual comedy horror film, directed by Goverdhan Reddy. The film stars Trisha in the lead role, with Ganesh Venkatraman, Satyam Rajesh and Sushma Raj in supporting roles. The film is prod ...

'' (2016) # '' Thiraikku Varadha Kathai'' (2016) # ''

Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru ''Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Rajesh and produced by N. Ramasamy. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, Nikki Galrani and Anandhi, while Prakash Raj and RJ Balaji ...

'' (2016) # '' Balle Vellaiyathevaa'' (2016) # ''

Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva ''Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva'' () is 2017 Indian Tamil-language action masala film written & directed by Sai Ramani, starring Raghava Lawrence and Nikki Galrani in the leading roles while Sathyaraj and Ashutosh Rana play supporting roles. The film ...

'' (2017) # ''

Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae ''Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language horror comedy film written and directed by Ike, and produced by Fox Star Studios and Atlee under his production house 'A for Apple Productions'. The film stars Jiiva, Sri ...

'' (2017) #''

Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan ''Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan'' (), also known as ''AAA'', is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film, written and directed by Adhik Ravichandran and produced by S. Michael Rayappan. The film stars Silambarasan in a triple role, ...

'' (2017) #'' Sathura Adi 3500'' (2017) #'' Bayama Irukku'' (2017) #'' Mersal'' (2017) #''

Semma ''Semma'' ( Awesome) is a 2018 Indian Tamil language comedy-drama film directed by Vallikanth and written by Pandiraj. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar and Arthana Binu, while Yogi Babu and Mansoor Ali Khan, among others, play supporting ro ...

'' (2018) #''

Itly ''Inba Twinkle Lilly'' (also known as ''Itly'') is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language heist comedy film written and directed by R. K. Vidhyadaran. The film stars three female characters (as grandmothers): Saranya Ponvannan, Kovai Sarala and Kalpa ...

'' (2018) #'' Kasu Mela Kasu'' (2018) #''

Lakshmi Lakshmi (; , sometimes spelled Laxmi, ), also known as Shri (, ), is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism. She is the goddess of wealth, fortune, power, beauty, fertility and prosperity, and associated with ''Maya'' ("Illusion"). Alo ...

'' (2018) #''

Utharavu Maharaja ''Utharavu Maharaja'' is a 2018 Tamil language film directed by Asif Kuraishi. The film stars Udhaya, who also produced the film, Priyanka Thimmesh, and Prabhu in the lead roles. Cast *Udhaya as Ravi *Priyanka Thimmesh as Saadhana *Prabhu as A ...

'' (2018) #''

Viswasam ''Viswasam'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Siva. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Nayanthara, Jagapathi Babu. Produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, the film was officially announced on 20 November 2017 an ...

'' (2019) #''

Kanchana 3 ''Kanchana 3'' (marketed as ''Muni 4: Kanchana 3'') is a 2019 Indian Tamil language action- comedy horror film co-produced, written and directed by Raghava Lawrence. The film stars Raghava Lawrence in a dual role with Oviya, Vedhika, Nikki Tam ...

'' (2019) #''

Devi 2 ''Devi 2'' (stylized as ''Devi+2'') is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film co-written and directed by A. L. Vijay. It is a sequel to the 2016 film ''Devi''. The film features Prabhu Deva and Tamannaah reprising their roles from the ...

'' (2019) #'' Michaelpatty Raja'' (2021) #''

Pei Mama ''Pei Mama'' () is a 2021 Tamil-language horror comedy film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram and starring Yogi Babu. Produced by Bakiya Cinemass, it was released on 24 September 2021. Cast Production In March 2019, Sakthi Chidambaram anno ...

'' (2021) #''

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'' (2022) #''Sembi'' (2022)

Telugu

Malayalam

# ''Poomarathanalil'' (1997) # ''

Niram ''Niram'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Kamal and written inspired by Sathrughnan, a story by Iqbal Kuttippuram. ''Niram'' marks the fourth and final collaboration of the leading pair, Kunchacko & Shali ...

'' (1999) # ''

Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku ''Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku'' () is a 2004 Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Thaha and starring Jayasurya, Harisree Asokan, Cochin Hanifa and Narendra Prasad. The film deals with the problems faced by the protagonist in selli ...

'' (2004) # ''Hai'' (2005) # ''

Maad Dad ''Maad Dad'' is a 2013 Malayalam film, directed by Revathy S Varmha, starring Lal, Nazriya Nazim, Meghana Raj, Lalu Alex, Padmapriya and Pooja Gandhi. It marked Nazriya’s debut film as a leading actress. Cast * Lal as Palachottil Geevargees ...

'' (2012) # ''

Girls A girl is a young female human, usually a child or an adolescent. When a girl becomes an adult, she is accurately described as a ''woman''. However, the term ''girl'' is also used for other meanings, including ''young woman'',Dictionary.c ...

'' (2016)

Kannada

# ''

Africadalli Sheela ''Africadalli Sheela'' ( Sheela in Africa) is a 1986 Indian Kannada-language fantasy-adventure film, written, directed and produced by Dwarakish. Made on the similar lines as the Hollywood film '' Sheena'', the film was extensively shot in the ...

'' (1986) # ''

Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku ''Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku'' () is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film, directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao and is a remake of the Tamil film ''Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum''. The film stars Malashri and Harish Kumar, with Dwarakish, ...

'' (1993) # ''

Alimayya ''Alimayya'' is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film written by Manivannan and directed by Kishore Sarja in his directorial debut. The film starred Arjun Sarja and Shruti. The film is a remake of 1987 Tamil film ''Kalyana Kacheri ...

'' (1993) # '' Naanu Naane''(2002) # '' Arjun'' (2008)

Singer

*Thekkathi Mappillai (Magalirkaaga) *Rama Rama (Villu) *Marugo marugo (Sathi Leelavathi)

Television

# Sundari Soundari ( Sun TV) # Ellame Siripputhan (

Kalaignar TV Kalaignar is an Indian general entertainment satellite television channel based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The channel was launched on 15 September 2007 as Kalaignar in respect of former Chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi. Malaysia ...

) # Vanthaana Thanthaana (

) # Sabhash Meera (

Jaya TV Jaya TV HD is a Tamil language satellite television channel based in Chennai, India. Jaya TV HD is also broadcast to the expatriate Tamil community via various media partnerships. Hemant Sahai of HSA had Jaya TV HD as his first client. Jaya TV ...

) # Sagalakala Sarala (

) # Comedyil Kalakkuvathu Eppadi (

) # Vantintlo Wonders ( Gemini TV) # Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (

) # Chellame Chellam ( Sun TV) # Arundhathi ( Sun TV) # Kutty Chutties ( Sun TV) # Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? - (Seasons 1–5,8-9 (

Star Vijay Star Vijay is an Indian Tamil language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly Star India), a subsidiary of Asianet Star Communications. The channel's headquarters is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Star Vijay change ...

) - Judge

Awards

;

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Tamil Nadu State Film Awards were given for excellence in Tamil cinema in India. They were given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The aw ...

* Best Comedian - '' Sathi Leelavathi'' (1995) * Best Comedian - '' Poovellam Un Vasam'' (2001) * Best Comedian - ''

'' (2008) ;

Vijay Awards The Vijay Awards are presented by the Tamil television channel STAR Vijay to honour excellence in Tamil cinema. It has been given annually since 2006, with the latest—the 10th edition—of the award-giving ceremony having been held in ...

- '' Kanchana'' (2011) ;

(in

) * Best Female Comedian - ''

Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary ''Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary'' is a 2000 Telugu film directed by Suresh Krissna. The film stars Mohan Babu, Jayasudha, Priya Gill and Chandra Mohan. Cast * Mohan Babu as in a dual role as Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary / Murali * Jayasudha ...

'' (2000) * Best Female Comedian - ''

Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu ''Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by AVS and starring singer Rajesh in his acting debut and Sangeetha. The film was met with negative reception by critics who criticised Rajesh's acting a ...

'' (2003)

References

External links

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