Kovai Sarala is a renowned Indian film actress and comedian, renowned for her supporting roles in Tamil and Telugu films, boasting an illustrious career spanning an impressive 25 years.
Throughout her remarkable journey, Sarala has appeared in an astonishing 750 films, earning her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian and the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian, respectively, for her outstanding performances in Poovellam Un Vasam (2001) and Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kanu (2003).
Sarala's foray into the world of cinema began when she was just in the 9th standard, when she received her first film offer and went on to act alongside Vijayakumar and K. R. Vijaya in the film Velli Ratham.
She continued to impress audiences with her versatility, taking on roles that defied her age, such as the 32-year-old pregnant woman in Mundhanai Mudichu, her second film, and the 65-year-old mother of Bhagyaraj's character in Chinna Veedu, a role she played just two years later.
With over 100 films to her credit in Telugu, Sarala has established herself as a household name in the Indian film industry. Notably, she has mentioned films such as Sathi Leelavathi, Viralukketha Veekkam, Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana, Karagattakaran, and Viswanathan Ramamoorthy as her personal favourites, showcasing her dedication to her craft and her ability to connect with audiences across generations.
