Kovai Sarala

Actress

Indian Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/04/1962
Age63 years
BirthplaceCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu

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Bio/Wiki

Birth nameSarala
Full nameKovai Sarala

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherName
MotherShakthi Illam
SiblingsOne Brother, Four Sisters

Career

Debut
Film (Tamil)Velli Ratham (1979)
Film (Telugu)Veera Prathap (1987)
Film (Malayalam)Thaliritta Kinakkal (1980)
Film (Kannada)Africadalli Sheela (1986)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best ComedianSathi Leelavathi (1995), Poovellam Un Vasam (2001), and Uliyin Osai (2008)
Best Female Comedianayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary (2000) and Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu (2003)
Vijay Award for Best ComedianKanchana (2011)
Life Time Achievement AwardThe Galatta Crown 2022
JFW Achievers Award2022
TelevisionJudge on Varuthapadatha valibar sangam (Zee Tamil), Host of Chellame chellam (Sun TV), Host of Paasa Paravaigal

Favourites

Comedy Artist(s)Venniradai Moorthy, Manorama, Sachu
Tamil Film(s)Karakattakkaran (1989), Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana (1994), Sathi Leelavathi (1995), Viralukketha Veekkam (1999), Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (2001)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Kovai Sarala is a well-known Indian actress in Tamil and Telugu films, mainly recognized for her supporting roles.
2. She has been honored with the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian and the Vijay Award for Best Comedian for her impeccable comic timing.
3. Born into a Malayali family, Kovai Sarala has a multicultural background.
4. Her versatile talent extends to singing hit songs like 'Marugo Marugo,' 'Thekkathi Mappillai,' and 'Rama Rama' in various movies.
5. Acknowledging her family's encouragement, Kovai attributes her success in entertainment to her father and sister.
6. An expression of respect, Kovai endearingly addresses younger actors with the title 'Garu.'
7. Among her many films, Kovai holds a special fondness for titles like Karakattakkaran, Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana, Sathi Leelavathi, Viralukketha Veekkam, and Viswanathan Ramamoorthy.
8. She has acted in over 750 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema.
9. She has collaborated extensively with comedians including Vadivelu, Brahmanandam, Goundamani, Senthil, and Vivek.
10. She looks after the children of her relatives as her own, demonstrating her commitment to family welfare.
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