T. K. Kala is an Indian playback singer who sings in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu languages. Kala is also an actress who plays supporting roles in Tamil films and voice actor. [1] She received the Kalaimamani award in 2006. [2] She is the daughter of actress Shanmugasundari.
Born to actress Shanmugasundari, Kala was well trained in music and was a regular choice for songs featuring child actors. She got her major breakthrough when noticed by A P Nagarajan and made her singing debut in the film "Agathiyar" with the song "Thaayir sirandha kovilum illai". She made her acting debut portraying Prakash Raj's mother in Ghilli (2004). [3]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Ghilli | Muthupandi's mother | |
2005 | Kasthuri Maan | ||
2006 | Veyil | ||
2008 | Kuruvi | Parvathi, Velu's mother | |
Pirivom Santhippom | Meenakshi, Natesan's mother | ||
2009 | Nee Unnai Arindhaal | Gopal's mother | |
2009 | Maasilamani | ||
2010 | Magizhchi | Kuttimmai | |
2014 | Kaadu | Velu's mother | |
2015 | I | Lingesan's mother |
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2023 – present | Ethirneechal | Janani's grandmother | Sun TV |
Year | Film | Language | Song title | Music Director | Co-Singer |
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1972 | Agathiyar | Tamil | Thaayir Chirandha | Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan | |
1973 | Rajapart Rangadurai | Tamil | Vanthaen Vandhanam | M. S. Viswanathan | T. M. Soundararajan & K. Veeramani |
1975 | [Ingeyum Manithargal | Tamil | Aaraaro Aaraaro Aarudhal | T. S. Naresh | M. K. Muthu |
1975 | Melnaattu Marumagal | Tamil | Pallandu Pallandu | Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan | Vani Jairam |
Kalaimagal Kai | Vani Jairam | ||||
1975 | Pallandu Vazhga | Tamil | Poivaa Nadhi Alaiye | K. V. Mahadevan | K. J. Yesudas |
1975 | Uravukku Kai Koduppom | Tamil | Thiruvennum Peyarukku Uriyavale | D. B. Ramachandra & S. P. Venkatesh | P. Susheela & P. Madhuri |
1976 | Dasavatharam | Tamil | Hari Narayana Ennum Naamam | S. Rajeswara Rao | |
Iranyaya Namaga | Y. G. Mahendran | ||||
Thaniyaayo Sinam | |||||
1976 | Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu | Tamil | Murukko Kai Murukku | V. Dakshinamoorthy | |
1976 | Uzhaikkum Karangal | Tamil | Vaaren Vazhi Paarthirupene | M. S. Viswanathan | T. M. Soundararajan |
1976 | Vaayillaa Poochchi | Tamil | Aasai Thaan Nenjin | M. S. Viswanathan | A. L. Raghavan & B. S. Sasirekha |
1977 | Nandha En Nila | Tamil | Oru Kaadhal Saamrajyam | V. Dakshinamoorthy | P. Jayachandran |
1977 | Palabishegham | Tamil | Kundril Aadum Kumarunukku Aragarogara | Shankar–Ganesh | Krishnamoorthy & S. C. Krishnan |
Padam Edukkira Paambu Pole | S. C. Krishnan | ||||
1978 | En Kelvikku Enna Bathil | Tamil | Ore Vaanam | M. S. Viswanathan | B. S Sasirekha |
1978 | Thanga Rangan | Tamil | Enga Rangan Thanga Rangan | M. S. Viswanathan | T. M. Soundararajan |
1979 | Appothe Sonnene Kettiya | Tamil | Edhedho Ennangal | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
1979 | Pappathi | Tamil | Kalli Mara Kaattula Kanni Vachen | Shankar–Ganesh | T. L. Maharajan |
1979 | Raja Rajeswari | Tamil | En Kannin Maniye | Shankar–Ganesh | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
1980 | Makkala Sainya | Kannada | Dhimma Thakka Dhimmi | M. S. Viswanathan | Master Raj, L. R. Anjali, B. S. Sasirekha & S. P. Sailaja |
1980 | Mazhalai Pattalam | Tamil | Gumthalakkadi Gumma | M. S. Viswanathan | Master Raj, L. R. Anjali, B. S. Sasirekha & S. P. Sailaja |
1980 | Oru Marathu Paravaigal | Tamil | Mottu Malli | Shankar–Ganesh | Manorama |
1981 | Jadhikkoru Needhi | Tamil | Ondru Sernthu | Shankar–Ganesh | T. M. Soundararajan |
1982 | Sparisam | Tamil | Rajagopala Ungamma | Ravi | B. S. Sasirekha & Murali |
1984 | Pillaiyar | Tamil | Kallaathaanaa Nee Kadavul Illaiyaa | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | |
1985 | Raman Sreeraman | Tamil | Aiyaa Aiyaa Aiyaiyaa | Sivaji Raja | Malaysia Vasudevan |
1991 | Saajan | Kannada | Yendendu Erali Preeti | Nadeem–Shravan | Anil Kiran |
Nanna Manasu | Kumar Sanu | ||||
Yee Kavithyu Naa | |||||
Anuraga Pallavige | |||||
Jeevisdli Hege | Kumar Sanu | ||||
1991 | Saajan | Tamil | Kaathal Thi Vasamaneen | Nadeem–Shravan | D. L. Murli |
Yenthan Nenchil | Kumar Sanu | ||||
Nenchil Vanthir | |||||
Yen Paavalane | |||||
Nila Vennila | Kumar Sanu | ||||
1991 | Saajan | Telugu | Chusanu Toleesari | Nadeem–Shravan | Anil Kiran |
Na Manasu Mate | Kumar Sanu | ||||
Nee Gayamlo | Ninu | ||||
Nenu Tapasu Chesanu | |||||
Ella Bratakanu | Kumar Sanu | ||||
1992 | Amaran | Tamil | Abhyam Krishna Naragaasuran | Adithyan | Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram |
1991 | Deewana | Kannada | Hosa Diganthadi | Nadeem–Shravan | Vinod Rathod |
Guri Thappidha | P. Balram | ||||
Priti Gilee | P. Balram | ||||
Gaarudiya Ho Ho | P. Balram | ||||
Koti Druvatare | P. Balram | ||||
1991 | Deewana | Tamil | Mengai Polave | Nadeem–Shravan | Vinod Rathod |
Raatiree Vellai 1 | Arun Ingle | ||||
Maane Vaa | Arun Ingle | ||||
Poongodiye | Arun Ingle | ||||
Raatiree Vellai 2 | Arun Ingle | ||||
1991 | Deewana | Telugu | Pranaya Ragame | Nadeem–Shravan | Vinod Rathod |
Chiru Navve | Arun Ingle | ||||
Chali Kalla Lo | Arun Ingle | ||||
O Chaliya | Arun Ingle | ||||
Kori Kolichanu | Arun Ingle | ||||
1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Tamil | Edhukku Pondatti | A. R. Rahman | Shahul Hameed & Sunandha |
1994 | Duet | Tamil | Kulicha Kutralam | A. R. Rahman | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
1994 | Karuththamma | Tamil | Araro Ariraro | A. R. Rahman | Theni Kunjarammal & Deepan Chakravarthy |
1994 | Vanitha | Telugu | Jo Laali Jo Laali | A. R. Rahman | Sarala |
1994 | May Madham | Tamil | Adi Paru Mangatha | A. R. Rahman | Suneeta Rao & G. V. Prakash Kumar |
1994 | Hrudayaanjali | Telugu | Achampeta Mangatha | A. R. Rahman | Annupamaa, Suneeta Rao & G. V. Prakash Kumar |
1994 | Palnati Pourusham | Telugu | Idigo Peddapuram | A. R. Rahman | Mano & Sunandha |
1995 | Maman Magal | Tamil | Maman Magale | Adithyan | Malaysia Vasudevan, Mano & Aditya Narayan |
1996 | Summa Irunga Machan | Tamil | Maama Maama Idhu Sun TV | Deva | Sindhu |
1998 | Maru Malarchi | Tamil | Rettaikili | S. A. Rajkumar | Swarnalatha & Mansoor Ali Khan |
1999 | Taj Mahal | Tamil | Sengathe | A. R. Rahman | |
2000 | Ennamma Kannu | Tamil | Naan Oru Pombala Rajini | Deva | Anuradha Sriram |
2000 | Sandhitha Velai | Tamil | Chinna Ponnu | Deva | |
2006 | Sivappathigaram | Tamil | Poranthiruchu Kaalam | Vidyasagar | Saindhavi & Jayamoorthy |
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