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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Ethirneechal | Janani's grandmother |
| Year | Film | Language | Song title | Music Director | Co-Singer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Tamil | Thaayir Chirandha | |||
| 1973 | Tamil | Vanthaen Vandhanam | T. M. Soundararajan & K. Veeramani | ||
| 1975 | [Ingeyum Manithargal || Tamil || Aaraaro Aaraaro Aarudhal || T. S. Naresh || [[M. K. Muthu]]|-| rowspan=2|1975 || rowspan=2|Melnaattu Marumagal || rowspan=2|Tamil || Pallandu Pallandu || rowspan=2|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|-| rowspan=3|1976 || rowspan=3|Dasavatharam || rowspan=3|Tamil || Hari Narayana Ennum Naamam || rowspan=3|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|-| rowspan=2|1977 || rowspan=2|Palabishegham || rowspan=2|Tamil || Kundril Aadum Kumarunukku Aragarogara || rowspan=2|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 |-| rowspan=5|1991 || rowspan=5|Saajan || rowspan=5|Kannada || Yendendu Erali Preeti || rowspan=5|Nadeem–Shravan || Anil Kiran|-| Nanna Manasu || Kumar Sanu|-| Yee Kavithyu Naa |||-| Anuraga Pallavige || |-| Jeevisdli Hege || Kumar Sanu|-| rowspan=5|1991 || rowspan=5|Saajan || rowspan=5|Tamil || Kaathal Thi Vasamaneen || rowspan=5|Nadeem–Shravan || D. L. Murli|-| Yenthan Nenchil || Kumar Sanu|-| Nenchil Vanthir |||-| Yen Paavalane || |-| Nila Vennila || Kumar Sanu|-| rowspan=5|1991 || rowspan=5|Saajan || rowspan=5|Telugu || Chusanu Toleesari || rowspan=5|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|-| rowspan=5|1991 || rowspan=5|Deewana || rowspan=5|Kannada || Hosa Diganthadi || rowspan=5|Nadeem–Shravan || Vinod Rathod|-| Guri Thappidha || P. Balram|-| Priti Gilee || P. Balram|-| Gaarudiya Ho Ho || P. Balram|-| Koti Druvatare || P. Balram|-| rowspan=5|1991 || rowspan=5|Deewana || rowspan=5|Tamil || Mengai Polave || rowspan=5|Nadeem–Shravan || Vinod Rathod|-| Raatiree Vellai 1 || Arun Ingle|-| Maane Vaa || Arun Ingle|-| Poongodiye || Arun Ingle|-| Raatiree Vellai 2 || Arun Ingle|-| rowspan=5|1991 || rowspan=5|Deewana || rowspan=5|Telugu || Pranaya Ragame || rowspan=5|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|}References |