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.

Career

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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]

Filmography

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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

Television

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Year Title Role Network
2023 – 2024 Ethirneechal Janani's grandmother Sun TV

Discography

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Year Film Language Song title Music Director Co-Singer
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

References

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  1. ^ "Grill Mill". The Hindu. 20 November 2010. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Honoured by the State for contribution to arts". The Hindu. 17 February 2006. Archived from the original on 13 August 2006. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  3. ^ "She lent her voice to many a famous face". The Hindu. 2 October 2005. Archived from the original on 7 September 2006. Retrieved 8 June 2013.