# T. K. Kala

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. She received the Kalaimamani award in 2006. She is the daughter of actress Shanmugasundari.

## Career

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).

## Filmography

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Ghilli | Muthupandi's mother | |
| 2005 | Kasthuri Maan | | |
| 2006 | Veyil | | |
| 2008 | Kuruvi | Parvathi, Velu's mother | |
| 2008 | 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 | Uncredited |

## Television

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

## Discography

| 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 |
| 1975 | Melnaattu Marumagal | Tamil | Kalaimagal Kai | Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan | 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 | |
| 1976 | Dasavatharam | Tamil | Iranyaya Namaga | S. Rajeswara Rao | Y. G. Mahendran |
| 1976 | Dasavatharam | Tamil | Thaniyaayo Sinam | S. Rajeswara Rao | |
| 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 |
| 1977 | Palabishegham | Tamil | Padam Edukkira Paambu Pole | Shankar–Ganesh | 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 | 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 |
| 1991 | Saajan | Kannada | Nanna Manasu | Nadeem–Shravan | Kumar Sanu |
| 1991 | Saajan | Kannada | Yee Kavithyu Naa | Nadeem–Shravan | |
| 1991 | Saajan | Kannada | Anuraga Pallavige | Nadeem–Shravan | |
| 1991 | Saajan | Kannada | Jeevisdli Hege | Nadeem–Shravan | Kumar Sanu |
| 1991 | Saajan | Tamil | Kaathal Thi Vasamaneen | Nadeem–Shravan | D. L. Murli |
| 1991 | Saajan | Tamil | Yenthan Nenchil | Nadeem–Shravan | Kumar Sanu |
| 1991 | Saajan | Tamil | Nenchil Vanthir | Nadeem–Shravan | |
| 1991 | Saajan | Tamil | Yen Paavalane | Nadeem–Shravan | |
| 1991 | Saajan | Tamil | Nila Vennila | Nadeem–Shravan | Kumar Sanu |
| 1991 | Saajan | Telugu | Chusanu Toleesari | Nadeem–Shravan | Anil Kiran |
| 1991 | Saajan | Telugu | Na Manasu Mate | Nadeem–Shravan | Kumar Sanu |
| 1991 | Saajan | Telugu | Nee Gayamlo | Nadeem–Shravan | Ninu |
| 1991 | Saajan | Telugu | Nenu Tapasu Chesanu | Nadeem–Shravan | |
| 1991 | Saajan | Telugu | Ella Bratakanu | Nadeem–Shravan | Kumar Sanu |
| 1992 | Amaran | Tamil | Abhyam Krishna Naragaasuran | Adithyan | Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram |
| 1991 | Deewana | Kannada | Hosa Diganthadi | Nadeem–Shravan | Vinod Rathod |
| 1991 | Deewana | Kannada | Guri Thappidha | Nadeem–Shravan | P. Balram |
| 1991 | Deewana | Kannada | Priti Gilee | Nadeem–Shravan | P. Balram |
| 1991 | Deewana | Kannada | Gaarudiya Ho Ho | Nadeem–Shravan | P. Balram |
| 1991 | Deewana | Kannada | Koti Druvatare | Nadeem–Shravan | P. Balram |
| 1991 | Deewana | Tamil | Mengai Polave | Nadeem–Shravan | Vinod Rathod |
| 1991 | Deewana | Tamil | Raatiree Vellai 1 | Nadeem–Shravan | Arun Ingle |
| 1991 | Deewana | Tamil | Maane Vaa | Nadeem–Shravan | Arun Ingle |
| 1991 | Deewana | Tamil | Poongodiye | Nadeem–Shravan | Arun Ingle |
| 1991 | Deewana | Tamil | Raatiree Vellai 2 | Nadeem–Shravan | Arun Ingle |
| 1991 | Deewana | Telugu | Pranaya Ragame | Nadeem–Shravan | Vinod Rathod |
| 1991 | Deewana | Telugu | Chiru Navve | Nadeem–Shravan | Arun Ingle |
| 1991 | Deewana | Telugu | Chali Kalla Lo | Nadeem–Shravan | Arun Ingle |
| 1991 | Deewana | Telugu | O Chaliya | Nadeem–Shravan | Arun Ingle |
| 1991 | Deewana | Telugu | Kori Kolichanu | Nadeem–Shravan | 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 |