T. K. Kala is an Indian playback singer who sings in Tamil 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. 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 "Thayir sirandha kovilum illai". She made her acting debut portraying Prakash Raj's mother in Ghilli (2004)