Kollangudi Karuppayee
Introduction '''Kollangudi Karuppayee''' () is a Tamil folk singer who has also performed in films. She is considered one of the pioneers of Tamil folk music; as the first of her genre and background to perform in films, she served as an inspiration for many other folk artistes. She started her career as a performer on All India Radio about thirty years before her foray into films. She is a recipient of the prestigious Kalaimamani award for her contributions to music.
Filmography ===In Movies=== Year Film 1985 ''Aan Paavam'' 1987 ''Aayusu Nooru'' 1987 ''Yettiku Potti'' 1996 ''Gopala Gopala''2001''Kabadi Kabadi''===As Singer=== Year Song Film 1985 ''Peraandi'' ''Aan Paavam'' 1985 ''Otti Vandha'' ''Aan Paavam'' 1985 ''Koothu Pakka'' ''Aan Paavam'' 1985 ''Chaaya Cheelai'' ''Aan Paavam'' 1985 ''Arasapatti'' ''Aan Paavam'' 1987 ''Enga Ooru Nalla Ooru'' ''Yettiku Potti'' 1997 ''Kananguruvi kootukullae'' ''Aahaa Enna Porutham''Her husband died in front of her eyes on their way to Madurai for a song recording, this tragedic incident made her bedridden and shut cine offers, later her daughter also died in a road accident which made her a more weak mentally.Now this legend is being taken care nicely by the youths of her society.
References
External links *  Biographical piece from the Hindu