Paravai Muniyamma (born 1943) is a Tamil folk singer and actress who prominently plays supporting roles.Appearing in many Tamil films, she has also sung playback in films as well as having her own cook show on Kalaignar TV. Muniyamma's career started off with a role in Dhool, which garnered her a cult status.Since then she has appeared in over 50 films, usually playing grandmother roles. The lady has completed 2,000 stage performances on folk songs, which also includes shows in London, Singapore and Malaysia. She has been hospitalized for so long and is seeking help from Tamil film industry.