Her daughter T. K. Kala is also an actress and playback singer.
[1] She also acted in comedy roles, especially as a mother of Vadivelu in many films.
[3] Shanmugasundari received the Kalaimamani Award from Tamil Nadu Government for her best acting in dramas roles 1982 - 1983.
Shanmugasundari has 5 daughters named T. K. Kala, Neela, Mala, Meena and Selvi.
[4] Due to illness, Shanmugasundari was admitted to the hospital and died on 1 May 2012 Morning 4.30 AM .