She recorded many songs with music directors Deva, Vidyasagar, Harris Jayaraj, Anu Malik, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Raj-Koti, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Mani Sharma, Hamsalekha and many others. Once in an interview, she said that she was moved to tears when she finished the recording of this song and received praise from A. ![]() She received the award for the song 'Porale Ponnuthayi'. Swarnalatha was the first female playback singer to fetch the National Award under A. She was one of the most versatile singers of her times, as she was able to sing melodies like 'Maalayil Yaaro Manathodu Pesa' from Sathriyan or 'Porale Ponnuthayi' from Karuthamma as well as Rahman's experimental songs like 'Mukkabla' from Kadhalan or 'Mottu Vittadha' from Pavithra. A.R.Rahman, noting her versatility as a singer and her extraordinary voice, used Swarnalatha for many of his songs.
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