Obituary ·
Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Malayalam cinema’s favourite mother, dies at 79
Kaviyoor Ponnamma, whose mother roles made her a household name across five decades, passed away on September 19, 2024.
Kaviyoor Ponnamma, one of Malayalam cinema's most recognised actors, died on September 19, 2024, in Kochi. She was 79.
Ponnamma built her reputation on mother roles, appearing alongside generations of leading men and women. She won multiple Kerala State Film Awards and remained active in films and television well into the later part of her career.
Her screen presence gave Malayalam cinema some of its most enduring family scenes, and her death was marked by tributes from across the industry.
