Ponnamma: The Malayalam actress, fondly called Ponnamma Chechi (elder sister), passed away aged 80 at a private hospital in Kochi. She had been undergoing treatment for cancer since last May. Hospital sources said she was diagnosed with stage four cancer.

Kaviyoor Ponnamma was a part of many great projects, including Kireedam, Ulladakkam, Chenkol, Vatsalyam and Thenmavin Kombath

Malayalam cinema mourns the loss of veteran actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma. Mohanlal and Mammootty lead tributes as the industry bids farewell to the.Kaviyoor Ponnamma. Malayalam Cinema. Mohanlal. Mammootty.

Malayalam film industry’s most popular screen ‘mother’ Kaviyoor Ponnamma breathed her last at a private hospital in Kochi on Friday evening. Known for her characteristic big, red bindi, Ponnamma was ailing for a while.

Speculation arose when Mammootty’s production house, Mammootty Kampany, shared a picture announcing a partnership with Aashirvad Cinemas, which sparked rumours about the superstar duo's upcoming collaboration.

Veteran Malayalam actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma passed away on Friday (September 20), at the age of 79 after being hospitalized in Kochi due to ill health. Known for her iconic mother roles, she acted in over 700 films and was deeply loved by the movie buffs.

Veteran Malayalam actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma has died in Kochi, Kerala, after a long battle with cancer. She was 79. Actor-director Prithviraj has paid tribute to her via social media.