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

Mohanlal and Mammootty have paid their tributes to actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma, who was synonymous with her 'mother roles' in Mollywood. Ponnamma's passing at 80 pained Mohanlal, who played her son in several notable films.

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.