After a long and courageous battle with Stage 4 cancer, Kaviyoor Ponnamma passed away on September 20, 2024, at a private hospital in Kochi. She was 79 years old. Her death marked the end of an era for Malayalam cinema. The industry, including superstars like Mohanlal and Mammootty, turned up in large numbers to bid an emotional farewell to their beloved "screen mother".
: She famously began playing mother characters as early as age 20, often portraying the mother of actors much older than herself, such as Sathyan and Madhu. Malayalam Actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma Big Boobs
: She won the prestigious Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress four times (1971, 1972, 1973, and 1994). After a long and courageous battle with Stage
: Her preference for local weaves helped keep the traditional handloom industry relevant among younger audiences. : Her preference for local weaves helped keep
Ponnamma's journey into the world of cinema began at a young age. She made her acting debut as a child artist in the 1954 film Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu , directed by the acclaimed filmmaker G.R. Rao. Her early start in the industry laid the foundation for a successful career that would see her work alongside some of the most prominent actors and directors of her time.