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Kaviyoor Ponnamma (10 September 1945 – 20 September 2024) was an Indian actress who appeared in Malayalam films and television. She began her career performing in theatre dramas before foraying into cinema. She also acted in TV serials and commercials and had playback singing credits in few films.

Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Headshot of Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Ponnamma in 2007
Born(1945-09-10)10 September 1945
Died20 September 2024(2024-09-20) (aged 79)
Kochi, Kerala, India
OccupationActress
Years active1959–2022
Spouse
M. K. Maniswami
(m. 1969; died 2011)
Children1
Parents
  • T. P. Damodharan
  • Gauri
RelativesKaviyoor Renuka (sister)

Ponnamma was a four-time Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress winner. Her sister Kaviyoor Renuka was also an actress. Often called as the "mother to all actors", she acted as mother of almost all actors in her career spanning over decades.[1] At the age of 20, she played the mother of older actors Sathyan and Madhu in Thommente Makkal (1965). She particularly gained critical acclaim for acting as the mother of Mohanlal.[2][3][4][5]

Early life

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Ponnamma was born to T. P. Damodharan and Gauri, as the eldest of seven children, on 10 September 1945 in Kaviyoor, Thiruvalla.[6] She had six siblings among whom Kaviyoor Renuka (d. 2004), her younger sister, was also an actress.[7] Even though she was born in Kaviyoor, her childhood was spent in Ponkunnam where her father was doing business. She began taking singing lessons from age five. Ever since she saw a live concert of M. S. Subbulakshmi, she wanted to be a singer and even "look like her". Her arengettam (singing debut) was held in Kaviyoor when she was 11 years old, where she was first introduced by her stage name "Kaviyoor Ponnamma".[8]

Career

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As a five-year-old, she learned music and sang in stage shows.[9] In 1958, she was spotted by Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC) who was looking for a girl who can sing in their stage play. They also gave her the role of heroine in Mooladhanam, her debut stage drama at age 13.[8] It was directed by Thoppil Bhasi. After five years came her first movie Kudumbini, in which she did the title role of the mother of two children.[10]

Personal life and death

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Ponnamma was married to film producer Maniswami in 1969. The couple has a daughter Bindhu who is married and settled in the United States.[10] Maniswami died in 2011 after a long illness.

Ponnamma died from cancer at Lissie Hospital in Kochi, Kerala, on 20 September 2024, at the age of 79.[11][12][13][14]

Awards

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Kerala State Film Awards:

  • Second Best Actress – 1971 – Different films
  • Second Best Actress – 1972 – Theertha Yathra
  • Second Best Actress – 1973 – Different films
  • Second Best Actress – 1994 – Thenmavin Kombathu
  • Film City Magazine- Chalachitra Ratnam' Title – 2006
  • Pappanamkode Lakshmanan Award – 2006
  • O Madhavan Award – 2009
  • Bharath Murali Award – 2012
  • Kala Ratna award – EV Kala Mandalam – 2013
  • PK Rosy Award – 2015
  • Good Knight Film and Business Awards – 2017
  • Gurupranam – Honour by Malayalam Cine Technicians’ Association (MACTA) – 2013
  • Honour by KSFDC – 2015
  • Honour by Kerala State Film Awards – 2016
  • Felicitation by Kerala State Film Awards – 2017
  • Kausalya Vandanam programme Honour – 2017
  • Kalaiselvam Award – Government of Tamil Nadu
  • Honour by Kaviyoor Panchayat
  • DLSA Honour

Filmography

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As an actress

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1950s

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Year Title Role Notes
1958 Mariakutty

1960s

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Year Title Role Notes
1962 Sreerama Pattabhishekam Mandodari
1963 Kalayum Kaminiyum
1964 Bharthavu Santha
Atom Bomb Dolly Lakshmi
Kudumbini Lakshmi
1965 Daaham Lakshmi Teacher
Thommante Makkal Achaamma
Odayil Ninnu Kalyani
Rosie Rosi
1966 Kanmanikal
Kayamkulam Kochunni
Jail Karthyayaniyamma
Pinchu Hridayam Saraswathi
1967 Swapnabhoomi Saraswathy
Pooja Eeswariyamma
Postman
Sahadharmini
Anweshichu Kandethiyilla Annie's mother
1968 Asuravithu Kunjootty
Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathi
Velutha Kathreena Martha Pulayi
1969 Vilakuranja Manushyan
Kattukurangu Thulasi
Aalmaram Ammini Amma
Nadhi Thresia

1970s

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Year Title Role Notes
1970 Palunku Pathram
Ammayenna Sthree Jaanu
Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte Lakshmi
Kalpana Dakshayaniyamma
Othenente Makan Naani
Cross Belt Bhavani
Vivahitha Kamala
Thriveni Parvathi
Nizhalattam Ravi's Mother
Anadha Sarojam
1971 C.I.D. In Jungle
Jalakanyaka
Bobanum Moliyum Santhamma
Kalithozhi Parvathy Amma
Sarasayya Thomaskutty's mother
Karinizhal Vishva Lakshmi
Vivahasammanam Parukuttyamma
Oru Penninte Katha Subhadra
Karakanakadal Tharuthi
Shiksha Meenakshi
Vithukal Ammini
Makane Ninakku Vendi Thomachan's mother
Aabhijathyam Janaki
1972 Kalippava
Anweshanam Ponnamma
Puthrakameshti Malati
Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku Seetha
Sathi Pick-pocket's mother
Sree Guruvayoorappan Kururamma
Theerthayathra Kochikkavu
Akkarapacha Bhageerathi
Manthrakodi Saraswathi
Aromalunni Thumbolarcha
Gaandharvakshethram Kalamezuthu Pattukari
Aadhyathe Katha Ammukuttiyamma
Pushpanjali Bhagi
1973 Kavitha
Chenda
Enippadikal
Periyar Thresiakutty
Thiruvabharanam Antharjanam
Ponnapuram Kotta Uppaathi
Nakhangal Kakkachi
Divyadharsanam Poojarini Amma
Angathattu Kunjukutti
Dharmayudham Bhadra Thampuratti
Interview Saraswathi
Thaniniram Subhadra
Nirmalyam Narayani
1974 Chanchala
Neelakannukal Chellamma
Suprabhatham Baadal's mother
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan Lakshmi Thampuratti
Nellu Savithri Varassyar
Manyasree Viswamithran Bhageeradhiyamma
Thacholi Marumakan Chandu Unnichirutha
Night Duty Savithriyamma
Chakravakam Shosamma
Devi Kanyakumari Old lady
1975 Malsaram
Sammanam
Tourist Bungalow
Mattoru Seetha
Padmaragam
Abhimaanam Kamalamma
Raagam Blind school principal
Sindhu Parvathy Amma
Chumaduthangi Lakshmi Amma
Thiruvonam Jaanamma
Makkal Leela
Prayanam Ammini amma
Utsavam Gopi's mother
Pravaham Lakshmi
1976 Aruthu
Paarijatham
Priyamvada
Kanyaadaanam
Seemantha Puthran
Romeo
Kaayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan Suhara
Vazhivilakku Janakiyamma
Ajayanum Vijayanum Susheela
Appooppan Saraswathy
Chottanikkara Amma Indu's grandmother
Amba Ambika Ambalika Old age Satyavati
Amrithavaahini Lakshmi
Thulavarsham Balan's mother
1977 Rowdy Rajamma
Sreemad Bhagavad Geetha
Akshayapaathram
Vezhambal
Siva Thandavum
Varadakshina
Aa Nimisham
Dheerasameere Yamuna Theere
Rajaparambara
Mini Mol Lakshmiyamma
Innale Innu Radha's mother
Jagadguru Aadisankaran Kaippilly Aryadevi Antarjanam
Sreemurukan Kamalakshi
Nirakudam Sathi
Oonjaal Bharathi
Muttathe Mulla Maheshwari
Satyavan Savithri Arundathi Devi
Itha Ivide Vare Kamalakshi
Kodiyettam Kamalamma
Randu Lokam Madhavi
Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana Dakshayani
Vidarunna Mottukal Lakshmi
Paadasaram Kamalakshi
1978 Aazhi Alayaazhi
Aniyara
Naalumanippookkal
Seemanthini
Tiger Salim
Udayam Kizhakku Thanne
Sathrathil Oru Raathri
Pichipoo
Anubhoothikalude Nimisham
Society Lady
Rajan Paranja Kadha
Prarthana
Sthree Oru Dukham
Samayamaayilla Polum Savithri
Uthrada Rathri Gopan's mother
Kalpavriksham Nun
Eeta Philomina
Avalude Ravukal Lakshmi
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil Yashodha Devi
Rathinirvedam Saraswathi
Randilonnu Maheshwari
1979 Manushyan
Driver Madyapichirunnu
Pambaram
Pushyaraagam Amma
Aayiram Vasanthangal
Cheriyachante Kroorakrithyangal Eliyamma
Aarattu Annamma
Sarpam Bhavani
Prabhu Devaki
Yakshi Paaru Thampi's wife
Itha Oru Theeram Madhavi
Prabhaathasandhya Usha's Mother
Mamangam Chathunni's Mother

1980s

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Year Title Role Notes
1980 Karnan
Moorkhan
Oru Varsham Oru Maasam
Chamaram Karthyayani
Manushya Mrugam Babu's Mother
Thirayum Theeravum Mohan's mother
Anthappuram Bhavani
Pappu Actress Guest appearance
Karimpana Muthan's mother
Love in Singapore Premachandran's Mother
1981 Aarathi
Swapnaragam
Anandharam
Chamayam
Saahasam
Nizhal Yudham Devaki
Oppol Narayani amma
Orikkal Koodi Chandran's Mother
Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla Devaki
Sphodanam Gopi's Mother
Vayal Saraswathi
Agnisaram Bhavani
Avatharam Lakshmikuttyamma
Thrishna Chinammu Amma
1982 Kallimullu
Bheeman
Balloon Lakshmiyamma
Kaaliya Mardhanam Geetha's mother
Beedi Kunjamma Madhavan's Mother
Kaattile Paattu Raji
Ilakkangal Unnis' mother
Maattuvin Chattangale Jayan's mother
Paanjajanyam Lakshmidevi
Marupacha Ponnamma
1983 Pourasham Saraswathi
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare Adv. Lakshmi
Oomana Thinkal Gopi's mother
Bandham Sreedeviyamma
Sesham Kazhchayil Shankar's mother
Enikku Vishakunnu Chinnamma
Hello Madras Girl Sreedevi Amma
Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal Thambi's & Unni's mother
Enne Njan Thedunnu Lakshmiyamma
Mansoru Maha Samudram Devaki
Marakkillorikkalum Sharada
1984 Mukhamukham
Somayagam
Ente Nandhinikutty
Ente Gramam
Ningalil Oru Sthree Latha's mother
Oru Painkilikatha Kamaalakshi
Swanthamevide Bandhamevide Lakshmi
Kodathy Meenakshiyamma
Thirakal Madhaviyamma
Manithali Zulfikar's mother
Lakshmana Rekha Radha's mother
Kanamarayathu Mother Superior
Ariyaatha Veethikal Janakiyamma
Adiyozhukkukal Mariyamma
1985 Guerrilla
Mounam Nombaram Indu's mother
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Nerum Savithri
Angadikkappurathu Rosi
Thinkalaazhcha Nalla Divasam Janakikutty
Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki Sathyabhama
Adhyayam Onnu Muthal Lakshmi
Makan Ente Makan Paruvamma
Karimpinpoovinakkare Bhadran's Mother
1986 Ariyatha Bandhukkal
Vishwasichallum Illenkilum
Kaveri
Ente Sonia Shanti
Akalangalil Sethu's mother
Koodanayum Kattu Annie's Mother
Sukhamo Devi Nandan's Mother
Namukku Parkkan Munthirithoppukal Rita
Ennu Nathante Nimmi Chithambaram's mother
Iniyum Kurukshetrum Gomathi
Surabhi Yaamangal Meenakshi
Malarum Kiliyum Padmavathiyamma
Manasiloru Manimuthu Mohan's mother
Nakhakshathangal Valiyamma
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku Dr. Shanthamma
1987 Oru Maymasa Pulariyil
Irupatham Noottandu Meenakshmiyamma
Achuvettante Veedu Vipin's Mother
Kaiyethum Doorathu Janaki
Thaniyavarthanam Balan's mother
Anantaram Yogini Amma
1988 Onnum Onnum Pathinonnu
Marikkunilla Njaan Narayaniyamma
1921 Keshavankutty's mother
Vidaparayamanthram Karthi
Ente Amma Sathyabhama
Sathyaa Malayali shop owner Tamil film
Mukthi Madhaviyamma
1989 Swantham Ennu Karuthi
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas Aliyamma
Ulsavapittennu Kalyaniyamma
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal Devaki Amma Cameo
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam Mariyamma
Mazhavilkavadi Velayudhankutty's mother
Muthukkudayum Choodi Madhavi
Vandanam Unnikrishnan's mother
Adhipan Shyam Prakash's mother
Aksharathettu Sumati's mother
Kireedam Sethu's mother
Jaathakam Janaki
Devadas Devadas' Mother
Dasharatham Chandradas' Mother

1990s

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Year Title Role Notes
1990 Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu Nurse Leelavathi
Purappadu Kunjimaluvamma
Kadathanadan Ambadi Kunki
Kshanakkathu Vivekanandan's mother
Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan Sreenivasan's mother
Kattukuthira Manka
Rajavazhcha Naniyamma
Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom Vinayachandran's Mother
In Harihar Nagar Andrew's mother
His Highness Abdullah Bhagirathi Valiya Thampurati
Midhya Rajagopal's Mother
Oliyampukal Annamma
1991 Nithyavasanthan Nithyavismayam Herself Documentary
Ulladakkam Sunny's Mother
Sandesam Bhanumathi
Pookkalam Varavayi Nandan's Mother
Dhanam Sivasankaran's mother
Bharatham Devaki
Apoorvam Chilar Sarojam
Arangu Madhavi
Ezhunnallathu Mrs. James
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi Ananthan's mother
Aparaahnam Janakiyamma
1992 Kudumbasametham Kochukutty
Aayushkalam Aby's mother
Mugha Mudra Lakshmi
Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam Chandran Pillai's wife
Ponnurukkum Pakshi Lakshmi Amma
Mahanagaram Viswanathan's Mother
Pappayude Swantham Appoos Meenakshi's mother
Kingini
1993 Vietnam Colony Parvathiyammal
Samagamam Annakutty
Oru Kadankatha Pole Sekaharan's mother
Sopanam Sethulakshmi Varma
Ottayadipathakal Anoop's mother
Gandharvam Gracy Kutty
Kalippattam Sarojam's mother
Chenkol Sethumadhavan's mother
Kavadiyattam Sethulakshmi
Maya Mayooram Janakiyamma
Vatsalyam Janaki Amma
Ithu Manjukalam Aswathy's and Revathy's mother
1994 Paamaram
Vendor Daniel State Licency Annamma Daniel
Kudumba Vishesham Bharathi
Njan Kodiswaran Janaki
Santhanagopalam Kurup's wife
Sukrutham Ravishankar's mother
Thenmavin Kombath Yeshodhamma
Bheesmacharya Ponnutty
Chukkan Lakshmi
1995 Mumpe Parakkunna Pakshi
Puzhayorathoru Poojari Sreedevi
No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North Vijayabhaskar's mother
Saadaram Bhanumathi
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu Hari's mother
Mannar Mathai Speaking Meera's Mother
Karma Rukmini
1997 Swantham Makalkku Snehapoorvam
Itha Oru Snehagatha Daniel's mother
Snehasindhooram Uma's mother
Amme Prabhathamayi Short film
1998 Aram Jaalakam
Priyuralu Subhadra's mother Telugu film
Manjeeradwani Subhadra's mother
Kottaram Veettile Apputtan Appoottan's mother
Poothiruvathira Raavil Raghu's mema
Amma Ammaayiyamma Sarada teacher
1999 Pallavur Devanarayanan Bhageerathi
Njangal Santhushtaranu Mother of the Orphanage
The Godman Amarnath's Mother
Ezhupunna Tharakan Kunjannamma

2000s

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Year Title Role Notes
2000 Arayannangalude Veedu Lakshmi
Ramayanakkili
2001 Kakkakuyil Sethu Lakshmi Bhai 'Thampuratty'
Akashathile Paravakal Sridevi's grandmother
Uthaman Jayaraj's mother
2002 Nandanam Unni Amma
2003 Mr. Brahmachari Ananthan Thampi's Mother
Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu Padmavathiyamma
Sahodaran Sahadevan Mother of Aravindan & Mukundan
Swantham Malavika Vysakhan's mother
Ammakilikkoodu Marykutty Teacher
Pattanathil Sundaran Bhavaniyamma
Parinamam Malathi
2004 Nothing but Life Cameo
Parijatham
Njan Salperu Ramankutty Ramankutty's mother
Vismayathumbathu Sreekumar's mother
Runway Bharathiyamma
Natturajavu Charlie's Mother
Mampazhakkalam Lakshmi
2006 Vadakkumnadhan Rugmavathi Amma
Aanachandam
Baba Kalyani Meenakshiamma
2007 Anamika
Komban Kichan's mother
Anchil Oral Arjunan Easweriyamma
2008 Twenty:20 Bharathi Amma
Sultan Patient
De Ingottu Nokkiye Vettikadu Sadasivan's mother
Gulmohar Devaki
Kavyam
2009 Women in Malayalam Cinema Herself
Ividam Swargamanu Elssama
Meghatheertham Gayathri Devi
2 Harihar Nagar Andrew's mother
Kappal Muthalaali Bhoominathan's mother

2010s

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 Christian Brothers Joseph Vadakkan's mother
Marananantharam
101 Ruppika
Collector Avinash Varma's mother
Swapnamalika
Ithu Nammude Katha Vinod's grandmother
2012 Best Wishes
Lumiere Brothers Herself Archive footage
Orkut Oru Ormakoot Amminiyamma
Mazhavillinattam Vare
Namukku Parkkan Rajeev's mother
Manjadikuru Devayani
Theruvu Nakshatrangal Mukundan's mother
Mr. Marumakan Bhavani Amma
2013 Ginger Vivekanandan's mother
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty Mariyamma
2014 Tharangal Herself Photo only
Avatharam Madhavan's mother
100 Degree Celsius Lovely's mother-in-law
2015 Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum Swamini Amma
2016 Kammal
Dhanayathra Vijila's mother
Poy Maranju Paranju Vinu's grandmother
Pa Va Agnes/Sister amma
Oppam Jayaraman's valiyammayi
Thoppil Joppan Joppan's mother
Oru Muthassi Gadha
2017 Manchatti Mariyamma Short film
Achayans Valyammichi
Vedam Sabarinath's grandmother
2019 Mr. Pavanayi 99.99 Soni's grandmother
Muthassikkoru Muthu Naani Muthassi
Mamangam Puthumana Thampuratti

2020s

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Year Title Role Notes
2021 Aanum Pennum Kuttan's mother Segment : Rani
Ammachikoottile Pranayakalam Ummachi
2022 Aaraattu Uncredited voice only
Kannadi

As a film playback singer

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  • 1963 – "Kaavilamme Karinkali" – Kaattumaina
  • 1968 – "Methikkalathile" – Velutha Kathreena
  • 1972 – "Ambike Jagadambike" – Theerthayaathra
  • 1973 – "Mangalaam Kaavile" – Dharmayudham
  • 1982 – "Thushaaramanikal" – Illakkangal
  • 1982 – "Palathum Paranju" – Chiriyo Chiri
  • 1999 – "Unknown" – Pallavur Devanarayanan

Television

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Serials

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Other programmes

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  • Home Sweet Home
  • JB Junction
  • News Hour
  • Movies
  • Arabian Dreams
  • Cinema Diary
  • Ponnamma Manassu
  • Comedy Super Nite
  • Comedy Super Nite 2
  • Kathayillithu Jeevitham
  • Kayyoppu
  • Ponnamma Manssu Thurakkunnu
  • Malayalee House
  • On Record
  • Mukhamukham
  • Samagamam
  • FM Rainbow
  • Badayi Bungalow
  • Female Film Festival
  • Women in Action programme
  • Onam Cooking Show (Kairali We)
  • Thiranottam
  • Top Talk
  • CN Vlogs Onam 2019
  • Kayyur Film
  • Nithyaharitham Book release
  • Ee Vazhitharayil
  • Charithram Enniloode
  • International Children’s Film Festival of Kerala (ICFFK)
  • Mathrusparsham
  • KSFDC
  • Valthsallyam
  • Mothers’ Day programme
  • K.G. Jayan Felicitation
  • Aanachamayam
  • Thombil Palace Samrakshana Samiti Programme
  • Lohithadas Award Function
  • 65th Hindu Religious Meet
  • Interview (Kairali TV)
  • Onam Thoughts (Jaihind TV)
  • Ammakkorumma
  • Amma Ponnamma
  • Cinemayile Amma Ponnamma
  • Mohanam 2016
  • Limelight
  • Anjaloonjal
  • Attukal festival
  • Oru Vattam Koodi
  • Stall at Desam
  • Children's day Magic Show
  • Prem Nazir film festival
  • Media Award Presentation
  • Swantham Gramam Sundara Gramam
  • Amruthageethangal
  • Film Supporting Artistes’ Welfare Association
  • Good Knight Film and Business Awards 2017
  • Annorikkal
  • Nere Chovve
  • Lal Salam
  • Madhuram Madhuram Onam
  • Comedy Stars
  • Onathammamar
  • Star Singer
  • Red FM Malayalam Music Awards
  • Thanima Cultural Festival
  • Ormayile Ponnonam
  • JC Daniel Award - Jury
  • Katha Ithuvare
  • Amma Nakshathram
  • Chapter Day
  • Mathrumadhuram Onam
  • Prem Nazir Foundation Award
  • 50 years of Vellithirayile Perunthachan
  • Janaseva Sisu Bhavan Snehaveedu
  • Honour to IV Sasi
  • Minnalai Television Award Night
  • Velicham Intensive Educational Development Project
  • Vishu Interview (Jaihind TV)
  • Run Kerala, Run
  • Golden Jubilee celebrations of the formation of the State
  • Krishna Jayanthi
  • Hiroshima Day Programme
  • Jubilee Fete of the Neeravil Prakash Kala Kendram
  • Bharathan's 10th death anniversary

Drama

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As drama actress

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  • Mooladhanam
  • Puthiya Akasham Puthiya Bhoomi
  • Janani Janmbhoomi
  • Doctor

As a drama singer

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  • "Vellilam Kaattilolichu Kalikkuvan"
  • "Pookkaara Pootharumo" (Doctor)
  • "Onappooviliyil" (Mooladhanam)
  • "Kaalchilambil" (Mooladhanam)
  • "Oru vazhithaarayil" (Althara)
  • "Pottichirichu"
  • "Mannil Piranna"(Althara)
  • "Mulchedikkaattil"(Althara)
  • "Vala Vala"(Althara)
  • (Yagashala)
  • (Maya)

Albums

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  • Karyasiddhi Pooja
  • Ente Malayalam
  • Sreeramajapam
  • Makam - (Singer)
  • Ellam Ente Chottanikkara Amma - (Singer)
  • Krishna Krishna Hare Hare - (Singer)

Advertisements

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  • Sreelakshmi General & Pooja Store Payyoli
  • Fawaz Wedding Centre
  • Manohar Jewellers
  • Kalabhacharthu
  • Joy Alukkas Wedding Center
  • Santhimadam Villa
  • Sreenivas Idli and Dosa Powder
  • Mas Curry Powder
  • Siva Emu

References

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  1. ^ "Unforgettable mothers of silver screen". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Did you know that Kaviyoor Ponnamma played her first mother character at the age of 22?". The Times of India. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Mother of all roles". The Hindu. 7 September 2006.
  4. ^ "Last and best of mother figures in Mollywood". The New Indian Express. 21 September 2024.
  5. ^ "A 60-year legacy of love, kindness in Malayalam cinema". The New Indian Express. 21 September 2024.
  6. ^ On Record with T.N Gopakumar: Kaviyoor Ponnamma. Event occurs at [time needed]. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2013 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ "A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal". Cinidiary. Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  8. ^ a b S., Shevlin (6 December 2008). "Scenes from the past". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  9. ^ "മലയാളിയുടെ പൊന്നമ്മ | Webdunia Malayalam". Malayalam.webdunia.com. 5 January 2008. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  10. ^ a b "Mother of all actors". The Hindu. 17 July 2005. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2008.
  11. ^ "അമ്മയായി കൊതി തീര്‍ന്നില്ല - articles, infocus interview - Mathrubhumi Eves". mathrubhumi.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  12. ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Actress who made a mark with her mother roles; Kaviyoor Ponnamma no more". Keralakaumudi Daily. Kerala Kaumudi.
  13. ^ "Veteran actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma laid to rest with state honours". Onmanorama.
  14. ^ "Mohanlal, Mammootty pay last respects to Kaviyoor Ponnamma—the 'mother' of Malayalam cinema". onmanorama.
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