Kaviyoor Ponnamma
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 Ponnamma was a four-time Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress winner. Often called as the "mother to all actors", she acted as mother of almost all actors in her career spanning over decades. 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. As a five-year-old, she learned music and sang in stage shows. 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. 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. Ponnamma died from cancer at Lissie Hospital in Kochi, Kerala, on 20 September 2024, at the age of 79.
212 acting credits
Acting · 212
Lal Salam
2017
Poacher
2024
Oppam
2016
Aaraattu
2022
Sathya
1988
Uthaman
2001
Natturajavu
2004
Kireedam
1989
Achayans
2017
Christian Brothers
2011
Avatharam
2014
Jaathakam
1989
1921
1988
Amma Ammayiamma
1998
Thaniyavarthanam
1987
Twenty 20
2008
Vandanam
1989
Irupatham Noottandu
1987
Anantaram
1987
Kottaram Veettile Apputtan
1998
Maya Mayooram
1993
Eeta
1978
Kanamarayathu
1984
2 Harihar Nagar
2009
Dasharatham
1989
Ennu Nathante Nimmi
1986
Sandhesam
1991
His Highness Abdullah
1990
Thiruvonam
1975
Pookkalam Varavayi
1991
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
1986
Rathinirvedam
1978
Mr. Marumakan
2012
Ulladakkam
1991
Thenmavin Kombath
1994
Mampazhakkalam
2004
Ariyaatha Veethikal
1984
Runway
2004
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
1990
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
1988
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu
1995
Chenkol
1993
Mamangam
2019
Ividam Swargamanu
2009
Theerthayathra
1972
Siva Thaandavam
1977
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
2013
Sukrutham
1994
Dhanam
1991
Kakkakuyil
2001
Gulmohar
2008
Vadakkumnadhan
2006
Bharatham
1991
Baba Kalyani
2006
Nellu
1974
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam
1989
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
1991
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
1992
Muthukkudayum Choodi
1989
Moorkhan
1980
Arayannangalude Veedu
2000
Kodathi
1984
Adhyayam Onnu Muthal
1985
Thulaavarsham
1976
Rajavazhcha
1990
Njangal Santhushtaranu
1999
Ithu Manjukaalam
1993
Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam
1985
Nakhakshathangal
1986
Anweshichu Kandethiyilla
1967
Gandharavakshetram
1972
Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu
2003
Manithali
1984
Avalude Ravukal
1978
Kattukuthira
1990
Vendor Daniel State Licency
1994
Thoppil Joppan
2016
Purappadu
1990
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
1983
Chiriyo Chiri
1982
Mr. Brahmachari
2003
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
1989
Nirakudam
1977
Thrishna
1981
Vatsalyam
1993
Nirmalyam
1973
Aanum Pennum
2021
Ponnurukkum Pakshi
1992
Thriveni
1970
Aayushkalam
1992
Pattanathil Sundaran
2003
Anthappuram
1980
Nandanam
2002
Vietnam Colony
1992
Manjadikuru
2008
Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty
2004
Santhanagopalam
1994
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan
1974
Angadikkappurathu
1985
Ammakilikkoodu
2003
Sree Guruvayoorappan
1972
Odayil Ninnu
1965
Sesham Kazhchayil
1983
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku
1986
Itha Ivide Vare
1977
Kodiyettam
1978
Ithu Nammude Katha
2011
Sukhamo Devi
1986
Mukhamudra
1992
Apoorvam Chilar
1991
In Harihar Nagar
1990
Manushya Mrugam
1980
Mannar Mathai Speaking
1995
Kaantha Valayam
1980
Thirakal
1984
Amrithavaahini
1976
Pallavur Devanarayanan
1999
Randilonnu
1978
Karakanakadal
1971
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil
1978
Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom
1990
Vedham
2017
Aparahnam
1991
Balloon
1982
No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North
1995
Collector
2011
Adhipan
1989
Vismayathumbathu
2004
Oppol
1981
Midhya
1990
Makan Ente Makan
1985
Ponnapuram Kotta
1974
Kavadiyattam
1993
Njan Kodiswaran
1994
The Godman
1999
Utsavam
1975
Chakravakam
1974
Ezhupunna Tharakan
1999
Aromalunni
1972
Pa.Va
2016
Poyi Maranju Parayathe...
2016
Acharam Ammini osaram Omana
1977
Gandharvam
1993
Mukthi
1988
Face to Face
1984
Kappalu Muthalali
2009
Manasilloru Manimuthu
1986
Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki
1985
Manjeeradhwani
1998
Ilakkangal
1982
Oru Maymasa Pulariyil
1987
Satyavan Savithri
1977
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
1985
Ulsavapittennu
1989
Vayal
1981
Karimpana
1980
Cross Belt
1970
Love in Singapore
1980
Beedi Kunjamma
1982
Mazhavilkavadi
1989
Mattoru Seetha
1975
Poothiruvathira Raavil
1998
Thirayum Theeravum
1980
Kavyam
2008
Othenante makan
1970
Aabhijathyam
1971
Vithukal
1971
Enikku Vishakunnu
1983
Maniyanpilla Adhava Maniyanpilla
1981
Achuvettante Veedu
1987
Swanthamevide Bandhamevide
1984
Meghatheertham
2009
Chukkan
1994
Chamaram
1980
Ammachi Koottile Pranayakalam
2021
Anchil Oral Arjunan
2007
Oru Kadankatha Pole
1993
Itha Oru Snehagatha
1997
Ginger
2013
Aruthu
1976
Nizhalattam
1970
Vivahitha
1970
Appooppan
1976
Innale Innu
1976
Ezhunnallathu
1991
Oonjaal
1977
Akkarapacha
1972
Mahanagaram
1992
The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan
1979
Jagadguru Aadisankaran
1977
Prayanam
1975
Kalippattam
1993
Sopanam
1993
Kaaliya Mardhanam
1982
Aniyara
1978
Aalmaram
1969
Iniyum Kurukshetrum
1986
Samagamam
1993
Manthrakodi
1972
Saadaram
1995
Mansoru Maha Samudram
1983
Kudumba Visesham
1994
Kudumbasametham
1992
Tourist Bungalow
1975
Devi Kanyakumari
1974
Agni Saram
1980
Marakkillorikkalum
1983
Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku
1972
Karma
1995
Puthrakameshti
1972
Uthrada Rathri
1978
Daham
1965