Malayalam actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi, actor Dileep, and director Sibi Malayil, among others, paid tribute to veteran actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma, who passed away at 79 due to age-related ailments.

Ponnamma was known for playing 'Amma' characters in Malayalam cinema. There was an era when it was hard to imagine seeing another actor play the role of mother.

Kaviyoor Ponnamma, the beloved icon of Malayalam cinema, has sadly passed away at the age of 79. The veteran actress, known for her memorable roles as the quintessential screen mother, had been hospitalized in Kochi for several weeks due to age-related health complications that led to a gradual decline in her condition.

Kaviyoor Ponnamma, a veteran Malayalam actress, passed away at 79 after battling age-related ailments. (ANI): Malayalam veteran actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma passed away after undergoing treatment for age-related ailments. She breathed her last at 79 on Friday at a private hospital in Kochi.

Acclaimed actress Manju Warrier expresses her sadness over never having the opportunity to play the daughter of legendary actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma.

This particular article contains information regarding the death of an individual which might be triggering for some readers.  In a shocking turn of events, Malayalam actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma passed away at a private hospital in Kochi on Friday (September 20).

Veteran Malayalam actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma died at a private hospital in Kochi on Friday, hospital sources confirmed. The 80-year-old actor was undergoing treatment for some time.

Kochi: Malayalam cinema's beloved actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma, known for her iconic mother roles, will be laid to rest on Saturday (Sep 21). Public viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kalamassery Municipal Town Hall.