Acting
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.
Filmography
Poacher
Series · 2024
Aaraattu
Film · 2022
Ammachi Koottile Pranayakalam
Film · 2021
Aanum Pennum
Film · 2021
Mamangam
Film · 2019
Vedham
Film · 2017
Achayans
Film · 2017
Lal Salam
Series · 2017
Pa.Va
Film · 2016
Thoppil Joppan
Film · 2016
Oppam
Film · 2016
Poyi Maranju Parayathe...
Film · 2016
Avatharam
Film · 2014
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
Film · 2013
Ginger
Film · 2013
Mr. Marumakan
Film · 2012
Christian Brothers
Film · 2011
Collector
Film · 2011
Ithu Nammude Katha
Film · 2011
Evidam Swargamanu
Film · 2009
2 Harihar Nagar
Film · 2009
Kappalu Muthalali
Film · 2009
Meghatheertham
Film · 2009
Manjadikuru
Film · 2008
Kavyam
Film · 2008
Twenty 20
Film · 2008
Gulmohar
Film · 2008
Anchil Oral Arjunan
Film · 2007
Baba Kalyani
Film · 2006
Vadakkumnadhan
Film · 2006
Mampazhakkalam
Film · 2004
Vismayathumbathu
Film · 2004
Natturajavu
Film · 2004
Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty
Film · 2004
Runway
Film · 2004
Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu
Film · 2003
Mr. Brahmachari
Film · 2003
Pattanathil Sundaran
Film · 2003
Ammakilikkoodu
Film · 2003
Nandanam
Film · 2002
Kakkakuyil
Film · 2001
Uthaman
Film · 2001
Akashathile Paravakal
Film · 2001
Arayannangalude Veedu
Film · 2000
Ezhupunna Tharakan
Film · 1999
The Godman
Film · 1999
Pallavur Devanarayanan
Film · 1999
Njangal Santhushtaranu
Film · 1999
Kottaram Veettile Apputtan
Film · 1998
Amma Ammayiamma
Film · 1998
Priyuralu
Film · 1998
Poothiruvathira Raavil
Film · 1998
Itha Oru Snehagatha
Film · 1997
No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North
Film · 1995
Mannar Mathai Speaking
Film · 1995
Karma
Film · 1995
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu
Film · 1995
Saadaram
Film · 1995
Santhanagopalam
Film · 1994
Sukrutham
Film · 1994
Thenmavin Kombath
Film · 1994
Kudumba Visesham
Film · 1994
Chukkan
Film · 1994
Njan Kodiswaran
Film · 1994
Vendor Daniel State Licency
Film · 1994
Ithu Manjukaalam
Film · 1993
Gandharvam
Film · 1993
Vatsalyam
Film · 1993
Chenkol
Film · 1993
Kalippattam
Film · 1993
Maya Mayooram
Film · 1993
Kavadiyattam
Film · 1993
Oru Kadankatha Pole
Film · 1993
Samagamam
Film · 1993
Sopanam
Film · 1993
Mukhamudra
Film · 1992
Mahanagaram
Film · 1992
Ponnurukkum Pakshi
Film · 1992
Aayushkalam
Film · 1992
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
Film · 1992
Vietnam Colony
Film · 1992
Kudumbasametham
Film · 1992
Bharatham
Film · 1991
Dhanam
Film · 1991
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
Film · 1991
Ulladakkam
Film · 1991
Sandhesam
Film · 1991
Apoorvam Chilar
Film · 1991
Pookkalam Varavayi
Film · 1991
Ezhunnallathu
Film · 1991
Aparahnam
Film · 1991
Midhya
Film · 1990
In Harihar Nagar
Film · 1990
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
Film · 1990
Rajavazhcha
Film · 1990
His Highness Abdullah
Film · 1990
Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom
Film · 1990
Purappadu
Film · 1990
Kattukuthira
Film · 1990
Muthukkudayum Choodi
Film · 1989
Vandanam
Film · 1989
Kireedam
Film · 1989
Ulsavapittennu
Film · 1989
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
Film · 1989
Adhipan
Film · 1989
Mazhavilkavadi
Film · 1989
Dasharatham
Film · 1989
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam
Film · 1989
Jaathakam
Film · 1989
1921
Film · 1988
Mukthi
Film · 1988
Sathya
Film · 1988
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
Film · 1988
Vidaparayan Mathram
Film · 1988
Anantaram
Film · 1987
Thaniyavarthanam
Film · 1987
Irupatham Noottandu
Film · 1987
Oru Maymasa Pulariyil
Film · 1987
Achuvettante Veedu
Film · 1987
Ennu Nathante Nimmi
Film · 1986
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
Film · 1986
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku
Film · 1986
Sukhamo Devi
Film · 1986
Iniyum Kurukshetrum
Film · 1986
Manasilloru Manimuthu
Film · 1986
Nakhakshathangal
Film · 1986
Makan Ente Makan
Film · 1985
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
Film · 1985
Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam
Film · 1985
Adhyayam Onnu Muthal
Film · 1985
Angadikkappurathu
Film · 1985
Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki
Film · 1985
Manithali
Film · 1984
Kodathi
Film · 1984
Ariyaatha Veethikal
Film · 1984
Kanamarayathu
Film · 1984
Swanthamevide Bandhamevide
Film · 1984
Face to Face
Film · 1984
Thirakal
Film · 1984
Mansoru Maha Samudram
Film · 1983
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
Film · 1983
Sesham Kazhchayil
Film · 1983
Marakkillorikkalum
Film · 1983
Enikku Vishakunnu
Film · 1983
Chiriyo Chiri
Film · 1982
Ilakkangal
Film · 1982
Kaaliya Mardhanam
Film · 1982
Balloon
Film · 1982
Beedi Kunjamma
Film · 1982
Vayal
Film · 1981
Thrishna
Film · 1981
Maniyanpilla Adhava Maniyanpilla
Film · 1981
Oppol
Film · 1981
Manushya Mrugam
Film · 1980
Thirayum Theeravum
Film · 1980
Chamaram
Film · 1980
Karimpana
Film · 1980
Moorkhan
Film · 1980
Love in Singapore
Film · 1980
Agni Saram
Film · 1980
Anthappuram
Film · 1980
Kaantha Valayam
Film · 1980
The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan
Film · 1979
Kodiyettam
Film · 1978
Avalude Ravukal
Film · 1978
Randilonnu
Film · 1978
Rathinirvedam
Film · 1978
Aniyara
Film · 1978
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil
Film · 1978
Eeta
Film · 1978
Uthrada Rathri
Film · 1978
Itha Ivide Vare
Film · 1977
Jagadguru Aadisankaran
Film · 1977
Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana
Film · 1977
Siva Thaandavam
Film · 1977
Nirakudam
Film · 1977
Satyavan Savithri
Film · 1977
Oonjaal
Film · 1977
Minimol
Film · 1977
Sree Murugan
Film · 1977
Thulaavarsham
Film · 1976
Amrithavaahini
Film · 1976
Innale Innu
Film · 1976
Appooppan
Film · 1976
Aruthu
Film · 1976
Amba Ambika Ambalika
Film · 1976
Prayanam
Film · 1975
Tourist Bungalow
Film · 1975
Thiruvonam
Film · 1975
Mattoru Seetha
Film · 1975
Utsavam
Film · 1975
Makkal
Film · 1975
Chakravakam
Film · 1974
Devi Kanyakumari
Film · 1974
Nellu
Film · 1974
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan
Film · 1974
Nirmalyam
Film · 1973
Ponnapuram Kotta
Film · 1973
Divyadharsanam
Film · 1973
Sree Guruvayoorappan
Film · 1972
Manthrakodi
Film · 1972
Puthrakameshti
Film · 1972
Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku
Film · 1972
Aromalunni
Film · 1972
Gandharavakshetram
Film · 1972
Theerthayathra
Film · 1972
Akkarapacha
Film · 1972
Aabhijathyam
Film · 1971
Vithukal
Film · 1971
Karakanakadal
Film · 1971
Makane Ninakku Vendi
Film · 1971
Thriveni
Film · 1970
Cross Belt
Film · 1970
Othenante makan
Film · 1970
Nizhalattam
Film · 1970
Vivahitha
Film · 1970
Aalmaram
Film · 1969
Velutha Kathreena
Film · 1968
Anweshichu Kandethiyilla
Film · 1967
Odayil Ninnu
Film · 1965
Daham
Film · 1965