Kamal Haasan paid tribute to veteran actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma, who passed away at 79, celebrating her impactful career as a beloved character actor known for her iconic mother roles in Malayalam cinema.

Remembering her as the "Mother of all Actors," Kamal Haasan praised Kaviyoor Ponnamma's versatility and shared memories from their work together on the 1988 Tamil cult classic Sathya.

Her mortal remains will be kept at Municipal Townhall, Kalamassery, from 9 am to 12 noon for the public to pay homage.

Kaviyoor Ponnamma, a beloved figure in the Malayalam film industry, passed away on Friday at a private hospital in Kochi. Ponnamma had been receiving treatment for cancer since last May, having been diagnosed with stage four cancer.

Veteran actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma mourned by hundreds at public viewing and cremation ceremony with State honors.

Kaviyoor Ponnamma was a part of many great projects, including Kireedam, Ulladakkam, Chenkol, Vatsalyam and Thenmavin Kombath

Ponnamma was known for her iconic mother roles. She started her journey as a singer, she transitioned to acting through theatre.

Veteran Malayalam actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma passed away at age 80 after battling cancer. Known for her motherly roles, she had an illustrious career spanning six decades and appeared in over 700 films.

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).

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