Ponnamma: The Malayalam actress, fondly called Ponnamma Chechi (elder sister), passed away aged 80 at a private hospital in Kochi. She had been undergoing treatment for cancer since last May. Hospital sources said she was diagnosed with stage four cancer.

Mohanlal and Mammootty have paid their tributes to actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma, who was synonymous with her 'mother roles' in Mollywood. Ponnamma's passing at 80 pained Mohanlal, who played her son in several notable films.

Speculation arose when Mammootty’s production house, Mammootty Kampany, shared a picture announcing a partnership with Aashirvad Cinemas, which sparked rumours about the superstar duo's upcoming collaboration.

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

Malayalam cinema mourns the loss of veteran actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma. Mohanlal and Mammootty lead tributes as the industry bids farewell to the.Kaviyoor Ponnamma. Malayalam Cinema. Mohanlal. Mammootty.

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

Actress Manju Warrier mourned the death of the iconic actress and shared a post on social media and talked about her 'failure.'