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.

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

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.

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

( MENAFN - Live Mint) (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. She was admitted to the hospital due to age-related ailments for months.

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.

Malyalam actor Urvashi fondly recalls the countless films she shared with the late veteran actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma. For Urvashi, Ponnamma was not just a co-star; she was a source of strength and support throughout her journey in the industry.

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).