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.

Veteran Malayalam actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma has died in Kochi, Kerala, after a long battle with cancer. She was 79. Actor-director Prithviraj has paid tribute to her via social media.

Thiruvananthapuram: Known Malayalam actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma died at the age of 79 at Kochi on Friday. Ponnamma is well known for her roles as mother in Malayalam films. Her role as mother of actor Mohanlal in many popular films like Kireedam were well acclaimed.

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.

Veteran actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma, a beloved figure in the Malayalam film industry, passed away on Friday evening at a private hospital. The 75-year-old actress had been battling health issues for some time.

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.

Veteran Malayalam actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma died at 79 in Kochi after battling stage four cancer since last May. Known for her motherly roles, she acted in over 700 films during a career spanning six decades.