Lalettan’s mother in cinema; talented actress who played the heroine and mother of master Sathyan – CINEMA – CINE NEWS

KOCHI: Kaviyoor Ponnamma was an actress who made her mark in the Malayalam film industry through her portrayals of strong characters. She started acting at the age of 17 and had an acting career spanning 62 years, where she became known mainly for her roles as mothers. She was the living embodiment of the ideal mother figure in every Malayalam household. It is unlikely that any other actress in world cinema has portrayed mother roles with such depth and excellence.

Kaviyoor Ponnamma made her film debut with Sree Rama Pattabhishekam, which was released in 1962. She made her film debut through plays. Her first role was that of Mandodari, Ravana’s wife. She went on to win the Kerala State Government’s Second Best Actress Award four times. At just 20, Kaviyoor Ponnamma played the mother of legendary actors Sathyan and Madhu. Her heartfelt performances earned her a permanent place in the hearts of Malayalis.

Kaviyoor Ponnamma’s illustrious career is marked by a rare feat: she has played both the lead actress and Sathyan’s mother. She has also played the mother of Malayalam cinema’s beloved superstar Mohanlal in several blockbuster films. Kaviyoor Ponnamma holds the exclusive distinction of being Mohanlal’s on-screen mother in Malayalam cinema. No other actress has played Mohanlal’s mother in as many films. In fact, Malayalis find it hard to imagine any other actress in the role of Mohanlal’s on-screen mother, so enduring has been Ponnamma’s impact.