Veteran Malayalam actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma. Photo: Wikipedia

Veteran Malayalam actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma dies; leaves behind legacy of over 700 films

With an illustrious career spanning seven decades, Ponnamma, 80, had been undergoing treatment for some time

The Federal
20 Sept 2024 7:38 PM IST (Updated:2024-09-20 14:52:19)

Kochi, Sep 20 (PTI) Veteran Malayalam actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma died at a private hospital here on Friday, hospital sources said.

She was 80.

With an illustrious career spanning seven decades, Ponnamma had been undergoing treatment for some time.

She leaves behind a legacy of over 700 films, predominantly playing iconic mother roles.

She has also won the state award four times. PTI

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