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).

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.

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

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.

Reports mention that Kaviyoor Ponnamma started crying and said she doesn’t know how to act. According to the reports, the playwright Thoppil Bhasi encouraged her to go ahead with the acting. He reportedly told her,

Kaviyoor Ponnamma, the cherished actress known for her iconic mother roles in Malayalam cinema, has passed away at the age of 80 after battling stage-4 cancer. With a career spanning over six decades and approximately 700 films,