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Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Kaviyoor Ponnamma is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and television. She began her career performing in theatre dramas before foraying into cinema. She has also acted in TV serials and commercials and has playback singing credits in few films. Ponnamma is a four-time Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress winner. Her sister Kaviyoor Renuka was also an actress. Often called as the Mother to all actors, she has acted as mother of almost all actors in her career panning over decades.[1] At the age of 20, she played the mother of Sathyan and Madhu in the 1965 movie Thommente Makkal. She gained critical acclaim for acting as the mother of the actor Mohanlal.[2][3]
Kaviyoor Ponnamma | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 September 1945 Kaviyoor, Thiruvalla, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1959–Present |
| Spouse | M. K. Maniswami (m. 1969; died 2011) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | T. P. Damodharan Gauri |
| Relatives | Kaviyoor Renuka (sister) |
Life and career
As a five-year-old, she learned music and used to sing in stage shows.[4] She started acting in dramas when she was 14 years old with Mooladhanam by Thoppil Bhasi. After five years, came her first movie Kudumbini, in which she did the title role of the mother of two kids.[5]
Personal life
She was born to T. P. Damodharan and Gauri, as the eldest of seven children, on 10 September 1945 in Kaviyoor, Thiruvalla.[6] She has six siblings in which Kaviyoor Renuka (d. 2004), her younger sister, was also an actress.[7]
Ponnamma was married to film producer Maniswami in 1969. The couple has a daughter Bindhu who is married and settled in United States.[5] Ponnamma's husband Maniswami died in 2011.[8]
Awards
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- Second Best Actress – 1971 – Different films
- Second Best Actress – 1972 – Theertha Yathra
- Second Best Actress – 1973 – Different films
- Second Best Actress – 1994 – Thenmavin Kombathu
Film City Magazine- Chalachitra Ratnam' Title - 2006
Pappanamkode Lakshmanan Award - 2006
O Madhavan Award - 2009
Bharath Murali Award - 2012
Kala Ratna award - EV Kala Mandalam - 2013
PK Rosy Award - 2015
Good Knight Film and Business Awards - 2017
Gurupranam - Honour by Malayalam Cine Technicians’ Association (MACTA) - 2013
Honour by KSFDC - 2015
Honour by Kerala State Film Awards - 2016
Felicitation by Kerala State Film Awards - 2017
Kausalya Vandanam programme Honour - 2017
Kalaiselvam Award - Government of Tamil Nadu
Honour by Kaviyoor Panchayat
DLSA Honour
Filmography
As an actress
2010s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kannadi | - | |
| 2022 | Aarattu | — | Uncredited voice only |
| 2021 | Ammachikoottile Pranayakalam | Ummachi | |
| 2021 | Aanum Pennum | Kuttan's mother | Segment : Rani |
| 2019 | Mamangam | Chandroth Valiya Panikkar's mother | |
| 2019 | Muthassikkoru Muthu | Naani Muthassi | |
| 2019 | Mr. Pavanayi 99.99 | Soni's grandmother | |
| 2017 | Vedam | Sabarinath's grandmother | |
| 2017 | Achayans | Valyammichi | |
| 2017 | Manchatti | Mariyamma | |
| 2017 | Oru Muthassiyude katha | Anjali's mother-in-law | |
| 2016 | Thoppil Joppan | Joppan's mother | |
| 2016 | Oppam | Jayaraman's valiyammayi | |
| 2016 | Pa Va | Agnes/Sister amma | |
| 2016 | Poy Maranju Paranju | Vinu's grandmother | |
| 2016 | Dhanayathra | Vijila's mother | |
| 2016 | Kammal | - | |
| 2015 | Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum | Swamini Amma | |
| 2014 | 100 Degree Celsius | Lovely's mother-in-law | |
| 2014 | Avatharam | Madhavan's mother | |
| 2014 | Tharangal | Herself | Photo only |
| 2013 | Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty | Mariyamma | |
| 2013 | Ginger | Vivekanandan's mother | |
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Bhavani Amma | |
| 2012 | Theruvu Nakshatrangal | Mukundan's mother | |
| 2012 | Manjadikuru | Devayani | |
| 2012 | Namukku Parkkan | Rajeev's mother | |
| 2012 | Mazhavillinattam Vare | - | |
| 2012 | Orkut Oru Ormakoot | Amminiyamma | |
| 2012 | Lumiere Brothers | Herself | Archive footage |
| 2012 | Best Wishes | ||
| 2011 | Ithu Nammude Katha | Vinod's grandmother | |
| 2011 | Swapnamalika | - | |
| 2011 | Collector | Avinash Varma's mother | |
| 2011 | 101 Ruppika | - | |
| 2011 | Marananantharam | ||
| 2011 | Christian Brothers | Joseph Vadakkan's mother |
2000s
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kappal Muthalaali | Bhoominathan's mother |
| 2009 | To Harihar Nagar | Andrew's mother |
| 2009 | Meghatheertham | Gayathri Devi |
| 2009 | Ividam Swargamanu | Elssama |
| 2009 | Women in Malayalam Cinema | Herself |
| 2008 | Kavyam | |
| 2008 | Gulmohar | Devaki |
| 2008 | De Ingotttu Nokkiye | Vettikadu Sadasivan's mother |
| 2008 | Sulthan | Patient |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Bharathi Amma |
| 2007 | Anchil Oral Arjunan | Easweriyamma |
| 2007 | Komban | Kichan's mother |
| 2007 | Anamika | |
| 2006 | Baba Kalyani | Meenakshiamma |
| 2006 | Aanachandam | |
| 2006 | Vadakkum Nathan | Rugmavathi Amma |
| 2005 | Amma (Telefilm for Amrita TV) | - |
| 2004 | Maampazhakkaalam | Lakshmi |
| 2004 | Natturajavu | Charlie's Mother |
| 2004 | Runway | Bharathiyamma |
| 2004 | Vismayathumbathu | Sreekumar's Mother |
| 2004 | Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty | Ramankutty's mother |
| 2004 | Parijatham | |
| 2004 | Nothing but Life | Cameo |
| 2004 | Made In USA | Cameo |
| 2003 | Parinaamam | Malathi |
| 2003 | Pattanathil Sundaran | Bhavaniyamma |
| 2003 | Ammakilikkoodu | Marykutty Teacher |
| 2003 | Swantham Malavika | Vysakhan's mother |
| 2003 | Sahodaran Sahadevan | |
| 2003 | Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu | Padmavathiyamma |
| 2003 | Mr. Brahmachari | Ananthan Thampi's Mother |
| 2002 | Nandanam | Unni Amma |
| 2002 | Jagathy Jagatheesh in Town | Devaki Amma |
| 2001 | Uthaman | Jayaraj's mother |
| 2001 | Aakaashathile Paravakal | Sridevi's grandmother |
| 2001 | Kakkakuyil | Sethu Lakshmi Bhai 'Thampuratty' |
| 2000 | Arayannagalude Veedu | Lakshmi |
| 2000 | Ramayanakkili |
1990s
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Ezhupunna Tharakan | Kunjannamma | |
| 1999 | The Godman | Amarnath's Mother | |
| 1999 | Njangal Santhushtarannu | Mother Superior | |
| 1999 | Pallavur Devanarayanan | Bhageerathi | |
| 1998 | Amma Ammayiamma | Sarada | |
| 1998 | Poothiruvathiranalil | Raghu's mema | |
| 1998 | Kottaram Veettil Appoottan | Appoottan's mother | |
| 1998 | Manjeeradwani | Subhadra's mother | |
| 1998 | Priyuralu | Subhadra's mother | Telugu film |
| 1998 | Aram Jaalakam | ||
| Amme Prabhathamayi | - | Short film | |
| 1997 | Snehasindhooram | Uma's mother | |
| 1997 | Ithaa Oru Snehagaatha | Daniel's mother | |
| 1997 | Swantham Makalkku Snehapoorvam | ||
| 1995 | Karma | Rukmini | |
| 1995 | Mannar Mathai Speaking | Meera's Mother | |
| 1995 | Minnaminunginum Minnukettu | Hari's mother | |
| 1995 | Sadaram | Bhanumathi | |
| 1995 | No.1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North | Vijayabhaskar's mother | |
| 1995 | Puzhayorathoru Poojari | Sreedevi | |
| 1995 | Mumpe Parakkunna Pakshi | ||
| 1994 | Chukkan | Lakshmi | |
| 1994 | Bheesmacharya | Ponnutty | |
| 1994 | Thenmavim Kombath | Yeshodhamma | |
| 1994 | Sukrutham | Ravishankar's mother | |
| 1994 | Santhanagopalam | Kurup's wife | |
| 1994 | Njan Kodeeshwaran | Janaki | |
| 1994 | Kudumba Visesham | Bharathi | |
| 1994 | Vendor Daniel State Licency | Annamma | |
| 1994 | Paamaram | ||
| 1993 | Ithu Manjukalam | Aswathy's and Revathy's mother | |
| 1993 | Vatsalyam | Janakiyamma | |
| 1993 | Maya Mayooram | Janakiyamma | |
| 1993 | Kavadiyattam | Sethulakshmi | |
| 1993 | Chenkol | Sethumadhavan's mother | |
| 1993 | Kalippattam | Sarojam's mother | |
| 1993 | Gandharvam | Gracykutty | |
| 1993 | Ottayadipathakal | Anoop's mother | |
| 1993 | Sopanam | Sethu | |
| 1993 | Oru Kadankatha Pole | Sekaharan's mother | |
| 1993 | Samagamam | Annakutty | |
| 1993 | Vietnam Colony | Parvathiyammal | |
| 1992 | Pappayude Swantham Appoos | Meenakshi's mother | |
| 1992 | Mahanagaram | Viswanathan's Mother | |
| 1992 | Ponnurukkum Pakshi | Ananthan's mother | |
| 1992 | Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam | Chandran Pillai's wife | |
| 1992 | Mugha Mudra | Lakshmi | |
| 1992 | Aayushkaalam | Aby Mathew's mother | |
| 1992 | Kudumbasammetham | Kochukutty | |
| 1991 | Aparahnam | Janakiyamma | |
| 1991 | Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | Ananthan's mother | |
| 1991 | Ezhunallath | Mrs. James | |
| 1991 | Arangu | Madhavi | |
| 1991 | Apoorvam Chilar | Sarojam | |
| 1991 | Bharatham | Devaki | |
| 1991 | Dhanam | Sivasankaran Nair's mother | |
| 1991 | Pookkalam Varavayi | Nandan's Mother | |
| 1991 | Sandesam | Bhanumathi | |
| 1991 | Ulladakkam | Sunny's Mother | |
| 1991 | Aparaahnam | - | |
| 1991 | Nithyavasanthan Nithyavismayam | Herself | Documentary |
| 1991 | Kingini | ||
| 1990 | Oliyampukal | Annamma | |
| 1990 | Midhya | Rajagopal's Mother | |
| 1990 | His Highness Abdullah | Bhageerathi Thampuratti | |
| 1990 | In Harihar Nagar | Andrew's Mother | |
| 1990 | Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom | Vinayachandran's Mother | |
| 1990 | Rajavazhcha | Naniyamma | |
| 1990 | Kaattukuthira | Manka | |
| 1990 | Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan | Sreenivasan's mother | |
| 1990 | Kaanamarayathu | Mother Superior | |
| 1990 | Kshanakathu | Vivekanandan's mother | |
| 1990 | Kadathandan Ambadi | Kunki | |
| 1990 | Purappadu | Kunjimaluvamma | |
| 1990 | Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Nurse Leelavathi |
1980s
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Dasharatham | Chandradas' Mother | |
| 1989 | Devadas | Devadas' Mother | |
| 1989 | Jaathakam | Janaki | |
| 1989 | Kireedam | Ammu | |
| 1989 | Aksharathettu | Sumati's mother | |
| 1989 | Adhipan | Shyam Prakash's mother | |
| 1989 | Vandanam | Unnikrishnan's mother | |
| 1989 | Muthukkudayum Choodi | Madhavi | |
| 1989 | Mazhavil Kavadi | Velayudhankutty's Mother | |
| 1989 | Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Mariyamma | |
| 1989 | Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | Devaki | |
| 1989 | Ulsavapittennu | Kalyaniyamma | |
| 1989 | Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas | Aliyamma | |
| 1989 | Swantham Ennu Karuthi | Aliyamma | |
| 1988 | Mukthi | Madhaviyamma | |
| 1988 | Sathya | Malayali shop owner | Tamil |
| 1988 | Ente Amma | Sathyabhama | |
| 1988 | Vidaparayamanthram | Karthi | |
| 1988 | 1921 | Keshavankutty's mother | |
| 1988 | Marikkunilla Njaan | Narayaniyamma | |
| 1988 | Onnum Onnum Pathinonnu | - | |
| 1987 | Anantaram | Yoginiyamma | |
| 1987 | Thaniyavarthanam | Balan's mother | |
| 1987 | Kaiyethum Doorathu | Janaki | |
| 1987 | Achuvettante Veedu | Vipin's Mother | |
| 1987 | Irupatham Noottandu | Meenakshmiyamma | |
| 1987 | Oru Maymaasa Pulari | - | |
| 1986 | Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku | Dr. Shanthamma | |
| 1986 | Nakhakshathangal | Valiyamma | |
| 1986 | Manassilloru Manimuthu | Mohan's mother | |
| 1986 | Malarum Kiliyum | Padmavathiyamma | |
| 1986 | Surabhi Yamangal | Meenakshi | |
| 1986 | Iniyum Kurukshethram | Gomathi | |
| 1986 | Ennu Nathettante Nimmi | Chithambaram's mother | |
| 1986 | Namukku Parkkan Munthirithoppukal | Rita | |
| 1986 | Sughamodevi | Nandan's Mother | |
| 1986 | Koodanayum Kattu | Annie's Mother | |
| 1986 | Akalangalil | Sethu's mother | |
| 1986 | Ente Sonia | Shanti | |
| 1986 | Kaveri | - | |
| 1986 | Vishwasichallum Illenkilum | - | |
| 1986 | Ariyatha Bandhukkal | ||
| 1985 | Karimpin Poovinakkare | Bhadran's Mother | |
| 1985 | Makan Ente Makan | Paruvamma | |
| 1985 | Adhyayam Onnu Muthal | Lakshmi | |
| 1985 | Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki | Sathyabhama | |
| 1985 | Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam | Janakikutty | |
| 1985 | Angadikkappurathu | Rosi | |
| 1985 | Ee Thanalil Ithiri Nerum | Savithri | |
| 1985 | Mounam Nombaram | Indu's mother | |
| 1985 | Guerilla | ||
| 1984 | Adiyozhukkukal | Mariyamma | |
| 1984 | Ariyatha Veethikal | Janakiyamma | |
| 1984 | Kanamarayathu | Mother Superior | |
| 1984 | Lakshmana Rekha | Radha's mother | |
| 1984 | Manithali | Zulfikar's mother | |
| 1984 | Thirakal | Madhaviyamma | |
| 1984 | Kodathy | Meenakshiyamma | |
| 1984 | Swanthamevide Bandhamevide | Lakshmi | |
| 1984 | Oru Painkilikatha | Kamaalakshi | |
| 1984 | Ningalil Oru Sthree | Latha's mother | |
| 1984 | Ente Gramam | - | |
| 1984 | Ente Nandhinikutty | - | |
| 1984 | Somayagam | ||
| 1984 | Mukhamukham | ||
| 1983 | Marakkillorikkalum | Sharada | |
| 1983 | Manassoru Mahaasamudram | Devaki | |
| 1983 | Enne Njan Thedunnu | Lakshmiyamma | |
| 1983 | Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal | Thambi's & Unni's mother | |
| 1983 | Hello Madras Girl | Sreedevi Amma | |
| 1983 | Enikku Vishakunnu | Chinnamma | |
| 1983 | Sesham Kazhchayil | Shankar's mother | |
| 1983 | Bandham | Sreedeviyamma | |
| 1983 | Omanathingal | Gopi's mother | |
| 1983 | Nadhi Muthal Nadhi Vare | Adv.Lakshmi | |
| 1983 | Porusham | Saraswathi | |
| 1982 | Marupacha | Ponnamma | |
| 1982 | Panchajanyam | Lakshmidevi | |
| 1982 | Maattuvin Chattangale | Jayan's mother | |
| 1982 | Ilakkangal | Unnis' mother | |
| 1982 | Kattile Pattu | Raji | |
| 1982 | Beedikunjamma | Madhavan's Mother | |
| 1982 | Kaaliyamardhanam | Geetha's mother | |
| 1982 | Balloon | Lakshmiyamma | |
| 1982 | Bheeman | ||
| 1982 | Kallimullu | ||
| 1981 | Thrishna | Chinnammu | |
| 1981 | Avatharam | Lakshmikuttyamma | |
| 1981 | Agnisaram | Bhavani | |
| 1981 | Vayal | Saraswathi | |
| 1981 | Sphodanam | Gopi's Mother | |
| 1981 | Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla | Devaki | |
| 1981 | Orikkal Koodi | Chandran's Mother | |
| 1981 | Oppol | - | |
| 1981 | Nizhal Yudham | Devu | |
| 1981 | Saahasam | ||
| 1981 | Chamayam | ||
| 1981 | Anandharam | ||
| 1981 | Swapnaragam | ||
| 1981 | Arathy | ||
| 1980 | Love in Singapore | Premachandran's Mother | |
| 1980 | Karimpana | Muthan's mother | |
| 1980 | Pappu | Actress | Guest appearance |
| 1980 | Anthappuram | Bhavani | |
| 1980 | Thirayum Theeravum | Mohan's mother | |
| 1980 | Manushya Mrugam | Babu's Mother | |
| 1980 | Chaamaram | Karthyayani | |
| 1980 | Oru Varsham Oru Maasam | ||
| 1980 | Moorgan | ||
| 1980 | Karnan |
1970s
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Mamangam | Chathunni's Mother | |
| 1979 | Prabhaathasandhya | Usha's Mother | |
| 1979 | Itha Oru Theeram | Madhavi | |
| 1979 | Yakshi Paaru | Thampi's wife | |
| 1979 | Prabhu | Devaki | |
| 1979 | Sarppam | Bhavani | |
| 1979 | Aarattu | Annamma | |
| 1979 | Cheriyachante Kroorakrithyangal | Eliyamma | |
| 1979 | Aayiram Vasanthangal | - | |
| 1979 | Pushyaragam | - | |
| 1979 | Pambaram | - | |
| 1979 | Driver Madyapichirunnu | ||
| 1979 | Manushyan | ||
| 1978 | Randil Onnu | Maheshwari | |
| 1978 | Rathinirvedam | Saraswathi | |
| 1978 | Kudubam Namukku Sreekovil | Yashodha Devi | |
| 1978 | Avalude Ravikal | Lakshmi | |
| 1978 | Eeta | Philomina | |
| 1978 | Kalpavriksham | Nun | |
| 1978 | Uthraadarathri | Gopan's mother | |
| 1978 | Samayamilla Polum | Savithri | |
| 1978 | Sthree Oru Dhugham | - | |
| 1978 | Praarthana | - | |
| 1978 | Rajan Paranja Katha | - | |
| 1978 | Society Lady | - | |
| 1978 | Anubhoothikalude Nimisham | - | |
| 1978 | Pichippoo | ||
| 1978 | Sathrathil Oru Raathri | ||
| 1978 | Udayam Kizhakku Thanne | ||
| 1978 | Tiger Salim | ||
| 1978 | Seemandhini | - | |
| 1978 | Naalumanipookkal | ||
| 1978 | Aniyara | ||
| 1978 | Aazhi Alayayi | ||
| 1977 | Padasaram | Kamakshi | |
| 1977 | Vidarunna Mottukal | Lakshmi | |
| 1977 | Acharam Ammini Osaram Omana | Dakshayani | |
| 1977 | Randu Lokam | Madhavi | |
| 1977 | Kodiyettam | Kamalamma | |
| 1977 | Itha Ivide Vare | Kamalakshi | |
| 1977 | Sathyavan Savithri | Arundathi Devi | |
| 1977 | Muttathe Mulla | Maheshwari | |
| 1977 | Oonjaal | Bharathi | |
| 1977 | Nirakudam | Sathi | |
| 1977 | Sreemurugan | Kamalakshi | |
| 1977 | Jagadguru Aadisankara | Aryadevi | |
| 1977 | Innale Innu | Radha's mother | |
| 1977 | Mini Mol | Lakshmiyamma | |
| 1977 | Rajaparambara | - | |
| 1977 | Dheerasameere Yamuna Theere | - | |
| 1977 | Aa Nimisham | - | |
| 1977 | Varadakshina | - | |
| 1977 | Siva Thandavum | ||
| 1977 | Vezhambal | ||
| 1977 | Akshayapaathram | ||
| 1977 | Sreemad Bhagavad Geetha | ||
| 1977 | Rowdy Rajamma | ||
| 1976 | Thulavarsham | Balan's mother | |
| 1976 | Amrithavahini | Lakshmi | |
| 1976 | Sindhu | Parvathiyamma | |
| 1976 | Amba Ambika Ambalika | Sathyavadhi | |
| 1976 | Chottanikkara Amma | Indu's grandmother | |
| 1976 | Appooppan | Saraswathy | |
| 1976 | Ajayanum Vijayanum | Susheela | |
| 1976 | Vazhivilakku | Janakiyamma | |
| 1976 | Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan | Suhara | |
| 1976 | Romeo | - | |
| 1976 | Seemanthaputhran | - | |
| 1976 | Kanyaadaanam | - | |
| 1976 | Priyamvadha | - | |
| 1976 | Paarijaatham | - | |
| 1976 | Aruthu | ||
| 1975 | Pravaham | Lakshmi | |
| 1975 | Ulsavam | Gopi's mother | |
| 1975 | Prayanam | Ammini amma | |
| 1975 | Makkal | Leela | |
| 1975 | Thiruvonam | Jaanamma | |
| 1975 | Chumaduthaangi | Lakshmi Amma | |
| 1975 | Sindhu | Parvathy Amma | |
| 1975 | Raagam | Blind school principal | |
| 1975 | Abhimaanam | Kamalamma | |
| 1975 | Padmaragam | - | |
| 1975 | Mattoru Seetha | - | |
| 1975 | Tourist Bungalow | - | |
| 1975 | Sammanam | - | |
| 1975 | Malsaram | ||
| 1974 | Devi Kanyakumari | Old lady | |
| 1974 | Chakravakam | Shosamma | |
| 1974 | Night Duty | Savithriyamma | |
| 1974 | Thacholi Marumakan Chandu | Unnichirutha | |
| 1974 | Manyasree Viswamithran | Bhageeradhiyamma | |
| 1974 | Nellu | Savithri Varassyar | |
| 1974 | Arakkallan Mukkakkallan | Lakshmi Thampuratti | |
| 1974 | Suprabhatham | Baadal's mother | |
| 1974 | Neelakkannukal | Chellamma | |
| 1974 | Chanchala | - | |
| 1973 | Nirmalayam | Narayani | |
| 1973 | Thaniniram | Subhadra | |
| 1973 | Interview | Saraswathi | |
| 1973 | Dharmayudham | Bhadra Thampuratti | |
| 1973 | Angathattu | Kunjukutti | |
| 1973 | Divya Darshanam | Poojarini Amma | |
| 1973 | Naghangal | Kakkachi | |
| 1973 | Ponnapuram Kotta | Uppaathi | |
| 1973 | Thiruvabharanam | Antharjanam | |
| 1973 | Periyar | Thresiakutty | |
| 1973 | Enippadikal | - | |
| 1973 | Chenda | - | |
| 1973 | Kavitha | ||
| 1972 | Pushpanjali | Bhagi | |
| 1972 | Adyathe Kadha | Ammukuttiyamma | |
| 1972 | Gaandharvakshethram | Kalamezuthu Pattukari | |
| 1972 | Aaromalunni | Thumbolarcha | |
| 1972 | Manthrakodi | Saraswathi | |
| 1972 | Akkarappacha | Bhageerathi | |
| 1972 | Theertha Yaathra | Kochikkavu | |
| 1972 | Sree Guruvayoorappan | Kurooramma | |
| 1972 | Sathi | Pick-pocket's mother | |
| 1972 | Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku | Seetha | |
| 1972 | Puthrakameshti | Malati | |
| 1972 | Anweshanam | Ponnamma | |
| 1972 | Kalippava | - | |
| 1971 | Aabhijathyam | Janaki | |
| 1971 | Makane Ninakku Vendi | Thomachan's mother | |
| 1971 | Vithukal | Ammini | |
| 1971 | Shiksha | Meenakshi | |
| 1971 | Karakanakadal | Tharuthi | |
| 1971 | Oru Penninte Katha | Subhadra | |
| 1971 | Vivaahasammanam | Parukuttyamma | |
| 1971 | Karinizhal | Modern lady, Vishva Lakshmi | |
| 1971 | Sarasayya | Thomaskutty's mother | |
| 1971 | Kalithozhi | Parvathy Amma | |
| 1971 | Bobanum Moliyum | Santhamma | |
| 1971 | Jalakanyaka | - | |
| 1971 | C.I.D. In Jungle | - | |
| 1970 | Anaadha | Sarojam | |
| 1970 | Nizhalattam | Ravi's Mother | |
| 1970 | Triveni | Parvathi | |
| 1970 | Vivahitha | Kamalam | |
| 1970 | Cross Belt | Bhavani | |
| 1970 | Othenente Makan | Naani | |
| 1970 | Kalpana | Dakshayaniyamma | |
| 1970 | Aa Chithrasalabham Parannotte | Lakshmi | |
| 1970 | Ammayenna Sthree | Jaanu | |
| 1970 | Palunkupathram |
1950–1960s
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Nadhi | Thresia | |
| 1969 | Aalmaram | Ammini Amma | |
| 1969 | Kaattukurangu | Thulasi | |
| 1969 | Vila Kuranja Manushyar | - | |
| 1968 | Velutha Kathreena | Martha Pulayi | |
| 1968 | Vazhi Pizhacha Sandhidhi | - | |
| 1968 | Asuravithu | Kunjootty | |
| 1967 | Anveshichu Kandethiyilla | Annie's mother | |
| 1967 | Sahadharmmini | - | |
| 1967 | Postman | - | |
| 1967 | Pooja | Eeswariyamma | |
| 1967 | Swapnabhoomi | Saraswathy | |
| 1966 | Pinchu Hridayam | Saraswathi | |
| 1966 | Jail | Karthyayaniyamma | |
| 1966 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | - | |
| 1966 | Kanmanikal | ||
| 1965 | Rosi | Rosi | |
| 1965 | Odayil Ninnu | Kalyani | |
| 1965 | Thommante Makkal | Achaamma | |
| 1965 | Daham | Lakshmi Teacher | |
| 1964 | Kudumbini | Lakshmi | |
| 1964 | Atombomb | Dolly Lakshmi | |
| 1964 | Bharthavu | Santha | |
| 1963 | Kalayum Kaaminiyum | - | |
| 1962 | Sreerama Pattaabhishekam | Mandodari | |
| 1958 | Mariakutty |
As a movie playback singer
- 1963 - "Kaavilamme Karinkali" - Kaattumaina
- 1968 - "Methikkalathile" - Velutha Kathreena
- 1972 - "Ambike Jagadambike" - Theerthayaathra
- 1973 - "Mangalaam Kaavile" - Dharmayudham
- 1982 - "Thushaaramanikal" - Illakkangal
- 1982 - "Palathum Paranju" - Chiriyo Chiri
- 1999 - "Unknown" - Pallavur Devanarayanan
- 2001 - "Unnikkanna - Kakkakuyil
Television
Serials
- Gauri (Surya TV)
- Amme Mahamayee (Surya TV)
- Nagamma
- Thatteem Mutteem (Mazhavil Manorama) - Cameo appearance
- Ramayanam (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Kathayile Rajakumari (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Gajarajan Guruvayoor Kesavan (Surya TV)
- Sree Ayappanum Vavarum (Surya TV)
- Vishudha Thomasleeha (Asianet)
- Chandrettanum Shobedathiyum
- Krishnakripaasaagaram (Amrita TV)
- Pakal Mazha (Amrita TV)
- Manthrakodi (Asianet)
- Ammathottil (Asianet)
- Alilathali (Asianet)
- Swantham Malootty
- Manassariyathe (Surya TV)
- Dambathya geethangal (Asianet)
- Sthree 2 (Asianet)
- Ponnunjal (Asianet)
- Black and White (Asianet)
- Meera (Asianet)
- Akkarappacha (Asianet)
- Mandan Kunju (Doordarshan)
- Manasi
- Akshayapaathram
- Kalanum Kandakashani (Doordarshan)
- Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Darsanam - Devotional show
Other programmes
- Home Sweet Home
- JB Junction
- News Hour
- Movies
- Arabian Dreams
- Cinema Diary
- Ponnamma Manassu
- Comedy Super Nite
- Comedy Super Nite 2
- Kathayillithu Jeevitham
- Kayyoppu
- Ponnamma Manssu Thurakkunnu
- Malayalee House
- On Record
- Mukhamukham
- Samagamam
- FM Rainbow
- Badayi Bungalow
- Female Film Festival
- Women in Action programme
- Onam Cooking Show (Kairali We)
- Thiranottam
- Top Talk
- CN Vlogs Onam 2019
- Kayyur Film
- Nithyaharitham Book release
- Ee Vazhitharayil
- Charithram Enniloode
- International Children’s Film Festival of Kerala (ICFFK)
- Mathrusparsham
- KSFDC
- Valthsallyam
- Mothers’ Day programme
- K.G. Jayan Felicitation
- Aanachamayam
- Thombil Palace Samrakshana Samiti Programme
- Lohithadas Award Function
- 65th Hindu Religious Meet
- Interview (Kairali TV)
- Onam Thoughts (Jaihind TV)
- Ammakkorumma
- Amma Ponnamma
- Cinemayile Amma Ponnamma
- Mohanam 2016
- Limelight
- Anjaloonjal
- Attukal festival
- Oru Vattam Koodi
- Stall at Desam
- Children's day Magic Show
- Prem Nazir film festival
- Media Award Presentation
- Swantham Gramam Sundara Gramam
- Amruthageethangal
- Film Supporting Artistes’ Welfare Association
- Good Knight Film and Business Awards 2017
- Annorikkal
- Nere Chovve
- Lal Salam
- Madhuram Madhuram Onam
- Comedy Stars
- Onathammamar
- Star Singer
- Red FM Malayalam Music Awards
- Thanima Cultural Festival
- Ormayile Ponnonam
- JC Daniel Award - Jury
- Katha Ithuvare
- Amma Nakshathram
- Chapter Day
- Mathrumadhuram Onam
- Prem Nazir Foundation Award
- 50 years of Vellithirayile Perunthachan
- Janaseva Sisu Bhavan Snehaveedu
- Honour to IV Sasi
- Minnalai Television Award Night
- Velicham Intensive Educational Development Project
- Vishu Interview (Jaihind TV)
- Run Kerala, Run
- Golden Jubilee celebrations of the formation of the State
- Krishna Jayanthi
- Hiroshima Day Programme
- Jubilee Fete of the Neeravil Prakash Kala Kendram
- Bharathan's 10th death anniversary
Drama
As drama actress
- Mooladhanam
- Puthiya Akasham Puthiya Bhoomi
- Janani Janmbhoomi
- Doctor
As a drama singer
- "Vellilam Kaattilolichu Kalikkuvan"
- "Pookkaara Pootharumo" (Doctor)
- "Onappooviliyil" (Mooladhanam)
- "Kaalchilambil" (Mooladhanam)
- "Oru vazhithaarayil" (Althara)
- "Pottichirichu"
- "Mannil Piranna"(Althara)
- "Mulchedikkaattil"(Althara)
- "Vala Vala"(Althara)
- (Yagashala)
- (Maya)
Albums
- Karyasiddhi Pooja
- Ente Malayalam
- Sreeramajapam
- Makam - (Singer)
- Ellam Ente Chottanikkara Amma - (Singer)
- Krishna Krishna Hare Hare - (Singer)
Advertisements
- Sreelakshmi General & Pooja Store Payyoli
- Fawaz Wedding Centre
- Manohar Jewellers
- Kalabhacharthu
- Joy Alukkas Wedding Center
- Santhimadam Villa
- Sreenivas Idli and Dosa Powder
- Mas Curry Powder
- Siva Emu
References
- ^ "Unforgettable mothers of silver screen". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Did you know that Kaviyoor Ponnamma played her first mother character at the age of 22? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Mother of all roles". The Hindu. 7 September 2006.
- ^ "മലയാളിയുടെ പൊന്നമ്മ | Webdunia Malayalam". Malayalam.webdunia.com. 5 January 2008. from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ a b . The Hindu. 17 July 2005. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2008.
- ^ "On Record with T.N Gopakumar: Kaviyoor Ponnamma". youtube.com. from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ "A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal". Cinidiary. from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ . www.mathrubhumi.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kaviyoor Ponnamma.
- Kaviyoor Ponnamma at IMDb
- Kaviyoor Ponnamma at MSI