# Kaviyoor Ponnamma

Kaviyoor Ponnamma (10 September 1945 – 20 September 2024) was an Indian actress who appeared in Malayalam films and television. She began her career performing in theatre dramas before foraying into cinema. She also acted in TV serials and commercials and had playback singing credits in few films.
Ponnamma was 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 acted as mother of almost all actors in her career spanning over decades. At the age of 20, she played the mother of older actors Sathyan and Madhu in Thommente Makkal (1965). She particularly gained critical acclaim for acting as the mother of Mohanlal.

## Early life

Ponnamma was born to T. P. Damodharan and Gauri, as the eldest of seven children, on 10 September 1945 in Kaviyoor, Thiruvalla. She had six siblings among whom Kaviyoor Renuka (d. 2004), her younger sister, was also an actress. Even though she was born in Kaviyoor, her childhood was spent in Ponkunnam where her father was doing business. She began taking singing lessons from age five. Ever since she saw a live concert of M. S. Subbulakshmi, she wanted to be a singer and even "look like her". Her arengettam (singing debut) was held in Kaviyoor when she was 11 years old, where she was first introduced by her stage name "Kaviyoor Ponnamma".

## Career

As a five-year-old, she learned music and sang in stage shows. In 1958, she was spotted by Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC) who was looking for a girl who can sing in their stage play. They also gave her the role of heroine in Mooladhanam, her debut stage drama at age 13. It was directed by Thoppil Bhasi. After five years came her first movie Kudumbini, in which she did the title role of the mother of two children.

## Personal life and death

Ponnamma was married to film producer Maniswami in 1969. The couple has a daughter Bindhu who is married and settled in the United States. Maniswami died in 2011 after a long illness.
Ponnamma died from cancer at Lissie Hospital in Kochi, Kerala, on 20 September 2024, at the age of 79.

## Awards

Kerala State Film Awards:
* 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
#### 1950s

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1958 | Mariakutty | | |

#### 1960s

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1962 | Sreerama Pattabhishekam | Mandodari |
| 1963 | Kalayum Kaminiyum | |
| 1964 | Bharthavu | Santha |
| 1964 | Atom Bomb | Dolly Lakshmi |
| 1964 | Kudumbini | Lakshmi |
| 1965 | Daaham | Lakshmi Teacher |
| 1965 | Thommante Makkal | Achaamma |
| 1965 | Odayil Ninnu | Kalyani |
| 1965 | Rosie | Rosi |
| 1966 | Kanmanikal | |
| 1966 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | |
| 1966 | Jail | Karthyayaniyamma |
| 1966 | Pinchu Hridayam | Saraswathi |
| 1967 | Swapnabhoomi | Saraswathy |
| 1967 | Pooja | Eeswariyamma |
| 1967 | Postman | |
| 1967 | Sahadharmini | |
| 1967 | Anweshichu Kandethiyilla | Annie's mother |
| 1968 | Asuravithu | Kunjootty |
| 1968 | Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathi | |
| 1968 | Velutha Kathreena | Martha Pulayi |
| 1969 | Vilakuranja Manushyan | |
| 1969 | Kattukurangu | Thulasi |
| 1969 | Aalmaram | Ammini Amma |
| 1969 | Nadhi | Thresia |

#### 1970s

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1970 | Palunku Pathram | |
| 1970 | Ammayenna Sthree | Jaanu |
| 1970 | Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte | Lakshmi |
| 1970 | Kalpana | Dakshayaniyamma |
| 1970 | Othenente Makan | Naani |
| 1970 | Cross Belt | Bhavani |
| 1970 | Vivahitha | Kamala |
| 1970 | Thriveni | Parvathi |
| 1970 | Nizhalattam | Ravi's Mother |
| 1970 | Anadha | Sarojam |
| 1971 | C.I.D. In Jungle | |
| 1971 | Jalakanyaka | |
| 1971 | Bobanum Moliyum | Santhamma |
| 1971 | Kalithozhi | Parvathy Amma |
| 1971 | Sarasayya | Thomaskutty's mother |
| 1971 | Karinizhal | Vishva Lakshmi |
| 1971 | Vivahasammanam | Parukuttyamma |
| 1971 | Oru Penninte Katha | Subhadra |
| 1971 | Karakanakadal | Tharuthi |
| 1971 | Shiksha | Meenakshi |
| 1971 | Vithukal | Ammini |
| 1971 | Makane Ninakku Vendi | Thomachan's mother |
| 1971 | Aabhijathyam | Janaki |
| 1972 | Kalippava | |
| 1972 | Anweshanam | Ponnamma |
| 1972 | Puthrakameshti | Malati |
| 1972 | Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku | Seetha |
| 1972 | Sathi | Pick-pocket's mother |
| 1972 | Sree Guruvayoorappan | Kururamma |
| 1972 | Theerthayathra | Kochikkavu |
| 1972 | Akkarapacha | Bhageerathi |
| 1972 | Manthrakodi | Saraswathi |
| 1972 | Aromalunni | Thumbolarcha |
| 1972 | Gaandharvakshethram | Kalamezuthu Pattukari |
| 1972 | Aadhyathe Katha | Ammukuttiyamma |
| 1972 | Pushpanjali | Bhagi |
| 1973 | Kavitha | |
| 1973 | Chenda | |
| 1973 | Enippadikal | |
| 1973 | Periyar | Thresiakutty |
| 1973 | Thiruvabharanam | Antharjanam |
| 1973 | Ponnapuram Kotta | Uppaathi |
| 1973 | Nakhangal | Kakkachi |
| 1973 | Divyadharsanam | Poojarini Amma |
| 1973 | Angathattu | Kunjukutti |
| 1973 | Dharmayudham | Bhadra Thampuratti |
| 1973 | Interview | Saraswathi |
| 1973 | Thaniniram | Subhadra |
| 1973 | Nirmalyam | Narayani |
| 1974 | Chanchala | |
| 1974 | Neelakannukal | Chellamma |
| 1974 | Suprabhatham | Baadal's mother |
| 1974 | Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan | Lakshmi Thampuratti |
| 1974 | Nellu | Savithri Varassyar |
| 1974 | Manyasree Viswamithran | Bhageeradhiyamma |
| 1974 | Thacholi Marumakan Chandu | Unnichirutha |
| 1974 | Night Duty | Savithriyamma |
| 1974 | Chakravakam | Shosamma |
| 1974 | Devi Kanyakumari | Old lady |
| 1975 | Malsaram | |
| 1975 | Sammanam | |
| 1975 | Tourist Bungalow | |
| 1975 | Mattoru Seetha | |
| 1975 | Padmaragam | |
| 1975 | Abhimaanam | Kamalamma |
| 1975 | Raagam | Blind school principal |
| 1975 | Sindhu | Parvathy Amma |
| 1975 | Chumaduthangi | Lakshmi Amma |
| 1975 | Thiruvonam | Jaanamma |
| 1975 | Makkal | Leela |
| 1975 | Prayanam | Ammini amma |
| 1975 | Utsavam | Gopi's mother |
| 1975 | Pravaham | Lakshmi |
| 1976 | Aruthu | |
| 1976 | Paarijatham | |
| 1976 | Priyamvada | |
| 1976 | Kanyaadaanam | |
| 1976 | Seemantha Puthran | |
| 1976 | Romeo | |
| 1976 | Kaayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan | Suhara |
| 1976 | Vazhivilakku | Janakiyamma |
| 1976 | Ajayanum Vijayanum | Susheela |
| 1976 | Appooppan | Saraswathy |
| 1976 | Chottanikkara Amma | Indu's grandmother |
| 1976 | Amba Ambika Ambalika | Old age Satyavati |
| 1976 | Amrithavaahini | Lakshmi |
| 1976 | Thulavarsham | Balan's mother |
| 1977 | Rowdy Rajamma | |
| 1977 | Sreemad Bhagavad Geetha | |
| 1977 | Akshayapaathram | |
| 1977 | Vezhambal | |
| 1977 | Siva Thandavum | |
| 1977 | Varadakshina | |
| 1977 | Aa Nimisham | |
| 1977 | Dheerasameere Yamuna Theere | |
| 1977 | Rajaparambara | |
| 1977 | Mini Mol | Lakshmiyamma |
| 1977 | Innale Innu | Radha's mother |
| 1977 | Jagadguru Aadisankaran | Kaippilly Aryadevi Antarjanam |
| 1977 | Sreemurukan | Kamalakshi |
| 1977 | Nirakudam | Sathi |
| 1977 | Oonjaal | Bharathi |
| 1977 | Muttathe Mulla | Maheshwari |
| 1977 | Satyavan Savithri | Arundathi Devi |
| 1977 | Itha Ivide Vare | Kamalakshi |
| 1977 | Kodiyettam | Kamalamma |
| 1977 | Randu Lokam | Madhavi |
| 1977 | Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana | Dakshayani |
| 1977 | Vidarunna Mottukal | Lakshmi |
| 1977 | Paadasaram | Kamalakshi |
| 1978 | Aazhi Alayaazhi | |
| 1978 | Aniyara | |
| 1978 | Naalumanippookkal | |
| 1978 | Seemanthini | |
| 1978 | Tiger Salim | |
| 1978 | Udayam Kizhakku Thanne | |
| 1978 | Sathrathil Oru Raathri | |
| 1978 | Pichipoo | |
| 1978 | Anubhoothikalude Nimisham | |
| 1978 | Society Lady | |
| 1978 | Rajan Paranja Kadha | |
| 1978 | Prarthana | |
| 1978 | Sthree Oru Dukham | |
| 1978 | Samayamaayilla Polum | Savithri |
| 1978 | Uthrada Rathri | Gopan's mother |
| 1978 | Kalpavriksham | Nun |
| 1978 | Eeta | Philomina |
| 1978 | Avalude Ravukal | Lakshmi |
| 1978 | Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil | Yashodha Devi |
| 1978 | Rathinirvedam | Saraswathi |
| 1978 | Randilonnu | Maheshwari |
| 1979 | Manushyan | |
| 1979 | Driver Madyapichirunnu | |
| 1979 | Pambaram | |
| 1979 | Pushyaraagam | Amma |
| 1979 | Aayiram Vasanthangal | |
| 1979 | Cheriyachante Kroorakrithyangal | Eliyamma |
| 1979 | Aarattu | Annamma |
| 1979 | Sarpam | Bhavani |
| 1979 | Prabhu | Devaki |
| 1979 | Yakshi Paaru | Thampi's wife |
| 1979 | Itha Oru Theeram | Madhavi |
| 1979 | Prabhaathasandhya | Usha's Mother |
| 1979 | Mamangam | Chathunni's Mother |

#### 1980s

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1980 | Karnan | | |
| 1980 | Moorkhan | | |
| 1980 | Oru Varsham Oru Maasam | | |
| 1980 | Chamaram | Karthyayani | |
| 1980 | Manushya Mrugam | Babu's Mother | |
| 1980 | Thirayum Theeravum | Mohan's mother | |
| 1980 | Anthappuram | Bhavani | |
| 1980 | Pappu | Actress | Guest appearance |
| 1980 | Karimpana | Muthan's mother | |
| 1980 | Love in Singapore | Premachandran's Mother | |
| 1981 | Aarathi | | |
| 1981 | Swapnaragam | | |
| 1981 | Anandharam | | |
| 1981 | Chamayam | | |
| 1981 | Saahasam | | |
| 1981 | Nizhal Yudham | Devaki | |
| 1981 | Oppol | Narayani amma | |
| 1981 | Orikkal Koodi | Chandran's Mother | |
| 1981 | Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla | Devaki | |
| 1981 | Sphodanam | Gopi's Mother | |
| 1981 | Vayal | Saraswathi | |
| 1981 | Agnisaram | Bhavani | |
| 1981 | Avatharam | Lakshmikuttyamma | |
| 1981 | Thrishna | Chinammu Amma | |
| 1982 | Kallimullu | | |
| 1982 | Bheeman | | |
| 1982 | Balloon | Lakshmiyamma | |
| 1982 | Kaaliya Mardhanam | Geetha's mother | |
| 1982 | Beedi Kunjamma | Madhavan's Mother | |
| 1982 | Kaattile Paattu | Raji | |
| 1982 | Ilakkangal | Unnis' mother | |
| 1982 | Maattuvin Chattangale | Jayan's mother | |
| 1982 | Paanjajanyam | Lakshmidevi | |
| 1982 | Marupacha | Ponnamma | |
| 1983 | Pourasham | Saraswathi | |
| 1983 | Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare | Adv. Lakshmi | |
| 1983 | Oomana Thinkal | Gopi's mother | |
| 1983 | Bandham | Sreedeviyamma | |
| 1983 | Sesham Kazhchayil | Shankar's mother | |
| 1983 | Enikku Vishakunnu | Chinnamma | |
| 1983 | Hello Madras Girl | Sreedevi Amma | |
| 1983 | Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal | Thambi's & Unni's mother | |
| 1983 | Enne Njan Thedunnu | Lakshmiyamma | |
| 1983 | Mansoru Maha Samudram | Devaki | |
| 1983 | Marakkillorikkalum | Sharada | |
| 1984 | Mukhamukham | | |
| 1984 | Somayagam | | |
| 1984 | Ente Nandhinikutty | | |
| 1984 | Ente Gramam | | |
| 1984 | Ningalil Oru Sthree | Latha's mother | |
| 1984 | Oru Painkilikatha | Kamaalakshi | |
| 1984 | Swanthamevide Bandhamevide | Lakshmi | |
| 1984 | Kodathy | Meenakshiyamma | |
| 1984 | Thirakal | Madhaviyamma | |
| 1984 | Manithali | Zulfikar's mother | |
| 1984 | Lakshmana Rekha | Radha's mother | |
| 1984 | Kanamarayathu | Mother Superior | |
| 1984 | Ariyaatha Veethikal | Janakiyamma | |
| 1984 | Adiyozhukkukal | Mariyamma | |
| 1985 | Guerrilla | | |
| 1985 | Mounam Nombaram | Indu's mother | |
| 1985 | Ee Thanalil Ithiri Nerum | Savithri | |
| 1985 | Angadikkappurathu | Rosi | |
| 1985 | Thinkalaazhcha Nalla Divasam | Janakikutty | |
| 1985 | Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki | Sathyabhama | |
| 1985 | Adhyayam Onnu Muthal | Lakshmi | |
| 1985 | Makan Ente Makan | Paruvamma | |
| 1985 | Karimpinpoovinakkare | Bhadran's Mother | |
| 1986 | Ariyatha Bandhukkal | | |
| 1986 | Vishwasichallum Illenkilum | | |
| 1986 | Kaveri | | |
| 1986 | Ente Sonia | Shanti | |
| 1986 | Akalangalil | Sethu's mother | |
| 1986 | Koodanayum Kattu | Annie's Mother | |
| 1986 | Sukhamo Devi | Nandan's Mother | |
| 1986 | Namukku Parkkan Munthirithoppukal | Rita | |
| 1986 | Ennu Nathante Nimmi | Chithambaram's mother | |
| 1986 | Iniyum Kurukshetrum | Gomathi | |
| 1986 | Surabhi Yaamangal | Meenakshi | |
| 1986 | Malarum Kiliyum | Padmavathiyamma | |
| 1986 | Manasiloru Manimuthu | Mohan's mother | |
| 1986 | Nakhakshathangal | Valiyamma | |
| 1986 | Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku | Dr. Shanthamma | |
| 1987 | Oru Maymasa Pulariyil | | |
| 1987 | Irupatham Noottandu | Meenakshmiyamma | |
| 1987 | Achuvettante Veedu | Vipin's Mother | |
| 1987 | Kaiyethum Doorathu | Janaki | |
| 1987 | Thaniyavarthanam | Balan's mother | |
| 1987 | Anantaram | Yogini Amma | |
| 1988 | Onnum Onnum Pathinonnu | | |
| 1988 | Marikkunilla Njaan | Narayaniyamma | |
| 1988 | 1921 | Keshavankutty's mother | |
| 1988 | Vidaparayamanthram | Karthi | |
| 1988 | Ente Amma | Sathyabhama | |
| 1988 | Sathyaa | Malayali shop owner | Tamil film |
| 1988 | Mukthi | Madhaviyamma | |
| 1989 | Swantham Ennu Karuthi | | |
| 1989 | Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas | Aliyamma | |
| 1989 | Ulsavapittennu | Kalyaniyamma | |
| 1989 | Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | Devaki Amma | Cameo |
| 1989 | Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Mariyamma | |
| 1989 | Mazhavilkavadi | Velayudhankutty's mother | |
| 1989 | Muthukkudayum Choodi | Madhavi | |
| 1989 | Vandanam | Unnikrishnan's mother | |
| 1989 | Adhipan | Shyam Prakash's mother | |
| 1989 | Aksharathettu | Sumati's mother | |
| 1989 | Kireedam | Sethu's mother | |
| 1989 | Jaathakam | Janaki | |
| 1989 | Devadas | Devadas' Mother | |
| 1989 | Dasharatham | Chandradas' Mother | |

#### 1990s

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1990 | Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Nurse Leelavathi | |
| 1990 | Purappadu | Kunjimaluvamma | |
| 1990 | Kadathanadan Ambadi | Kunki | |
| 1990 | Kshanakkathu | Vivekanandan's mother | |
| 1990 | Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan | Sreenivasan's mother | |
| 1990 | Kattukuthira | Manka | |
| 1990 | Rajavazhcha | Naniyamma | |
| 1990 | Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom | Vinayachandran's Mother | |
| 1990 | In Harihar Nagar | Andrew's mother | |
| 1990 | His Highness Abdullah | Bhagirathi Valiya Thampurati | |
| 1990 | Midhya | Rajagopal's Mother | |
| 1990 | Oliyampukal | Annamma | |
| 1991 | Nithyavasanthan Nithyavismayam | Herself | Documentary |
| 1991 | Ulladakkam | Sunny's Mother | |
| 1991 | Sandesam | Bhanumathi | |
| 1991 | Pookkalam Varavayi | Nandan's Mother | |
| 1991 | Dhanam | Sivasankaran's mother | |
| 1991 | Bharatham | Devaki | |
| 1991 | Apoorvam Chilar | Sarojam | |
| 1991 | Arangu | Madhavi | |
| 1991 | Ezhunnallathu | Mrs. James | |
| 1991 | Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | Ananthan's mother | |
| 1991 | Aparaahnam | Janakiyamma | |
| 1992 | Kudumbasametham | Kochukutty | |
| 1992 | Aayushkalam | Aby's mother | |
| 1992 | Mugha Mudra | Lakshmi | |
| 1992 | Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam | Chandran Pillai's wife | |
| 1992 | Ponnurukkum Pakshi | Lakshmi Amma | |
| 1992 | Mahanagaram | Viswanathan's Mother | |
| 1992 | Pappayude Swantham Appoos | Meenakshi's mother | |
| 1992 | Kingini | | |
| 1993 | Vietnam Colony | Parvathiyammal | |
| 1993 | Samagamam | Annakutty | |
| 1993 | Oru Kadankatha Pole | Sekaharan's mother | |
| 1993 | Sopanam | Sethulakshmi Varma | |
| 1993 | Ottayadipathakal | Anoop's mother | |
| 1993 | Gandharvam | Gracy Kutty | |
| 1993 | Kalippattam | Sarojam's mother | |
| 1993 | Chenkol | Sethumadhavan's mother | |
| 1993 | Kavadiyattam | Sethulakshmi | |
| 1993 | Maya Mayooram | Janakiyamma | |
| 1993 | Vatsalyam | Janaki Amma | |
| 1993 | Ithu Manjukalam | Aswathy's and Revathy's mother | |
| 1994 | Paamaram | | |
| 1994 | Vendor Daniel State Licency | Annamma Daniel | |
| 1994 | Kudumba Vishesham | Bharathi | |
| 1994 | Njan Kodiswaran | Janaki | |
| 1994 | Santhanagopalam | Kurup's wife | |
| 1994 | Sukrutham | Ravishankar's mother | |
| 1994 | Thenmavin Kombath | Yeshodhamma | |
| 1994 | Bheesmacharya | Ponnutty | |
| 1994 | Chukkan | Lakshmi | |
| 1995 | Mumpe Parakkunna Pakshi | | |
| 1995 | Puzhayorathoru Poojari | Sreedevi | |
| 1995 | No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North | Vijayabhaskar's mother | |
| 1995 | Saadaram | Bhanumathi | |
| 1995 | Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | Hari's mother | |
| 1995 | Mannar Mathai Speaking | Meera's Mother | |
| 1995 | Karma | Rukmini | |
| 1997 | Swantham Makalkku Snehapoorvam | | |
| 1997 | Itha Oru Snehagatha | Daniel's mother | |
| 1997 | Snehasindhooram | Uma's mother | |
| 1997 | Amme Prabhathamayi | | Short film |
| 1998 | Aram Jaalakam | | |
| 1998 | Priyuralu | Subhadra's mother | Telugu film |
| 1998 | Manjeeradwani | Subhadra's mother | |
| 1998 | Kottaram Veettile Apputtan | Appoottan's mother | |
| 1998 | Poothiruvathira Raavil | Raghu's mema | |
| 1998 | Amma Ammaayiyamma | Sarada teacher | |
| 1999 | Pallavur Devanarayanan | Bhageerathi | |
| 1999 | Njangal Santhushtaranu | Mother of the Orphanage | |
| 1999 | The Godman | Amarnath's Mother | |
| 1999 | Ezhupunna Tharakan | Kunjannamma | |

#### 2000s

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2000 | Arayannangalude Veedu | Lakshmi | |
| 2000 | Ramayanakkili | | |
| 2001 | Kakkakuyil | Sethu Lakshmi Bhai 'Thampuratty' | |
| 2001 | Akashathile Paravakal | Sridevi's grandmother | |
| 2001 | Uthaman | Jayaraj's mother | |
| 2002 | Nandanam | Unni Amma | |
| 2003 | Mr. Brahmachari | Ananthan Thampi's Mother | |
| 2003 | Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu | Padmavathiyamma | |
| 2003 | Sahodaran Sahadevan | Mother of Aravindan & Mukundan | |
| 2003 | Swantham Malavika | Vysakhan's mother | |
| 2003 | Ammakilikkoodu | Marykutty Teacher | |
| 2003 | Pattanathil Sundaran | Bhavaniyamma | |
| 2003 | Parinamam | Malathi | |
| 2004 | Nothing but Life | | Cameo |
| 2004 | Parijatham | | |
| 2004 | Njan Salperu Ramankutty | Ramankutty's mother | |
| 2004 | Vismayathumbathu | Sreekumar's mother | |
| 2004 | Runway | Bharathiyamma | |
| 2004 | Natturajavu | Charlie's Mother | |
| 2004 | Mampazhakkalam | Lakshmi | |
| 2006 | Vadakkumnadhan | Rugmavathi Amma | |
| 2006 | Aanachandam | | |
| 2006 | Baba Kalyani | Meenakshiamma | |
| 2007 | Anamika | | |
| 2007 | Komban | Kichan's mother | |
| 2007 | Anchil Oral Arjunan | Easweriyamma | |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Bharathi Amma | |
| 2008 | Sultan | Patient | |
| 2008 | De Ingottu Nokkiye | Vettikadu Sadasivan's mother | |
| 2008 | Gulmohar | Devaki | |
| 2008 | Kavyam | | |
| 2009 | Women in Malayalam Cinema | Herself | |
| 2009 | Ividam Swargamanu | Elssama | |
| 2009 | Meghatheertham | Gayathri Devi | |
| 2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar | Andrew's mother | |
| 2009 | Kappal Muthalaali | Bhoominathan's mother | |

#### 2010s

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2011 | Christian Brothers | Joseph Vadakkan's mother | |
| 2011 | Marananantharam | | |
| 2011 | 101 Ruppika | | |
| 2011 | Collector | Avinash Varma's mother | |
| 2011 | Swapnamalika | | |
| 2011 | Ithu Nammude Katha | Vinod's grandmother | |
| 2012 | Best Wishes | | |
| 2012 | Lumiere Brothers | Herself | Archive footage |
| 2012 | Orkut Oru Ormakoot | Amminiyamma | |
| 2012 | Mazhavillinattam Vare | | |
| 2012 | Namukku Parkkan | Rajeev's mother | |
| 2012 | Manjadikuru | Devayani | |
| 2012 | Theruvu Nakshatrangal | Mukundan's mother | |
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Bhavani Amma | |
| 2013 | Ginger | Vivekanandan's mother | |
| 2013 | Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty | Mariyamma | |
| 2014 | Tharangal | Herself | Photo only |
| 2014 | Avatharam | Madhavan's mother | |
| 2014 | 100 Degree Celsius | Lovely's mother-in-law | |
| 2015 | Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum | Swamini Amma | |
| 2016 | Kammal | | |
| 2016 | Dhanayathra | Vijila's mother | |
| 2016 | Poy Maranju Paranju | Vinu's grandmother | |
| 2016 | Pa Va | Agnes/Sister amma | |
| 2016 | Oppam | Jayaraman's valiyammayi | |
| 2016 | Thoppil Joppan | Joppan's mother | |
| 2016 | Oru Muthassi Gadha | | |
| 2017 | Manchatti | Mariyamma | Short film |
| 2017 | Achayans | Valyammichi | |
| 2017 | Vedam | Sabarinath's grandmother | |
| 2019 | Mr. Pavanayi 99.99 | Soni's grandmother | |
| 2019 | Muthassikkoru Muthu | Naani Muthassi | |
| 2019 | Mamangam | Puthumana Thampuratti | |

#### 2020s

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2021 | Aanum Pennum | Kuttan's mother | Segment : Rani |
| 2021 | Ammachikoottile Pranayakalam | Ummachi | |
| 2022 | Aaraattu | — | Uncredited voice only |
| 2022 | Kannadi | | |

### As a film 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

## Television
### Serials

* 1997 – Mandan Kunju (Doordarshan)
* 1999 – Kalanum Kandakashani (Doordarshan)
* 2000 – Manasi
* 2001 – Akshayapaathram
* 2001 – Swantham Malootty
* 2002 – Akkarappacha (Asianet)
* Nagamma
* 2004 – Dambathya geethangal (Asianet)
* 2004 – Black and White (Asianet)
* 2005 – Krishnakripaasaagaram (Amrita TV)
* 2005 – Amma (Amrita TV)- Telefilm
* 2006 – Manthrakodi (Asianet)
* 2006 – Sthree 2 (Asianet)
* 2006 – Ponnunjal (Asianet)
* 2007 – Sree Ayappanum Vavarum (Surya TV)
* 2007 – Alilathali (Asianet)
* 2007 – Manassariyathe (Surya TV)
* 2007 – Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Darsanam - Devotional show
* 2008 – Meera (Asianet)
* 2008 – Vishudha Thomasleeha (Asianet)
* 2008 – Gajarajan Guruvayoor Kesavan (Surya TV)
* 2008 – Ammathottil (Asianet)
* 2009 – Chandrettanum Shobedathiyum
* 2009 – Pakal Mazha (Amrita TV)
* 2012 – Ramayanam (Mazhavil Manorama)
* 2012 – Kathayile Rajakumari (Mazhavil Manorama)
* 2016 – Amme Mahamayee (Surya TV)
* 2017 – Thatteem Mutteem (Mazhavil Manorama) – Cameo appearance
* 2018 – Gauri (Surya TV)

### 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)

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