Mohanlal is heartbroken by Kaviyoor Ponnamma’s demise: 'I never had to act as a son with her, I was simply living'

Veteran Malayalam actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma passed away on Friday, September 20. She was 79. Her demise has left the industry devastated, especially superstar Mohanlal, who has often worked as her on-screen son.

In a moving note penned on social media, Mohanlal said that he never had to ‘act’ as her son, as he was simply living.

Check out his note here:

Speaking about his rapport with the senior actress, he wrote, “Writing this note in the pain of mother’s demise. To my dear Ponnamma chechi, who has always given my character and me the love of a mother. We were mother and son to our beloved audience in Malayalam. No matter how much time passes, our films together, over the years, will echo the truth that that son is always a son to his mother. I never had to act as a son alongside Ponnammachechi; I was simply living. Kireedam, Bharatham, Vietnam Colony, Dasharatham, Natturajavu, Vadakkum Nathan, Kizhakkunarum pakshi, Oppam… films in which Ponnamma chechi embodied the essence of motherhood.”

Mohanlal also expressed that in real life, Kaviyoor Ponnamma was similar to the character she played in 'His Highness Abdullah'. For the unversed, Kaviyoor Ponnamma’s character considers Mohanlal’s character as her own son in the film.

The superstar also expressed that Kaviyoor Ponnamma’s motherly affection will live forever in his heart.


Kaviyoor Ponnamma, who debuted in films in the 1950s has acted in over 700 films, and is adored by the audiences for her mother roles.
Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”