Kaviyoor Ponnamma | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 September 1945 |
| 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
Personal life
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
1950s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Mariakutty |
1960s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Sreerama Pattabhishekam | Mandodari | |
| 1963 | Kalayum Kaminiyum | ||
| 1964 | Bharthavu | Santha | |
| Atom Bomb | Dolly Lakshmi | ||
| Kudumbini | Lakshmi | ||
| 1965 | Daaham | Lakshmi Teacher | |
| Thommante Makkal | Achaamma | ||
| Odayil Ninnu | Kalyani | ||
| Rosie | Rosi | ||
| 1966 | Kanmanikal | ||
| Kayamkulam Kochunni | |||
| Jail | Karthyayaniyamma | ||
| Pinchu Hridayam | Saraswathi | ||
| 1967 | Swapnabhoomi | Saraswathy | |
| Pooja | Eeswariyamma | ||
| Postman | |||
| Sahadharmini | |||
| Anweshichu Kandethiyilla | Annie’s mother | ||
| 1968 | Asuravithu | Kunjootty | |
| Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathi | |||
| Velutha Kathreena | Martha Pulayi | ||
| 1969 | Vilakuranja Manushyan | ||
| Kattukurangu | Thulasi | ||
| Aalmaram | Ammini Amma | ||
| Nadhi | Thresia |
1970s
1980s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Karnan | ||
| Moorkhan | |||
| Oru Varsham Oru Maasam | |||
| Chamaram | Karthyayani | ||
| Manushya Mrugam | Babu’s Mother | ||
| Thirayum Theeravum | Mohan’s mother | ||
| Anthappuram | Bhavani | ||
| Pappu | Actress | Guest appearance | |
| Karimpana | Muthan’s mother | ||
| Love in Singapore | Premachandran’s Mother | ||
| 1981 | Aarathi | ||
| Swapnaragam | |||
| Anandharam | |||
| Chamayam | |||
| Saahasam | |||
| Nizhal Yudham | Devaki | ||
| Oppol | Narayani amma | ||
| Orikkal Koodi | Chandran’s Mother | ||
| Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla | Devaki | ||
| Sphodanam | Gopi’s Mother | ||
| Vayal | Saraswathi | ||
| Agnisaram | Bhavani | ||
| Avatharam | Lakshmikuttyamma | ||
| Thrishna | Chinammu Amma | ||
| 1982 | Kallimullu | ||
| Bheeman | |||
| Balloon | Lakshmiyamma | ||
| Kaaliya Mardhanam | Geetha’s mother | ||
| Beedi Kunjamma | Madhavan’s Mother | ||
| Kaattile Paattu | Raji | ||
| Ilakkangal | Unnis’ mother | ||
| Maattuvin Chattangale | Jayan’s mother | ||
| Paanjajanyam | Lakshmidevi | ||
| Marupacha | Ponnamma | ||
| 1983 | Pourasham | Saraswathi | |
| Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare | Adv. Lakshmi | ||
| Oomana Thinkal | Gopi’s mother | ||
| Bandham | Sreedeviyamma | ||
| Sesham Kazhchayil | Shankar’s mother | ||
| Enikku Vishakunnu | Chinnamma | ||
| Hello Madras Girl | Sreedevi Amma | ||
| Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal | Thambi’s & Unni’s mother | ||
| Enne Njan Thedunnu | Lakshmiyamma | ||
| Mansoru Maha Samudram | Devaki | ||
| Marakkillorikkalum | Sharada | ||
| 1984 | Mukhamukham | ||
| Somayagam | |||
| Ente Nandhinikutty | |||
| Ente Gramam | |||
| Ningalil Oru Sthree | Latha’s mother | ||
| Oru Painkilikatha | Kamaalakshi | ||
| Swanthamevide Bandhamevide | Lakshmi | ||
| Kodathy | Meenakshiyamma | ||
| Thirakal | Madhaviyamma | ||
| Manithali | Zulfikar’s mother | ||
| Lakshmana Rekha | Radha’s mother | ||
| Kanamarayathu | Mother Superior | ||
| Ariyaatha Veethikal | Janakiyamma | ||
| Adiyozhukkukal | Mariyamma | ||
| 1985 | Guerrilla | ||
| Mounam Nombaram | Indu’s mother | ||
| Ee Thanalil Ithiri Nerum | Savithri | ||
| Angadikkappurathu | Rosi | ||
| Thinkalaazhcha Nalla Divasam | Janakikutty | ||
| Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki | Sathyabhama | ||
| Adhyayam Onnu Muthal | Lakshmi | ||
| Makan Ente Makan | Paruvamma | ||
| Karimpinpoovinakkare | Bhadran’s Mother | ||
| 1986 | Ariyatha Bandhukkal | ||
| Vishwasichallum Illenkilum | |||
| Kaveri | |||
| Ente Sonia | Shanti | ||
| Akalangalil | Sethu’s mother | ||
| Koodanayum Kattu | Annie’s Mother | ||
| Sukhamo Devi | Nandan’s Mother | ||
| Namukku Parkkan Munthirithoppukal | Rita | ||
| Ennu Nathante Nimmi | Chithambaram’s mother | ||
| Iniyum Kurukshetrum | Gomathi | ||
| Surabhi Yaamangal | Meenakshi | ||
| Malarum Kiliyum | Padmavathiyamma | ||
| Manasiloru Manimuthu | Mohan’s mother | ||
| Nakhakshathangal | Valiyamma | ||
| Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku | Dr. Shanthamma | ||
| 1987 | Oru Maymasa Pulariyil | ||
| Irupatham Noottandu | Meenakshmiyamma | ||
| Achuvettante Veedu | Vipin’s Mother | ||
| Kaiyethum Doorathu | Janaki | ||
| Thaniyavarthanam | Balan’s mother | ||
| Anantaram | Yogini Amma | ||
| 1988 | Onnum Onnum Pathinonnu | ||
| Marikkunilla Njaan | Narayaniyamma | ||
| 1921 | Keshavankutty’s mother | ||
| Vidaparayamanthram | Karthi | ||
| Ente Amma | Sathyabhama | ||
| Sathyaa | Malayali shop owner | Tamil film | |
| Mukthi | Madhaviyamma | ||
| 1989 | Swantham Ennu Karuthi | ||
| Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas | Aliyamma | ||
| Ulsavapittennu | Kalyaniyamma | ||
| Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | Devaki Amma | Cameo | |
| Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Mariyamma | ||
| Mazhavilkavadi | Velayudhankutty’s mother | ||
| Muthukkudayum Choodi | Madhavi | ||
| Vandanam | Unnikrishnan’s mother | ||
| Adhipan | Shyam Prakash’s mother | ||
| Aksharathettu | Sumati’s mother | ||
| Kireedam | Sethu’s mother | ||
| Jaathakam | Janaki | ||
| Devadas | Devadas’ Mother | ||
| Dasharatham | Chandradas’ Mother |
1990s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Nurse Leelavathi | |
| Purappadu | Kunjimaluvamma | ||
| Kadathanadan Ambadi | Kunki | ||
| Kshanakkathu | Vivekanandan’s mother | ||
| Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan | Sreenivasan’s mother | ||
| Kattukuthira | Manka | ||
| Rajavazhcha | Naniyamma | ||
| Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom | Vinayachandran’s Mother | ||
| In Harihar Nagar | Andrew’s mother | ||
| His Highness Abdullah | Bhagirathi Valiya Thampurati | ||
| Midhya | Rajagopal’s Mother | ||
| Oliyampukal | Annamma | ||
| 1991 | Nithyavasanthan Nithyavismayam | Herself | Documentary |
| Ulladakkam | Sunny’s Mother | ||
| Sandesam | Bhanumathi | ||
| Pookkalam Varavayi | Nandan’s Mother | ||
| Dhanam | Sivasankaran’s mother | ||
| Bharatham | Devaki | ||
| Apoorvam Chilar | Sarojam | ||
| Arangu | Madhavi | ||
| Ezhunnallathu | Mrs. James | ||
| Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | Ananthan’s mother | ||
| Aparaahnam | Janakiyamma | ||
| 1992 | Kudumbasametham | Kochukutty | |
| Aayushkalam | Aby’s mother | ||
| Mugha Mudra | Lakshmi | ||
| Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam | Chandran Pillai’s wife | ||
| Ponnurukkum Pakshi | Lakshmi Amma | ||
| Mahanagaram | Viswanathan’s Mother | ||
| Pappayude Swantham Appoos | Meenakshi’s mother | ||
| Kingini | |||
| 1993 | Vietnam Colony | Parvathiyammal | |
| Samagamam | Annakutty | ||
| Oru Kadankatha Pole | Sekaharan’s mother | ||
| Sopanam | Sethulakshmi Varma | ||
| Ottayadipathakal | Anoop’s mother | ||
| Gandharvam | Gracy Kutty | ||
| Kalippattam | Sarojam’s mother | ||
| Chenkol | Sethumadhavan’s mother | ||
| Kavadiyattam | Sethulakshmi | ||
| Maya Mayooram | Janakiyamma | ||
| Vatsalyam | Janaki Amma | ||
| Ithu Manjukalam | Aswathy’s and Revathy’s mother | ||
| 1994 | Paamaram | ||
| Vendor Daniel State Licency | Annamma Daniel | ||
| Kudumba Vishesham | Bharathi | ||
| Njan Kodiswaran | Janaki | ||
| Santhanagopalam | Kurup’s wife | ||
| Sukrutham | Ravishankar’s mother | ||
| Thenmavin Kombath | Yeshodhamma | ||
| Bheesmacharya | Ponnutty | ||
| Chukkan | Lakshmi | ||
| 1995 | Mumpe Parakkunna Pakshi | ||
| Puzhayorathoru Poojari | Sreedevi | ||
| No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North | Vijayabhaskar’s mother | ||
| Saadaram | Bhanumathi | ||
| Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | Hari’s mother | ||
| Mannar Mathai Speaking | Meera’s Mother | ||
| Karma | Rukmini | ||
| 1997 | Swantham Makalkku Snehapoorvam | ||
| Itha Oru Snehagatha | Daniel’s mother | ||
| Snehasindhooram | Uma’s mother | ||
| Amme Prabhathamayi | Short film | ||
| 1998 | Aram Jaalakam | ||
| Priyuralu | Subhadra’s mother | Telugu film | |
| Manjeeradwani | Subhadra’s mother | ||
| Kottaram Veettile Apputtan | Appoottan’s mother | ||
| Poothiruvathira Raavil | Raghu’s mema | ||
| Amma Ammaayiyamma | Sarada teacher | ||
| 1999 | Pallavur Devanarayanan | Bhageerathi | |
| Njangal Santhushtaranu | Mother of the Orphanage | ||
| The Godman | Amarnath’s Mother | ||
| Ezhupunna Tharakan | Kunjannamma |
2000s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Arayannangalude Veedu | Lakshmi | |
| Ramayanakkili | |||
| 2001 | Kakkakuyil | Sethu Lakshmi Bhai ‘Thampuratty’ | |
| Akashathile Paravakal | Sridevi’s grandmother | ||
| Uthaman | Jayaraj’s mother | ||
| 2002 | Nandanam | Unni Amma | |
| 2003 | Mr. Brahmachari | Ananthan Thampi’s Mother | |
| Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu | Padmavathiyamma | ||
| Sahodaran Sahadevan | Mother of Aravindan & Mukundan | ||
| Swantham Malavika | Vysakhan’s mother | ||
| Ammakilikkoodu | Marykutty Teacher | ||
| Pattanathil Sundaran | Bhavaniyamma | ||
| Parinamam | Malathi | ||
| 2004 | Nothing but Life | Cameo | |
| Parijatham | |||
| Njan Salperu Ramankutty | Ramankutty’s mother | ||
| Vismayathumbathu | Sreekumar’s mother | ||
| Runway | Bharathiyamma | ||
| Natturajavu | Charlie’s Mother | ||
| Mampazhakkalam | Lakshmi | ||
| 2005 | Amma | Telefilm for Amrita TV | |
| 2006 | Vadakkumnadhan | Rugmavathi Amma | |
| Aanachandam | |||
| Baba Kalyani | Meenakshiamma | ||
| 2007 | Anamika | ||
| Komban | Kichan’s mother | ||
| Anchil Oral Arjunan | Easweriyamma | ||
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Bharathi Amma | |
| Sultan | Patient | ||
| De Ingottu Nokkiye | Vettikadu Sadasivan’s mother | ||
| Gulmohar | Devaki | ||
| Kavyam | |||
| 2009 | Women in Malayalam Cinema | Herself | |
| Ividam Swargamanu | Elssama | ||
| Meghatheertham | Gayathri Devi | ||
| 2 Harihar Nagar | Andrew’s mother | ||
| Kappal Muthalaali | Bhoominathan’s mother |
2010s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Christian Brothers | Joseph Vadakkan’s mother | |
| Marananantharam | |||
| 101 Ruppika | |||
| Collector | Avinash Varma’s mother | ||
| Swapnamalika | |||
| Ithu Nammude Katha | Vinod’s grandmother | ||
| 2012 | Best Wishes | ||
| Lumiere Brothers | Herself | Archive footage | |
| Orkut Oru Ormakoot | Amminiyamma | ||
| Mazhavillinattam Vare | |||
| Namukku Parkkan | Rajeev’s mother | ||
| Manjadikuru | Devayani | ||
| Theruvu Nakshatrangal | Mukundan’s mother | ||
| Mr. Marumakan | Bhavani Amma | ||
| 2013 | Ginger | Vivekanandan’s mother | |
| Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty | Mariyamma | ||
| 2014 | Tharangal | Herself | Photo only |
| Avatharam | Madhavan’s mother | ||
| 100 Degree Celsius | Lovely’s mother-in-law | ||
| 2015 | Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum | Swamini Amma | |
| 2016 | Kammal | ||
| Dhanayathra | Vijila’s mother | ||
| Poy Maranju Paranju | Vinu’s grandmother | ||
| Pa Va | Agnes/Sister amma | ||
| Oppam | Jayaraman’s valiyammayi | ||
| Thoppil Joppan | Joppan’s mother | ||
| Oru Muthassi Gadha | |||
| 2017 | Manchatti | Mariyamma | Short film |
| Achayans | Valyammichi | ||
| Vedam | Sabarinath’s grandmother | ||
| 2019 | Mr. Pavanayi 99.99 | Soni’s grandmother | |
| Muthassikkoru Muthu | Naani Muthassi | ||
| Mamangam | Puthumana Thampuratti |
2020s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Aanum Pennum | Kuttan’s mother | Segment : Rani |
| Ammachikoottile Pranayakalam | Ummachi | ||
| 2022 | Aaraattu | — | Uncredited voice only |
| Kannadi |
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
- 2018- Gauri (Surya TV)
- 2016- Amme Mahamayee (Surya TV)
- Nagamma
- 2017- Thatteem Mutteem (Mazhavil Manorama) – Cameo appearance
- 2012- Ramayanam (Mazhavil Manorama)
- 2012- Kathayile Rajakumari (Mazhavil Manorama)
- 2008- Gajarajan Guruvayoor Kesavan (Surya TV)
- 2007- Sree Ayappanum Vavarum (Surya TV)
- 2008- Vishudha Thomasleeha (Asianet)
- 2009- Chandrettanum Shobedathiyum
- 2005- Krishnakripaasaagaram (Amrita TV)
- 2009- Pakal Mazha (Amrita TV)
- 2006- Manthrakodi (Asianet)
- 2008- Ammathottil (Asianet)
- 2007- Alilathali (Asianet)
- 2001- Swantham Malootty
- 2007- Manassariyathe (Surya TV)
- 2004- Dambathya geethangal (Asianet)
- 2006- Sthree 2 (Asianet)
- 2006- Ponnunjal (Asianet)
- 2004- Black and White (Asianet)
- 2008- Meera (Asianet)
- 2002- Akkarappacha (Asianet)
- 1997- Mandan Kunju (Doordarshan)
- 2000- Manasi
- 2001- Akshayapaathram
- 1999- Kalanum Kandakashani (Doordarshan)
- 2007- 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. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ “Did you know that Kaviyoor Ponnamma played her first mother character at the age of 22?”. The Times of India. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ “Mother of all roles”. The Hindu. 7 September 2006.
- ^ “മലയാളിയുടെ പൊന്നമ്മ | Webdunia Malayalam”. Malayalam.webdunia.com. 5 January 2008. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ a b “Mother of all actors”. 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. Event occurs at [time needed]. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2013 – via YouTube.
- ^ “A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal”. Cinidiary. Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ “അമ്മയായി കൊതി തീര്ന്നില്ല – articles, infocus interview – Mathrubhumi Eves”. mathrubhumi.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
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