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Kaviyoor Ponnamma

Kaviyoor Ponnamma

Actor · Died September 10, 2024, aged 79 · Kaviyoor, Thiruvalla, Kerala

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. 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. 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. Ponnamma died from cancer at Lissie Hospital in Kochi, Kerala, on 20 September 2024, at the age of 79.

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Born
September 10, 1945
Died
September 10, 2024 (aged 79)
From
Kaviyoor, Thiruvalla, Kerala
Works as
Actor
Titles
17 on MovieCove · 216 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 1% in 30 days

What are Kaviyoor Ponnamma's films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 80th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 95th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 97th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
41%
Morality
24%
Survival
13%
Power
12%
Society
8%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 15 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 5 · Dark 7

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 10 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 5 · Intense 7

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 2

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 10 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 7 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 7

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Melancholic
10
Joyful
3
Bittersweet
4
Contemplative
2
Other
11

How their films linger

Bittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet11
  • Tragic2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Kaviyoor Ponnamma's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 16 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now14 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Kaviyoor Ponnamma's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

216 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Poacher(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Mother Finn

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Aaraattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Voice (Uncredited)

  • Ammachi Koottile Pranayakalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Pathumma

  • Aanum Pennum(2021)

    as Sumathiyamma

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Mamangam: History of the Brave(2019)

    as Puthumana Thampuratti

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Achayans (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Roy's Mother

  • Vedham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Hariharan's mother

  • Thoppil Joppan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Marykutty

  • Oppam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Jayaraman's valiyammayi

  • Pa.Va (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Agnes / Sister amma

  • Poyi Maranju Parayathe... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Avatharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Madhavan's Mother

  • Ginger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Vivekanandan's mother

  • Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Mariyamma

  • Mr. Marumakan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Bhavani Amma

  • Christian Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Joseph Vadakkan's mother

  • Collector (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Avinash's and Mahendran's mother

  • Ithu Nammude Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Saraswathy

  • Evidam Swargamanu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Elssama

  • Kappalu Muthalali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Devaki

  • Meghatheertham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • 2 Harihar Nagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Andrew's mother

  • Manjadikuru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Devayani

  • Gulmohar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Devaki

  • Twenty 20 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Bharathi Amma

  • Kavyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Anchil Oral Arjunan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sudheendran's mother

  • Baba Kalyani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Meenakshiyamma

  • Vadakkumnadhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Rugmavathi Amma

  • Mampazhakkalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Lakshmi

  • Natturajavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Charlie's Mother

  • Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Devaki

  • Runway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Bharathi

  • Vismayathumbathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Sreekumar's Mother

  • Pattanathil Sundaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Bhavaniyamma

  • Ammakilikkoodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Marykutty Teacher

  • Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Padmavathiyamma

  • Mr. Brahmachari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Subhadramma

  • Nandanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Unni Amma

  • Uthaman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Jayaraj's Mother

  • Kakkakuyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Sethu Lakshmi Bhai / Thampuratty

  • Arayannangalude Veedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Lakshmi

  • Njangal Santhushtaranu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mother of the orphanage

  • Ezhupunna Tharakan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Kunjannamma

  • Pallavur Devanarayanan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Bhageerathi

  • The Godman(1999)

    as Amarnath's Mother

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Kottaram Veettile Apputtan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Appottan's mother

  • Poothiruvathira Raavil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Priyuralu(1998)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Amma Ammayiamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Sarada

  • Itha Oru Snehagatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Minnaminuginum Minnukettu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Vijayabhaskar's mother

  • Karma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Mannar Mathai Speaking(1995)

    as Meera's Mother

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Saadaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Santhanagopalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Sukrutham(1994)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Chukkan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Njan Kodiswaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Janaki

  • Kudumba Visesham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Bharathi

  • Thenmavin Kombath(1994)

    as Yeshodhamma

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Vendor Daniel State Licency (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Annamma Daniel

  • Gandharvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Graceykutty

  • Oru Kadankatha Pole (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Chenkol(1993)

    as Ammu

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Kalippattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sarojam's mother

  • Maya Mayooram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Vatsalyam(1993)

    as Janakiyamma

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Kavadiyattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sethulakshmi

  • Ithu Manjukaalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Samagamam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Annakutty

  • Sopanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sethulakshmi Varma

  • Vietnam Colony (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Parvathiyammal

  • Kudumbasametham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Kochukutty Amma

  • Pappayude Swantham Appoos(1992)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Mahanagaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Mukhamudra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Lakshmi

  • Aayushkalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Aby Mathew's Mother

  • Ponnurukkum Pakshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Ananthu' Mother

  • Ulladakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Sunny's Mother

  • Pookkalam Varavayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Nandan's Mother

  • Ezhunnallathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Bharatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Devaki

  • Dhanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Sivasankarans mother

  • Sandesham(1991)

    as Bhanumathi

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Apoorvam Chilar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Sarojam

  • Aparahnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Janakiyamma

  • Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Nurse Leeladevi

  • Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Vinayachandran's Mother

  • Kattukuthira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Manka

  • In Harihar Nagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Andrews's mother

  • Rajavazhcha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Naniyamma

  • Midhya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Rajagopal's Mother

  • His Highness Abdullah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Bhagirathi Valiya Thampurati

  • Purappadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Mazhavilkavadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Velayudhankutty's Mother

  • Ulsavapittennu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Kalyaniyamma

  • Dasharatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Chandradas's mother

  • Muthukkudayum Choodi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Kireedam(1989)

    as Ammu

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Adhipan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Shyam Prakash's mother

  • Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Devaki

  • Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Mariamma

  • Vandanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Unnikrishnan's mother

  • Jaathakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Janaki

  • Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Mukthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Madhaviyamma

  • Nineteen Twenty One(1988)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Vidaparayan Mathram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Sathya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Malayali shop-owner

  • Oru Maymasa Pulariyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Anantaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Yoginiyamma

  • Achuvettante Veedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Thaniyavarthanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Irupatham Noottandu(1987)

    as Meenakshiyamma

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Ennu Nathante Nimmi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Nirmala's grandmother

  • Nakhakshathangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Reetha

  • Iniyum Kurukshetrum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Kartyayani

  • Manasilloru Manimuthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Sukhamo Devi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku(1986)

    as Shanthamma

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Janakikutty

  • Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Angadikkappurathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Rosi

  • Adhyayam Onnu Muthal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Maash

  • Makan Ente Makan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Paaruvamma

  • Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Thirakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Madhaviyamma

  • Manithali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Zulfikar's mother

  • Kanamarayathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Mother Superior

  • Swanthamevide Bandhamevide (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Lakshmi

  • Ariyaatha Veethikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Janakiyamma

  • Kodathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Venu's mother

  • Face to Face (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Lakshmana Rekha(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Marakkillorikkalum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Sharada

  • Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Lakshmi

  • Sesham Kazhchayil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Susheela

  • Mansoru Maha Samudram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Devaki

  • Enikku Vishakunnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Chinamma

  • Chiriyo Chiri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Beedi Kunjamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Madhavan's Mother

  • Kaaliya Mardhanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Ilakkangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Valiyamma

  • Balloon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Thrishna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Chinnammu

  • Vayal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Maniyanpilla Adhava Maniyanpilla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Oppol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Agni Saram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Manushya Mrugam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Babu's Mother

  • Anthappuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Karimpana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Chamaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ravi's Mother

  • Kaantha Valayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Mariyamma

  • Thirayum Theeravum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Mohan's mother

  • Moorkhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Love in Singapore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Eeta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Uthrada Rathri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Aniyara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Kodiyettam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Kamalamma

  • Randilonnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Rathinirvedam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Saraswathi

  • Avalude Ravukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Lakshmi

  • Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Dhakshayani

  • Oonjaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Jagadguru Aadisankaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Kaippilly Aryadevi Antarjanam, Mother of Sankaracharyar

  • Satyavan Savithri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Itha Ivide Vare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Kamalakshi

  • Nirakudam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Minimol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Siva Thaandavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Amrithavaahini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Lakshmi

  • Innale Innu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Aruthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Thulaavarsham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Appooppan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Utsavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Mother of Gopi

  • Mattoru Seetha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Makkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Leela

  • Thiruvonam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Prayanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Amminiyamma

  • Tourist Bungalow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Queen Lakshmi

  • Chakravakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Soshamma

  • Devi Kanyakumari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Old Lady

  • Nellu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Savithri Varassyar

  • Nirmalyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Velichapad's Wife

  • Ponnapuram Kotta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Theerthayathra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Kochikkaavu

  • Puthrakameshti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Gandharavakshetram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Kalamezhuthu Singer

  • Sree Guruvayoorappan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Akkarapacha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Bhageerathi

  • Aromalunni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Thumbolarcha

  • Manthrakodi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Saraswathi

  • Karakanakadal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Tharathi

  • Aabhijathyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Janaki Amma

  • Vithukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Ammini

  • Thriveni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Parvathy

  • Cross Belt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Bhavani

  • Othenante makan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Naani

  • Nizhalattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Ravi's Mother

  • Vivahitha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Aalmaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Ammini Amma

  • Velutha Kathreena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Marthappulayi

  • Anweshichu Kandethiyilla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Odayil Ninnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Kalyani

  • Daham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 80th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 215 titles from 1965 to 2024; peak year 1989.

Biggest box office

Mamangam: History of the Brave (2019)

$837K worldwide

Highest rated

Kireedam (1989)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Priyuralu (1998)

Film career

19652024

Peak 1989 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting215 of 215: 215 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score91st

By decade

1960s5 · acting1970s50 · acting1980s63 · acting1990s55 · acting2000s24 · acting2010s14 · acting2020s4 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 5 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Kaviyoor Ponnamma's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 91st percentile, the median of all 16; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 87th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

87thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Approval · how many liked their films

96thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Reach · how many have seen their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Midcredits score across 17 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up10
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 17 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Mamangam: History of the Brave (2019)

97th percentile spread · 27% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Kireedam (1989)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 84/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 87, detractors 53. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Kaviyoor Ponnamma work with?

People who share at least 2 of Kaviyoor Ponnamma's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Mammootty shares the most, 7.

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