Sat Sep 21 17:51:41 UTC 2024: ## Malayalam Actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma Laid to Rest Amidst Grief and Tribute
**Kalamassery/Paravoor:** Renowned Malayalam actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma was laid to rest on [Date] at her residence in Paravoor, amidst an outpouring of grief and tributes from across the state. The cremation took place at 4 PM with official honors, with her brother D. Manoj lighting the pyre.
Ponnamma, known for her memorable portrayals of mothers in Malayalam cinema, left an indelible mark on the hearts of countless viewers. Her body was kept at the Kalamassery Municipality Town Hall for public viewing before being taken to her home, ‘Sreepadam’, near the Karumallur Puthuppillikkav temple in Paravoor, at 12.30 PM.
Thousands of people, including prominent figures from the film, cultural, social, and political spheres, flocked to pay their last respects.
Among those who visited the Town Hall to pay homage were actors Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Union Minister and actor Suresh Gopi. Other notable personalities who paid their last respects included ministers P. Rajeev, Muhammad Riyas, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan, MP Hibi Eden, MLAs Anwar Sadath, K.J. Maxi, T.J. Vinod, DCC president Muhammad Shiyas, Kalamassery Municipality Chairperson Seema Kannan, Film Academy Chairman Prem Kumar, former DGP Rishiraj Singh, and FEFKA general secretary B. Unnikrishnan.
The veteran actress’s passing has left a void in the Malayalam film industry, and her contributions to the world of cinema will continue to be remembered and celebrated.
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