She was now admitted in a private hospital here.
The 75-year-old actress, who has worn the grease paint in over 700 films, mostly Malayalam, has been ailing for some time due to an age-related ailment.
Starting her acting career in Malayalam drama in the late 1950s and later graduating to films, Ponnamma was one of the most sought-after actresses playing the roles of a mother and grandmother.
She has played the role of mother to veteran actors like Sathyan and Prem Nazir, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and many others. Ponnamma's chemistry with Mohanlal was greatly appreciated by the Malayali audience.
She last wore greasepaint in 2022, after which age-related illness overtook her and she remained at home most of the time.
Her husband died in 2011 and she has a daughter who is settled in the US.
She has been ill for the last few weeks and remains in the hospital bed most of the time. His condition had worsened in the last few days and has now become critical.
In her active acting career spanning over six decades, Ponnamma has won several awards, including the prestigious Kerala State Government Film Awards.
With an illustrious film career behind her back, she was extremely popular in the television serial industry.
Many of his "screen" sons and daughters have visited him in the hospital.
Last year there were rumors that the actress has been abandoned by her family and is living in misery. However, Ponnamma denied the rumours, saying that she was living with her youngest brother.
The 75-year-old actress, who has worn the grease paint in over 700 films, mostly Malayalam, has been ailing for some time due to an age-related ailment.
Starting her acting career in Malayalam drama in the late 1950s and later graduating to films, Ponnamma was one of the most sought-after actresses playing the roles of a mother and grandmother.
She has played the role of mother to veteran actors like Sathyan and Prem Nazir, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and many others. Ponnamma's chemistry with Mohanlal was greatly appreciated by the Malayali audience.
She last wore greasepaint in 2022, after which age-related illness overtook her and she remained at home most of the time.
Her husband died in 2011 and she has a daughter who is settled in the US.
She has been ill for the last few weeks and remains in the hospital bed most of the time. His condition had worsened in the last few days and has now become critical.
In her active acting career spanning over six decades, Ponnamma has won several awards, including the prestigious Kerala State Government Film Awards.
With an illustrious film career behind her back, she was extremely popular in the television serial industry.
Many of his "screen" sons and daughters have visited him in the hospital.
Last year there were rumors that the actress has been abandoned by her family and is living in misery. However, Ponnamma denied the rumours, saying that she was living with her youngest brother.