Kaviyoor Ponnnamma is a veteran Indian film actress.
Life and career
As a five-year-old, she learned music and used to sing in stage shows. She did not see many movies. She started acting in dramas when she was 14 years old, starting off with Mooladhanam of Thoppil Bhasi. After five years, came her first movie Kudumbini, in which she did the title role of the mother of two kids.
Personal life
She was born to T P Damodharan and Gauri, as eldest of seven children, on 4 January 1945 in Kaviyoor, Travancore. She has six siblings in which Kaviyoor Renuka was also an actress. Ponnamma was married to film producer Maniswami. The couple has a daughter Bindhu who is settled in the United States. Her husband Maniswami died in 2011.
The roles of Kaviyoor Ponnamma-Mohanlal duo as mother and son are very popular in Malayalam movies.
Awards
Kerala State Film Awards:
- Second Best Actress – 1971 – Different films
- Second Best Actress – 1972 – Theertha Yathra
- Second Best Actress – 1973 – Different films
- Second Best Actress – 1994 – Thenmavin Kombathu
Filmography
As an actress
2010s
Year | Film | Co-stars | Notes |
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2016 | Ramapadam | | filming |
2016 | Sree Sree Devaragam | | filming |
2016 | Godmother | | filming |
2016 | Mr. Pavanayi 999 | | filming |
2016 | Vaakamarathanalil | | filming |
2016 | Mazhavillin Attam Vare | | filming |
2016 | Achayans | - | filming |
2016 | Kammal | - | filming |
2016 | Vedam | - | filming |
2016 | Thoppil Joppan | Joppan's mother | |
2016 | Oppam | Jayaraman's valiyammayi | |
2016 | Pa Va | Agnes/Sister amma | |
2016 | Poy Maranju Parayathe | Vinu's grandmother | |
2016 | Dhanayathra | Vijila's mother | |
2015 | Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum | Swamini Amma | |
2014 | 100 Degree Celsius | Lovely's mother-in-law | |
2014 | Avatharam | Madhavan's mother | |
2013 | Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty | Mariyamma | |
2013 | Ginger | Vivekanandan's mother | |
2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Bhavani Amma | |
2012 | Theruvu Nakshathragal | Mukundan's mother | |
2012 | Manjadikuru | Devayani | |
2012 | Namukku Parkkan | Rajeev's mother | |
2012 | Orkut Oru Ormakoot | Amminiyamma | |
2011 | Ithu Nammude Katha | Vinod's grandmother | |
2011 | Swapnamalika | - | |
2011 | Collector | Avinash Varma's mother | |
2011 | 101 Ruppika | - | |
2011 | Christian Brothers | Joseph Vadakkan's mother | |
2000s
Year | Film | Co-stars | Director | Character |
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2009 | Kappal Muthalaali | Sarayu, Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar | Thaha | Bhoominathan's mother |
2009 | To Harihar Nagar | | | Andrew's mother |
2009 | Meghatheertham | Manikuttan | Unnikrishnan | Gayathri Devi |
2009 | Ividam Swargamanu | Mohanlal, Lalu Alex, Thilakan | Rosshan Andrrews | Elssama |
2008 | Kavyam | Suresh Gopi, Navya Nair, Manoj K Jayan | Anish Varma | |
2008 | Gulmohar | Renjith | | Devaki |
2008 | De Ingotttu Nokkiye | Jayasurya, Jagathy Sreekumar | | Vettikadu Sadasivan's mother |
2008 | Sulthan | | | Patient |
2008 | Twenty:20 | Mohanlal, Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Dileep, | Joshi | Bharathi Amma |
2007 | Anchil Oral Arjunan | Jayaram, Padmapriya, | Anil | Easweriyamma |
2007 | Komban | | | |
2007 | Anamika | | | |
2006 | Aanachandham | | | |
2006 | Baba Kalyani | Mohanlal, Indrajith, Biju Menon | Shaji Kailas | Meenakshiamma |
2006 | Aanachandam | Jayaram | Jayaraj | |
2006 | Vadakkum Nathan | Mohanlal, Padmapriya, Kavya Madhavan | Shajoon Kariyal | Rugmavathi Amma |
2004 | Maampazhakkaalam | Mohanlal, Shobana | Joshi | Lakshmi |
2004 | Natturajavu | Mohanlal, Meena, Nayantara | Shaji Kailas | Charlie's Mother |
2004 | Runway | Dileep, Kavya Madhavan | Joshi | Bharathiyamma |
2004 | Vismayathumbathu | Mohanlal, Nayantara, Mukesh | Fazil | Sreekumar's Mother |
2004 | Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty | Jayaram | Anil | Ramankutty's mother |
2004 | Parijatham | | | |
2004 | Nothing But Life | | | Cameo |
2004 | Made In USA | | | Cameo |
2003 | Parinaamam | | | Malathi |
2003 | Pattanathil Sundaran | Dileep, Navya Nair | Vipin Mohan | Bhavaniyamma |
2003 | Ammakilikkoodu | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Navya Nair, Sukumari, K. P. A. C. Lalitha | M. Padmakumar | Marykutty Teacher |
2003 | Swantham Malavika | | | |
2003 | Sahodaran Sahadevan | | | |
2003 | Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu | Mohanlal, Jyothirmayi | Viswanathan Vaduthala | Padmavathiyamma |
2003 | Mr. Brahmachari | Mohanlal, Meena | Thulasidas | Ananthan Thampi's Mother |
2002 | Nandanam | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Navya Nair | Ranjith | Unni Amma |
2002 | Jagathy Jagatheesh in Town | | | Devaki Amma |
2001 | Uthaman | Jayaram, K. P. A. C. Lalitha | Anilbabu | Jayaraj's mother |
2001 | Aakaashathile Paravakal | | | Sridevi's grandmother |
2001 | Kakkakuyil | Mohanlal, Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu, | Priyadarshan | Sethu Lakshmi Bhai 'Thampuratty' |
2000 | Arayannagalude Veedu | Mammootty, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy | A. K. Lohithadas | Lakshmi |
1990s
Year | Film | Character | Notes |
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1999 | Ezhupunna Tharakan | Kunjannamma | |
1999 | The Godman | Amarnath's Mother | |
1999 | Njangal Santhushtarannu | Mother Superior | |
1999 | Pallavur Devanarayanan | Bhageerathi | |
1998 | Amma Ammayiamma | Sarada | |
1998 | Poothiruvathiranalil | Raghu's mema | |
1998 | Kottaram Veettil Appoottan | Appoottan's mother | |
1998 | Manjeeradwani | Subhadra's mother | |
1998 | Aram Jaalakam | | |
1997 | Snehasindhooram | Uma's mother | |
1997 | Ithaa Oru Snehagaatha | Daniel's mother | |
1995 | Karma | Rukmini | |
1995 | Mannar Mathai Speaking | Meera's Mother | |
1995 | Minnaminunginum Minnukettu | Hari's mother | |
1995 | Sadaram | Bhanumathi | |
1995 | No.1 Snehatheeram Banglore North | Vijayabhaskar's mother | |
1994 | Chukkan | Lakshmi | |
1994 | Bheesmacharya | Ponnutty | |
1994 | Thenmavim Kombath | Yeshodhamma | |
1994 | Sukrutham | Ravishankar's mother | |
1994 | Santhanagopalam | Kurup's wife | |
1994 | Njan Kodeeshwaran | Janaki | |
1994 | Kudumba Visesham | Bharathi | |
1994 | Vendor Daniel State Licency | Annamma | |
1993 | Vatsalyam | Janakiyamma | |
1993 | Maya Mayooram | Janakiyamma | |
1993 | Kavadiyattam | Sethulakshmi | |
1993 | Chenkol | Sethumadhavan's mother | |
1993 | Kalippattam | Sarojam's mother | |
1993 | Gandharvam | Gracykutty | |
1993 | Ottayadipathakal | Anoop's mother | |
1993 | Sopanam | Sethu | |
1993 | Oru Kadankatha Pole | Sekaharan's mother | |
1993 | Samagamam | Annakutty | |
1993 | Vietnam Colony | Parvathiyammal | |
1992 | Pappayude Swantham Appoos | Meenakshi's mother | |
1992 | Mahanagaram | Viswanathan's Mother | |
1992 | Ponnurukkum Pakshi | Ananthan's mother | |
1992 | Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam | Chandran Pillai's wife | |
1992 | Mugha Mudra | Lakshmi | |
1992 | Aayushkaalam | Aby Mathew's mother | |
1992 | Kudumbasammetham | Kochukutty | |
1991 | Aparahnam | Janakiyamma | |
1991 | Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | Ananthan's mother | |
1991 | Ezhunallath | Mrs. James | |
1991 | Arangu | Madhavi | |
1991 | Apoorvam Chilar | Sarojam | |
1991 | Bharatham | Devaki | |
1991 | Dhanam | Sivasankaran Nair's mother | |
1991 | Pookkalam Varavayi | Nandan's Mother | |
1991 | Sandesam | Bhanumathi | |
1991 | Ulladakkam | Sunny's Mother | |
1991 | Kingini | | |
1990 | Oliyampukal | Annamma | |
1990 | Midhya | Rajagopal's Mother | |
1990 | His Highness Abdullah | Bhageerathi Thampuratti | |
1990 | In Harihar Nagar | Andrew's Mother | |
1990 | Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom | Vinayachandran's Mother | |
1990 | Rajavazhcha | Naniyamma | |
1990 | Kaattukuthira | Manka | |
1990 | Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan | Sreenivasan's mother | |
1990 | Kaanamarayathu | Mother Superior | |
1990 | Kshanakathu | Vivekanandan's mother | |
1990 | Kadathandan Ambadi | Kunki | |
1990 | Purappadu | Kunjimaluvamma | |
1990 | Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Nurse Leelavathi | |
1980s
Year | Film | Character | Notes |
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1989 | Dasharatham | Chandradas' Mother | |
1989 | Devadas | Devadas' Mother | |
1989 | Jaathakam | Janaki | |
1989 | Kireedam | Ammu | |
1989 | Aksharathettu | Sumati's mother | |
1989 | Adhipan | Shyam Prakash's mother | |
1989 | Vandanam | Unnikrishnan's mother | |
1989 | Muthukkudayum Choodi | Madhavi | |
1989 | Mazhavil Kavadi | Velayudhankutty's Mother | |
1989 | Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Mariyamma | |
1989 | Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | Devaki | |
1989 | Ulsavapittennu | Kalyaniyamma | |
1989 | Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas | Aliyamma | |
1988 | Mukthi | Madhaviyamma | |
1988 | Sathya | Malayali shop owner | Tamil |
1988 | Ente Amma | Sathyabhama | |
1988 | Vidaparayamanthram | Karthi | |
1988 | 1921 | Keshavankutty's mother | |
1988 | Marikkilla Njaan | | |
1987 | Anantaram | Yoginiyamma | |
1987 | Thaniyavarthanam | Balan's mother | |
1987 | Kaiyethum Doorathu | Janaki | |
1987 | Achuvettante Veedu | Vipin's Mother | |
1987 | Irupatham Noottandu | Meenakshmiyamma | |
1987 | Oru Maymaasa Pulari | | |
1986 | Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku | Dr. Shanthamma | |
1986 | Nakhashathangal | Valiyamma | |
1986 | Manassilloru Manimuthu | Mohan's mother | |
1986 | Malarum Kiliyum | Padmavathiyamma | |
1986 | Surabhi Yamangal | Meenakshi | |
1986 | Iniyum Kurukshethram | Gomathi | |
1986 | Ennu Nathettante Nimmi | Chithambaram's mother | |
1986 | Namukku Parkkan Munthirithoppukal | Rita | |
1986 | Sughamodevi | Nandan's Mother | |
1986 | Akalangalil | Sethu's mother | |
1986 | Ente Sonia | Shanti | |
1986 | Ariyatha Bandhukkal | | |
1986 | Vishwasichallum Illenkilum | | |
1985 | Karimpin Poovinakkare | Bhadran's Mother | |
1985 | Makan Ente Makan | Paruvamma | |
1985 | Adhyayam Onnu Muthal | Lakshmi | |
1985 | Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki | Sathyabhama | |
1985 | Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam | Janakikutty | |
1985 | Angadikkappurathu | Rosi | |
1985 | Mounam Nombaram | Indu's mother | |
1984 | Adiyozhukkukal | Mariyamma | |
1984 | Ariyatha Veethikal | Janakiyamma | |
1984 | Kanamarayathu | Mother Superior | |
1984 | Lakshmana Rekha | Radha's mother | |
1984 | Manithali | Zulfikar's mother | |
1984 | Thirakal | Madhaviyamma | |
1984 | Kodathy | Meenakshiyamma | |
1984 | Swanthamevide Bandhamevide | Lakshmi | |
1984 | Ente Nandhinikutty | | |
1984 | Ningalil Oru Sthree | | |
1984 | Mukhamukham | | |
1983 | Marakkillorikkalum | Sharada | |
1983 | Manassoru Mahaasamudram | Devaki | |
1983 | Enne Njan Thedunnu | Lakshmiyamma | |
1983 | Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal | Thambi's & Unni's mother | |
1983 | Hello Madras Girl | Sreedevi Amma | |
1983 | Enikku Vishakunnu | Chinnamma | |
1983 | Sesham Kazhchayil | Shankar's mother | |
1983 | Bandham | Sreedeviyamma | |
1983 | Omanathingal | Gopi's mother | |
1983 | Nadhi Muthal Nadhi Vare | | |
1983 | Porusham | | |
1982 | Marupacha | Ponnamma | |
1982 | Panchajanyam | Lakshmidevi | |
1982 | Maattuvin Chattangale | Jayan's mother | |
1982 | Ilakkangal | Unnis' mother | |
1982 | Kattile Pattu | Raji | |
1982 | Beedikunjamma | Madhavan's Mother | |
1982 | Kaaliyamardhanam | Geetha's mother | |
1982 | Balloon | | |
1982 | Bheeman | | |
1981 | Thrishna | Chinnammu | |
1981 | Avatharam | Lakshmikuttyamma | |
1981 | Agnisaram | Bhavani | |
1981 | Vayal | Saraswathi | |
1981 | Sphodanam | Gopi's Mother | |
1981 | Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla | Devaki | |
1981 | Orikkal Koodi | Chandran's Mother | |
1981 | Oppol | - | |
1981 | Anandharam | | |
1980 | Love in Singapore | Premachandran's Mother | |
1980 | Karimpana | Muthan's mother | |
1980 | Pappu | Actress | Guest appearance |
1980 | Anthappuram | Bhavani | |
1980 | Thirayum Theeravum | Mohan's mother | |
1980 | Manushya Mrugam | Babu's Mother | |
1980 | Chaamaram | Karthyayani | |
1980 | Moorgan | | |
1970s
Year | Film | Character | Notes |
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1979 | Mamangam | Chathunni's Mother | |
1979 | Prabatha Sandhya | Usha's Mother | |
1979 | Ithaa Oru Theeram | Madhavi | |
1979 | Yakshi Paaru | Thampi's wife | |
1979 | Prabhu | Devaki | |
1979 | Sarppam | Bhavani | |
1979 | Aarattu | Annamma | |
1979 | Pambaram | | |
1979 | Driver Madyapichirunnu | | |
1979 | Cheriyachante Kroorakrithyangal | | |
1978 | Randil Onnu | Maheshwari | |
1978 | Rathinirvedam | Saraswathi | |
1978 | Kudubam Namukku Sreekovil | Yashodha Devi | |
1978 | Avalude Ravikal | Lakshmi | |
1978 | Eeta | Philomina | |
1978 | Kalpavriksham | Nun | |
1978 | Uthraadarathri | | |
1978 | Samayamilla Polum | | |
1978 | Praarthana | | |
1978 | Rajan Paranja Katha | | |
1978 | Pichippoo | | |
1978 | Sathrathil Oru Raathri | | |
1978 | Society Lady | | |
1978 | Udayam Kizhakku Thanne | | |
1978 | Tiger Salim | | |
1978 | Seemandhini | | |
1978 | Naalumanipookkal | | |
1978 | Aniyara | | |
1978 | Aazhi Alayayi | | |
1978 | Sthree Oru Dhugham | | |
1977 | Padasaram | Kamakshi | |
1977 | Vidarunna Mottukal | Lakshmi | |
1977 | Acharam Ammini Osaram Omana | Dakshayani | |
1977 | Randu Lokam | Madhavi | |
1977 | Kodiyettam | Kamalamma | |
1977 | Itha Ivide Vare | Kamalakshi | |
1977 | Sathyavan Savithri | Arundathi Devi | |
1977 | Oonjal | Bharathi | |
1977 | Oru Painkilkatha | Kamaalakshi | |
1977 | Nirakudam | Sathi | |
1977 | Sreemurugan | Kamalakshi | |
1977 | Jagadguru Aadisankara | Aryadevi | |
1977 | Innale Innu | - | |
1977 | Siva Thandavum | | |
1977 | Aa Nimisham | | |
1977 | Varadakshina | | |
1977 | Vezhambal | | |
1977 | Akahayapaathram | | |
1977 | Sreemad Bhagavad Geetha | | |
1977 | Dheerasameere Yamuna Theere | | |
1977 | Mini Mol | | |
1976 | Thulavarsham | Balan's mother | |
1976 | Amrithavahini | Lakshmi | |
1976 | Sindhu | Parvathiyamma | |
1976 | Amba Ambika Ambalika | Sathyavadhi | |
1976 | Chottanikkara Amma | Indu's grandmother | |
1976 | Appooppan | Saraswathy | |
1976 | Aruthu | | |
1976 | Romeo | | |
1976 | Kanyaadaanam | | |
1976 | Priyamvadha | | |
1976 | Paarijaatham | | |
1976 | Ajayanum Vijayanum | | |
1975 | Abhimaanam | | |
1975 | Pravaham | Lakshmi | |
1975 | Ulsavam | Gopi's mother | |
1975 | Prayanam | Ammini amma | |
1975 | Makkal | | |
1975 | Thiruvonam | | |
1975 | Chumaduthaangi | | |
1975 | Padmaragam | | |
1975 | Tourist Bungkow | | |
1974 | Devi Kanyakumari | Old lady | |
1974 | Chakravakam | Shosamma | |
1974 | Night Duty | Savithriyamma | |
1974 | Thacholi Marumakan Chandu | Unnichirutha | |
1974 | Manyasree Viswamithran | Bhageeradhiyamma | |
1974 | Nellu | Savithri Varassyar | |
1974 | Arakkallan Mukkakkallan | Lakshmi Thampuratti | |
1974 | Mattoru Seetha | | |
1974 | Chanchala | | |
1973 | Chenda | | |
1973 | Nirmalayam | Narayani | |
1973 | Thaniniram | Subhadra | |
1973 | Interview | Saraswathi | |
1973 | Dharmayudham | Bhadra Thampuratti | |
1973 | Angathattu | Kunjukutti | |
1973 | Divya Darshanam | Poojarini Amma | |
1973 | Naghangal | Kakkachi | |
1973 | Ponnapuram Kotta | Uppaathi | |
1973 | Thiruvabharanam | | |
1973 | Periyar | | |
1973 | Enippadikal | | |
1973 | Kavitha | | |
1972 | Pushpanjali | Bhagi | |
1972 | Adyathe Kadha | Ammukuttiyamma | |
1972 | Gaandharvakshethram | Kalamezuthu Pattukari | |
1972 | Aaromalunni | Thumbolarcha | |
1972 | Manthrakodi | Saraswathi | |
1972 | Akkarappacha | Bhageerathi | |
1972 | Theertha Yaathra | Kochikkavu | |
1972 | Sree Guruvayoorappan | Kurooramma | |
1972 | Sathi | | |
1972 | Kalippava | | |
1972 | Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku | | |
1972 | Puthrakameshti | | |
1972 | Anweshanam | | |
1971 | Aabhijathyam | Janaki | |
1971 | Makane Ninakku Vendi | Thomachan's mother | |
1971 | Vithukal | Ammini | |
1971 | Shiksha | Meenakshi | |
1971 | Karakanakadal | Tharuthi | |
1971 | Oru Penninte Katha | Subhadra | |
1971 | Vivaahasammanam | Parukuttyamma | |
1971 | Karinizhal | Modern lady | |
1971 | Sarasayya | Thomaskutty's mother | |
1971 | Jalakanyaka | | |
1971 | Kalithozhi | | |
1971 | Prabhu | | |
1971 | Bobanum Moliyum | | |
1970 | Anaadha | | |
1970 | Nizhalattam | Ravi's Mother | |
1970 | Triveni | Parvathi | |
1970 | Vivahitha | Kamalam | |
1970 | Cross Belt | Bhavani | |
1970 | Othenente Makan | Naani | |
1970 | Kalpana | Dakshayaniyamma | |
1970 | Aa Chithrasalabham Parannotte | Lakshmi | |
1970 | Palunkupathram | | |
1970 | Ammayenna Sthree | | |
1950–1960s
Year | Film | Character | Notes |
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1969 | Nadhi | Thresia | |
1969 | Aalmaram | Ammini Amma | |
1969 | Kaattukurangu | Thulasi | |
1969 | Vila Kuranja Manushyan | | |
1968 | Velutha Kathreena | Martha Pulayi | |
1968 | Vazhi Pizhacha Sandhidhi | - | |
1968 | Asuravithu | | |
1967 | Anveshichu Kandethiyilla | | |
1967 | Sahadharmmini | | |
1967 | Swapnabhoomi | | |
1967 | Postman | | |
1967 | Pooja | | |
1966 | Pinchu Hridayam | Saraswathi | |
1966 | Kanmanikal | | |
1965 | Rosi | Rosi | |
1965 | Odayil Ninnu | Kalyani | |
1965 | Thommante Makkal | Achaamma | |
1965 | Daham | Lakshmi Teacher | |
1964 | Kudumbini | Lakshmi | |
1964 | Atombomb | Dolly Lakshmi | |
1964 | Bharthavu | Santha | |
1963 | Kalayum Kaaminiyum | | |
1962 | Sreerama Pattaabhishekam | Mandodari | |
1958 | Mariakutty | | |
As a Movie Playback Singer
- 1968 - "Methikkalathile" - Velutha Kathreena
- 1972 - "Ambike Jagadambike" - Theerthayaathra
- 1973 - "Mangalaam Kaavile" - Dharmayudham
- 1982 - "Thushaaramanikal" - Illakkangal
- 1982 - "Palathum Paranju" - Chiriyo Chiri
- 1999 - "Unknown" - Pallavur Devanarayanan
Television Serials
- Amme Mahamayee (Surya TV)
- Thatteem Mutteem (Mazhavil Manorama) - Cameo appearance
- Ramayanam (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Kathayile Rajakumari (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Gajarajan Guruvayoor Kesavan (Surya TV)
- Sree Ayappanum Vavarum (Surya TV)
- Krishnakripaasaagaram (Amrita TV)
- Manthrakodi (Asianet)
- Alilathali (Asianet)
- Swantham Malootty
- Amme Mahamaye (Surya TV)
- Dambathya geethangal (Asianet)
- Mandan Kunju (Doordarshan)
- Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Darsanam - Devotional show
Drama
As Drama Actress
- Mooladhanam
- Janani Janmbhoomi
As a Drama Singer
- "Pookkaara Pootharumo"
- "Vellilam Kaattilolichu Kalikkuvan"
Commercials
- Shiva Emu Kozhikal (SEK)
- Grandmas
- Emmanuel Silks
Albums
- Ente Malayalam
- Sreeramajapam
TV Shows
- Home Sweet Home
- JB Junction
- Comedy Super Nite
- Kathayillithu Jeevitham
- Kayyoppu
- Ponnamma Manssu THurakkunnu
- On Record
- Mukhamukham
- Badayi Bungalow
- Thiranottam
- Top Talk
- Ee Vazhitharayil
- Charithram Enniloode
- Ammakkorumma
- Amma Ponnamma