Santhakumari breathed her last on Tuesday, December 30, at Mohanlal’s residence in Elamakkara, Kochi. She had been battling age-related neurological complications for some time and was under medical care at Amrita Hospital. Doctors later confirmed her peaceful passing, bringing a profound moment of grief to the actor and his family.
Originally from Elanthoor in Pathanamthitta district, Santhakumari lived most of her life away from the public eye. She was married to Viswanathan Nair, a respected bureaucrat who served as Kerala’s law secretary. Despite her son’s towering fame, she chose a life of quiet dignity, grounded in family values.
Mohanlal has often spoken about the deep emotional bond he shared with his mother. In interviews and public appearances, he credited her for shaping his worldview, discipline, and empathy. After receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award–India’s highest honour in cinema–the first person he chose to meet was her, a moment that spoke volumes about their relationship.
From heartfelt social media posts on Mother’s Day to nostalgic photographs shared with fans, Mohanlal never shied away from expressing his affection for Santhakumari. Even during the nationwide lockdown, he spoke openly about missing her presence, maintaining daily video calls as a way to stay emotionally close.
The family had faced tragedy earlier with the passing of Santhakumari’s elder son, Pyarelal, in 2000. Despite these hardships, she remained a steady emotional anchor for those around her, embodying resilience through personal loss and changing times.
News of Santhakumari’s demise has drawn an outpouring of condolences from across the Malayalam film industry and beyond. Fans and colleagues alike have expressed solidarity with Mohanlal, acknowledging that behind his legendary on-screen presence stood a mother whose values and quiet strength shaped his journey.
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