5 Mollywood Actresses Who Played Most-Memorable Mom Roles On Screen

Actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma is a popular actress in the Malayalam cinema, is also best known for her mother roles on-screen. The actress who started playing mother characters at young age. Ponnama made her acting debut at the age of 16  and later who started appeared in the supporting role.  She played the role of mother of veteran actors Madhu and Sathyan when she was 22 years old. The mother-son roles of Mohanlal and Kaviyur Ponnamma are remarkable. She had worked with several big stars like Prem Nazir, Mammootty, Mohanlal and Jayaram.  The talented actress has received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress four times. 

She is one of the actresses in the industry, who makes others to laugh loud and cry on the big-screen. Born in Tamilnadu, Sukumari is a popular actress in the Malayalam and Tamil film industry. She made her acting debut in Tamil cinema, later moved to Malayalam film industry. She has played mother to Mammootty and Mohanlal in countless movies during 1980-90. The actress  received the Kerala State Film Award and National Award for best actress. Apart from this, Sukumari was honoured with a Padma Shri in 2003.

K.P C Lalitha is an actress who needs no introduction in the southern film industry. The actress who had gained the attention of audience for her mother roles on small screen and big screen. She is one of the actresses in the industry, who never failed to impress her audience with her amazing acting skills. Her performances in the movies like Amaram, Spadikam, Thalayanamanthram and Veetla Vishesham had received critical appreciation and accolades. 

No one can't forget Sheela's performances in the movie 'Manassinakkarea'. The actress stole the hearts of the audience as Kochuthresya in the movie. Sheela is a popular and ever-green actress in the industry, who gained attention of audience with her performances in the movies like Chemmeen and  Kallichellamma. She has acted with veteran actors like Prem Nazir and Sathyan on the big-screen.

Despite of not being a mother, she was able to play a mom, and express the motherly affection on-screen. She made her acting debut at the young age and built a successful career in the industry. Srividya who played the role of mother in the 'Ente Sooryaputhrikku' was one of the finest performances. Apart from Malayalam, she also acted in the several Tamil movies.