&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s mother Santhakumari dies, Mammootty arrives at residence")
Santhakumari, the mother of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, is no more. She passed away at her home in Elamakkara, Ernakulam district, Kochi, on Tuesday, December 30. She was 90.
Mohanlal’s mother lived most of her time at their family home in Thiruvananthapuram. However, she was shifted to Ernakulam after she reportedly suffered a stroke.
The last rites are expected to take place in the presence of family members and close relatives. As per the Indian Express, her mortal remains will be taken to Thiruvananthapuram, and her funeral will reportedly take place on Dec 31.
The family has not released any statement yet.
Santhakumari had been at Mohanlal's residence, where she was receiving treatment. As per multiple sources, she has been unwell due to age-related ailments. Inside sources said that her condition deteriorated due to her age. The exact reason behind her death is still unknown.
Soon after the news of Santhakumari's death broke, tributes started pouring in. Veteran actor Mammootty also arrived at Mohanlal's residence to pay his last respects to the actor's mother.
The Malayalam superstar has always fondly talked about her
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Santhakumari shifted to Thiruvananthapuram for her husband, Viswanathan Nair's job. He was a law secretary with the Kerala government and had been living in the city for the longest time. She was a native of Elanthoor village in Pathanamthitta district. The Drishyam actor is the youngest child of Santhakumari and Viswanathan. Their eldest son, Pyarelal, died in 2000.
