Malayalam actor Ambika Rao passes away due to Covid complications at 58, Mohanlal and Mammootty mourn
29 June
Seasoned actor-filmmaker Ambika Rao passed away on Monday night. She was undergoing treatment for kidney-related ailments when she contracted a Covid-19 infection. She passed away at a private hospital in Kochi at the age of 58.Ambika had been undergoing treatment for her kidney problems for a long time. However, her ailments didn’t stop her from pursuing a career in movies. She forayed into the film industry as an assistant director in early 2000. She has assisted several directors, including Balachandra Menon, Anwar Rasheed, Shafi, and Vinayan. She also acted in many movies. Recently, she made a mark with her performances in hit films like Virus and Kumbalangi Nights.