Actress and assistant director Ambika Rao passes away

THRISSUR: Actress Ambika Rao, who gained popularity through her role in the Malayalam film Kumbalangi Nights, has passed away. She has also worked as an assistant director in several films. She had been undergoing treatment for a long time due to kidney-related disease. She is a native of Thrissur.

Ambika Rao's role as Baby Mol's mother role in Kumbalangi Nights was very popular. She had also acted in films such as Meesha Madhavan, Anuraga Karikin Vellam and Virus. She worked as an assistant director in films such as Thommanum Makkalum, Salt and Pepper Rajamanikyam and Vellinkashatram.