Molly Kannamaly became popular after her comic characters in films and serials enthralled the audience. Keralites know her as Chala Mary rather than her real name Molly Kannamaly. She became popular after her role in the serial titled ‘Sthreedhanam’. She was later seen in big screens also. Being a heart patient, she is not able to face the camera now.

Now the actress is staying in her one-room house suffering from heart disease and debts. She was under treatment for a long time but her condition worsened recently. Due to her health issues, she was not able to go for work. The doctors had advised her for a surgery but she could not undergo it due to financial reasons.

She suffered a chest pain during a stage show. The doctors attending on her said that her health condition is very weak. She was living with the small amount obtained from films and serials. She will be able to make the audience laugh only if the Keralites help her.