Sarada Nair, who played the darling grandmother in Kanmadam, passed away at the age of 92. She played a prominent role in Jayaram’s film Pattabhishekam. She was the wife of late Padmanabhan Nair of Thathamangalam Kadambary. She was a member of Peroor Moopil Madam.

Her role in Lohithadas’ film Kanmadam released in 1998 was much noticed. Her scenes with Mohanlal, as a loving grandmother, captured the hearts of the audience. Pattabhishekam released in 1999.