Ambika Rao

Ambika Rao (1964 – 27 June 2022) was an Indian actress and assistant director, who worked in the Malayalam film industry. She has worked as assistant director in numerous Malayalam films. Ambika also acted in supporting roles in several movies and is popular for her role in Kumbalangi Nights as Babymol's mother.

Career Ambika entered into the Malayalam film industry in early 2000's as assistant director. She has assisted several directors including Shafi, Balachandra Menon, Anwar Rasheed and Vinayan.

Ambika has acted in supporting roles in numerous films including Meesha Madhavan, Anuraga Karikkinvellam, Kumbalangi Nights and Virus. She was noted for her role in Kumbalangi Nights as a widowed mother of two daughters.

Death Ambika died on 27 June 2022 after suffering cardiac arrest.

Filmography As actor Year Title Role Notes 2002 Meesa Madhavan Omana Pattalam Muslim lady 2020 Ghar Se Hindi short film 2021 Vellam Big B Amal Neerad Romeo Rajasenan 2008 Positive V. K. Prakash Parunthu M. Padmakumar Mayabazar Thomas Sebastian College Kumaran Thulasidas 2009 2 Harihar Nagar Lal Love in Singapore Rafi–Mecartin Daddy Cool Aashiq Abu 2010 Tournament Lal Best Actor Martin Prakkat