Known for playing the quintessential "middle-class mom," she brings a blend of humor and deep emotion to films like VIP and Raam .

Movies like M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004) depict mothers as resilient figures who raise children single-handedly, becoming their best friends and primary support systems.

Directors like Mani Ratnam have explored deeper emotional attachments. Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) is a "romance" of a different kind—a daughter’s deep, searching love for her biological mother set against a backdrop of conflict. Iconic On-Screen "Amma" Characters

Films like Pichaikkaran (2016) show a son going to extreme lengths—becoming a beggar for 48 days—to save his mother's life, highlighting a bond that transcends social status.