Ambika Rao reportedly died of cardiac arrest while she was undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at a hospital in Ernakulam.

Ambika Rao was one of the most popular actors in the Malayalam film industry.  

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She rose to fame through her role as a mother in 'Kumbalangi Nights'. 

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Ambika Rao had been undergoing treatment for a long time for a kidney ailment.  

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She was reportedly admitted to a private hospital in Ernakulam after she was tested positive for Covid-19. 

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Ambika Rao was the associate director and star of several Malayalam films including 'Kumbalangi Nights', 'Meesha Madhavan', 'Anuraga Karikin Vellam' and 'Virus', among many other films. 

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Ambika's death was confirmed by film producer NM Badusha who took to social media to share the news. 

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Ambika Rao has been suffering from severe kidney failure since 2017.  

The actor had to undergo dialysis twice a week for the past two years, and sought financial help from well-wishers in December 2020.  

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Ambika's percussionist brother Aji had previously been taking care of her. 

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