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.