Sir — S Sukumari, affectionately called Sukumari Amma, was one of the most colourful personalities in the Malayalam film industry for over six decades. Amma was a versatile and vivacious actress who had played a wide variety of roles. Her stellar performances in 2,500 films and as many roles, left a deep mark on Malayalam cinema. She breathed life into characters that made them unforgettable and which have immortalised her in the pantheon of South Indian screen stars.