Ambika Rao (1964 – 27 June 2022) was an Indian actress and assistant director, who worked in the Malayalam film industry.
[3] 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.
[4] 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.