Malayalam actor Santhosh K. Nayar passed away after a tragic road accident at Enathu in Pathanamthitta district, where the car he was travelling in collided with a lorry. His wife, Subhasree also reported as Shubhashree, was also injured in the accident. While undergoing treatment, the actor suffered a heart attack and later died. According to reports, the lorry driver was also reported to have sustained injuries.
Who was Santhosh K. Nayar?
Santhosh Nair was a Malayalam actor. He had begun his film career in 1982 with Ithu Njangalude Katha and went on to appear in more than 100 films. He had played many various roles in his career. His work gained huge fans’ appreciation for wide range of roles including villains, lead characters, supporting parts, and comedic performances.
Santhosh Nair FamilyÂ
Santhosh Nair was the only son in his family and grew up in Thiruvananthapuram under the care of his maternal grandparents, advocate K. S. Chellappan Pillai and B. Parukuttyamma. He was born on November 12, 1960, in Thiruvananthapuram. His Full name was Santhosh Kesavan Nayar came from an educated family. His father, C. N. Kesavan Nair, was a retired headmaster, while his mother, P. Rajalakshmiamma, was a retired teacher. He later married Subhasree V., a high school teacher, and the couple has a daughter named Rajasree S. Nayar.
Santhosh K. Nayar Early Life & Education
He spent his childhood in Pettah with his two sisters and was raised by his maternal grandparents after his parents moved to Ethiopia for work. He completed his schooling at St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School and later pursued graduation and post-graduation in mathematics from Mahatma Gandhi College. During his college years, he was actively involved in politics. While his sisters chose careers as gynaecologists, he decided to follow his passion for acting.
Santhosh K. Nayar Full Name
Santhosh Nair’s full name was Santhosh Kesavan Nayar. Tragically, he passed away on May 5, 2026, at the age of 65, following the accident on the MC Road at Enathu, where his wife, who was also in the vehicle, suffered serious injuries.
Santhosh K. Nayar Net Worth
There is no publicly available or confirmed estimate of his net worth.Â
Santhosh Kesavan Nayar Movies
Over a career spanning more than four decades, Santhosh K. Nayar built a strong presence in Malayalam cinema with over 100 films to his credit. He was known for his versatility, playing a variety of roles across genres.
Some of his notable performances include Abdullakutty in 1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare, Achayan in Runway, Karimbarakkal Divakaran in Kochi Rajavu, SI Prathapa Varma in Lion, Sathyan in Vishnulokam, and Maathu in Kauravar, along with appearances in Sainyam and Vettam.
He started his journey in the 1980s with films such as Pinnilavu, April 18, and Eeran Sandhya, and remained active in recent years with roles in Aaraattu and others. His final on-screen appearance was in Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam, where he portrayed a temple committee member.
