Published May 05, 2026 | 10:13 AM ⚊ Updated May 05, 2026 | 10:13 AM
Santosh K Nayar.
Synopsis: Malayalam film actor Santosh K Nayar lost his life following a road accident in the Pathanamthitta district. The actor was travelling from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottayam along with his wife, who sustained serious injuries.
Malayalam film actor Santosh K Nayar lost his life following a road accident on the MC Road near Enath, close to Adoor in the Pathanamthitta district, on Tuesday, 5 May.
The accident occurred between 6.15 am and 6.30 am when the car driven by Santosh collided head-on with an oncoming lorry on the Puthussery stretch.
The actor was travelling from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottayam along with his wife, who sustained serious injuries.
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Eyewitnesses and local residents rushed to the scene and helped rescue the couple, who were trapped inside the mangled vehicle.
The car had to be cut open to pull them out. Santosh was immediately taken to a private hospital in Adoor, but despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries.
It’s also said that he suffered a cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment.
The lorry driver, identified as Sudheesh, was also injured in the collision and is currently under medical care.
Preliminary assessments by the police suggest that the car may have lost control before crashing into the lorry, though a detailed investigation is underway to determine the exact cause.
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Santosh K Nayar, a familiar face in Malayalam cinema for over four decades, had built a versatile career spanning more than 100 films.
Since his debut in 1982 with Ithu Njankalude Katha, directed by PG Vishwambharan, he went on to portray a wide range of characters — from villains and comedians to supporting roles and occasional leads.
He was also known for his on-screen presence alongside leading actors, including Mohanlal, with whom he shared a notable association dating back to their college days at MG College.
His most recent appearance was in Mohiniyattam, a film currently running in theatres, marking yet another chapter in a long and enduring career.
Born on 12 November 1960, in Thiruvananthapuram to CN Kesavan Nair and P Rajalakshmi Amma, Santosh remained an active and respected figure in the industry until his final days.
His sudden demise has sent shockwaves across the Malayalam film fraternity, with colleagues and fans mourning the loss of a dependable performer.
(With inputs from Dileep V Kumar.)
