Malayalam Actor Santhosh Nair Dies In Road Accident In Kerala, Wife Seriously Injured

Malayalam actor Santhosh K Nair died in a tragic road accident in Kerala’s Adoor on Tuesday morning (May 5). The actor was travelling with his wife, Rajalakshmi, when their Innova car reportedly collided with a parcel truck on the MC Road near Puthussery.

According to reports, the accident took place around 6:30 am near Adoor Enath. The car in which the actor was travelling is said to have lost control before crashing into the truck. Following the collision, Santhosh was rushed to Adoor Life Line Hospital for treatment. However, he later succumbed to his injuries.

His wife Rajalakshmi, who was also in the vehicle at the time of the accident, sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment. The truck driver, identified as Sudheesh, was also injured in the incident.

The sudden demise of the actor has left the Malayalam film and television industry in shock. Santhosh had worked extensively in films and serials over the years and was a familiar face among Malayalam audiences.

He featured in more than 100 films during his acting career. His last film was Mohiniyattam, which has reportedly been receiving a positive response from audiences.

Who was Santhosh Nair?

Santhoshbegan his journey in Malayalam cinema with the 1982 film Ithu Njangalude Katha. Over the decades, he built a strong career in the industry, appearing in more than 100 films and earning recognition for portraying a wide range of characters, including villains, lead roles, supporting parts, and comic performances.

Throughout his career, he featured in several notable Malayalam films, including Cousins, Ginger, Sringaravelan, Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath, Madirasi, Kaaryasthan, Khaki, Bus Conductor, The Tiger, Yuvajanotsavam, Kandu Kandarinju and April 18, among many others.

Born on November 12, 1960, in Thiruvananthapuram, Santhosh came from an academically accomplished family. His father, CN Kesavan Nair, was a retired headmaster, while his mother, P Rajalakshmiamma, worked as a teacher before retirement. He reportedly spent his childhood in Pettah alongside his two sisters and was largely raised by his maternal grandparents after his parents moved to Ethiopia.

He completed his schooling at St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School and later studied mathematics at Mahatma Gandhi College. During his college years, he was actively involved in politics. While both his sisters went on to become gynaecologists, Santhosh chose a different path and pursued acting.