Who was Santhosh Nair? Popular Malayalam actor with 100+ films dies in tragic road accident

Popular Malayalam actor Santhosh Nair died in a road accident on Tuesday morning in Kerala's Pathanamthitta. According to a report in Etimes, the car he was travelling in crashed into a lorry and the actor reportedly suffered a heart attack while undergoing treatment. His wife Shubhashree also sustained injuries during the mishap.

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Who is Santhosh Nair?

Santhosh Nair was born in November 12, 1960, in Thiruvananthapuram. Santhosh Kesavan Nayar grew up in a well-educated family. His father, C. N. Kesavan Nair, was a retired headmaster and his mother, P. Rajalakshmiamma, was a retired teacher.

In his early years, he spent time with his two sisters and was raised by his maternal grandparents as parents moved to Ethiopia.

Santhosh Nair early life

Santhosh Nair completed his schooling at St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School and went on to study mathematics at Mahatma Gandhi College. During his college years, he was actively involved in politics. While his sisters pursued careers as gynaecologists, he chose to follow a path in acting.

Santhosh Nair cinema and career

Nair started his career in 1982 and made his entry film 'Ithu Njangalude Katha'. Since then, there has been no looking back and to date, he has featured in more than 100 films and he portrayed villains, lead roles, supporting characters, and comedic parts.

His most recent film, 'Mohiniyattam', is currently running in theatres. The film now stands as his final on-screen appearance.

Santosh K. Nair was a well-known actor in Malayalam cinema. He appeared in over 100 films, playing villains, heroes, and comedic roles. His film career began in the 1980s, and he was immensely popular with audiences. The news of his passing has sent shockwaves through the Malayalam film industry. His fellow actors and fans are expressing their grief on social media.