Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/11/1960 |
| Age | 65 years (died on 05, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Date of Death | 05/05/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Santhosh Nayar
05/05/2026
Malayalam actor Santhosh K. Nayar died on 5 May 2026 after a road accident in Kerala. He was traveling from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottayam when his car collided with a truck near Enathu in Adoor, and he later died while undergoing treatment for his injuries. His wife Subhasree V. was also injured in the crash, and the film industry paid tribute following his death.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name/Full Name | Santhosh Kesavan Nayar |
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| Other Name | Santhosh K. Nayar |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram |
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| College/University | Mahatma Gandhi (MG) College, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Educational Qualification | A post graduate degree in Mathematics |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Subhasree V. | ||||
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| Children | Rajasree S. Nayar | ||||
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| Siblings | 2 (gynaecologists) | ||||
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Career
| Debut Film | Ithu Njangalude Katha (1982) as 'Joseph' |
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| Last Film | Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam (2026) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Santhosh Nayar grew up in Pettah, Thiruvananthapuram. | |
| 2. He was raised by his maternal grandparents after his parents moved to Ethiopia on deputation. | |
| 3. Active in student politics during his college days. | |
| 4. Decided to become an actor during his youth. | |
| 5. Appeared in over 100 films during his career. | |
| 6. Took a four-year break from acting in 2005 to avoid being typecast. | |
| 7. Had a good connection with actor Mohanlal. |
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