Santhosh Nayar

Actor

Indian Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth12/11/1960
Age65 years (died on 05, May, 2026)
BirthplaceThiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Date of Death05/05/2026

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Bio/Wiki

Birth Name/Full NameSanthosh Kesavan Nayar
Other NameSanthosh K. Nayar

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram
College/UniversityMahatma Gandhi (MG) College, Thiruvananthapuram
Educational QualificationA post graduate degree in Mathematics

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Wife/SpouseSubhasree V.
ChildrenRajasree S. Nayar
Parents
FatherC. N. Kesavan Nair (retired headmaster)
MotherP. Rajalakshmiamma (retired teacher)
Siblings2 (gynaecologists)
Grandparents
Maternal GrandfatherK. S. Chellappan Pillai (advocate)
Maternal GrandmotherB. Parukuttyamma

Career

Debut FilmIthu Njangalude Katha (1982) as 'Joseph'
Last FilmBharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam (2026)
Notable Films
  • Pinnilavu (1983)
  • Kiraatham (1985)
  • Customs Diary (1993)
  • Krishna Gopalakrishna (2002)
  • Nakhangal (2013)
  • 1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare (2023)
  • Ivide Thudangunnu (1984)
  • Ithu Nalla Thamasa (1985)
  • Irupatham Noottandu (1987)
Television Series
  • Asianet’s Swapnam
  • Sun Surya’s Sreekrishnan

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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