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Malayalam actor Santosh K Nair dead in road accident at the age of 65, wife injured
Sandy Verma | May 7, 2026 10:24 AM CST

A news has come out from the Malayalam entertainment industry which has left the entire industry in mourning. Popular actor of Malayalam film and television world, Santosh K. Nair has passed away. Santosh Nair died tragically in a road accident in Adoor, Kerala on Tuesday morning. Santosh was traveling with his wife Rajalakshmi. Meanwhile, his vehicle collided with a truck, in which the actor died, while his wife Rajalakshmi is seriously injured. Rajalakshmi has been admitted to the hospital, where she is undergoing treatment.

Santosh K met with a road accident. Nair’s life

Santosh K. Nair was traveling with his wife Rajalakshmi. His vehicle collided with a truck in Adoor, Kerala. The accident occurred around 6:30 am on Tuesday morning in Pudussery area on MC Road near Adoor Enath. During this time, Santosh was in an Innova car with his wife Rajlakshmi. Then suddenly the actor’s car went out of control and collided with a parcel truck coming from the front. The car was badly damaged in the collision.

The truck driver also got injured

After the accident, local people reached the spot and took out the actor and admitted him to Life Line Hospital in Adoor. But, by the time he was taken to the hospital, it was too late. Doctors could not save him. He died during treatment. His wife’s treatment is still going on. The truck driver also suffered injuries in the accident. There is a wave of mourning in the entire industry due to the news of Santosh Nair’s demise.

Been part of many films and TV shows

Let us tell you, Santosh K. Nair was active in the Malayalam film and TV industry for a long time and had become a well-known face among the audience. He also worked in more than 100 films along with many TV shows in his career. It is being told that his last film was ‘Mohiniyattam’, which got good response from the audience. This accident has shocked his family, friends and fans.


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