Actor Santhosh Nair passes away after suffering injuries in road accident in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A familiar presence in Malayalam cinema, Santhosh Nair (65), passed away on Tuesday following a tragic road accident at Enathu near Adoor in Pathanamthitta district, bringing to a close a decades-long association with the silver screen.

The accident occurred around 6:30 a.m. on the MC Road when the car in which he was travelling with his wife lost control and rammed into a parcel lorry.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to a heart attack while undergoing treatment.

His wife, Shubhashree, and the lorry driver sustained injuries and are under medical care.

With his passing, Malayalam cinema has lost not just a versatile actor but also one of the closest companions of superstar Mohanlal.

Their enduring friendship began during their student days at MG College in Thiruvananthapuram, where Santhosh, a junior to Mohanlal, was known for his vibrant presence on campus.

As editor of the college magazine, he was deeply involved in campus life, sharing moments of youthful exuberance with Mohanlal from spirited performances at youth festivals to carefree escapades that became part of their shared lore.