Disheartening news surfaced today: Malayalam actor Santhosh Nayar has passed away. The known actor reportedly died in a tragic road accident on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The tragic incident occurred when a truck collided with an Innova on the MC Road near Puthussery in Adoor, Kerala.
The reports further suggest that Santhosh’s wife, Rajalakshmi, who was with him on the journey, sustained serious injuries in the accident. The incident occurred when Santhosh Nayar and his wife were traveling from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottayam, with the actor driving the car. It happened early in the morning, around 6:15 am.
After the collision with the truck coming from the opposite direction, the car was in such a condition that it had to be cut open to rescue Santhosh and his wife. As soon as they were rescued, they were rushed to the private hospital in Adoor by the residents, but Santhosh couldn’t survive, while his wife and the truck driver sustained injuries.
Santhosh’s tragic death is disheartening, and this yet again highlights how fragile life is and how one should be grateful for each day, moment, and time on earth.
Talking about Sathosh, he has acted in more than 100 films in different roles, from villain to comedian to supporting actor, and even as the lead. He has been active in the industry since 1982 and has appeared in films like Ivide Thudangunnu, Ithu Njangalude Katha, and many others.
