The Malayalam film industry was left in shock after the sudden demise of Santhosh Nair, who died in a tragic road accident in Kerala on May 5, 2026. The veteran actor, known for his extensive body of work across films and television, was travelling with his wife when the fatal incident occurred.

Santhosh Nair and wife meet with a car crash

According to reports, the accident took place early in the morning near Adoor in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district. The actor was in an Innova car with his wife, Rajalakshmi, when the vehicle reportedly lost control and collided head-on with a parcel truck on the MC Road near Puthussery. The impact of the crash was severe, causing significant damage to the car and leaving both occupants critically injured.