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News18
02-08-2025
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Malayalam Actor Kalabhavan Navas Found Dead In Hotel Room After Suspected Heart Attack
Last Updated: Malayalam actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas was found dead in a hotel in Chottanikkara, Kochi, on Friday. He was 51. Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas, aged 51, was found dead in a hotel in Chottanikkara, Kochi, on Friday evening. According to PTI, hotel staff alerted authorities after finding him unconscious. Kalabhavan was taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead, as per a police report to PTI. The police suspect a cardiac arrest. According to The Hindu, a post-mortem would be conducted at Kalamassery's Government Medical College Hospital on Saturday to determine the exact cause of death. His body will be released to his family afterward. Currently, Kalabhavan's body is at SD Tata hospital in Chottanikkara. As per Manorama News, Kalabhavan was residing at the hotel for the shooting of the Malayalam film Prakambanam. Scheduled to check out on Friday evening, he was found unconscious in his room when he did not arrive at reception for check-out. Police noted there were no suspicious circumstances in his room. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed his condolences. Kalabhavan was a celebrated figure known for his versatility as a mimicry artist, playback singer, and actor in Malayalam cinema. He made his acting debut in the 1995 film Chaithanyam. He mostly played comic roles in films. He appeared in numerous films and TV series, such as Mimics Action 500 (1995), Hitler Brothers (1997), Junior Mandrake (1997), Mattupetti Machan and Amma Ammaayiyamma (1998), Chandamama (1999), and Thillana Thillana (2003). In addition to his work in films, he appeared in several television shows and stage events. His late father, Aboobacker, was an actor and a renowned theatre artist. He had appeared in several Malayalam films. Kalabhavan Navas' wife, Rehana, and brother, Kalabhavan Niyas, are also actors. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Navas found dead in Chottanikkara hotel, police suspect he suffered cardiac arrest
Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas was found dead in a hotel in Chottanikkara, Kochi, on Friday evening. As per news agency PTI, the incident came to light when the staff of the hotel, where Kalabhavan (51) was staying for a film shoot, alerted authorities. Kalabhavan Navas earned acclaim as a mimicry artist, playback singer and actor in Malayalam cinema.(X/@ItsleoDas) Kalabhavan was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead, PTI reported, citing the police. Police suspect he suffered a cardiac arrest. As per a report in The Hindu, Kalabhavan's post-mortem will take place at Kalamassery's Government Medical College Hospital on Saturday to confirm the cause of the death. His body will then be handed over to his family. Kalabhavan's body has been kept at the SD Tata hospital in Chottanikkara. Kalabhavan was staying in the hotel as part of the shooting of Prakambanam, a Malayalam movie. On Friday evening, the actor was supposed to check out of his room. However, after he did not arrive at the reception for check-out, the hotel staff found him unconscious in his room. As per the police, nothing suspicious was found in his room. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled his death. A versatile entertainer, Kalabhavan earned widespread acclaim as a mimicry artist, playback singer and actor in Malayalam cinema. He debuted as an actor in the feature film Chaithanyam in 1995. He starred in several films and television serials, including Mimics Action 500 (1995), Hitler Brothers (1997), Junior Mandrake (1997), Mattupetti Machan and Amma Ammaayiyamma (1998), Chandamama (1999), and Thillana Thillana (2003). Kalabhavan was alo part of Chakkara Muthu (2006), Chattambinadu (2009), Senior Mandrake and Valiyangadi (2010), Veeraputhran (2011), Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty (2012), ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013), John Honai (2015), Mera Naam Shaji (2019), among many others. He was also a judge in reality shows such as Comedy Masters, Comedy Stars Season 2, and Thakarppan Comedy. Kalabhavan was also a singer.
