Actor Kalabhavan Navas, aged 51, discovered lifeless in his hotel room in an unfortunate incident.
Malayalam Actor Kalabhavan Navas Passes Away at 51
Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Navas, renowned for his mimicry and acting skills, passed away on August 2, 2025, at a hotel in Chottanikkara. He was 51.
The tragic news was confirmed when Navas was found unresponsive in his hotel room in the evening. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, doctors declared him dead on arrival. Preliminary reports and police investigations suggest that Navas died of a suspected heart attack.
Authorities have initiated inquest proceedings to determine the exact cause of Navas's death. An official autopsy was conducted at the Government Medical College Hospital in Ernakulam on August 3, 2025. The postmortem results confirmed that Navas died of heart failure, with signs of a previous heart attack also observed during the examination. The police have found no suspicious circumstances or foul play surrounding his death.
Navas was a well-known figure in the Malayalam entertainment industry. He rose to fame with the iconic Kalabhavan troupe and frequently appeared on stage alongside his brother and fellow performer, Niaz Bakkar. His acting career spans multiple films, including Mattupetti Machan, Junior Mandrake, and Amma Ammayi Amma, with his debut in Chaithanyam in 1995.
Navas is survived by his wife and brother. His body is currently at a private hospital in Chottanikkara, and an autopsy scheduled for Saturday will hand over his body to his family.
Our thoughts are with Navas's family and friends during this difficult time.
[1] The New Indian Express
[2] Manorama Online
[3] Times of India
[4] Kerala Kaumudi
[1] After the sad news of Kalabhavan Navas's passing, major Malayalam entertainment news outlets are covering his death, including The New Indian Express. [2] Meanwhile, Manorama Online reports that Navas, the famous Malayalam actor known for his mimicry and acting skills, died of heart failure at age 51. [3] Times of India also announced that celebrities from the Malayalam entertainment industry have been sharing theircondolences and paying tribute to the late actor, expressing their shock and sadness at the news of his death. [4] Kerala Kaumudi stated that the police have found no suspicious circumstances or foul play surrounding Navas's death, and they are currently examining the postmortem results to determine the exact cause. The beloved actor was also a fan of movies, and his career spanned over two decades, with multiple films such as Mattupetti Machan, Junior Mandrake, and Amma Ammayi Amma.
