Actor Kalabhavan Navas discovered lifeless in hotel accommodation.
Malayalam Actor and Mimicry Artist Kalabhavan Navas Passes Away at 51
Malayalam actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas has tragically passed away at the age of 51. The news of his death was confirmed on August 1, 2025, after he was found unresponsive in a hotel room in Chottanikkara, Kerala.
According to police reports, Navas was discovered around 8:30 pm and was taken to the SD Tata Hospital, where he was later declared dead. The suspected cause of death was cardiac arrest, although the exact cause will be confirmed after a post-mortem examination at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kalamassery.
Navas began his career as a mimicry artist with the Kalabhavan troupe and made his film debut in 1995 with "Chaithanyam." He gained recognition for his roles in films like "Hitler Brothers" (1997), "Junior Mandrake" (1997), "Mattupetti Machan" (1998), "Chandamama" (1999), and "Thillana Thillana" (2003). After a brief hiatus, he returned with notable roles in "Driving Licence" (2019) and "Detective Ujjwalan" (2025).
Navas was known for his comical roles in films, and his sudden death has shocked the Malayalam film industry and fans. Among the many tributes paid to the late actor, Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed his condolences on social media. Fans also expressed their condolences on Kalabhavan Navas's Instagram posts, with some of his recent posts receiving an outpouring of sympathy.
One of Navas's most recent Instagram posts featured a new look with the caption, "The phenomenon has begun." Navas was last seen in the Malayalam mystery-comedy film, 'Detective Ujjwalan.'
Navas is survived by his wife and three children. The exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unknown, and police have initiated an inquest and are awaiting the autopsy report for further details.
[1] The News Minute
[2] Times of India
[3] India Today
[4] NDTV
[1] The unexpected passing of Malayalam actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas has become the top entertainment news headline, causing shock waves in the film industry and fan circles alike. The News Minute reports that Navas was discovered unresponsive in a hotel room in Chottanikkara, Kerala.
[2] Times of India shares that the cause of death is speculated to be cardiac arrest, as reported by police in the bustling city of Kochi. The news outlet also highlights Navas's successful film career spanning over two decades.
[3] India Today names some of Navas's popular movies, including "Hitler Brothers" and "Chandamama," and touches upon his brief hiatus before making a successful return to the silver screen.
[4] NDTV states that the exact circumstances surrounding Navas's death remain unknown, as the autopsy report is still underway. Additionally, the popular news channel highlights condolences from Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar and expresses that Navas's fans have been flooding his recent Instagram posts with tributes.
