A piece of tragic news has emerged from the Malayalam film industry. Renowned actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas has passed away at the age of 51. He was found unconscious in a hotel in Chottanikkara, Kochi, on Friday evening.
Entertainment: The Malayalam film industry suffered a severe blow on Friday with the sudden demise of popular actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas. The 51-year-old Navas was found dead in a hotel room in Chottanikkara, Kochi. His sudden passing has sent a wave of grief throughout the film fraternity.
Body Found in Hotel Room, Suspected Cardiac Arrest
According to media reports, Kalabhavan Navas was staying at a hotel in Kochi for the shooting of an upcoming Malayalam film, 'Prakampanam.'
When he did not arrive at the reception for check-out at the appointed time, hotel staff became suspicious. Upon opening his room, the staff found Navas unconscious. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.
Police suspect that his death may have been caused by cardiac arrest (sudden stoppage of heart function). However, final confirmation will only be possible after the post-mortem report.
Body to be Handed Over to Family After Post-mortem
To ascertain the actual cause of death, Navas's post-mortem will be conducted on Saturday at the Kalamassery Government Medical College Hospital in Kochi. Currently, his body is kept at the SD Tata Hospital in Chottanikkara. Preliminary police investigations have not found any suspicious objects or situations in his room, making the possibility of suicide or murder seem negligible.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Kalabhavan Navas. He stated that Navas was a skilled comedian who made significant contributions to Malayalam cinema and television.
Kalabhavan Navas: A Journey from Mimicry to Cinema
Navas's real name was K. Navas, and he was one of the most talked-about comedic actors in Malayalam cinema.
His career began as a mimicry artist. He trained at the Kochi-based 'Kalabhavan' institution, from which many prominent artists have emerged.
It was here that he gained recognition as "Kalabhavan Navas."
Kalabhavan Navas began his acting career in 1995 with the film 'Chaithanyam.' He played comedic roles in many films, which were well-received by the audience. His major film works include:
- Mimics Action 500 (1995)
- Hitler Brothers (1997)
- Junior Mandrake
- Mattupetty Machan (1998)
- Amma Ammayiyamma (1998)
- Chandamama (1999)
- Thillana Thillana (2003)
In addition, he also acted in several TV series and comedy shows and was also active as a playback singer. Navas's family has confirmed the news and stated that they are deeply shocked by his sudden demise.
