Personal Information
- Full Name
- Santhosh Nayar
- Birthplace
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Date of Birth
- December 10, 1960
- Date of Death
- May 4, 2026
- Religion
- Hinduism
Family & Relationships
- Father
- C. N. Kesavan Nair (retired headmaster)
- Mother
- P. Rajalakshmiamma (retired teacher)
- Spouse / Partner
- Subhasree V.
- Child
- Rajasree S. Nayar
- Sibling
- 2 (gynaecologists)
Education & Qualifications
Highest Degree
A post graduate degree in Mathematics
Schools
St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram
Colleges / Universities
Mahatma Gandhi (MG) College, Thiruvananthapuram
Career Milestones & Awards
Notable Works & Projects
Pinnilavu (1983) Kiraatham (1985) Customs Diary (1993) Krishna Gopalakrishna (2002) Nakhangal (2013) 1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare (2023) Ivide Thudangunnu (1984) Ithu Nalla Thamasa (1985) Irupatham Noottandu (1987)
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 5' 10" (178 cm)
- Eye Color
- Black
- Hair Color
- Black
Quick Facts & Trivia
- 11. Santhosh Nayar grew up in Pettah, Thiruvananthapuram.
- 22. He was raised by his maternal grandparents after his parents moved to Ethiopia on deputation.
- 33. Active in student politics during his college days.
- 44. Decided to become an actor during his youth.
- 55. Appeared in over 100 films during his career.
- 66. Took a four-year break from acting in 2005 to avoid being typecast.
- 77. Had a good connection with actor Mohanlal.
