Fri Aug 01 17:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Popular Malayalam actor and comedian Kalabhavan Navas passed away at the age of 51. He was found unconscious in his hotel room in Chottanikkara, near Kochi, where he was staying for the filming of his latest movie, “Prakampanam.” The cause of death is suspected to be a heart attack. Navas began his career in mimicry, most notably with the Kalabhavan troupe. He later transitioned into cinema, appearing in over 40 films, primarily in comedic roles. He is survived by his wife and three children.
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**Popular Malayalam Actor Kalabhavan Navas Passes Away at 51**
KOCHI: Popular Malayalam actor and comedian Kalabhavan Navas has died at the age of 51. He was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Chottanikkara late Friday night. Navas was in the area for the shooting of his upcoming film, “Prakampanam.”
Sources indicate the cause of death was a heart attack. He was found by hotel staff after he failed to emerge from his room after returning from the film’s final day of shooting.
Navas began his career as a mimicry artist, gaining prominence with the renowned Kalabhavan troupe. Alongside his brother Niyas Backer, he also founded the Cochin Arts troupe. He debuted in cinema in 1995 with the film “Chaithanyam” and went on to act in over 40 films, including “Ezhara Koottam,” “Mimics Action 500,” and “Chattambinadu,” often playing comedic roles. He also appeared in several television comedy programs.
Navas is survived by his wife, Rehna, and their three children: Mehrin, Raihan, and Ridhwan. His brother, Niyas, is also an actor.
The body has been moved to Kalamassery Medical College for post-mortem examination and will be released to his family on Saturday.
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