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**Headline: Shammi Thilakan Mourns Kalabhavan Navas, Calls Him ‘Brother’ in Heartfelt Tribute**
**KOCHI:** Actor Shammi Thilakan has expressed his deep sorrow and offered a touching tribute to the late actor Kalabhavan Navas, who was found dead in a hotel room in Chottanikkara on Friday. Navas was in Chottanikkara for the filming of the movie “Prakampanam.” He was found unresponsive in his hotel room after he failed to check out as scheduled.
In a heartfelt social media post, Thilakan described Navas as being “more than a friend, a brother” to him. He recalled the close bond between their fathers, the legendary actor Thilakan, and Navas’ father, the renowned drama and film actor Aboobacker.
“I cannot believe you have left us, Navas,” Thilakan wrote. “Like the deep connection between our fathers, you and Niyas were always like brothers to me. I will cherish that deep bond of love as a treasure in my memories. Your departure is a deep ache in my heart. Your memories are immortal. Your beautiful smile, your love, everything… will live on in my heart as an eternal ache.”
Kalabhavan Navas, known for his role in “Mimics Action 500,” has acted in several notable films. He is survived by his wife, Rahna, and their children, Nahrin, Ridwan, and Rihan. His brother, Niyas Backer, is also an actor.
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