Malayalam film actor, mimicry artist and singer Kalabhavan Navas was found dead in his hotel in Chottanikkara, Kochi, on Friday, August 1, 2025, evening. According to PTI, the he was found dead when the staff of the hotel visited his room, where he was staying for a film shoot. The actor was believed to be 51 years at the time of his death.

Kalabhavan Navas found dead

After completing the shoot of Prakambanam on Friday, Navas reached his hotel room located in Chottanikkara to pack his belongings and return home. The actor, along with other stars, had been reportedly staying in the same hotel for the past 25 days. However, when other stars left the room, Navas was still missing for a long time. The reception staff called the phone in the room where he was staying, but he did not answer. When the hotel staff went to look for the actor in his room, they found the door open with Navas lying unconscious on the floor inside.

The hotel owner revealed that Nawaz was alive when he was taken to the hospital. However, he was later declared dead. His mortal remains are currently being kept at a private hospital SD Tata hospital in Chottanikkara. The Hindu reports Kalabhavan's post-mortem will take place at Kalamassery's Government Medical College Hospital on Saturday to confirm the cause of the death, following which his body will be handed over to his family.