Head of Zamorin's family of Kozhikode passes away
P.K. Kerala Varma Raja, the head of the Zamorin’s family of the erstwhile Calicut Kingdom, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 90. He had assumed leadership in June 2025 and was recognized for his background in pharmacology and business expertise.
Why it matters
This marks the passing of a significant figure representing a historical lineage in Kerala, India, and is an event of cultural and local historical importance for the region.
P.K. Kerala Varma Raja, head of the Zamorin’s family of the erstwhile Calicut Kingdom, Keralam, passed away on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) morning. He was 90.
Mr. Raja was a resident of Chinthavalappu in Kozhikode City. He took charge as the head of the family in June 2025 after the demise of K.C. Ramachandran Raja, a management expert, whose tenure at the helm spanned only a couple of months. He belonged to the Puthiya Kovilakam branch of the family from Thiruvannur.
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