Belraj Kalarickal Dies At 27: Who Was Kaapi Squad Director Found Dead In Kochi Hotel? Cause Of Death, Wife, Family And Career

Malayalam filmmaker Belraj Kalarickal died at the age of 27 after being found dead in a hotel room in Kochi on October 17, 2026. The young director’s death came just two days after his first independent directorial venture, Kaapi Squad, premiered on JioHotstar on October 15. His sudden demise has left the Malayalam film industry mourning a filmmaker who had just begun a new chapter in his career and personal life. 

Preliminary reports suggested that Belraj suffered a heart attack, although the exact circumstances surrounding his death were initially reported as unconfirmed. The filmmaker had married Athira Bindu Sabu in September 2026 after being in a relationship with her for six years. 

Here is everything to know about Belraj Kalarickal, including his reported cause of death, wife, family, career and the tributes following his passing.

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What Was Belraj Kalarickal’s Cause Of Death?

Belraj Kalarickal was found dead in a hotel room in Kochi on Saturday, October 17, 2026. According to reports by Cinema Express and Moneycontrol, preliminary information suggested that he may have suffered a heart attack. The exact cause of death had not been officially confirmed in the initial reports. 

Malayalam media reports also stated that Belraj had been staying with Kaapi Squad show director Srikanth Mohan. The news emerged shortly after the series began streaming on JioHotstar, making his sudden death particularly distressing for his colleagues. 

Following the news, JioHotstar paid tribute to the director through its official Instagram account. The platform shared a message that read, “Some goodbyes come far too soon. Rest in peace, Belraj Kalarickal.” 

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