Actor Kamal Roy, aged 54, passed away in Chennai on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The cause of death was cardiac failure, as confirmed by official communication. Kamal Roy was the brother of well-known actors Urvashi, Kalaranjini, and the late Kalpana. He began his film career with the Tamil movie Puthusa Padikiren Paatu. Over the years, he acted in several films like Sayujyam, Kollilakkam, Manju, Kingini, Kalyanasougandhikam, Vachalam, Shobhanam, The King Maker, and Leader. The actor also featured in the popular song "Innum Ente Kannuneeril" from the film Yuvajanolsavam. Filmmaker Vinayan expressed his condolences on Facebook. He remembered Kamal Roy’s performance as a villain in his film Kalyanasougandhikam. Vinayan also mentioned that it was the late actor Sukumari who had highlighted Kamal Roy’s talent. Kamal Roy's passing marks the loss of a talented actor in the Tamil film industry.