Head of Zamorin's family of Kozhikode passes away
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.
P.K. Kerala Varma Raja, the head of the Zamorin’s family of the former Calicut Kingdom, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 90. He resided in Chinthavalappu, Kozhikode City. Mr. Raja assumed leadership of the family in June 2025, succeeding K.C. Ramachandran Raja, a management expert who only held the position for a brief period.
He hailed from the Puthiya Kovilakam branch of the family, originating from Thiruvannur. Trained in pharmacology, Mr. Raja received several accolades for his business acumen. Surviving him are his wife Jayasree Varma, daughter Sunitha Raja, and son Sujith Varma.
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