08/09/2026
Remembering Kozhikode Samoothiri Raja P. K. Kerala Varma — A Son of Kozhikode
With deep sorrow, I share the passing of P. K. Kerala Varma (90), the Zamorin Raja of Kozhikode.
For us in Kozhikode, his passing is not merely the loss of a distinguished member of the Zamorin family. It is the loss of a Kozhikode native who made his mark as an industrialist, pharmaceutical entrepreneur and exporter.
As the founder of Narnyatt Pharmaceuticals, he built a respected enterprise in Kozhikode, manufacturing and exporting pharmaceuticals, including antibiotics. His achievements earned recognition through Central and State Government awards for excellence in exports.
What makes his journey particularly inspiring is that he combined heritage with enterprise, professional knowledge with industry, and business with social purpose.
From his early career in pharmacy to building an industrial enterprise, contributing to industry associations, advising renowned Ayurvedic institutions and participating in initiatives for public health and industrial development, his life reflected the spirit of a generation that helped shape modern Kozhikode.
Kozhikode has lost a distinguished son.
We remember him with respect and gratitude.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all those who knew him.
May his memory remain a part of Kozhikode’s rich legacy. 🙏
