Dilip Shankar
Malayalam actor Dilip Shankar was found dead in a hotel room in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday morning. According to reports, the actor, who has worked in films like ‘Chappa Kurishu’ and ‘North 24 Kaitham’, had checked into the hotel two days before his death. The hotel staff reportedly opened the door after a foul smell came from the room. The actor was found lying on the floor of the hotel room, leading to an immediate investigation into his sudden death. Initial reports suggest that there is no sign of any foul play in Shankar’s death.
Shankar’s untimely demise has come as a shock to the Malayalam entertainment industry. The actor was last seen in the role of Chandrasenan in the serial ‘Panchaagni’ and recently received praise for his character Peter in ‘Ammayriyathe’. His ‘Panchagni’ co-star Seema G Nair took to social media to express her grief. She wrote in her note, ‘You called me five days ago, but I was not able to talk to you properly then.’
Police are investigating the death
According to a media report, the director of ‘Panchaagni’ said that Shankar was suffering from a serious illness and was undergoing treatment. However, the details of the disease are still unknown. Police have started investigating the actor’s sudden demise. The cause of death has not yet been determined by the authorities.
