December 29, 2024 – Malayalam film and television actor Dileep Shankar, who had garnered fame for his performances in several successful Malayalam films and serials, was found dead in his room at a hotel here on Sunday. The actor was 50 years old, and had been putting up at the hotel since December 19 for shooting on a serial project.
**Discovery and Initial Investigation
The staff at the hotel had raised the alarm when they noticed some bad smell emanating from Shankar’s room. When they entered, his body was found lifeless. Preliminary investigations in this case show that his death is a result of falling and bleeding internally with no signs of foul play or suicide. The real cause of death will have to be ascertained through post-mortem analysis. Career and Contributions
Dileep Shankar was one of the leading actors of the Malayalam entertainment industry, having acted in many popular serials, including Amma Ariyathe, Sundari, and Panchagni. He had also acted in critically acclaimed films like Chaappa Kurish and North 24 Kaatham. Shankar was in Thiruvananthapuram at the time of his death for the shooting of Panchagni.
Industry in Mourning
Shock has gushed in the Malayalam entertainment world after the sudden death of the actor. Tributes are coming from colleagues and fans. Seema G Nair, an actor, wrote her anguish on social media with the following words: “You called me five days ago, and I couldn’t talk because I had a headache that day. What happened to you, Dileep…why did this happen, God, I don’t even know what to write…my tributes to you.”
Further Probe Ongoing
Further investigations by the police are being made to establish the events leading to Shankar’s death.
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