Actor Dileep Shankar found dead in hotel

New Delhi: Bad news has come out for the fans of Malayalam actor Dileep Shankar. Dileep was found dead in a hotel room in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday morning. According to reports, the actor, who starred in films like ‘Chappa Kurishu’ and ‘North 24 Katham’, had checked in at the hotel two days before his death.

The hotel staff opened the door after a foul smell reportedly 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 shocked the Malayalam entertainment industry. The actor was last seen in the role of Chandrasenan in the serial ‘Panchagni’ and recently received praise for his character Peter in ‘Ammayariyathe’. 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 could not talk to you properly then.’

According to a media report, the ‘Panchagni’ director said that Shankar was suffering from a serious illness and was undergoing treatment. However, the details of the illness are still unknown. The police have started investigating the actor’s sudden demise. The cause of death is yet to be ascertained by the authorities.