TV actor Chandrakanth was discovered dead at his home in Narsingi, Hyderabad, on Friday. The actor had played key roles in TV shows such as Tinayani, Kartika Deepam, and Radhamma Pelli.
According to police, he committed suicide. His body was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in his apartment at Alkapuri Colony, near Narsingi.
Pavithra Jayaram, another TV actor, was recently killed in a car accident. Pavithra and Chandrakanth were said to be lovers who had been living together for several years. Both are Karnataka natives who rose to prominence as Telugu actors.
A day before his death, Chandrakanth wrote on social media that Pavithra’s soul was calling him. He allegedly committed suicide as he was tormented by his lover Pavithra’s memories.