Malayalam TV Actor Dileep Sankar Found Dead in Thiruvananthapuram Hotel Room

Thiruvananthapuram (The Uttam Hindu): Malayalam TV actor Dileep Sankar was reportedly found dead in a hotel room in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday morning December 29. The actor had been staying at the hotel for a few days while shooting for his ongoing TV serial, *Panchagni*. His body was discovered by hotel staff after they noticed a foul odor coming from his room. Dileep, known for his roles in popular serials such as *Ammayariyathe* and *Panchagni*, had not been seen leaving his room during his stay. Authorities are investigating the cause of death though initial reports suggest no signs of foul play.

The sudden demise of the actor has left the Malayalam entertainment industry in shock. Dileep Sankar was highly regarded by fans for his versatile performances in TV serials and films. He was most recently seen portraying Chandrasenan in *Panchagni* and had received widespread acclaim for his role as Peter in *Ammayariyathe*. As the investigation continues further updates are awaited. The loss of the actor has deeply saddened the industry with many expressing their grief. Actress Seema G. Nair shared an emotional message recalling her last interaction with him:

"Condolences. You called me five days ago but I couldn’t talk to you properly. Now, a journalist informed me of your passing. What happened to you, Dileep? I can’t find the words. Condolences." The news has left fans and colleagues mourning the untimely departure of a beloved talent.