Tamil TV actor Sai Prasanth commits suicide
In a suicide note he purportedly wrote to his wife, Prasanth said he was \"the reason\" for taking the extreme step.
Tamil TV actor Sai Prashanth, known for his performances in films like ‘Thegidi’, ‘Vadacurry’, ‘Neram’ and ‘Mundhinam Paartheney’, committed suicide late on Sunday at his residence in Chennai.
Sai Prasanth, a VJ-turned-actor, was suspected to have consumed alcohol laced with poison on Sunday, they said, adding it was not clear why he took the extreme step. His body has been taken to Kilpauk Medical College for post-mortem.
In a suicide note he purportedly wrote to his wife, Prasanth said he was "the reason" for taking the extreme step.
Known for working in serials such as 'Annamalai', 'Selvi' and 'Arasi', he had also starred in a few Tamil films such as 'Neram', 'Thegidi' and 'Vadacurry'. He started off his career as a video jockey and hosted the popular show, 'Dil Dil Manadhil'.
Prashant’s close friends expressed shock over his death.
So shocked and saddened to hear of actor Sai Prashants death.Wht is it about life that u give up at this age?? Sad
— Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) March 13, 2016
RIP #SaiPrashanth. Couldn't believe the news when I heard it. He Always encouraged me when I worked with him on Megha.gone too soon.
— Ashwin K. (@Ashwin_as_is) March 14, 2016
Life is a battle. That shd b fought n won.suicidal feel is a weak moment. We shd cross it.negativity shd b overtaken by positivity, folks!
— Vivekh actor (@Actor_Vivek) March 14, 2016
Shocked to hear about actor #SaiPrashanth How ppl jus carelessly end their life, nt thinking about their loved ones ! #RIP
— Shanthnu Buddy (@imKBRshanthnu) March 14, 2016