Malayalam Actor Dileep Shankar Found Dead in Thiruvananthapuram Hotel

The actor, in the city for a TV shoot, had been battling undisclosed health issues; police rule out foul play pending post-mortem results.

Dileep Shankar, a well-known actor in Malayalam films and TV, was found dead in his hotel room in Thiruvananthapuram on December 29, 2024.
The actor had been staying at the hotel since December 19 for the shooting of the TV series 'Panchagni' and had not left his room for two days prior to his death.
Hotel staff discovered his body after noticing a foul smell emanating from the room; police confirmed no signs of foul play during their initial investigation.
Director Manoj, who worked with Dileep on 'Panchagni,' revealed that the actor had been suffering from unspecified health issues and undergoing treatment.
A forensic team has examined the scene, and the exact cause of death will be determined following a post-mortem examination.