Malayalam actor Sidhu R Pillai, the son of popular film producer PKR Pillai, has been found dead in Goa. He was 27. He acted in as many as 16 movies, including Chithram, Vandanam and Amrutham Gamaya among others.
Sindhu R Pillai went to Goa on 12th January. But it is still unclear what caused his death, some unconfirmed reports have suggested that he drowned to death on a beach. More details on this are awaited.
Mollywood star Dulquer Salmaan wrote a condolence message on his Twitter page. “Disturbed and sad about the passing of #SidhuRPillai ! Was an excited and vivacious youngster during #SecondShow. Prayers to his family.”
Both actors- Sidhu R Pillai and Dulquer Salmaan started their acting career at the same time with Second Show. Dulquer played the lead role whereas Sidhu appeared in the supporting cast. The film was helmed by Srinath Rajendran and written by Vini Vishwa Lal.
According to reports, the last rites of Sidhu will happen in his hometown Thrissur.