Pandian Stores fame VJ Chithra Dies by Suicide, Found Hanging in Chennai Hotel Room

After returning from shoot, VJ Chithra was reportedly found hanging in a hotel room in Chennai, where she was staying with her fiance

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Chithra Dies by Suicide

Popular South television actress VJ Chithra was found dead in a hotel room in Nazarethpettai, Chennai on December 9, 2020. Reports state that she died by suicide and was found hanging in her room. She recently got engaged to a businessman named Hemanth.

Chithra, 28, shot to fame with the television show Pandian Stores, and as per reports, she had wrapped up the shooting at EVP Film City on Tuesday at around 2:30 am post which she returned to the hotel where she was staying with her fiance Hemanth. 

Just hours before her shocking demise, the actress had shared pictures from a recent photoshoot and had also shared videos from the sets of a reality show that she hosts.

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In his statement to the police, Hemanth claimed that Chithra told him she was going for a bath after she returned from the shoot. However, she didn't come out for a long time and nor did she respond when he knocked on the door, he said. Hemanth then called the hotel staff to open the door with a duplicate key and upon opening the door, Chitra was reportedly found hanging from the ceiling fan.

"Nazarethpettai police have filed a case and are investigating the matter", reads a report by India Glitz. Meanwhile, Chithra’s family is yet to release a statement regarding her untimely demise.

Chithra and Hemant got engaged in August and pictures of their engagement ceremony had gone viral. The wedding announcement was expected to arrive soon.

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The actress’ sudden loss has come as a big blow to her friends, fans and industry colleagues.

VJ Chithra worked as a presenter and actress in the Tamil entertainment industry. She received fame with her portrayal of Mullai in Pandian Stores and was expected to begin shooting for a film.

May her soul rest in peace...

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Comments (2)

Died at the highest peek of her career. She gain so much love and attention for the past 2 years. Such a hardworking women, who never wasted her time. She always spend her time in various projects. Happy, strong and outgoing person., who faced a lot. She seemed so happy with her fiance. But you never know what they are truly going through.
Pandian Store is a success mainly bcus of Mullai and Kathir.

3 years ago

She was extremely popular and talented. She was shooting till yesterday night. May her soul Rest In Peace!

3 years ago

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