Kannada TV actor dies by suicide aged 35

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Popular Kannada actor Sampath J Ram passed away at the age of 35. According to media reports, he died by suicide at his residence in Nelamangala on Saturday. News of his death left the entire Kannada industry in a state of shock. It is suspected that not getting enough work may have pushed Sampath J Ram to take the drastic step.

However, there is no official word from his family or friends yet. His mortal remains were kept at a private hospital in Nelamangala, the place where he passed away. According to sources the mortal remains were to be shifted to his hometown of NR Pura for the final rites. Sampath Jayaram's Agnisakshi co-star Vijay Suriya said that Sampath was looking forward to good offers as an actor.

Late actor's co-star Rajesh Dhruva also took to social media and expressed his grief through a heart-wrenching post. His message in Kannada loosely translates to, "So many films...There is a lot of struggle left. There is still time to realize your dreams. There is still a lot to see in your dodged stage. Please come back," his post read.

In December 2022, Kannada actor Krishna G Rao, popularly known for his titular character of a blind man in Yash starrer KGF: Chapter 1, passed away due to lung infection. In January 2023, the Kannada film industry lost another gem of a talent, Lakshman who passed away due to heart attack.