‘Thegidi’ actor Pradeep K Vijayan found dead at Chennai residence, police investigation underway

Actor Pradeep Vijayan, who is known for playing villainous and comic roles in several films, is no more. As per several media reports, the ‘Thegidi’ and ‘Hey! Sinamika’ actor was found dead at his Chennai residence on Wednesday, June 12. Read on to know the details.

Pradeep Vijayan no more

As reported by Hindustan Times, a friend of Pradeep Vijayan found him dead while checking on him. Pradeep was unmarried and lived alone at Sankarapuram First Street in Palavakkam, Chennai. The actor was unwell and reportedly complained of shortness of breath and dizziness a while ago. After several calls made by a friend went unanswered for two days, the individual went to check on him and found him dead.

As per the report, police were called to Pradeep Vijayan’s residence after several knocks on the locked door went unanswered. The Neelankarai police, along with the fire department, broke the door to the house and found Pradeep no more. pradeep is believed to have died two days ago due to a head injury and a heart attack. However, the Neelankarai police are investigating the cause of death and the body will undergo postmortem. The police have taken the body to Royapettah Government Hospital.

The police are yet to release an official statement.

Soundarya Bala offers condolences

Singer-actor Soundarya Bala Nandakumar took to X (formerly Twitter) to offer her condolence, She wrote, “Ok this is coming as a shocker. Was very fond of him as a brother. No we never used to talk everyday but whenever once in a blue moon we spoke affection was very much intact. You will be terribly missed Pradeep K Vijayan anna. May your soul rest in peace.”

May Pradeep K Vijayan’s soul rest in peace.

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