Indian actress VJ Chitra found dead in hotel room in Chennai


VJ Chitra's death has shocked the Kollywood industry. Photo VJ Chitra/Instagram

Popular Tamil actress VJ Chitra was found dead in her hotel room in Nazrathpet, Chennai, India on Dec 9. It is suspected she committed suicide. She was 29.

“Around 2.30-2.45am today, the hotel manager called the police helpline number informing about the incident. Based on that information, we immediately reached the hotel. The body was recovered and sent to Kilpauk government hospital for post mortem. We are ascertaining the cause of death," a police official told indianexpress.com

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