Tamil television actress VJ Chithra of Pandian Stores fame reportedly dies by suicide in Chennai hotel room

In a shocking piece of news, Tamil television actress VJ Chithra, 28, was found dead at a hotel room in Nazarethpettai, Chennai. The star, who is known for her portrayal as Mullai in Pandian Stores, alleged died by suicide, as per a report in Zoom TV. She was reportedly found hanging from the ceiling fan in her room.

As per the report, Chithra recently got engaged to businessman Hemanth.

According to reports, Chithra had wrapped up shooting at EVP Film City on Tuesday at around 2:30 am after which she returned to the hotel where she was staying with her fiance Hemanth. 

In his statement to the police, Hemanth has claimed that Chithra told him she was going for a bath soon after she returned from the shoot. However, when she didn't come out for a long time and nor did she respond to the knocking on the door, he said. That's when Hemanth called the hotel staff to open the door with a duplicate key. 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.

Chithra's family is yet to release an official statement regarding her untimely death.

As soon as news of Chithra's death broke, friends, fans and industry colleagues paid their tributes on Twitter while expressing shock and grief. 

Time n again we talk about this
Life is too precious to end it
I really wish she spoke out to someone before deciding to end her life
Wtv the WAR u are fighting within, pls speak it out, it DEFINITELY HELPS... a second is more than enuf to change a decision #RIPChitra

— Shanthnu ஷாந்தனு Buddy (@imKBRshanthnu) December 9, 2020

Sad to hear about death by suicide early today morning of television & serial actress #VJChitra of #PandianStores serial fame. #RIPChitra pic.twitter.com/rylxcr3Gxr

— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) December 9, 2020

Very Talented Dancer & Outstanding Actress
Other people cannot replace your character in #Pandianstores
Rest in peace Chitra (Mullai) Akka
Om Namashivaya pic.twitter.com/oXKLkRD6PG

— SanJay JAY (@SanJayJ06327907) December 9, 2020

Miss u.. #vjchithra#ripchitra pic.twitter.com/HVoqfDpFiE

— Sudip Mondal (%FB) (@imsudipmondal3) December 9, 2020

#vjchithra#ripchitra
Defentily unbelievable....
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— Vimalkumar (@Vimalku78783127) December 9, 2020

# Heart Breaking News..
Renowned Talented Tamil TV personality , #PandianStores fame #vjchithra committed suicide at Chennai. RIP #RIPChitra pic.twitter.com/48jtlW2Neg

— Shant (@move123456789) December 9, 2020

Suicide It’s Not A Solution

#RipChitra pic.twitter.com/tYTgiU1NeN

— MALAYSIA THALA AJITH FAN CLUB  (@Thalafansml) December 9, 2020

May her soul rest in peace.

(Note: This is a developing story. More details awaited.)