Kannada actress Shobitha Shivanna, 30, was found dead in her Hyderabad residence on Sunday, December 1, surrounded by circumstances suggesting a suicide. Having this young actress known for her roles in films like ATM: Attempt to Murder and Eradondla Mooru already hanging there in her apartment, no apostolic note has been found, and the case is unfolded to bring forth the cause of her death.
Shobitha was married last year and moved to Hyderabad, where she reportedly lived quietly. The body has been sent to Gandhi Hospital for postmortem examination. Her sudden death comes as a shock to her fanbase and the Kannadian film fraternity. Her last post on Instagram, which has gone viral now, suggested a feeling of existential thought and emotional goings-on in her mind. The funeral is expected to take place in Bengaluru.
The Gachibowli police are investigating further details relating to her personal life and possible sources of distress. Shobitha’s untimely demise has ignited a discourse regarding mental health in the industry.
