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Dileep (often reported as Dileep Sankar / Dileep Shankar) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam films and television and was known for character roles in both mediums. He was found dead in a hotel room in Thiruvananthapuram on 29 December 2024, and his death was widely reported and investigated by local police.
Early life
Reliable mainstream coverage focuses on Dileep’s career rather than on detailed public records of his early life. Major news stories do not provide a uniformly reported date or place of birth, so I have omitted speculative birth-date and age claims. What is consistently reported is that he built his acting roots through theatre and supporting roles before becoming a familiar face on Malayalam television and in films.
Career
Dileep appeared in Malayalam feature films including Chaappa Kurishu (2011) and North 24 Kaatham (2013) — titles repeatedly referenced in news coverage of his career and passing.
He was a familiar face on Malayalam television and is credited with roles in serials such as Ammayariyathe, Sundari, and Panchagni; several outlets reporting his death list these shows as highlights of his TV career.
Industry profiles and his filmography (e.g., IMDb and press profiles) document his range across theatre, television and film over many years.
Personal life
Multiple reports and public posts indicate Dileep was married to Suma and had two children, referenced by name (Deva and Dhruva) on his verified Instagram posts and in media obituaries. These family details were cited in contemporaneous news reports after his death.
At the time of his death he was in Thiruvananthapuram for work on the television series Panchagni, according to police statements and press reports.
Death & postmortem
Dileep was found dead in a private hotel room near Vanross Junction, Thiruvananthapuram, on 29 December 2024 after hotel staff reported a foul smell and opened the room; police registered a case and launched an investigation. Early reporting noted no immediate evidence of foul play while investigations continued.
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