
On January 16th, the Malayalam industry woke up to the shocking news of Sidhu R Pillai’s death. As per reports the actor was found dead on a beach in Goa on January 15th. Reports suggest the actor drowned to death and his body was found later in the day. Reportedly, his mother was the one who eventually identified his body. The latest rites will be performed in Thrissur. His detah obviously has shocked many the industry. Dulquer Salmaan, his co-star from his debut film, Second Show took to social media to pay condolences. ‘Disturbed and sad about the passing of #SidhuRPillai ! Was an excited and vivacious youngster during #SecondShow. Prayers to his family’
For those who don’t know, Sidhu R Pillai became a popular face after his debut film Second show that also starred Dulquer Salmaan. The film was helmed by Srinath Rajendran and written by Vini Vishwa Lal. Thereafter, he went on to act his several short films even. He is the son of renowned producer PKR Pillai who has produced many hit films – Amrutham Gamaya, Chithram and Vandanam to name a few.
Disturbed and sad about the passing of #SidhuRPillai ! Was an excited and vivacious youngster during #SecondShow. Prayers to his family 😞
— dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) January 16, 2018
Sidhu is believed to have reached Goa on January 12th. No official reports have come out stating the exact of his death, yet.