Well known Tamil Television actress Nilani has appeared in various serials over the past few years. She was in a controversy earlier this year, following her social media video (in a police costume) condemning the firing against public during the anti-sterlite protest in Tuticorin led to her arrest and released later.
 

Reportedly her alleged boyfriend, Gandhi had apparently committed suicide by immolating himself with petrol, in KK Nagar yesterday (Sep 16). He was immediately rushed to Kilpauk Hospital, where he succumbed to the burns today morning (Sep 17).
 

It is rumoured that Gandhi had repeatedly proposed long time friend Nilani, who turned it down. When she couldn't take it, she lodged a complaint against the deceased, in Mylapore Police Station and the police guaranteed action.

Disappointed with the police complaint, Gandhi allegedly took this extreme step to end his life. The police are further investigating this case.