According to reports, Malayalam actor Sidhu Pillai drowned to death on a beach in Goa. The actor was 27.
The actor, who is known best for his role in the film Second Show, is the son of producer PKR Pillai. He is believed to have reached Goa on January 12. Reports suggest that his mother identified his body on Monday evening, and that his last rites will be conducted at their residence in Thrissur.
Star actor Dulquer Salman mourned the death of Sidhu, who was his friend, on Twitter: "Disturbed and sad about the passing of #SidhuRPillai ! Was an excited and vivacious youngster during #SecondShow. Prayers to his family 😞"
We have reported in the past about Behindwoods Gold Medal winner for Best Short Film, Desingh Periyasamy's debut feature film with Dulquer Salmaan. The film has kickstarted today in Chennai, and the director is very excited about this collaboration!
In an exclusive conversation, he said, "Starting my film 'Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal' today with a pooja at 11 am in Besant Nagar Church and the first shot planned in a restaurant in Thiruvanmiyur at 2 pm. I'm super confident about the script, as it will be Dulquer Sir's out and out entertainment film in Tamil."
We wish Desingh and his team, the very best of luck for this project!