According to the reports, the hotel staff said popular Malayalam actor Dileep Shankar had not left his room for two days. On noticing a foul smell emanating from the room on Sunday morning, the hotel staff entered the room and found him dead.

Investigation suggests internal bleeding as the possible cause of death. The actor might have fallen and hit his head, reports say. His internal organs have been sent for examination, and a post-mortem report is awaited.

Reports state that Malayalam actor Dileep Shankar, known for his roles in films and television was found dead in Thiruvananthapuram.

Prominent film and television actor Dileep Shankar was found dead in a hotel room. He was involved in a serial project and hadn't been seen for two days. Police believe a fall caused internal bleeding leading to his death.

Thiruvananathapuram: Malayalam film and television actor Dileep Shankar has been found dead in the room of a hotel here, the police said on Sunday. A source in the Kerala Police told IANS that Dileep Shankar had checked into the hotel two days ago.

Malayalam actor Dileep Shankar was found dead in a hotel room in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The cause of his death is yet to be revealed. Dileep checked into the hotel on December 19, according to reports in local media.

Malayalam actor Dileep Shankar was found dead in Thiruvananthapuram hotel room. He was seen in films like 'Chappa Kurishu' and 'North 24 Kaatham'.

Malayalam actor Dileep Sankar was found dead in a hotel room in Thiruvananthapuram. The police have launched an investigation into the cause of death, which is currently unknown. Dileep checked into the hotel on December 19 and reportedly did not leave the room during his stay.

Popular film and television actor Dileep Sankar was tragically found dead in his private hotel room near Vanross Junction in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The actor had been staying at the hotel for a few days while shooting for his ongoing serial,

This article contains mention of an individual's death, which might be triggering for some readers.  Malayalam actor Dileep Sankar's body was found dead in a hotel room in Thiruvananthapuram on December 29.

The actor had last been on set two days earlier and had planned to return once filming resumed, choosing to stay in the hotel until then.