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A popular YouTube couple, Priya (37) and her husband Selvaraj (45), were found dead by their son at their home in Cheruvarakonam in Parassala, Kerala on Saturday evening. The Kerala Police investigate the case and suspect it to be a case of death by suicide.

The couple, known for their YouTube channel ‘Sellu family‘ with 18,000 subscribers and more than 1,400 videos, mainly with Priya’s cooking content, had last uploaded a 55-second photo montage on Friday evening. The video’s soundtrack, “Vida Parayukayaanen Janmam”, described the final journey to death, raising concerns that Priya may have hinted at their intentions.

Their son, a home health care intern, discovered the bodies when he returned home late Saturday evening. Selvaraj was found hanging, while Priya’s body was found on the bed, according to reports. Initial investigations indicate that the deaths may have occurred two days earlier.

Local residents express their concerns

Residents expressed concern about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths, suggesting there may be more to the events that led to their apparent suicide, Matrubhumi reports. Neighbors described the couple as reserved, with minimal interactions with villagers.

“I hardly ever saw any visitors, except Priya’s mother and their children, who were also quite reserved. Priya’s daughter got married last year. We were invited to the wedding, but even then we hardly had any contact,” a neighbor told Manorama Online.

Active on YouTube, but not in real life

Priya had earlier been active in Kudumbashree initiatives but had since stopped her involvement, the report said. Selvaraj, who worked as a mason, maintained a small social circle and kept a relatively low profile within the community, rarely interacting with neighboring villagers.

Authorities revealed that the couple ran into financial difficulties after their daughter’s wedding last year. Selvaraj, a mason, and Priya, previously involved in Kudumbashree activities, had moved to Parassala five years ago.

The Police investigate all angles, taking into account the couple’s financial problems and the cryptic message in their latest video. The case is still under investigation.

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