Film industry in shock: Director Ravi Shankar found dead in apparent suicidal circumstances – Tamil News

The shocking news of Ravi Shankar’s suicide, director of the film ‘Varushamellam Vasantham’, has shocked the film world. Years later, one of the heroes of the film, Kunal, also committed suicide.

The film Varushamellam Vasantham, starring Nambiar, Kunal, Anitha and Bharathiraja’s son Manoj, was a huge success. Chilipi composed the music for the film, which was highly appreciated; each song was a huge success.

One of the lead actors Kunal shocked his colleagues and fans when he hanged himself in 2008. As the news of director Ravi Shankar’s suicide leaked today, the film industry is once again in mourning. His body was found at his KK Nagar house; the police have sent it for postmortem.

According to preliminary research, Ravi Shankar has been facing a lot of tension and troubles in the last few years due to lack of cinematic opportunities. It is believed that his constant struggles have pushed him to act in a tragic manner.

The film industry, still reeling from Kunal’s death, has suffered another devastating blow. Ravi Shankar’s death has brought to light the sometimes invisible demands and challenges faced by those working in the creative spheres. The value of mental health and the need for industry support networks have taken centre stage as society mourns.