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Malayalam Actor Akhil Vishwanath Dies By Suicide At 30
Akhil Vishwanath was a young actor from Kerala, India.
He was famous for his role in the movie Chola, which won an award in 2019.
Sadly, Akhil died by suicide at his home when he was just 30 years old.
His mother found him.
Before acting, he was working as a mechanic in a mobile phone shop.
Many people in the film industry, like his director and co-actor, are very sad about his death.
They remember him fondly and are shocked by what happened.
No one knows why he did this, but his director said that people who make it hard for others to succeed are partly to blame.
Everyone is hoping that Akhil's soul finds peace.
Akhil Vishwanath, known for the 2019 Kerala State Film Award-winning movie Chola, died by suicide at his residence in Kottali, Kannur district, Kerala.
He was 30 years old and was discovered by his mother, Geetha, who found him hanging inside the house.
Akhil had not been active in films recently and was working as a mechanic at a mobile phone shop, though he had reportedly stopped going to work for some time.
Director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan and co-actor Joju George expressed their grief and shock over his untimely demise.
The exact reasons for his suicide are unknown, but his director suggested that those who darken the futures of others may share some responsibility.
- Who
- Akhil Vishwanath, a Malayalam actor known for the film Chola
- What
- Died by suicide at the age of 30
- Where
- At his residence in Kottali, Kannur district, Kerala
- When
- December 13, 2025
- Why
- The exact reasons for his suicide are unknown
Industry Support
Industry Criticism
Industry Reaction
Industry Support
Director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan and co-actor Joju George expressed their grief and shock over his untimely demise.
Industry Criticism
No opposing views mentioned.
Key facts
- Name
- Akhil Vishwanath
- Age
- 30
- Notable Film
- Chola
- Occupation
- Actor, Mechanic
- Location
- Kottali, Kannur district, Kerala
- Cause of Death
- Suicide
- Discoverer
- Mother, Geetha
- Last Known Employment
- Mobile phone shop mechanic
Quotes
Sanal Kumar Sasidharan
Director of the film 'Chola'
“I am heartbroken”
thestatesman.com
“I can’t believe this”
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Manoj Kumar
Actor in the Malayalam film industry
“Why did you do it, Akhil?”
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Sources
Akhil Vishwanath, Malayalam Actor Known For Chola, Dies By Suicide At 30
Akhil Viswanath, 30, ‘Chola’ actor, found hanging at home; Malayalam industry in shock
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