Sai Prashanth
| Sai Prashanth | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 June 1985 |
| Died | 13 March 2016 (aged 30) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–2016 |
| Spouse(s) |
Niranjana (divorced) Sujitha Sai Prashanth @@ |
Sai Prashanth (7 June 1985 – 13 March 2016) was an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil language films and television serials. He has acted in films including Barathi, Aintham Padai, Thegidi, Neram (2013) and Vadacurry (2014). He studied in Shrine Vailankanni Senior Secondary School, T.Nagar, Sri Ahobila math Oriental higher secondary school, West Mambalam, and his father was Chief Executive in Chennai Doordharshan TV channel.
Career
Sai Prashanth began his career in entertainment after filling in as a video jockey on Sun Music abruptly after another anchor had fallen ill. He subsequently applied for a full-time role, got the offer and then moved on to work in television serials. As a serial actor, he often played negative roles and collaborated for several ventures with Raadhika Sarathkumar's productions.[1] Sai Prashanth has also appeared on the reality dance shows Maanada Mayilada and Jodi Number One as a contestant, while he hosted other shows including Dhil Dhil Manadhil.[2]
He has also acted in films including Mundhinam Paartheney (2010), Neram (2013) and Thegidi (2014) in supporting roles. In Vadacurry (2014), he appeared as the lead antagonist.[3][4]
Family
He was the only child of his parents.[5] His mother Lalitha Subhash was the former president of Tamil Nadu BJP and was also a member of the Regional Censor Board.[6] He had a daughter, Rakshitha Prashanth, from his first marriage with Niranjana.[7]
Death
He committed suicide by drinking poison mixed with drinks at his house on March 13, 2016. Police say the reason may be because of loneliness and depression.[8]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Giri | Maavattam's Son | |
| 2005 | Thaka Thimi Tha | ||
| 2009 | Ainthaam Padai | Sundar .C brother | |
| 2010 | Mundhinam Paartheney | Dinesh | |
| 2012 | Etho Seithai Ennai | ||
| 2013 | Neram | Vetri's brother-in-law | |
| 2014 | Thegidi | Kamalakannan | |
| 2014 | Yennamo Yedho | Gautham's brother-in-law | |
| 2014 | Vadacurry | Ravishankar | |
| 2014 | Megha | Mugilan's | |
| 2016 | Saagasam | ||
Television
- Annamalai
- Veetukku Veedu Lootty
- Krishna Cottage
- Selvi
- Arasi
- Muhurtham
- Idhayam
- Magal
- Thamarai
- Citti
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FtVDBLebfA
- ↑ http://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/tv-actor/sai-prashanth
- ↑ http://www.indiaglitz.com/mundhinam-paartheney-tamil-movie-review-10915.html
- ↑ http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-09-02/mun-dhinam-paartheney-12-02-09.html
- ↑ "Actor Sai Prashanth Commits Suicide: Died Due To Poison, Reason Unknown, Suicide Note Emerges". March 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Tamil actor Sai Prashanth found dead at his home; 'suicide note' emerges". March 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Marital discord tied to TV soap actor’s suicide". March 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Actor Sai Prashanth Commits Suicide: Died Due To Poison, Reason Unknown. He is a good guy". The Reporter Times. Retrieved 2016-03-13.