Kannada-Tamil Actress Nandini CM Dies by Suicide in Bengaluru PG; Police Begin Investigation
Nandini CM, aged 26, was found dead at her paying guest accommodation in Bengaluru, in what is alleged to be a case of suicide. According to police reports, the incident is believed to have occurred late on 28 December and was reported the following morning. She had been staying there due to her television work, and investigations are currently ongoing.
Kannada and Tamil television actress Nandini CM has allegedly died by suicide in Bengaluru. The 26-year-old was known for her work in popular TV serials. Sreenivasan Dies: Sharp Satirist, Who Redefined Malayalam Cinema, Passes Away at 69 After Age-Related Health Complications.
Nandini was found dead at her paying guest accommodation in Mylasandra, Kengeri, Bengaluru. The actress had been living there for some time due to her work in television.
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According to police information, the incident is believed to have occurred between 11:16 pm on December 28, 2025, and 12:30 am on December 29, 2025. The matter was reported to the police around 9:15 am on December 29.
According to police records, on the night of the incident, Nandini had gone to meet a friend and returned to the PG late at night. When she did not answer phone calls later, the friend informed the PG staff. The door to her room was forced open, and she was found unresponsive inside. Police arrived at the scene and confirmed that she had died at the location.
A diary, allegedly belonging to Nandini, was also said to have been found, where she had written about her desire to continue acting. Based on this, her mother, GR Basavarajeshwari, filed a complaint for further legal action, stating that there is "no suspicion" regarding her daughter's death.
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No official confirmation has been made yet regarding other factors linked to her death.
The case is being investigated by PSI Hanamantha Hadimani. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.