Prathyusha
| Prathyusha | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died |
23 February 2002 Hyderabad, India |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 2000–2002 |
Prathyusha was an Indian film actress who appeared in Tamil and Telugu language films. She committed suicide in 2002 and the case and inquiry following her death was reported widely in the media.
Career
Her final release was the delayed 2004 Sathyaraj film Sound Party, for which she won good reviews.[1]
Death
Prathyusha died on 23 February 2002 after committing suicide in a suicide pact with her boyfriend Siddhartha Reddy, reportedly after their family members rejected their marriage proposal. Pratyusha died while undergoing treatment at Care Hospital, while Siddartha recovered after treatment.[2] The case was widely discussed in the media and attracted public attention as the suspicion of murder arose on Siddhartha, and after a forensic expert opined that the cause of her death was 'asphyxia due to manual strangulation'.[3] The report was referred to Professor T D Dogra an eminent Forensic expert and Head of Forensic Division,at All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi.[4] The doctor's report was then found to be faulty.[5] In 2004, Siddhartha Reddy was sentenced to five years' imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs. 6,000 as he was found guilty of suicide attempt and abetting Pratyusha to commit suicide.[6][7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Rayudu | Telugu | |
| 2000 | Manuneedhi | Poongodi | Tamil |
| 2001 | Edhi Emi Uru Raa Babu | Telugu | |
| Super Kudumbam | Abirami | Tamil | |
| Snehamante Idera | Amrita | Telugu | |
| Ponnanna Neram | Tamil | ||
| Thavasi | Nandhini | Tamil | |
| Kadal Pookkal | Uppili | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Kalusukovalani | Madhavi | Telugu |
| 2004 | Sound Party | Nandhini | Tamil |
References
- ↑ "Sound Party". The Hindu. 2004-08-13. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ↑ "Actress' lover convicted in murder case". Sify.com. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ↑ TNN Mar 6, 2002, 02.08am IST (2002-03-06). "Pratyusha case travels at a snail’s pace - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ↑ "Pratyusha committed suicide says,CBI". The Hindu. 2002-11-07. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ↑ TNN Mar 14, 2002, 03.04am IST (2002-03-14). "‘Doctor’s report on actress death faulty’ - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ↑ "Pratyusha case: childhood friend Siddhartha convicted". The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ↑ "Pratyusha Death Secrets". filmfog.com. Retrieved 2013-11-11.