Vishnu Priya’s Father Death: After reports emerged that actress Vishnu Priya’s father, Suryanarayanan, was found dead at his Kodaikanal bungalow, fresh attention has shifted to a 2018 murder case in which he had been named as an accused. On February 22, Suryanarayanan, 73, was discovered dead at his property near the Kurinji Andavar Temple in Dindigul district. Police have since begun investigating whether his death could be linked to past events.
As reported earlier, Suryanarayanan’s body was found near the swimming pool area of the bungalow. His hands were tied and tape had been placed over his mouth. Officials confirmed that he had died before police reached the spot. Police suspect that five individuals who had recently checked into the bungalow may be involved. Suryanarayanan used to rent out a portion of his bungalow to tourists for accommodation. Gold ornaments and CCTV hard disks were also reported missing from the premises. Two staff members were allegedly restrained before the incident and are being questioned.
Background: The 2018 Prabhakaran Murder Case
With the investigation underway, a previous case involving the actress has resurfaced in public discussion. According to a report by Reporter Live, in August 2018, a man named Prabhakaran was found murdered in a forested area near Kodaikanal. Local residents had alerted authorities after noticing an abandoned car parked by the roadside for an extended period. Bloodstains inside the vehicle prompted a search, which led to the discovery of Prabhakaran’s body with his throat slit.
Police investigations at the time resulted in the arrest of four individuals, Senthil, Manikandan, Salman and Irfan. Police had alleged that Prabhakaran was poisoned and subsequently killed, describing it as a contract murder. During the probe, Suryanarayanan was arrested on allegations that he had orchestrated the killing. Police had claimed the motive was linked to his opposition to Prabhakaran’s reported relationship with Vishnu Priya. He was later granted bail, and legal proceedings in that case are still ongoing.
According to the report by Reporter Live, police in the 2018 investigation had alleged that Vishnu Priya, who was married and a mother of two, was in a relationship with Prabhakaran at the time. The report stated that her husband was undergoing treatment in Kodaikanal, and that Prabhakaran had been assisting with travel between Chennai and Kodaikanal. Investigators had claimed that Suryanarayanan opposed the relationship and later conspired to have Prabhakaran killed. One of the accused allegedly told police that ₹5 lakh had been paid for the crime.
Authorities are now examining whether Suryanarayanan’s death could be connected to the 2018 case, including the possibility of retaliation. Officials have not confirmed any direct link, stating that all angles are being explored.
Vishnu Priya, who appeared in the 2005 Tamil film Maayavi, has not made any public statement so far. She is currently understood to be in Chennai. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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