A shocking piece of news has gripped the Malayalam industry. The television industry is mourning the loss of actor Siddharth Venugopal, who passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. The 40-year-old actor had been battling the illness for nearly two years. The news of his demise was shared by actress Seema G Nair, leaving fans and colleagues deeply saddened.

Expressing her grief, Seema G Nair penned an emotional note on social media: “All hopes have faded… popular serial actor Siddharth Venugopal has journeyed to a painless world… for the past two years I fought for you, even when my mind and body were exhausted, I kept running to bring your life back… today God decided that you shouldn’t suffer anymore… I can’t bear it Siddharth, I am breaking down.”

Tributes have been pouring in from across the industry. Actor Kishore Sathya also remembered Siddharth, saying, “Another artist has been lost too soon. Siddharth Venugopal was a familiar face to audiences through television serials. He had been battling cancer for some time. Our beloved Seema G Nair had been taking care of his health. The film industry has always stood by many people, including the late Sharanya, for their medical needs. I pray for Siddharth’s soul to rest in peace, and bow my head in gratitude to Seema G Nair’s kind heart.”

Hailing from Chalakudy in Thrissur, Siddharth was known for his performances in popular Malayalam serials like Kasthooriman and Bhagyajathakam. His passion for acting began early, leading him to take part in professional theatre during his college years. He later transitioned to television with the support of producer Arun Ghosh, after working as a presenter.

Siddharth is survived by his mother and younger brother. His father had passed away a few years ago, making this loss even more heartbreaking for the family.