Malayalam actor ND Prasad found hanging from a tree outside his house
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Malayalam actor ND Prasad, who played the prime antagonist in Nivin Pauly's Action Hero Biju, died by suicide on June 25.
Popular Malayalam actor ND Prasad, aged 43, was found hanging from a tree outside his house in Kalamassery near Kochi on June 25. ND Prasad is survived by his wife and two children. It was his children who found their father’s body. They informed the neighbours about Prasad’s suicide, who then alerted the police.
ND Prasad had acted in many Malayalam films, but it was his performance in Action Hero Biju that catapulted him to fame. On June 25, ND Prasad hung himself from a tree outside his residence. His children discovered the body and informed the neighbours, who then alerted the police.
A report in New Indian Express suggested that family issues pushed Prasad to die by suicide. “He had been going through some mental and domestic issues. His wife has also been staying away from him for some months. He seemed to have been feeling depressed for the last few days before his death," said a police officer.
Prasad was earlier accused of drug consumption. In 2021, the excise department had arrested Prasad for the possession of synthetic drugs (2.5 gms of hashish oil and 15 gms of Ganja). In addition, deadly weapons were also seized from him.
ND Prasad’s mortal remains were handed over to his family members on June 26 after doctors performed an autopsy.
ND Prasad played pivotal roles in films like Iba and Karmani. He played an antagonist in Action Hero Biju, which featured Nivin Pauly in the lead role.
