BENGALURU, December 30 — Kannada television actress Nandini CM was found deceased at a paying guest accommodation in Kengeri, Bengaluru, in an incident police are investigating as an apparent suicide. Authorities recovered a personal diary note at the scene, detailing personal distress.
Who was Nandini CM?
According to the First Information Report (UDR No. 76/2025) filed at Kengeri Police Station, Nandini CM completed her pre-university education in Ballari in 2018. She later enrolled in engineering at RR Institute, Hesaraghatta, but pursued her interest in acting instead. She stopped attending college regularly, trained in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, and appeared in a number of Kannada TV series.
What are the circumstances of her death?
The incident occurred at a Kengeri PG accommodation where Nandini had moved in August 2024. The FIR states she returned to her room at 11:23 PM on December 28 after visiting a friend. At around 11:50 PM, the PG manager and in-charge forcibly opened her door after she had not returned calls and discovered her dead. Police, who arrived subsequently, confirmed the death on the spot.
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What did the recovered note say?
Police recovered a note from the actress’s personal diary. In it, she expressed her unwillingness to take up a government job—an offer she received after her father’s death in 2023—and stated that her feelings were not being understood by her family. The FIR notes this had led to disagreements at home.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The case has been filed under Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Unnatural Death) by Kengeri Police. The family was notified at 3:45 AM on December 29 and has arrived in Bengaluru. The FIR explicitly notes that the family has raised no suspicion or allegations against anyone regarding her death. The police investigation is ongoing.
FAQs:
Q: What is the official case number and section?
A: Under Section 174 of the CrPC, the police have filed Unnatural Death Report (UDR) No. 76/2025.
Q: Was a suicide note found?
A: As part of the evidence, police found a message in the deceased’s diary that expressed emotional distress.
Q: Has the family alleged foul play?
A: No, the family has no suspicions or accusations against anyone in relation to the death, according to the filed FIR.
Q: When did the incident likely occur?
A: According to the FIR timeline, the incident is thought to have happened between December 28 at 11:16 PM and December 29 at 12:30 AM.
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