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Actor Sudheer Varma dies by suicide 

The news of Sudheer’s untimely demise was first shared by his Kundanapu Bomma co-actor, Sudhakar Komukula

Abhilasha Cherukuri

In what comes across as a shock, Sudheer Varma, an actor from the telugu film industry died by suicide on Monday at his residence in Visakhapatnam. He was 33. Sudheer Varma has acted in films like Kundanapu Bomma (2016) and Neeku Naaku Dash Dash (2012). The news of Sudheer’s untimely demise was first shared by his Kundanapu Bomma co-actor, Sudhakar Komukula.

Expressing his condolences on twitter, Komukula writes, “Sudheer Such a lovely and warm guy. It was great knowing you and working with you brother! Can’t digest the fact that you are no more! Om Shanti! (sic).” 

Chandini Chowdary, who also acted alongside Sudheer and Sudhakar in Kundanapu Bomma has reacted to this news by sharing pictures of herself with Sudheer from the pre-release event of Kundanapu Bomma on social media, along with the tweet, “Extremely devastated and heartbroken over your loss Sudheer. You have been an exceptional co-star and an amazing friend. We are going to miss you! RIP my friend.(sic)”

Speaking about his experience with Sudheer, Hyderabad based entertainment journalist Srivathsan Nadadhur shares, “Shocking to hear about #SudheerVarma’s suicide. He was amongst the earliest people whom I interviewed in the beginning of my film journalism career - full of enthusiasm and determination to make it big. Unfortunate that it had to end this way. Condolences to his near, dear family (sic).”

If you feel or know someone in need of support for suicidal thoughts or behaviour, please reach out to the following helpline numbers -- 

AASRA -- 24*7 Helpline (Hindi and English): +91-9820466726

KIRAN-- 24*7  Helpline: 1800-599-0019

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