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This actress did 5 films in 11 years, died by suicide at the peak of her career at 22, her name was..., boyfriend is...
South actress Prathyusha was considered one of the most beautiful and talented actresses in Tamil cinema. Hailing from Bhuvanagiri, Telangana, she was raised all by her mother, as her father passed away at a very young age. Following her father's demise, the family settled in Hyderabad. Thereafter, she ventured into the entertainment industry and participated in a TV reality show, and secured the title of 'Ms. Lovely Smile.' Following her statewide achievement, she garnered fame, and that opened doors for her to the film industry. Prathyusha delivered 12 films in 5 years
In 1988, Prathyusha made her acting debut opposite Telugu superstar Mohan Babu. At the age of 18, she already signed two films before her debut film's success. With her sheer talent and undeniable beauty, several opportunities flowed in quickly.
Then, she ventured into Tamil cinema with the film Manu Neethi (1999). Director-actor Thambi Ramaiah cast her opposite Murali, and it became a breakthrough role in her career. Following that, she acted in several films such as Super Kudumbam, Thavasi and Kadal Pookkal . By the age of 20, she had already made her mark across industries, quickly becoming a successful and well-known actress. Prathyusha and her boyfriend attempted suicide
However, in 2002, a tragedy stuck when Prathyusha had died by suicide. Apparently, his boyfriend, Siddharth Reddy's family was against their relationship, and the couple allegedly committed suicide on February 22, 2002. Unfortunately, Prathyusha died even before reaching to the hospital, while Siddharth survived following the treatment.
The case sent shockwaves among the South Industry, and things got more complicated when political leaders got involved. Forensic report claimed that she passed away due to strangulation. After a re-examination by Doctors in Delhi, it came out that the cause of her death was poisoning. Her boyfriend Siddharth was announced six-year imprisonment by the court and was fined Rs 6000 for incitement to suicide.
Prathyusha's tragic and shocking end remains a starking reminder of the distressful events behind the world of glitz and glam.

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