Subhashini Balsubramaniam, a Tamil television actress, died on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the age of 36, according to initial reports.
According to early reports, the actress allegedly died by suicide by hanging at her residence in Chennai. Authorities said the incident is linked to family disputes and mental stress.
Officials stated that Subhashini had an argument with her husband over a video call prior to the incident. Following the dispute, she was reportedly under significant mental pressure.
Subhashini Balsubramaniam was known for her work in the Tamil entertainment industry. She gained recognition for her role in the Tamil serial ‘Kayal’. She began her career in 2012 with the film ‘Ini Avan’ and also appeared in several short films and social awareness videos.
She maintained an active presence on social media and had over 400,000 followers on Instagram.
Police said she was living in an apartment in Ayyappanthangal, Chennai. Her body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further investigation into the case is ongoing.
Her death occurred shortly before her birthday on April 12 and her second wedding anniversary on April 21. Several co-actors and fans expressed condolences on social media following the news.
