The untimely passing away of popular VJ Chithra early this morning has shocked fans and celebrities alike who are pouring in their condolence messages on social media. The 29-year-old actress was found dead by her husband Hemanth Kumar at a hotel they were staying in in the wee hours of Wednesday. She had said to have hung herself with her saree in the bathroom after returning from a shoot at the EVP Studios.

An RDO investigation has been pressed into action since Hemanth and Chithra are already married since October 19th and there are also suspected in the death since there were alleged bruises on the cheeks and one other part of the body. Chithra's mother has also stated that she suspects foul play.

Meanwhile Chithra's co-artistes from her most famous serial 'Pandian Stores' are mourning her death on social media. Actress Hema Raja has posted on her Insta a photo of them both together and written "Heart broken ??..This is not you @chithuvj Still I'm n shock".

Venkat Ranganathan has written in Tamil that he did not expect her to do this calling her a daring girl. Kumaran Thangarajan who plays Chithra's pair in 'Pandian Stores' has written "You are known for your boldness...To many women, you were an inspiration...I wish you had fought back...This was not an answer...Never will be...RIP".

Actor Stalin who plays Moorthy was seen sobbing uncontrollably at the mortuary at the Kilpauk hospital where post mortem on Chithra's body is being conducted.