BENGALURU: Kannada television actor Sampath J Ram was found dead at his house. Sampath was found dead at his house in Nelamangala in Bengaluru on Saturday. The police concluded that Sampath may have committed suicide due to the lack of acting opportunities.

It was Sampath's friend and actor Rajesh Dhruva who confirmed the news regarding Sampath's death. Rajesh shared a video on his social media pages in this regard. Recently Sampath played a role in 'Shri Balaji Photo Studio' directed by Rajesh. Sampath gained popularity among the Kannada audience through the television serial 'Agnisakshi'.

Several colleagues and friends paid tribute to Sampath. The actor got married last year. The funeral rites will be held in NR Pura.