THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The preliminary conclusion of the police is that the death of actor Dilip Shankar is not a suicide. Internal bleeding is suspected to be the cause of death. The police said no evidences leading to suicide were obtained from the room.

It is also suspected that Dileep fell after hitting his head in the room. The internal organs have been sent for scientific examination. A search in the room found liquor bottles and medicine for liver disease. Further steps will be taken after receiving the post-mortem report.

Movie, serial actor Dilip Shankar (50) of Ernakulam was found dead in the hotel room in Thiruvananthapuram. The Cantonment Police had earlier informed that no signs of unnatural death were found in the room and the cause of death will be known only after the post-mortem report.

Dilip Shankar has acted in films like Chappa Kurishu, North 24 Katham and several serials. Dileep arrived in Thiruvananthapuram for a serial shooting and booked a hotel room four days ago. There was no shooting for two days in between. Dileep did not pick up the phone despite several calls from the crew of the serial to inform about the resumption of shooting.

Meantime, the hotel authorities informed the police after a foul smell emanated from the room. The actor was found dead when the police arrived and opened it. Apart from acting, Dilip Shankar was also active in business. His company markets ready to eat dishes like chappathi and dosa batter.
His wife Suma looked after the business. His children are Deva working in Bengaluru and Dhruv, a student.