Former child actor found dead in Payyannur in Kannur

Hari Murali, 27, from Annur near Payyannur in Kannur, who gained attention as a child actor in Malayalam films, was found dead at a relative’s house on Thursday morning (March 12, 2026).

Police said that although his relatives took him to a private hospital in Payyannur, he could not be saved.

Hari Murali, popularly known as Appus, appeared in the movie as a child actor. rashigan Next to Dileep and AnnanthampiStarring Mammootty, which gained recognition among the audience. He also appeared in many films; madambi And To wear and in the series kuttichathan. After taking a break from acting, he starred in the series. Amar Akbar AnthonyDirected by Nadirshah.

Hari Murali had graduated in Visual Effects and Animation from Bengaluru and was working in a company in Ernakulam and had returned to his hometown a few days ago.

He was the son of theater actor Payyannur Murali and Prasanna. Sree Murali is his brother.

Payyannur police conducted the investigation and took the body to the morgue for further processing.

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