Kannada TV actor Pavitra Jayaram dies in a car accident

Actress Pavitra Jayaram, known for her portrayal of Thilottama in the popular Telugu television series Trinayani, died in a road accident on Sunday. The fatal accident occurred near Mahabubnagar in Andhra Pradesh where she succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The accident occurred when the car she was riding in lost control and crashed into the divider. Subsequently, a bus traveling from Hyderabad to Vanaparthi collided with the right side of the car. Pavitra was seriously injured in the accident and died on the spot.

The accident occurred while returning to Hanakere in Mandya district of Karnataka. According to media reports, Pavithra’s cousin Apeksha, driver Srikanth and actor Chandrakanth were seriously injured in the incident.
The accident shocked the entertainment industry. Further details on the case are awaited by the police.
Actor Sameeip Acharyaa mourned the actress’ death and took to social media to express his grief. He wrote: “I woke up to the news that you are no more. It’s incredible. My first on-screen mother, you will always be the special one.”
(With IANS inputs)