THRISSUR: Velayudhan, 51, elder brother of actor Kalabhavan Mani was found dead at his residence at Chenathunadu near Chalakkudy on Wednesday.
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Police said that the body was found in a charred state leading to the suspicion that he had committed suicide by setting himself ablaze. He was alone at home. Police said that Velayudhan was an alcoholic.
He is survived by wife and 2 children.