Telugu Choreographer Chaitanya Dies By Suicide, Leaves Behind An Emotional Video

Choreographer Chaitanya, who gained prominence after participating in the Telugu dance show 'Dhee', allegedly died by suicide on April 30.

Chaitanya reportedly hanged himself in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.

New Delhi: Choreographer Chaitanya, who gained prominence after participating in the Telugu dance show 'Dhee', allegedly died by suicide on April 30. He had released an emotional video message. Chaitanya reportedly hanged himself in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.

According to news sources, Chaitanya had taken out loans, and since he was unable to pay them back, he felt pressured by his financial obligations and took drastic step. 

In his video message, shared by a fan on Twitter, Chaitanya said, “My mom, dad, and sister took good care of me and ensured I didn’t face any problems. My sincere apologies to all my friends. I bothered many people, and my apologies to all."

“I lost my goodness regarding money matters. Not just taking loans, but one should have the capacity to repay them. But I couldn’t do it. Currently, I am in Nellore, and this is my last day. I cannot bear the problems associated with my loans,” he added. 

RIP #Chaitanya Master 🥺💔😭 pic.twitter.com/oOYvCwv3AW

— Allu Prashanth 🪓 (@Alluprashanth9) April 30, 2023

Several viewers of Chaitanya on the dance competition Dhee took to social media to express their shock. 

@etvteluguindia Dhee show Chaitanya master suicide, This news is shocking to us all.
I’m watching Dhee show every week from years and you became our family member,
Indku anna elanti decision teskunav, nitho patu mi family members ki and maku nuvu lev ani badha migelchav 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/HPRmuyKBLU

— Ramya (@smilyramyaa) April 30, 2023

May he find peace 🙏
& courage to his family
Rip #chaitanya Master 💔 pic.twitter.com/54K1SgNMvb

— 👑MUTUAL ™ 2.0 (@MUTUALTWEETZZ2) April 30, 2023

This is unexpected #Chaitanya master, Suicide isn't a solution,u are such a talented soul yet couldn't understand how u could do this. It needs lot of guts to commit suicide,u could've used that courage to solve your problems,Super angry&sad on ur death#Dhee#RipChaitanyaMaster pic.twitter.com/6CpAkNvCn4

— Vamc Krishna (@lyf_a_zindagi) April 30, 2023

#Chaitanya Miss U Chaitanya is sad if this is the message you are giving to the society 😌who has a lot of future😪😥 RIP. miss you.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/wU7eeSHTAg

— Dhanraj koranani (@DhanrajOffl) April 30, 2023

Chaitanya, an established name in the dance show, was in his 30s. Fans on social media were still processing this shocking news.

(Please do not hesitate to get in touch with the local mental health professional if you or someone you know is in need of help.)