Srividya’s first post after husband Dileep Raj’s death: I have decided to let him go in peace and find a new life

Following the untimely demise of Kannada actor Dileep Raj, his wife Srividya shared an emotional note on Instagram the very next day, expressing gratitude for the support pouring in from fans, friends, and the film fraternity.

In her heartfelt message, Srividya wrote that she was “grateful to one and all for being so supportive” during the difficult time. Remembering her late husband, she said Dileep “will always be among us in the form of art, cinema and in the form of any act of kindness that we experience hereon.”

The emotional post further revealed the depth of her grief as she wrote that she had decided to “let him go in peace and find a new life,” but added, “my soul will not rest in peace until I see him again.”

Her message has deeply moved fans and members of the Kannada entertainment industry, many of whom have continued to mourn the actor’s sudden demise.


Dileep Raj, known for his contribution to Kannada television and cinema, passed away recently, leaving the industry in shock. His final rites were held at the family’s farmhouse in Ramanagara, attended by family members, close friends, and colleagues from the Kannada film and television industry.

Srividya’s post now stands as a touching tribute to the actor, reflecting both her love for him and the immense void left behind by his passing.