Actress Rekha Mohan found dead in her Thrissur flat

Malayalam film and TV actress

Rekha Mohan

was found dead inside her flat in

Thrissur

on Saturday. She had acted in movies such as Udyanapalakan, Oru Yatramozhi and Nee Varuvolam, and was known for small screen roles in popular serials such as Sthreejanmam and Mayamma.

Her body was reportedly found in her apartment, which was locked from the inside. Police suspect that her death might have occurred by Monday, which was the last time she was seen outside by her neighbours.

Rekha's husband, who is based in Malayasia, had tried calling her and after availing no reponse, informed the authorities.

An official from the Viyyur police station had said, "The flat was opened by the police, who found the body. A case has been registered and the body has been taken to Thrissur Medical College for autopsy."

Rekha's death comes to light a day after Tamil actress

Sabarna

Anand was found dead in her residence in Chennai. Her body was found decomposed after neighbours had complained of foul stench emanating from the apartment.