Bhubaneswar, March 22: Popular television and album star Subhakanta Sahu, popularly known as Papu, was today found dead in his residence at Old Bhubaneswar.

Though police said it was prima facie a case of suicide, brother of the deceased Suryakanta Sahu said injury marks were found on Papu’s body.

Relatives said Papu had made some calls from his mobile to convey Holi wishes this morning. He was scheduled to go to Balasore for shooting.

Papu (28) had made his debut in Prathama Prema and acted in several Oriya tele-serials and albums.