Hyderabad: Popular TV actress Pavitra Jayaram (35) died on Sunday after a tragic car accident. Pavitra, best known for her show Trinayani, died in Hyderabad after a bus rammed into her car.

She was travelling with her sister Apeksha, driver Srikant and actor Chandrakant when the accident occurred. The news of her death has sent shockwaves across TV industry.

Multiple news outlets reported the accident took place near Mehboob Nagar in Hyderabad. It is said that Pavitra was returning to Hanakere in Mandya district of Karnataka when the tragic accident took place.

According to another source, the actress’ car lost control and hit a divider while a bus reportedly collided with the right side of the car. Pavitra died on the spot while her fellow passengers are said to be seriously injured.  Pavitra had carved her space in Telugu and Kannada entertainment industries. She starred in projects such as ‘Tillottama’ and Telugu serial ‘Trinayani’.

Actor Sameeip Acharyaa took to his social media account to offer his condolences to her family and fans. He wrote, “Woke up to the news that you are no more. It’s unbelievable. My first on-screen mother, you will always be the special one.”