Veteran actor Dileep, who was seen frequently in Visu movies, passed away in Mysore on Friday. He died of kidney failure and heart attack. His cremation ceremony took place in Mysore. He was 52 and is survived by his wife Hema, daughter Bhavya and son Maurya.

Some of his memorable films include Varumaiyiun Niram Sivappu, Thoongathae Thambi Thongathae, Penmani Aval Kanmani, Samsaram Adhu Minsaram and others.