Who was Nagalakshmi? Chennai influencer behind Sree Sai Silks videos killed by husband
Nagalakshmi operated Sree Sai Silks and regularly shared videos for her over three lakh Instagram followers.
A 52-year-old man allegedly killed his influencer wife in Chennai before dying by suicide. Reportedly, the man and his wife were found dead inside their Nanganallur residence. The deceased were identified as Nagalakshmi and Subramanian.

Who was Nagalakshmi?
According to police, as reported by the Times of India (TOI), the victim was an Instagram influencer with over three lakh followers. She also operated silk saree shops in Nanganallur and Anna Nagar.
Her Instagram feed is filled with videos of her promoting sarees and giving saree-wearing tips. At times, the visuals captured glimpses of her personal life.
Nagalakshmi reportedly was the sole breadwinner of the family and the owner of Sree Sai Silks. Police said that she had two sons with Subramanian.
While one of them is in Russia pursuing medical studies, the other is studying dentistry at a Chennai college.
What happened?
The police said that Subramanian left the house two years ago but recently returned to Chennai and reconnected with his wife. The couple moved in together, but eventually, arguments broke out between them.
On April 27, the youngest son found both his parents dead inside the house when he rushed home after allegedly receiving a "disturbing message” from his father.
The police said that after reaching the spot, the bodies were recovered and sent to Chengalpattu Government Hospital for autopsy.
According to the police’s initial investigation, an argument broke out between the couple, leading to Subramanian killing Nagalakshmi and then dying by suicide. An investigation into the incident is underway.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More

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