Chennai, Apr. 18 - Popular artiste Vaishnavi is alleged to have committed suicide by hanging herself at her home, police said here.

The 21-year old television serial artist was found hanging from a fan at her residence in the upmarket Anna Nagar on Monday, police sources added.

She had acted in several popular tele serials and was also a compere for many television programs.

The reason for the suicide was not immediately known and an investigation has been initiated in this regard, a senior  official told.