Thrissur, Kerala: Popular film and TV actress Rekha Mohan was found dead in her apartment near here on Saturday, said police.

The 45-year-old actress shared screen space with leading actors like Mammootty (in "Udyanapalakan") and Mohanlal (in "Yathramozhi") besides acting in popular TV serials.

Speaking to IANS, an official of the Viyyur police station said that her body was found in her rented flat.

"Her husband works abroad and following no response from her, the flat was opened by us and we found her body. A case has been registered and the body has taken to conduct an autopsy," said the police official who did not wish to be identified.

Rekha had reached the apartment two days back.