MIAMI (Diya TV) — The sudden death of Hyderabad-born software engineer Sree Veena Muddasani during a trip to Florida has shocked family members, friends, and the Indian American community in the United States.
Muddasani, 28, died in a swimming pool incident while attending a gathering at a friend’s home in Florida, according to reports and information shared by family friends. Authorities have not yet released detailed information about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Her death has sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, where friends and colleagues remembered her as a talented engineer and a kind-hearted person who built a successful career in the technology industry.
Muddasani was originally from Shivapuri Colony in Lingojiguda, Karmanghat, in Hyderabad. She moved to the United States after marrying Prashanth Reddy, a resident of Champapet, in June 2023.
Family friends said she traveled to Florida on May 7 to attend a gathering with friends. During the visit, she reportedly spent time with friends in a swimming pool, where the tragic incident occurred. The news of her death deeply affected relatives in Hyderabad and members of the Telugu community in the United States. Many described the loss as heartbreaking because of her young age and promising future.
Muddasani built a strong career in software development both in India and the United States. Publicly available professional records show she worked remotely from Virginia as a full-stack engineer at Markel beginning in December 2024. Before joining Markel, she held software development positions with M&T Bank in New York. She also worked in India with Quess Corp and BookMyShow.
Friends said Muddasani worked hard to establish herself in the competitive technology sector. They described her as ambitious, dedicated, and supportive toward those around her. Several former colleagues shared condolences online and praised her professionalism and positive attitude. Many said her sudden death left them devastated.
Following the incident, friends of the family launched a fundraiser to support funeral expenses and the transportation of her remains. According to family friends, her body will first be transported from Florida to New York before being flown to Hyderabad, where relatives plan to conduct her final rites.
The fundraiser aims to help the family manage the unexpected financial burden linked to international transportation and funeral arrangements. Supporters from the Indian American community and people who knew Muddasani have contributed and shared messages of sympathy.
The tragic incident also renewed conversations within immigrant communities about the emotional and financial challenges families face when sudden deaths occur abroad.
Muddasani’s death has drawn widespread attention among Telugu families living in the United States and India. Community members said the tragedy serves as a painful reminder of how quickly lives can change. Friends remembered her as someone who valued family relationships and maintained close ties with her hometown in Hyderabad even after relocating to the United States.
