M. Govindan (35), a washerman of Aruvankadu, in Komarapalayam, was found dead with his head smashed with a stone on Sunday morning.
On Saturday night he went to a theatre, but did not return. On Sunday, villagers found his body in a pool of blood near the theatre.
The police sent the body to Government Hospital in Komarapalayam.
The police said that an altercation while consuming alcohol with friends could have led to the incident.
The police have registered a case and are investigating into the incident.