Acclaimed Kannada movie director and actor Guruprasad was discovered lifeless in his residence in Bengaluru on Sunday, police mentioned. The 52-year-old director, finest identified for his movies “Mata”, “Eddelu Manjunatha”, and “Director’s Particular”, was reportedly combating monetary points on the time of his loss of life.
Bengaluru Rural superintendent of police (SP) CK Baba mentioned that the director’s physique was discovered inside his residence throughout the jurisdiction of the Madanayakanahalli police station.
He mentioned the police have been alerted after neighbours observed a foul scent emanating from the director’s flat, which had been locked from the within. Upon receiving the knowledge, the police reached his residence, broke into the residence and located Guruprasad’s physique in a extremely decomposed state, hanging within the drawing room.
“This morning (Sunday), the director was discovered to have died by suicide. Neighbours final noticed him enter his residence round 5 to 6 days in the past, after which he was not seen stepping exterior. Based mostly on preliminary findings, it’s suspected that he might need died by suicide round that point, although they’re persevering with to research the circumstances,” he mentioned.
He mentioned: “A case has been registered underneath BNSS part 194. Our groups are conducting an investigation.”
Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed his condolences on X and mentioned in Kannada: “It’s a unhappy indisputable fact that well-known movie director Guruprasad has handed away. He has given many good movies to Karnataka. It is rather painful that he dedicated suicide. Could god relaxation his soul in everlasting peace.”
Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar wrote on X: “I’m deeply saddened to study of the demise of Mr. Guruprasad, a artistic director and a local of Kanakpur. I pray that the soul of Guruprasad, who contributed his personal type to silver display and tv, might relaxation in peace. I additionally share within the ache of the deceased’s household and family members. Om Shanti,” he posted on X. Guruprasad is survived by his spouse and two daughters.
