Guruprasad found dead in his house, police suspect suicide | Latest India News

Acclaimed Kannada film director and actor Guruprasad was found dead in his Bengaluru apartment on Sunday, police said. According to reports, the 52-year-old director, best known for the films ‘Mata’, ‘Eddelu Manjunatha’ and ‘Director’s Special’, was struggling with financial problems at the time of his death.

Bengaluru Rural Police (SP) Superintendent CK Baba said the principal’s body was found at his residence in the jurisdiction of Madanayakanahalli police station.

He said that the police were alerted after neighbors noticed an unpleasant odor coming from the director’s apartment, which was locked from the inside. After receiving information, the police reached his residence, broke into the apartment and found Guruprasad’s severely decomposed body hanging in the living room.

“This morning (Sunday) it was found that the director committed suicide. Neighbors last saw him enter the apartment about five to six days ago, after which he was not seen outside. Based on preliminary findings, it is suspected that he may have committed suicide around this time, although the circumstances are still being investigated,” he said.

He said, “A case has been registered under Section 194 of BNSS. Our teams are investigating.”

Former Prime Minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed his condolences on the X program and said in Kannada, “It is a sad fact that famous film director Guruprasad has passed away. He gave Karnataka many good films. It’s very painful that he committed suicide. May God rest his soul in eternal peace.”

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar wrote on I pray that the soul of Guruprasad, who brought his own style to the silver screen and television, may rest in peace. I also sympathize with the family and relatives of the deceased. Om Shanti,” he posted on X. Guruprasad is survived by his wife and two daughters.