Bengaluru:
Famous Kannada actor and director Guruprasad was discovered useless in his Bengaluru house as we speak, the police mentioned.
The 52-year-old director was identified for his acclaimed movies reminiscent of ‘Mata’, ‘Eddelu Manjunatha’, and ‘Director’s Particular’.
The police mentioned neighbours dialled them reporting odour from his house in Bengaluru’s Dasanapura neighbourhood, after which a police group went there.
Guruprasad lived alone.
The police mentioned they discovered the physique, decomposed and hanging, within the drawing room. Whereas the matter is beneath investigation, preliminary experiences indicated Guruprasad had been battling monetary difficulties and strain from collectors. The police mentioned they’re investigating from each angle, together with dying by suicide.
“This morning, the director was discovered to have died by suicide in an house beneath the jurisdiction of the Madanayakanahalli police station. It’s identified that he was experiencing vital monetary difficulties,” Bengaluru Rural Superintendent of Police CK Baba advised reporters.
“Neighbours observed and reported the incident. A case has been registered beneath BNS 194. Our groups are conducting an in-depth investigation,” Mr Baba mentioned.
Former Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai in a submit on X provided his condolences. “It’s a unhappy undeniable fact that well-known movie director Guruprasad has handed away. He has given many good movies to Karnataka. It is extremely painful that he dedicated suicide. Could god relaxation his soul in everlasting peace. Om Shanti,” Mr Bommai posted in Kannada.