{"id":20192,"date":"2024-11-03T08:42:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T08:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khabarok.com\/entertainment\/20192\/"},"modified":"2024-11-03T08:42:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T08:42:16","slug":"state-award-winning-kannada-filmmaker-guruprasad-dies-by-suicide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khabarok.com\/?p=20192","title":{"rendered":"State-award winning Kannada filmmaker Guruprasad dies by suicide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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State award winning Kannada filmmaker Guruprasad was found dead at his flat in Madanayakanahalli, on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Sunday (November 3, 2024) morning. <\/p>\n

His neighbours in the apartment alerted police on Sunday after a foul smell started emanating from his flat which was locked from inside. Police broke open the door to find him dead. The body was found in a highly decomposed state, leading the police to suspect that he ended his life atleast 2 to 3 days ago. <\/p>\n

The director, who was 52 years of age, is survived by two daughters and his wife. Industry insiders say the filmmaker was under financial stress.<\/p>\n

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Guruprasad\u2019s last film was Ranganayaka, <\/i>starring veteran actor Jaggesh in the lead. The film, produced by Vikyath, bombed at the box office. It had released on March 08, 2024.<\/p>\n

Guruprasad, who started his career as a poultry scientist, turned director for his love for movies. He debuted with Mata, <\/i>starring Jaggesh. The movie delved into the world of matha<\/i>s. Jaggesh was presented with the Karnataka State Film Award for the Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film.<\/p>\n

Eddelu Manjunatha, <\/i>Guruprasad\u2019s sophomore movie, was a runaway hit. Tracking the story of an aimless lazy man, the movie was praised for its humour and Jaggesh\u2019s performance. Guruprasad won the State Award for Best Screenplay.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: \u2018Ranganayaka\u2019 movie review: Jaggesh-Guruprasad combo fails to create magic<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

The director failed to strike a hat-trick as his third movie, Director\u2019s Special<\/i>, did average business at the box office. The movie starred Rangayana Raghu and Dhananjaya in lead roles. His fourth film, Eradane Sala, <\/i>was a flop.<\/p>\n

Guruprasad\u2019s films were laced with dark humour and adult comedy. He is also an author, with \u2018Director\u2019s Special\u2019, a collection of short stories, being one of his noted works. He also wrote the script and dialogues for the show Kannadada Kotiyadhipati, <\/i>hosted by the late superstar Puneeth Rajkumar.<\/p>\n

(Those in distress or having suicidal tendencies can contact Arogya Sahayavani for help. Ph:104) <\/i><\/p>\n

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