Decomposed body of Kannada director Guruprasad found in flat in Bengaluru; suicide suspected

The incident took place in a residential complex under Madanayakanahalli police limits on the outskirts of the city. Superintendent of Police, Bengaluru Rural, CK Baba, said Guruprasad’s neighbors had last seen him entering the flat almost a week ago, after which he had apparently retreated and not gone out.

Police were alerted after a foul odor came from the flat. Officers discovered the filmmaker’s body in a decomposed state, hanging from a ceiling fan. “Guruprasad was reportedly in trouble, possibly due to financial or film-related issues,” SP Baba revealed to reporters. “We have registered a case and will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.”

Known for his bold and unconventional work, including critically acclaimed films like ‘Mata’ and ‘Yeddelu Manjunatha’, Guruprasad’s sudden death has left colleagues and fans in disbelief.

His body has been sent for post-mortem as police try to piece together more details behind the heartbreaking tragedy.

(Note: Suicide is not a solution to any problem. Those struggling with mental health issues should seek help from professionals. The ‘Disha’ helpline offers free counseling and support services. Call the toll-free helpline number: 1056 or 0471-2552056)