Guruprasad found dead in his home, police suspect suicide | Latest news India

Acclaimed Kannada film director and actor Guruprasad was found dead at his apartment in Bengaluru on Sunday, police said. The 52-year-old director, best known for his films “Mata,” “Eddelu Manjunatha” and “Director’s Special,” was reportedly facing financial difficulties at the time of his death.

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

He said police were alerted after neighbors noticed a foul odor coming from the director’s flat, which was locked from the inside. After receiving the information, the police reached his residence, broke into the apartment and found Guruprasad’s body in a highly decomposed state hanging in the drawing room.

“This morning (Sunday) it turned out that the director had committed suicide. Neighbors last saw him enter his apartment five to six days ago, after which he was not seen outside again. Based on preliminary findings, it is suspected that he may have died by suicide around that time, although they continue to investigate the circumstances,” he said.

He said: “A case has been registered under BNSS section 194. Our teams are conducting an investigation.”

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

Deputy Prime Minister DK Shivakumar wrote on I pray that the soul of Guruprasad, who contributed his own style to the silver screen and television, may rest in peace. I also share in the pain of the family and loved ones of the deceased. Om Shanti,” he posted on X. Guruprasad is survived by his wife and two daughters.