Decomposed body of Kannada director Guruprasad found in Bengaluru flat

Kannada actor and director Guruprasad was found dead in his apartment in Bengaluru

Bangalore:

Renowned Kannada actor and director Guruprasad was found dead at his apartment in Bengaluru today, police said.

The 52-year-old director was known for his critically acclaimed films like ‘Mata’, ‘Eddelu Manjunatha’ and ‘Director’s Special’.

Police said neighbors called them about the smell coming from his apartment in Dasanapura area of ​​Bengaluru, following which a police team went there.

Guruprasad lived alone.

Police said they found the body, decomposed and hanging, in the salon. While the case is under investigation, initial reports indicated that Guruprasad was facing financial problems and pressure from creditors. Police said they are investigating from every angle, including the death by suicide.

“This morning it was found that the director had died by suicide in an apartment under the jurisdiction of Madanayakanahalli police station. It is known that he was facing significant financial problems,” CK Baba, Superintendent of Police, Bengaluru, told reporters.

“Neighbors noticed the incident and reported it. A case has been registered under BNS 194. Our teams are conducting an in-depth investigation,” Mr Baba said.