Guruprasad Suicide: 'Decomposed Body...', Police Details Spine-Chilling Scenes At Director's Home

Kanna film director Gurupras was found hanging in a residential complex in outskirts of Bengaluru on Sunday, police said. 52-year-old director is suspected to have died by suicide. incident occured in Manayakanahalli police station limits and an investigation into case has begun.

Gurupras was known for his satirical style of filmmaking. His debut film Mata (2006) was widely appreciated, and his 2009 film Eddelu Manjunatha won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay. However, his sudden death has shocked many.

Police details scenes at Gurupras's home

CK Baba, Superintendent of Police (SP), Bengaluru Rural said that Gurupras visited his home 5-6 days back and did not step out after that. According to police sources, Kanna actor-director's body was found in a decomposed state hanging from a ceiling fan in flat. neighbours alerted police after a foul smell emanated from house. Reportedly, he was facing financial stress and some of his movie was also facing roblocks.  

"Filmmaker Gurupras was said to be upset about something, about his film or some or issue. We have heard that he was facing financial stress... five to six days back, neighbours h seen him coming to this house, after that he h apparently not stepped out. It appears that he hanged himself five to six days back and died," CK Baba told media.

He ded, "After seeing body, we have registered case and we will investigate matter." body has been shifted for post-mortem.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar mourns Gurupras's demise

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar took to his X account to express his shock over Gurupras's death and wrote, "I am deeply sdened to learn of demise of Mr. Gurupras, a creative director and a native of Kanakpur. I pray that soul of Gurupras, who contributed his own style to silver screen and television, may rest in peace. I also share in pain of deceased's family and loved ones. Om Shanti."

(With inputs from news agencies)