Who Was Jigarthanda Fame Guruprasad? Actor-Director Dies By Alleged Suicide At 52

Who Was Guruprasad?: filmmaker was a well-kwn name in Kannada film industry. 52-year-old was allegedly found hanging in his apartment in Bengaluru. As per reports he was newly married and was battling a financial crisis.

Who was Guruprasad? What were his famous movies?

Guruprasad was born in Karnataka town of Kanakpura on vember 2, 1972. As a director, he was kwn for making satirical films on hard-hitting subjects. filmmaker made his debut in 2006 with film Mata. first film catapulted him to success and became a cult classic in Sandalwood.
 

His second movie as a director Eddelu Manjunatha also became a superhit (2009).  He won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay for movie. As a director, Guruprasad made 5 films. His last film Ademaa is still under production.
 

Apart from direction, Guruprasad was also fond of acting. He appeared in acting jobs in over 10 films including Jigarthanda (2016). Apart from this, he also appeared in Bigg Boss Kannada 2 as a wildcard contestant. Very little is kwn about filmmaker's personal life, but it is being reported that he recently got married again. As per reports, he was married twice. He is survived by two daughters, from one each marri. He was t active on social media and his last post was made in 2022 on X (formerly Twitter). 

About Guruprasad's death and alleged financial crisis

CK Baba Police Supridentent of Bengaluru Rural said, “This morning, director, Guruprasad was found to have died by suicide in an apartment under jurisdiction of Madanayakanahalli police station.” It is kwn that he was experiencing significant financial difficulties. police confirmed that incident was reported by neighbours who complained of a foul smell from his apartment.

police shared, “ real cause of death needs to be thoroughly investigated. investigating officer will speak with family. currently, y are in mourning, so questioning m at this time is inappropriate.” As per reports, director's body has been sent for postmortem and more details regarding his family and last rites are yet to be revealed. As per police, “he had come to this apartment five or six days ago and would visit occasionally. furr investigation is ongoing, and more information will be gared as it progresses.”