Filmmaker Guruprasad dies by suicide, body found in decomposed state in B'luru: Report

Police suspect he may have committed suicide 3 days ago

Body sent for post-mortem, investigation underway

Renowned filmmaker Guruprasad passed away, his body was discovered in a decomposed state at his apartment in Bengaluru's Horamavu on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, police officers visited Guruprasad's residence after his neighbors called and said they had not seen him in a few days and that a foul smell was coming from his apartment.

The police suspects that Guruprasad may have committed suicide three days ago. The exact cause of death is yet to be determined pending autopsy results.

Guruprasad, known for his contribution to Kannada cinema, directed critically acclaimed films like 'Shhh!', 'Mathe Mungaru', and 'Eddelu Manjunatha'. His last film was 'Dhairyam', which was released in 2021.

Guruprasad's demise has sent shockwaves throughout the Kannada film industry. Many celebrities have expressed their condolences and paid tribute to his contribution to cinema.

His body has been sent for post-mortem, and the police are investigating the case.