Kannada film director Guruprasad (52) is known for his acclaimed works to the mat, Eddelu ManjunathaAnd Director SpecialHe was reportedly found dead in his flat in Madanayakanahalli, Bengaluru.

Police are investigating to confirm the time and circumstances of his death.

according to Asyanet NewsNeighbors noticed a bad smell coming from his house and informed the police. After investigation, authorities found Guruprasad hanging from the ceiling fan, suggesting that he might have taken his life a few days ago.

Reports suggest that Guruprasad may have been under pressure from creditors, allegedly leading him to take his own life. The recently remarried director was also facing financial difficulties, including recent allegations of unpaid purchases.

Apart from his directorial work, Guruprasad had also acted in many films and was in the middle of his latest project. ademaIt was in production at the time of his death.

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Google trends

According to Google Trends, interest in the search term “Guruprasad” increased on November 3 and peaked around 12.30pm on the same day. Related searches included phrases like “director Guruprasad”, “Guruprasad death” and “Guruprasad suicide”. The term saw the highest search volume in Karnataka, followed by Goa and Andhra Pradesh. This surge in interest comes after the news that Kannada filmmaker Guruprasad’s body was found in his flat in Bengaluru.

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