Kannada film director Guruprasad (52) is famous for the following films: to the mat, Eddelu ManjunathaAnd Director SpecialHe was reportedly found dead in his flat in Madanayakanahalli, Bengaluru.

Police have launched an investigation into the timing and circumstances of Kannada director Guruprasad’s death.

Neighbors contacted authorities after noticing a strong odor coming from his apartment, Asianet News reported. Once inside, police noticed Guruprasad hanging from the ceiling fan, suggesting the possibility that he might have died a few days ago.

Initial reports indicate that Guruprasad may have been facing significant financial pressure from creditors, which may have contributed to his tragic decision. The recently remarried director is reportedly facing financial difficulties, including claims of unpaid buyouts.

Guruprasad was not only a director but had also acted in many films and was working on his latest project. ademawhen he passed away.

Following the news of his death, interest in Guruprasad increased on Google Trends and reached its peak around 12:30 pm on November 3. People searched for terms like “director Guruprasad”, “Guruprasad death” and “Guruprasad suicide”. The highest search activity came from Karnataka, followed by Goa and Andhra Pradesh; which reflects shock and concern over the filmmaker’s tragic fate.