Famous Kannada director and actor Guruprasad was found dead in his Bengaluru apartment on Sunday, police said. The 52-year-old director, best known for his films “Mata”, “Eddelu Manjunatha” and “Director’s Special”, was reportedly struggling with financial problems at the time of his death.

Bengaluru Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) CK Baba said the body of the principal was found inside his residence falling under the jurisdiction of Madanayakanahalli police station.

He said police were alerted after neighbors noticed a foul odor emanating from the manager’s apartment, which had been locked from the inside. After receiving the information, the police went to his home, broke into the apartment and found Guruprasad’s body in a badly decomposed state, hanging in the living room.

“This morning (Sunday), the director committed suicide. Neighbors last saw him enter his apartment about five to six days ago, after which he was not seen leaving. Based on preliminary findings, it is suspected that he committed suicide around this time, although investigation continues into the circumstances,” he said.

He said, “A case has been registered under Section 194 of the BNSS. Our teams are conducting an investigation. »

Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed his condolences on the occasion and said in Kannada, “It is a sad reality that famous director Guruprasad has passed away. He has given many good films to Karnataka. It is very painful that he committed suicide. May God grant his soul eternal peace. »

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar wrote on I pray that the soul of Guruprasad, who brought his own style to the silver screen and television, rests in peace. I also share the pain of the family and loved ones of the deceased. Om Shanti,” he posted on X. Guruprasad is survived by his wife and two daughters.