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His debut as a director was the 2006 film Mata which became a cult hit.

Guruprasad was an Indian actor and director in the Kannada film industry.

Guruprasad's struggles with finances had reportedly intensified over the past few years. He had allegedly borrowed money from multiple individuals and was facing pressure to settle these debts.

Guruprasad, who started his career as a poultry scientist, turned director for his love for movies. He debuted with Mata, starring Jaggesh. The movie delved into the world of mathas. Jaggesh was presented with the Karnataka State Film Award for the Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film.

He last directed 'Ranganayaka', which was released on March 8, 2024, and did not work well at the box office.

Guruprasad had recently remarried and was working on his latest project, Adema, which was still in production at the time of his passing.

According to a complaint filed by bookstore owner Lakshmikant, Guruprasad had requested a bulk order discount for his students, totaling Rs 65,000, but reportedly left the payment unsettled and became unreachable.

The discovery of his body was made after neighbors in the Dasanapura locality, where he lived alone, reported a foul smell from his flat. Upon investigation, police found Guruprasad's decomposing body hanging from the ceiling fan. Initial reports suggest that financial difficulties and pressure from creditors may have led to this unfortunate end.

He was known for portraying satire in a realistic way on the screen.

Filmmaker Guruprasad, died by suicide. Reports indicate that he committed suicide. Upon investigation, police found Guruprasad's decomposing body hanging from the ceiling fan.