Guruprasad

Guruprasad (2 November 1972 – 31 October or 1 November 2024) was an Indian film director and actor in the Kannada film industry. His debut as a director was the 2006 film which became a cult hit and his second film as a director was . Both films received positive reviews and were considered for many award categories. He was known for portraying satire in a realistic way on screen.

Guruprasad was found dead by a suspected suicide by hanging at his home in Madanayakanahalli, Bangalore, on 3 November 2024. Authorities said that he probably died between 31 October and 1 November, as his body was partially decomposed.

Filmography As a director +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Notes Ref 2006 Debut Feature 2009 Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay 2013 Director's Special 2017 Eradane Sala 2024 Ranganayaka 2025 Eddelu Manjunatha 2TBA Ademaa Filming

As an actor Year Title Role 2006 Dhritarashtra 2009 Police Officer 2010 Mylari 2011 Kal Manja Director 2011 Hudugaru Lawyer 2013 Director's Special Director 2013 Whistle 2014 Karodpathi Kotilinga 2016 Jigarthanda Show Judge 2018 Ananthu Vs Nusrath G.P. 2020 Kushka Gangster 2021 Badava Rascal Poojari2022 Body God Puttanna Mata 2024 UI 2025 Eddelu Manjunatha 2

As dialogue writer + Year Title Notes 2011 Hudugaru 2013 Whistle 2014 Super Ranga

Television + Year Title Role Channel Notes 2014 Life Super Guru Judge/Host ETV Kannada 2014 Thaka Dhimi Tha Dancing Star Judge ETV Kannada 2014 Bigg Boss Kannada 2 Wildcard Contestant Star Suvarna 2015 Putani Pantru Season 2 Judge Star Suvarna 2016 Dance Karnataka Dance Judge Zee Kannada 2017–2018 Barjari Comedy Judge Star Suvarna

Awards 2010 – Best Director for at the Filmfare Awards