Biography

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.