Filmmaker Kirtan Nadagouda, best known as co-director on pan-India blockbusters KGF and Salaar, is grieving after his four-year-old son, Sonarsh K Nadagouda, died in a lift accident on Monday, according to a report by Kannada Prabha. The heartbreaking incident has sent shockwaves through the Kannada film community.
- Victim: Sonarsh K Nadagouda, 4 years old
- Who: Kirtan Nadagouda — co-director known for KGF and Salaar
- Cause: Reported lift accident (per Kannada Prabha)
- Reaction: Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan has publicly offered condolences
- Status: Family and industry colleagues are mourning; details are limited
The Legacy
Kirtan Nadagouda rose to prominence through his collaborations on some of South India’s biggest films. His top credited works and achievements include:
- KGF — Part of the creative team on the franchise that transformed Kannada cinema into a pan-India phenomenon.
- Salaar — Credited as a co-director and collaborator on another major commercial release.
- Key collaborator in Kannada cinema — Recognized for supporting roles behind the camera, working with leading directors and crews on high-profile projects.
Social Proof
News of the child’s death prompted an immediate outpouring of grief online and within the industry. Several colleagues and fans expressed shock and sorrow on social platforms; veteran actor-politician Pawan Kalyan publicly offered his condolences to Nadagouda and the family. Many in the film fraternity have called for privacy for the grieving family while tributes and messages continue to arrive.
At this time, authorities and family have shared limited details; Kannada Prabha is the primary outlet reporting the incident. We will update this story as more verified information becomes available and as statements from the family or officials are released. Our thoughts are with the Nadagouda family during this devastating time.
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