Man found dead in Kannada actor Krishi Thapanda's Bengaluru home; police launch investigation

Reports state that the Bengaluru-based businessman contacted Krishi Thapanda stating that he intended to end his life.

45-year-old Bengaluru-based businessman Vaishak has been found dead in actor, model and former Bigg Boss Kannada contestant, Krishi Thapanda’s home. Police state that he contacted the actor, who was his friend, and claimed that he intended to take his life before the incident. They have launched an investigation.

Krishi Thapanda is a Kannada actor and model who was also a contestant on Bigg Boss.

Businessman found dead in Krishi Thapanda’s home

News agency PTI states that Vaishak was found dead in Krishi’s RR Nagar/Rajarajeshwarinagar residence on the night of June 24. According to the police, the businessman was suffering from depression, as per preliminary investigation, and was a frequent visitor to her flat. He was reportedly alone at Krishi’s apartment at the time of the incident. Police have found no suicide note or video message.

The police confirmed that Vaishak had called Krishi before the incident, as she was away in Nelamangala. He reportedly indicated that he was taking his life. The actor alerted his family members, who rushed to the apartment. However, Vaishak was found dead by the time they reached him. His father filed a complaint, and the police have registered a case of unnatural death, beginning an investigation. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the reasons that prompted him to take the extreme step, police said.

Previous police case on Vaishak

The Hindu reported that Vaishak was reportedly under the police scanner earlier this year when he was arrested in an alleged extortion and threat case, and later released on bail. A businessman named Aravind Reddy was allegedly sent a threatening letter through a courier service demanding several crores of rupees. The letter also warned of serious consequences. Following Aravind’s complaint, a case was registered, and Vaishak was arrested.

About Krishi Thapanda

Krishi debuted in Sandalwood with the 2016 film Akira. She has since starred in films such as Eradu Kanasu and Kannadakkaagi Ondannu Otti. Krishi also took part in Season 5 of Bigg Boss Kannada in 2016, hosted by Kichcha Sudeep. The actor last starred in the 2025 film Gana, alongside Prajwal Devaraj, Vedhika Kumar, and Yasha Shivakumar. Krishi has yet to release a statement to the press on the incident.

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