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KGF co-director Kirtan Nadagouda’s 4-Year-old son dies in tragic elevator accident, industry mourns
Tragic death of Sonarsh Nadagouda, son of KGF and Salaar co-director, shocks film industry
The Kannada film industry is in mourning following the tragic death of four-year-old Sonarsh K. Nadagouda, the son of KGF co-director Kirtan Nadagouda. The child passed away following a fatal accident involving an elevator at a residence in Hyderabad. The incident occurred three days ago when young Sonarsh, also known as Chiranjeevi Sonarsh K. Nadagouda, reportedly entered an elevator alone without his parents' knowledge. According to reports from Kannada Prabha, the child became trapped and subsequently fell within the elevator mechanism. Despite immediate efforts to rescue him once the situation was discovered, the injuries sustained were fatal. Kirtan Nadagouda and his wife, Samriddhi Patel, were left devastated by the sudden tragedy.
Kirtan Nadagouda confirmed the news of his son's untimely passing to NewsFirst, sparking a wave of condolences from the Kannada film industry and fans of the KGF franchise. Those close to the family described Sonarsh as a lively and cheerful child, noting that his loss has left a void that is impossible to fill. Friends and colleagues of the director have expressed their disbelief, struggling to process the swiftness of the accident. The tragedy serves as a reminder of the critical importance of elevator safey.
The news spread rapidly across Kannada and the South Indian film industry. Condolences are being expressed from the film and political circles. Actors, technicians and well-wishers are sharing condolence messages.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan posted: "I am deeply saddened to learn about the death of four-and-a-half-year-old Sonarsh in a lift accident. I express my deepest condolences to Kirtan and his wife. I pray to God to give the couple the strength to bear the loss of their son."
