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Tragedy strikes the family of Kirtan Nadagouda, co-director of KGF: Chapter 2. His four-and-a-half-year-old son, Chiranjeevi Sonarsh K. Natakauda, died in a lift accident. The incident has deeply saddened the Kannada film industry. Condolences are pouring in from across the film and political spheres. Pawan Kalyan extended his sympathies. This loss is a stark reminder of life's fragility.
The sudden tragedy that befell the family of Kirtan Nadagouda, the co-director of ‘KGF: Chapter 2’, has plunged the Kannada film world into deep sorrow. What started as an ordinary day turned into a nightmare that turned their lives upside down in a matter of minutes.
Chiranjeevi Sonarsh K. Natakauda, the four-and-a-half-year-old son of Kirtan Nadagouda and his wife Samridhi Patel, died in an accident after being trapped in a lift. This unexpected incident caused a devastating loss for the family before they even realized what was happening.
A lift accident claimed the life of a 4-year-old
According to media reports, including News 18 Kannada, the lift accident occurred in such a short time that the boy could not be saved. Friends and relatives remember Chiranjeevi Sonarsh as an active, laughing child.
His sudden demise has created a void in the family that words cannot describe. As the family of Kirtan Nadagouda stands in tears over the loss of their son, the incident has become a brutal reminder of how quickly grief can turn joy into sadness.
Pawan Kalyan extends condolences
As soon as this news was released, messages of comfort poured in, not only from the film industry but also from political circles. Many actors, technicians, and friends shared their condolences and stood in solidarity with the grieving family.
Notably, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Telugu actor Pawan Kalyan expressed his condolences on social media and prayed for courage and strength for Kirtan Nadagouda and Samridhi Patel.
His statement that they should receive the support they need during this difficult time moved many.
A father’s irreparable loss leaves the industry in mourning
Kirtan Nadagouda has worked quietly but dedicatedly in the film industry. He gained attention by working as an associate director in pan-India hits like ‘KGF: Chapter 2’, he has also served in the direction department of several Kannada films. While he is currently working on new film projects with Prashanth Neel, this personal loss has left an irreparable wound in his life. Beyond any professional identity, this loss he faces as a father has left the entire film world in silent tears.




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