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'KGF 2' Star Kirtan Nadagouda’s Son Dies in Fatal Lift Accident

Sonarsh K Nadagouda died in a sudden elevator accident that shocked the Kannada and Telugu film industries, prompting widespread condolences from colleagues and fans.

  • On December 17, Sonarsh K Nadagouda died, and filmmaker Kirtan Nadagouda is mourning the loss of his four-year-old son in India.
  • Reports say the child reportedly became trapped inside a lift on Monday, and the accident progressed so quickly the family could not rescue him.
  • Condolences poured in from the Kannada and South Indian film industries, and Pawan Kalyan, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor, confirmed the news and offered condolences.
  • The family has not issued an official statement so far, and Kirtan Nadagouda was preparing a Telugu directorial debut launched last month with Mythri Movie Makers and Prashanth Neel.
  • The news sent shockwaves through the Kannada and Telugu film industries as Nadagouda rose to prominence through collaborations with Prashanth Neel and work on the KGF franchise and Salaar.
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Times of India broke the news in India on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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