The deaths in 2024 from the Kannada film industry have been shocking and heartbreaking for many. Actors, producers, technicians, anchors, and others passed away, some so suddenly and unexpectedly. Here is a list of those who left us in 2024 from the Kannada film industry:
- K. Shivaramu: The first to depart at the beginning of 2024, Shivaramu was multi-talented and worked immensely for the downtrodden. He was an actor and producer with many dreams yet to fulfill, but destiny had its own plans.
- Prakash Heggodu: A theater and Kannada film actor.
- Jitendra Vishwanath: Director and actor.
- Daniel Balaji: Known for acting in Kannada films, though primarily a Tamil actor. He was a close relative of director Siddalingaiah.
- Bhasker Rao: A veteran film journalist.
- Dwarakish: A legendary actor, producer, and director, with over 60 years of contribution to the cinema industry. He produced 52 films and acted in over 400.
- Soundarya Jagadish: Producer, who tragically died by suicide.
- Ramoji Rao: A media tycoon, producer of Usha Kiran Movies, and owner of ETV.
- Aparna ವಸ್ತಾರೆ: A soft-spoken and sensible anchor who passed away too early in life.
- Sadananda Suvarna: A veteran director.
- Satish Babu: Music director of several films.
- Vinod Dondale: A member of the television industry.
- K. Prabhakar: Senior producer, known for Avale Nanna Hendathi.
- Naganath Joshi: Director.
- Kodihalli Shivaram: Known for Grahana.
- Chi. Datturaj: Director and writer, and brother of Chi. Udayashanker.
- Deepak Urs: Producer and director.
- Jeevan Kumar: Associated with Rajakamal Talkies, Mysore.
- Shyamsunder Kulkarni: Journalist and film lyricist.
- Rita Anchan: Actress known for Parasangada Gendethimma.
- Shobitha Shivanna: Actress in television and cinema, who tragically died by suicide.
