Kannada Director Yograj Bhat Booked After Light Boy Dies Due To 30-Foot Fall At Manada Kadalu Set

Karnataka News: A mishappening has been reported during the filming of the Kannada movie Manada Kadalu, helmed by Yogaraj Bhat. The director has been booked after a light boy fell from a 30-foot ladder and died on Thursday, September 5.

Why director Yogaraj Bhat has been booked?

A light boy Mohan Kumar fell from a 30-foot ladder and suffered severe injuries. He was taken to Goragunte Palya Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries on Thursday. Following the incident, an FIR has been filed at the Madanayakanahalli police station against three individuals, including Yogaraj and manager Suresh, for negligence in failing to implement safety measures during the filming.

The accident happened near VRL Arena, Madanayakanahalli, during a shoot on September 3. Mohan hailed from Koratagere in Tumkur district. He along with his brother lived in a neighbourhood in Bengaluru and worked as light boys in the film industry.

Who is Yogaraj Bhat?

He is a veteran director, screenwriter, lyricist and producer who primarily works in Kannada cinema. He is known for the 2006 film Mungaru Male, which recorded the highest box-office collections in the history of Kannada cinema at the time of its release. It is also the longest-running film at a multiplex. He has also directed Gaalipata, Manasare, Dana Kayonu, Drama, Vaastu Prakara, Pancharangi, Paramatma and Mugulu Nage, among others.

He has also worked as an actor in movies, including South Indian Hero, Bell Bottom, Parapancha and Dyavre. He will be next seen in Uttarakaanda, helmed by Rohit Padaki. The movie stars Dhananjaya, Aishwarya Rajesh and Shiva Rajkumar in lead roles.