Updated On: 18 December, 2025 03:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
KGF: Chapter 2 co-director Kirtan Nadagouda’s five-year-old son, Sonarsh, died in a tragic elevator accident. Several film personalities, including Pawan Kalyan, expressed condolences following the heartbreaking loss

Kirtan Nadagouda with his wife and son
The co-director of the Kannada film KGF: Chapter 2 co-director Kirtan Nadagouda has lost his five-year-old son, Chiranjeevi Sonarsh K Nadagouda, in a fatal elevator accident. According to reports, the incident occurred a few days ago. The child reportedly entered a lift without the knowledge of his parents and got trapped inside.
Kirtan confirmed the news of his son’s demise to NewsFirst. According to reports, young Sonarsh entered an elevator without informing anyone and got trapped inside the lift, which led to a fatal fall. The rescue team attempted to save the child but was unsuccessful.