Kannada filmmaker SS David passes away in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Renowned Kannada writer-director SS David has passed away due to a heart attack. He was 55.

Known for helming the movies Jai Hind (1998) and Supari (2001), he breathed his last on Sunday. David collapsed while returning home from a medical shop on Sunday. He was admitted to a private hospital in Rajarajeshwari Nagar.

Apart from direction, he wrote scripts for numerous Kannada films, including Police Story (1996), Agni IPS (1997), Dhairya (1997), Simhada Mari (1997), Hai Bangalore (1997), Independence Day (2000), Mandya (2006), Thirupathi (2006), and Police Story 2 (2007).

David, who earned a name in the Kannada film industry for his direction, screenplay, and unique mannerisms and dialogues, had written dialogues for films like the famous Police Story, starring Saikumar, and Agni IPS.

His stories were heartfelt, his narratives kept audiences interested, and his vision motivated everyone who worked with him. Colleagues recall him as humble, hard-working, and sincerely passionate, quietly encouraging others to do their best.

Actor Sai Kumar paid tribute to the late director. Taking to X, he wrote, “Deeply saddened. You will always be alive through your dialogues, David. My condolences with the loved ones…#RIP #SSDavid”

Deeply saddened.

You will always be alive through your dialogues David.

My condolences with the loved ones. #RIP #SSDavid pic.twitter.com/S8qYciqSaf

— SaiKumar (@saikumaractor) September 1, 2025

Several artists, stunt artists and technicians have condoled the death of S.S. David. (ANI)