Film director Santhosh Shetty drowns during photoshoot

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Film director Santhosh Shetty drowns during photoshoot

The deceased was taking drone pictures of the location along with his team.

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Published: Thu 31 May 2018, 9:36 AM

Last updated: Thu 31 May 2018, 11:50 AM

Santosh Shetty, director of the Kannada film 'Kanasu',  fell to his death after he reportedly slipped from a rock at Ermai falls near Belthangady taluk of Kannada on Wednesday. 
According to media reports, the deceased was taking drone pictures of the location along with his team members, for his upcoming film, when the incident took place.
Police officials said that Santosh slipped and fell into the waterfall during the shoot and his companion Preetham called the fire and emergency services for help.
35-year old budding film director worked as an editor for two other short films 'Kabbina Haalu' and 'Kanasu' prior to the 2015 release of 'Kanasu - Kannu Theredaga'.
 


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