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Filmmaker Murali Mohan passes away at 57; directed hits with Upendra, Shiva Rajkumar; battled kidney ailments for years

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The Kannada film fraternity is mourning the loss of director Murali Mohan , a filmmaker who left a lasting imprint on the industry through his collaborations with some of its biggest stars. Best known for helming 'Nagarahavu' with Real Star Upendra , Santha with Hat-trick Hero Shivarajkumar, and Mallikarjuna with Crazy Star Ravichandran , Murali Mohan passed away in Bengaluru on August 13. He was 57. His death comes after a long and difficult battle with kidney-related ailments. The news was shared by the director Prakasharaj Mehu via social media. Taking to Facebook handle he wrote, "Murali Mohan was one of the driving forces behind the film Om! The reason I say this is because, during the story discussions at Vajreshwari Productions that I was part of, every time the topic of Om came up, Varadanna would fondly remember Murali and the contribution he made to that film!! He praised Murali's intelligence. It is a tragedy that his true talent was never fully utilised in the Kannada film industry!!!" Prakasharaj Mehu further wrote, "Seeing people like him makes one believe the saying that nothing else grows under a big banyan tree. Murali, who always spoke about God, religion, meditation, homa, and havan, appeared to me more like the head of a monastery than a film director. He had bought a plot in Uttarahalli, but it got caught up with the Rajakaluve (stormwater drain). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Redefine Your Future with a Top Online MBA SRM Online Enquire Now Undo He struggled a lot to save it. Today, he has become free from all such concerns. Salutations to you, Murali — may the heaven you believed in be yours…' — Prakash Raj Mehu, Writer and Film Director." A long fight against illness For years, Murali Mohan had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital on JC Road in Bengaluru. His condition had required costly surgeries. Reportedly, he had publicly appealed for financial help when medical expenses mounted to an estimated Rs 30–35 lakh. Friends, colleagues, and well-wishers rallied to his side, raising funds and offering support. Despite their efforts, his health continued to decline, and he breathed his last on Wednesday. Friendship with Upendra Murali Mohan's had a long standing bond with the superstar Upendra. That bond evolved into a creative partnership on several projects, including cult hits like 'Om', 'Shhh', and 'Tarle Nan Maga', where he contributed behind the scenes.