Guruprasad is an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor who is chiefly known for his work in the Kannada film industry. He made his film debut with the critically acclaimed black comedy Mata (2006), which he wrote and directed. His second outing as a writer-director, Eddelu Manjunatha (2009), won him a Filmfare Award (South) for Best Director and a Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay. Notable film credits also include Director`s Special (2013) and Eradanesala (2017).