Quick Info
| Profession | Film Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Bonakal, Khammam district, Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana) |
| Date of Birth | 29/03/1981 |
| Age | 43 years (died on 03, Feb, 2025) |
| Date of Death | 03/02/2025 |
Latest News about KP Chowdary
03/02/2025
Telugu film producer KP Chowdary, known for producing the Tamil blockbuster 'Kabali' (2016), was found dead in a rented house in Siolim village, North Goa. His death was ruled as suicide by hanging. Chowdary had been struggling with financial difficulties and personal distress following his arrest in June 2023 on drug trafficking charges, during which Cyberabad police seized cocaine and linked him to a Nigerian drug dealer.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sunkara Krishna Prasad Chowdary |
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| Other Name | KP Chowdary |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering |
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Personal Life
| Place of Death | At a rented house in Siolim village, North Goa |
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| Death Cause | Suicide by hanging |
Relationships & More
| Controversy | Accused of Drug Trafficking in June 2023; arrested by Cyberabad police on charges of possession of 93 grams of cocaine and alleged connections with a Nigerian drug dealer named Petit Ebuzer. Police seized 90 sachets of cocaine, Rs 2,05,000 cash, four mobile phones, and a four-wheeler from his possession. Investigation revealed alleged connections with influential figures in Tollywood and Kollywood. |
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Career
| Overview | KP Chowdary initially worked as Director of Operations at the Indian Institute of Aeronautical Engineering and Technology in Pune before entering the film industry in 2016. He gained recognition after producing the Tamil film 'Kabali' (2016). Chowdary acquired distribution rights for Telugu films including 'Seetamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu' (2013), 'Sardar Gabbar Singh' (2016), and the Tamil film 'Kanithan' (2016). He also owned a pub in Goa. His career faced significant setbacks due to financial difficulties and a drug-related controversy that led to his arrest in June 2023, contributing to personal and professional distress. |
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| Films Produced | Kabali (Tamil, 2016) |
| Films Distributed | Seetamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (Telugu, 2013), Sardar Gabbar Singh (Telugu, 2016), Kanithan (Tamil, 2016) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prior to his film career, he held a key position at the Indian Institute of Aeronautical Engineering and Technology. | |
| 2. Gained prominence in the industry after the success of the film 'Kabali'. | |
| 3. Possessed distribution rights for notable Telugu films like 'Seetamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu' and 'Sardar Gabbar Singh'. | |
| 4. Ventured into the nightlife scene by owning a club in Goa. | |
| 5. Struggled with depression following legal troubles linked to drug trafficking. | |
| 6. Found dead by his landlord after failing to respond to friends' calls, with a suicide note outlining his reasons for ending his life. | |
| 7. Prior to his film career, he held a key position as Director of Operations at the Indian Institute of Aeronautical Engineering and Technology in Pune. | |
| 8. His Google cloud data was analyzed by Cyberabad police during the drug investigation, revealing connections with 11 persons including film personalities and reality show participants. | |
| 9. Struggled with depression and financial setbacks following legal troubles linked to drug trafficking. | |
| 10. Found dead in a rented house in Goa after failing to respond to friends' calls. |