S. S. David Writer Biography, Age, Family, Career

Quick Info

Profession	Writer
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Udupi district, Karnataka
Date of Death	31/08/2025

Latest News about S. S. David

31/08/2025

Kannada filmmaker and writer S. S. David died at the age of 55 after suffering a sudden heart attack in Bengaluru. He collapsed near a pharmacy while returning from an errand and was rushed to Victoria Hospital in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, where he was declared dead. The incident shocked the Kannada film industry, with colleagues mourning the loss of the writer-director known for his sharp dialogues and intense storytelling in films like 'Police Story' and 'Agni IPS'.

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Bio/Wiki

Biography	S. S. David was a notable Kannada writer-director recognized for his work as a screenwriter and filmmaker. He made significant contributions to Kannada cinema through his storytelling and directorial work, helming films such as Jai Hind (1998) and Supari (2001), and writing scripts for numerous Kannada productions throughout the 1990s and 2000s. He passed away at the age of 55 following a sudden heart attack in Bengaluru.

Biography

S. S. David was a notable Kannada writer-director recognized for his work as a screenwriter and filmmaker. He made significant contributions to Kannada cinema through his storytelling and directorial work, helming films such as Jai Hind (1998) and Supari (2001), and writing scripts for numerous Kannada productions throughout the 1990s and 2000s. He passed away at the age of 55 following a sudden heart attack in Bengaluru.

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Personal Life

Hobby	Reading
Place of Death	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Death Cause	Heart Attack

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried
Siblings	1 Sister

Family

Siblings	1 Sister

Career

Overview	SS David earned recognition in the Kannada film industry as a prominent screenwriter and director, known for his work across multiple genres.
Notable Contributions	Directed 'Jai Hind' (1998) and 'Supari' (2001), known for their engaging storytelling. Notable films include '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). 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).

Overview

SS David earned recognition in the Kannada film industry as a prominent screenwriter and director, known for his work across multiple genres.

Notable Contributions

Directed 'Jai Hind' (1998) and 'Supari' (2001), known for their engaging storytelling.
Notable films include '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).
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).

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. David was not only a filmmaker but also an ardent dog lover, referring to his pets as his 'everything'.
2. He suffered a fatal heart attack while returning from a pharmacy in Bengaluru on August 31, 2025.
3. He suffered a fatal heart attack on the evening of August 31, 2025, while returning from a pharmacy in Bengaluru and was rushed to S.S. Hospital in RR Nagar but was declared deceased.

S. S. David Writer Indian Udupi district, Karnataka