Bengaluru, Jun 14: Noted Kannada film producer K C N Chandrashekar who gave many blockbuster movies including 'Babruvahana' died at a private hospital, family sources said.

He was 69.

The film producer was suffering from age related ailments for quite some time and died on Sunday night, they added.

Chandrashekar was very much inspired by his father K C Nanjunde Gowda and made more than 50 movies leaving a lasting impact on the viewers.

Some of his prominent movies are 'Babruvahana', 'Huliya Haalina Mevu', 'Bhakta Gnanadeva', 'Dharmayuddha' and 'Thaayi'.

The veteran producer had also served as the president of Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) and South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce (SIFCC).

Condoling Chandrashekar's demise, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said in his death the Kannada film industry has lost a great film-maker.

He prayed for his soul to rest in peace.

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