Director Siddalingaiah dead

Legendary Kannada film director Siddalingaiah (78) died here on Thursday.

“He was admitted to Suguna Hospital as he suffered from diabetes and hypertension. He died at 2 pm,” sources said.

He was known for films on social values such as “Mayor Muttanna,” “Bangarada Manu-shya,” and “Bhooth-ayyana Maga Ayyu.”