Updated On: 17 December, 2025 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Filmmaker Kiran Kumar, also known as KK, who directed Nagarjuna`s Kedi, tragically died on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the news comes before the release of his comeback project KJQ, which is currently in the post production stage

Director Kiran Kumar aka KK
Telugu film director, Kiran Kumar, more popularly known as KK, has tragically died at a young age on Wednesday, shocking the industry. The filmmaker is well-known for directing Nagarjuna`s Kedi, which is often regarded as a film ahead of its time.
The news of his untimely death comes just a few days after the shooting of his upcoming film King Jackie Queen (KJQ) was completed. His death was officially announced by the film`s team. According to reports, Kiran had been unwell for the past few days, and his condition kept worsening, leading to his passing away on Wednesday.