A colorful procession turned into tragedy after a youth, carrying Actor Sudeep's hoarding, died due to electrocution.
The procession was held on the release of Sudeep-starer Kannada film, Ranna in Shahapur town in Yadgir district, on Thursday. Police have identified the deceased as Rayappa Sanganna Hotter (22) of Halisagar locality in the town.
The incident occurred when a live electrical wire came in contact with a metal framed hoarding of the Actor, which the deceased was holding during the procession, police said.
No one else was injured in the accident, police added. A case has been registered in Shahapur police station.