Aug 25, Kathmandu - Kannada actor and art director Dinesh Mangalore has died at the age of 55.

He died at his home on Monday after a long illness, Indian media outlet Hindustan Times reported.

He was undergoing treatment before his health deteriorated.

Mangaluru was known for his roles in films like 'Aa Dinagalu' and 'KGF'.

He started his career in the film industry as an art director and worked in several Kannada films before becoming known for his acting.

The news of Mangaluru's death has shocked the Kannada film industry and his fans.

Colleagues and well-wishers remember him as a dedicated art director and a talent who effortlessly combined the worlds of acting.