Director Sanjay Gupta passed away on the night of October 30 and 31, 2026, in Mumbai. According to police investigation, his death was caused by a severe head injury sustained after falling in the kitchen, and it has been treated as an accidental death. His funeral was held on October 31, 2026, at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai.

Funeral controversy and clarification

During the funeral, a video went viral on social media showing children making obscene gestures at paparazzi. Following this, his wife Anuradha Lekhi and friend Milap Zaveri issued clarifications regarding the children's behavior.

Prayer meet and 'Kaante 2' announcement

Subsequently, a prayer meet was held on November 3, 2026, at the Mandapam Hall near ISKCON Juhu in Mumbai. During the event, actor Sanjay Dutt announced that he would fulfill Sanjay Gupta's incomplete dream by making 'Kaante 2'.