Kiyumars was a filmmaker and political advocate who ended his life as protest to the situation. His funeral was attended by prominent actors.

• # Life Kiyumars Purahmad was a renowned Iranian filmmaker known for his contributions to the cinema industry after the 1979 revolution. Born in Najaf Abad, Isfahan, he gained recognition for his successful films and series during the 1990s to 2000s. Purahmad's mother, Parveen Dekht Yazdanian, was a prominent figure in the Majid's Tales series. He had a daughter named Maryam Purahmad, who also pursued a career in acting. Purahmad was not only dedicated to his craft but was also politically active. He voiced his support for Mirhossein Mousavi and Hassan Rouhani on multiple occasions. In 2009, he held a photo of Mousavi and Seyed Mohammad Khatami, showcasing his political affiliation. Additionally, in 2017, he defended the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) during his participation in the program "Thirty Five," criticizing the nation's media. The movie "This Case Is Open" marked Purahmad's final work, which was showcased at the 41st Fajr International Film Festival. However, he did not attend the press conference for the film, expressing his disillusionment with the festival and the state of Iranian cinema. Purahmad's Instagram post during the festival questioned its value and importance in the midst of the country's struggles.
• On Farvardin 16, 1402, Purahmad tragically ended his life by hanging himself in a villa in Bandar Anzali city, Gilan province. Official news agencies reported his cause of death as "cardiac arrest," but "Film Morooz" magazine stated it as "suicide." Reports mentioned an 8-page note left by Purahmad, currently in the possession of the police. The preliminary investigation suggested suicide as the cause of his death. A documentary titled "Because of Kyomarth," directed by Maziar Hashemi in 1394, shed light on Purahmad's life. His funeral ceremony took place on Farvardin 18, 1402, in Tehran's Behesht Zahra artists' section. Prominent actresses Katayoun Riahi, Gulab Adineh, and Fatemeh Motamed Arya attended the ceremony without wearing the mandatory hijab, symbolizing their respect for Purahmad's contributions to the Iranian cinema industry and freedom of expression.