Jailed Kannada Actor Darshan Requests Blanket as Fan Murder Trial Proceeds in Bengaluru

Nov 19, 2025 06:42 pm CST

Kannada superstar Darshan appealed for a blanket during his trial court appearance, citing unbearable cold in prison. The actor, alongside Pavithra Gowda and 15 others, faces charges for the brutal June 2024 murder of fan Renukaswamy. The judge criticized prison authorities for denying basic necessities despite court instructions and ordered immediate provision of blankets as the high-profile case proceeds to evidence marking.