Darshan Thoogudeepa
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.
Kannada Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and 16 Others Face Murder Charges in Renukaswamy Case
Nov 04, 2025 02:29 am CST
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and 16 others have been formally charged with murder, kidnapping, and criminal conspiracy in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. All accused have pleaded not guilty, with the trial set to begin on November 10. Prosecutors allege the victim was kidnapped and fatally beaten after sending inappropriate messages to Darshan's associate Pavithra Gowda.
Prosecution Accuses Actor Darshan and Co-defendants of Delaying Renukaswamy Murder Trial Despite Supreme Court Orders
Oct 27, 2025 02:09 pm CST
The prosecution in the Renukaswamy murder case alleges that Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, Pavitra Gowda, and five other accused are deliberately delaying trial proceedings through multiple petitions despite Supreme Court directives for expeditious completion. The case involves the abduction and murder of Renukaswamy, a fan, in June 2024, with recent disputes arising over prison facilities provided to the actor.