Darshan's Wife Vijayalakshmi Assures Fans Of Film Updates Amid His Jail Stay: 'He Will Be Back Soon'
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's wife, Vijayalakshmi, has announced that she will manage his social media accounts while he remains in jail in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. She assured fans that updates and promotions of his upcoming film The Devil will continue until the actor can reconnect with his audience directly.
Sharing a message with Darshan's supporters, Vijayalakshmi wrote, 'My Dear #DBoss Celebrities, your Challenging Star carries each one of you in his heart. Until he returns to connect with you directly, I will be handling his social media, to share updates and movie promotions on his behalf. The love, prayers, and patience you continue to show give him and our family immense strength. Let's hold on to that unity and positivity—he will be back soon, with the same love and energy you've always known. With gratitude and love, Vijayalakshmi Darshan."
Darshan, popularly known as the 'Challenging Star," was arrested after the Supreme Court cancelled the bail earlier granted to him and other accused in the case. The charges stem from the alleged murder of Renukaswamy, who had reportedly sent inappropriate messages to Darshan's associate, Pavithra Gowda. The case has drawn nationwide attention for its brutality and high-profile nature.
Earlier, the Karnataka High Court had granted regular bail to Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and five others in December 2024, reasoning that the investigation was substantially complete and a chargesheet had been filed. However, the Supreme Court overturned this decision, with a bench led by Justice JB Pardiwala observing that granting bail in such a grave case posed a serious risk of witness tampering and could undermine the ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile, Darshan had completed the shoot for The Devil after receiving bail. The film's first single, Idre Nemdiyaag Irbek, was initially slated for release on August 15 but was postponed following his arrest. Vijayalakshmi's statement now confirms that the team plans to move forward with promotions despite his absence.
The Renukaswamy murder case shocked Karnataka, not only for its brutality but also because of the involvement of a major film industry star. According to investigators, the 33-year-old victim, a fan of Darshan, had allegedly sent obscene and threatening messages to actress Pavithra Gowda, who is believed to share close ties with the actor. Police allege that this provoked a violent retaliation, in which Renukaswamy was abducted, brutally assaulted, and killed before his body was dumped in Bengaluru.
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