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News18
2 days ago
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Darshan's Wife Vijayalakshmi Assures Fans Of Film Updates Amid His Jail Stay: 'He Will Be Back Soon'
Kannada star Darshan's wife Vijayalakshmi will manage his social media and promote The Devil as the actor remains in jail in the Renukaswamy murder case. 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. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actor Darshan's wife takes over his social media, says he will be back soon
Kannada film star Darshan Thoogudeepa's wife, Vijayalakshmi, announced that she would manage his social media accounts in his absence. Darshan is currently in jail in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. Vijayalakshmi assured fans that she would provide updates and handle promotions of his upcoming film, 'The Devil', until Darshan can reconnect with his audience conveyed a message to the actor's supporters, stating, "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.'advertisementIn the post, she also said, "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.' Vijaylakshmi Darshan's Instagram post Darshan, known as the 'Challenging Star', was arrested following a Supreme Court decision to cancel his bail. The charges relate to the murder of Renukaswamy, reportedly after the victim sent inappropriate messages to Darshan's associate, Pavithra Gowda. The incident has sparked significant nationwide attention. Darshan completed the filming of his upcoming project 'The Devil' after receiving bail. The first single from the film, 'Idre Nemdiyaag Irbek', was scheduled to release on August 15 but has since been postponed following his arrest. However, through this message, it seems the makers plan to carry on with promotions of the film even in Darshan's absence.- EndsMust Watch
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘The Devil' work must continue without obstacles: jailed Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's message to fans
Days after Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's bail was cancelled in the Renukaswamy murder case, Thoogudeepa's wife Vijayalakshmi on Saturday said the actor wants work on his film, The Devil, to continue without obstacles. On Instagram, Vijayalakshmi wrote on behalf of Thoogudeepa, 'My humble salutations to all Kannada art lovers and my dear fans. I am forever grateful for the love and affection you have shown me – for sharing in my happiness and standing as my strength during times of hardship. Wherever I may be, and however I may be, I always wish for your well-being.' A post shared by Vijayalakshmi darshan (@ 'Whatever the present circumstances may be, it is my foremost duty to stand by the directors who have trusted me with their dreams, and the producers who have invested crores of rupees in me. Therefore, it is my heartfelt desire that all work related to my film 'The Devil' should continue without any obstacles. I assure my full cooperation for the same, and I firmly believe that my fans will also agree with this,' the post reads. 'Cinema is a medium of entertainment, and it should always be viewed only from the perspective of entertainment,' it further states. On Thursday, Thoogudeepa and six others were arrested after the Supreme Court cancelled the bail granted by the Karnataka High Court. Thoogudeepa was earlier arrested on June 11 last year, along with Pavithra Gowda and 15 others, in connection with the murder of Renukaswamy, a resident of Chitradurga. Renukaswamy was allegedly murdered for sending objectionable messages to Pavithra Gowda on Instagram. His body was discovered near a stormwater drain close to an apartment complex in Sumanahalli, Bengaluru, on June 9, 2024. Thoogudeepa was arrested while shooting for The Devil in Mysuru. He was released from prison on October 30 on interim bail after spending 131 days in jail. On December 13, the Karnataka High Court granted regular bail to Thoogudeepa and Pavithra Gowda. The state government had approached the Supreme Court challenging the bail. The state government had challenged the bail petition and the Supreme Court denied him relief. According to a source, the movie is presently in the post-production stage and was scheduled to be released in October. On August 15, the filmmakers had planned to release the first song of the movie – Idre Nemdiyaag Irbek (If You Live, Live Peacefully). However, following the arrest of Thoogudeepa, the release was postponed.
Indian Express
14-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
A day before song release of new movie, Darshan set to go back to jail as Supreme Court cancels his bail
The cancellation of Darshan Thoogudeepa's bail in the Renukaswamy murder case by the Supreme Court Thursday came just a day before the release of the first song of the Kannada actor's much-awaited movie The Devil. The makers of the movie announced on August 10 that the song 'Idre Nemdiyaag Irbek (if you live, live peacefully)' will be released at 10.05 am on Independence Day. Thoogudeepa was arrested from Mysuru while shooting for The Devil on June 11, 2024, over his alleged role in the murder of a fan, Renukaswamy, who allegedly stalked and abused his close friend and actor Pavitra Gowda on social media. His associates and Gowda were arrested after investigations revealed that the actor allegedly paid a few men for the murder in Bengaluru. In September, the Bengaluru police filed a 3,991-page chargesheet, naming Gowda as accused number one and Thoogudeepa as accused number two. Thoogudeepa was released from prison on October 30 on interim bail after spending 131 days in jail. On December 13, the Karnataka High Court granted regular bail to Thoogudeepa, Gowda, co-accused Pradoosh Rao, Jagadish alias Jaggu, Anu Kumar, Lakshman M, and Nagaraju K. The Karnataka government then approached the Supreme Court challenging the bail. A Supreme Court bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan Thursday cancelled the bail, noting that the relief 'suffers from serious legal infirmities.' Shortly after the Supreme Court ordered the cancellation of bail, the Bengaluru police began preparing to contact seven accused, including Thoogudeepa and Gowda. A police officer said the accused must appear before either the police or the court, after which they will be taken to jail. 'Darshan Thoogudeepa will be sent to the Ballari jail, from where he had previously been released,' the officer added. After the Supreme Court judgment, the police arrived at the actor's house in R R Nagar, but he was not present there. Senior advocate Chidanand, representing the Karnataka government legal team, said the Supreme Court observed that no one is above the law and directed that a copy of the judgment be sent to other states as well. 'We informed the court about the two FIRs registered over special treatment in the jail. Also, we informed it about his movements after he was granted bail, which will influence the trial and witness,' he said. A S Ponnanna, legal adviser to the chief minister, said he welcomes the Supreme Court judgment. 'The state government challenged the bail order and also tried to convince the court of the influence that the accused can cause on the witnesses and the trial. We welcome the decision.' Renukaswamy's father Kashinath Shivannagoudar expressed his relief after the Supreme Court order. 'We were concerned when the Karnataka High Court granted bail, but the Supreme Court has shown that no one is above the law. We are relieved, and justice must prevail,' said Shivannagoudar. After his release from prison, Thoogudeepa chose not to attend public events and instead visited many temples, particularly in South India. In June, he obtained permission from the court to travel to Rajasthan, Dubai, Europe, and Thailand to complete the shooting of The Devil, directed by Prakash Veer. He returned from Thailand on July 30. According to sources, the movie's shooting has been completed and is now in the post-production stage. Renukaswamy murder chargesheet The Bengaluru police in their chargesheet recorded statements of 97 people, including the 27 recorded before the magistrate under Section 164 (recording of confessions and statements) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), three eyewitnesses, eight FSL and Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) reports, 59 panchas and eight government officials (tehsildars, doctors, RTO officials and engineers). As many as 56 police officers were also included in the evidence list. Besides Thoogudeepa and Gowda, the others named in the chargesheet are Pawan K, 29; Raghavendra, 43; Nandish, 28; Jagadish, 36; Anukumar, 25; Ravi Shankar, 32; Dhanraj D, 27; Vinay V, 38; Nagaraju, 41; Laxman, 54; Deepak, 39; Pradosh, 40; Karthik, 27; Keshavamurthy, 27; and Nikhil Nayak, 21. Keshavamurthy was also involved in two criminal cases in the past.
