Renukaswamy (1991 – June 8, 2024) was a resident of Chitradurga who was allegedly kidnapped and murdered by men working with or for Kannada actor Darshan after allegedly sending lewd messages to Darshan's long-time partner, Pavithra Gowda.

The autopsy report of 33-year-old Renukaswamy, allegedly killed by Kannada actor Darshan and his associates, revealed that he died “due to shock and hemorrhage as a result of multiple blunt...

Jun 12, 2024 · Accused Raghavendra, president of Darshan’s Fan Club in Chitradurga, is alleged to have abducted Renukaswamy at the behest of Pavan, an aide of Pavithra Gowda.

Jun 19, 2024 · Seventeen people, led by actors Pavithra Gowda and Darshan Thoogudeepa, conspired to murder Renuka Swamy - who allegedly sent obscene text messages to the latter and, days later, was found dead...

Jun 19, 2024 · Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old auto driver, was found near a flyover in Bengaluru on June 9. According to the police, Renukaswamy, who was a fan of Darshan, was kidnapped and murdered by a gang at the actor's direction after he allegedly sent offensive messages on social media to actor Pavithra Gowda, who is rumoured to be Darshan's partner.

Jun 20, 2024 · Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old auto driver, was found near a flyover in Bengaluru on June 9. As per the forensic evidence, Renukaswamy sustained 15 grievous injuries all over his body.

Jul 2, 2024 · Darshan, his partner Pavithra Gowda, and 15 others have been arrested on charges of murdering 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a resident of Chitradurga, whose wife is pregnant with the couple’s first child. The probe revealed that Renukaswamy, a big fan of Darshan, had sent derogatory messages to Pavithra Gowda on social media.

Dec 13, 2024 · According to police, 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan of Darshan, had sent obscene messages to his friend Pavithra Gowda, which enraged the actor, allegedly leading to his murder. Renukaswamy body was found near a stormwater drain next to an apartment in Sumanahalli, Bengaluru on June 9.

Sep 5, 2024 · New photos have emerged which show Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old auto driver who was murdered allegedly at the behest of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, just moments before his death in June. In one of the two images exclusively obtained by India Today TV, Renukaswamy is looking directly at the camera, pleading and scared for his life.

Jun 19, 2024 · Renukaswamy, a fan of Sandalwood star Darshan Thoogudeepa, was killed after posting offensive remarks about Pavithra Gowda, Darshan's girlfriend. The murder led to Darshan's arrest and sparked outrage on social media and protests in Karnataka.