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...

Sep 7, 2024 · BENGALURU: The autopsy report of Chitradurga resident Renukaswamy, who was allegedly beaten to death by actor Darshan and his associates, revealed that he suffered 39 injuries, including a broken chest bone and damage to his testicles, leading to his death.

Jun 19, 2024 · Seventeen people, led by actors Pavithra Gowda and Darshan Thoogudeepa, conspired to murder Renuka Swamy - the 33-year-old man who allegedly sent obscene text messages to the latter and, days...

5 days ago · The Supreme Court on Friday issues notice to Kannada actors Darshan Thoogudeepa, Pavithra Gowda, and five others in the Renukaswamy murder case and agreed to examine the Karnataka government's ...

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.

Jun 18, 2024 · Renukaswamy, a devoted fan of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, was allegedly killed for making derogatory comments on social media about Kannada actress Pavithra Gowda. Read in-depth about the alleged role of every accused in the case.

Jan 21, 2025 · In June 2024, Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his partner Pavithra Gowda and 11 others were arrested in a murder case of Renukaswamy (33), known to be an ardent fan of Darshan. Renukaswamy was found murdered, and his body was dumped in a drain in Kamakshipalya in Bengaluru on June 8.

Nov 25, 2024 · City police, probing the gruesome murder of Chitradurga-based salesman S Renukaswamy, 33, filed a supplementary charge sheet with a local court on Saturday.

Sep 5, 2024 · Renukaswamy's postmortem report revealed that he was brutally beaten and given electric shocks. 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.