Kannada Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa Arrested in Fan's Murder; Protests Erupt, Film Projects Halted
June 14, 2024![Kannada Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa Arrested in Fan's Murder; Protests Erupt, Film Projects Halted](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/ed085233d907570cf429a8328b10eecd56ba0d77453ec9b312fd60aed2d6cf8e422ae6c3378d9beb992365c83e96c34e4fb1ae1270910ca672ab66da9430002c.png)
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is in police custody following his arrest linked to the murder of his fan, Renukaswamy, in Bengaluru.
Renukaswamy's pregnant wife, Sahana, has called for justice in Chitradurga, supported by local residents and former MLA Basavarajan S K.
The Veerashaiva Lingayat community plans to protest in Chitradurga to demand justice.
Darshan's film projects, including 'Devil' and a film on freedom fighter Sindhoora Lakshmana, are on hold due to his arrest.
Producers hope Darshan's innocence will be proven so that shooting can resume.
Actor-activist Chethan Ahimsa points to toxic masculinity and the idolization of film stars as factors in such controversies.
KFCC president N M Suresh is waiting for the police report before taking any industry actions.
Calls for justice within the film industry are increasing, with Darshan's troubled past adding to the tension.
Home Minister G Parameshwara promises appropriate legal action will be taken.
Summary based on 18 sources
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Times Of India • Jun 11, 2024
Kannada actor held for killing man for Insta posts against GF![Ban actor from film industry: Protesters](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/beabbb002be7d61af0d19ac95e449c85d5c6d12eeb2f37ac13d0b1b81892afc618477969777781f390481a2b53060010abeaa67b9e95837aedd3f9b4bed282ce.png)
Times Of India • Jun 12, 2024
Ban actor from film industry: Protesters![Arrest of actor Darshan: Chilling details of murder emerge during probe](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/1bff93ab909ddd6123330b8933e724af4e5b4e754431bc2acd14f1245e65c86632e3912aef86c8594a503b9043a5a937ec15f3eecd4a515c10f7de0b02c0ad02.jpg)
Economic Times • Jun 12, 2024
Arrest of actor Darshan: Chilling details of murder emerge during probe![Kannada actor Darshan paid co-accused in Renukaswamy murder case not to reveal his name: police](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/6eed85eb2b4fb0667e3836a2d4999e68439b4c649d2b651f863eb6f9765772c6fed7270cfabf7af24e046829f44fb7d68246b6ae9a262699e3da24878394773b.jpg)
The Indian Express • Jun 12, 2024
Kannada actor Darshan paid co-accused in Renukaswamy murder case not to reveal his name: police