Bengaluru: Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, currently embroiled in allegations of murder, is known to have anger issues, according to his co-star Anusha Rai. In a recent interview, Rai expressed disbelief over the accusations against Darshan, describing him as a humble and caring individual despite his temperamental nature.
"He has anger issues, but he is also very humble and good. He doesn't get angry about everything. People talk to him carefully. When I speak to him, I keep within my limits. Darshan has openly admitted in interviews that he has anger issues," Anusha Rai told Hindustan Times.
Rai also mentioned that she was unaware of Darshan's relationship with Pavithra Gowda, another co-star, who has been named the main accused in the case.
Earlier this week, Rai expressed concern on Instagram for Darshan's wife and 15-year-old son, who have been facing hate comments online. She pointed out that Darshan has not been convicted and urged the public to let the law take its course.
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The controversy stems from the alleged murder of Renuka Swamy, a 33-year-old resident of Chitradurga, Karnataka. Swamy was reportedly kidnapped from his home on June 8 and later found dead in a drain in Bengaluru. His post mortem report revealed 15 wounds and concluded that he died of shock and hemorrhage.
Darshan was arrested two days after the incident from his Mysuru farmhouse. Pavithra Gowda is also in custody in connection with the case. The allegations claim that Darshan and his fans tortured and killed Swamy after he posted lewd comments about Gowda.
Actor Sanjjanaa Galrani, who has worked with Darshan, described him as a "demigod figure" in the Kannada film industry and called his arrest a "black day" for the artists. Defending Darshan, Galrani stated that he was a "soft-spoken gentleman" with a respectful and gentle nature, contrasting sharply with the person portrayed in the news.
"The person being spoken about in the news and the person that I know feel like two different personalities," Galrani had stated.
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Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday issued an order announcing the State Annual Film Awards for the calendar year 2019. Popular Actor Kiccha Sudeep and Anupama Gowda were selected for the Best Actor and Actress awards for their roles in Pailwaan and Thrayambakam respectively.
The prestigious first best film award went to Mohanadas, followed by Love Mocktail and Arghyam as second and third Best films, respectively. Kanneri received the special concern award for addressing significant social issues, while India V/S England was honored as the best popular entertainment film. The title of best children’s film was bestowed upon Ella Aadodu Navu Elli Aadodu.
In the supporting roles category, Tabala Nani won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Chemistry of Kariyappa, while Anusha Krishna earned the Best Supporting Actress title for her performance in Brahmi.
In the music section, V. Harikrishna was recognized as the Best Music Director for his work in Yajamana. Raghu Dixit won the Best Playback Singer (Male) for his song in Love Mocktail, and Dr. Jayadevi Jingama Shetty was awarded Best Playback Singer (Female) for her rendition in Ragabhairavi.