Who is Pavithra Gowda? Darshan Thoogudeepa's alleged lover and alleged accomplice in Renuka Swamy murder case

Trigger Warning: This article contains horrific details of murder and violence, which may be triggering for some readers.

Darshan Thoogudeepa and Pavithra Gowda have been making heads turn for quite some time now with their alleged involvement in the Renuka Swamy murder case. With both actors under arrest and investigation underway, who is this controversial actress and what is her relationship with Darshan?

Tracing her journey and filmography, we can identify how the actress made her mark in the industry over a period of time. Moreover, it sheds light on the alleged relationship she has with Sandalwood star Darshan.

Who is Pavithra Gowda?

Pavithra Gowda is a prominent Kannada actress who has been part of a few Sandalwood industry films and television series over the years. The actress is notable for her performances in films like Agamya, Preethi Kithabu and Chatrigalu Saar Chatrigalu, starring Ramesh Aravind.

The actress also has a significant career in modeling and runs a saree and traditional outfit boutique called Red Carpet Studio 777. She also appeared in a Tamil film, 54321, starring Sarpatta Parambarai and the famous King of Kotha Shabeer Kallarakkal.

Alongside her film and modeling career, the actress also enjoys a strong internet presence. However, the most controversial view of her personal life comes from her alleged relationship with Sandalwood's Darshan Thoogudeepa.

Rumor has it that Darshan and Pavithra have been having an illicit affair for over a decade now. Despite being married, the actor is yet to divorce his first wife Vijayalakshmi and has been in a secret relationship with the actress for years.

The controversy surrounding their relationship made a lot of noise at the time when the actress herself shared a post with the caption “10 years of our relationship.” The video post on Instagram featured Pavithra and Darshan together in a public space, which sparked strong reactions from people, including the actor's wife.

See the Instagram post here:

Murder charges against Darshan Thoogudeepa and Pavithra Gowda

In a shocking turn of events, actors Darshan Thoogudeepa and Pavithar Gowda were recently arrested by the Bangalore police. The charges against them indicate that the actors were involved in the murder of a 33-year-old pharmacist named Renuka Swamy.

According to reports, Renuka Swamy had made derogatory comments against Pavithra Gowda on social media, which made the latter angry and urged her alleged partner to deal with him. This led to the arrest and death of the Chitradurga man.

According to speculations, the murder took place in Darshan's garage, where the actor was also present with his cohorts. There, the man was hit by several weapons and thrown into a sewer. According to the latest reports, the police suspect Pavithra to be the main accused, with Darshan being the second, acting at her behest.

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