Actor Darshan allowed to travel abroad for film shoot

The 57th Civil and Session court in Bengaluru on Friday permitted Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa to travel abroad for his film shoot.

The accused, who is the second accused in the murder of Renukaswamy, a medical store employee from Chitradurga, had sought the court’s permission to travel to Europe and Dubai for the shooting of the movie “Devil” from July 1 to 25.

The accused’s counsel argued that he is an actor by profession and the right to travel is one of the fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. In his application, the actor said that he had no occupation for his livelihood except acting, and he was the sole breadwinner of his family. The counsel also submitted that the High Court of Karnataka, while modifying the order, directed him to seek permission from this court whenever he requires to travel abroad for any reason.

Considering the plea, the court granted him permission to travel for 25 days starting from July 1, with a condition that he presents himself before the court as he returns from the shoot abroad without seeking any exemption. The court has also directed him to submit the itinerary of his travel.

Published - May 31, 2025 10:59 pm IST